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Destiny 58: Belingon vs. Sila PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karukef Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Erikkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston comes to the cage accompanied by Basshunter- DotA. Erik Erikkson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karukef Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Erikkson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erikkson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Erikkson clinches.
Erikkson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kingston is keeping busy.
Kingston tries to break free but Erikkson pushes him back against the cage.
Kingston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Erikkson manages to break the clinch.
Erikkson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingston on the side of the head.
Erikkson slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Erikkson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Erikkson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Erikkson tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Erikkson misses with a looping left.
Kingston tries to bum rush Erikkson with a series of wild strikes but Erikkson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Erik Erikkson has been cut.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Erikkson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kingston.
Kingston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kingston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kingston scores with a body shot.
Kingston connects with a crisp jab.
Erikkson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikkson slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Kingston tries to bum rush Erikkson with a series of wild strikes but Erikkson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Erikkson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikkson throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kingston.
Some wild striking there from Erikkson.
Erikkson looks winded!
Erikkson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erikkson throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Erikkson.
Kingston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Erikkson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Erikkson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kingston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Erikkson backs up against the cage.
Erikkson throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Erikkson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erikkson needs to keep his hands up - Kingston had a free shot at his head there.
Erik Erikkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikkson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Erikkson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kingston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erikkson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erikkson needs to keep his hands up - Kingston had a free shot at his head there.
A right-left combo lands from Kingston.
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erikkson tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Kingston.
Erikkson is rocked!
Kingston scores with a jab to the head.
Erikkson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingston finish him?
Kingston lands with a right that hurts Erikkson. Erikkson looks to clinch but Kingston throws a short knee that drops Erikkson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Karukef Kingston!
A less than humble Karukef Kingston 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qwewetgtfsdr Dsafdsfqw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Padua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Padua looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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220 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Qwewetgtfsdr Dsafdsfqw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Padua!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dsafdsfqw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Padua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dsafdsfqw slips a jab and a cross from Padua.
Padua connects with a nice looking jab.
Padua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dsafdsfqw.
Padua looks winded!
Dsafdsfqw gets a double leg takedown into Padua's guard.
Padua keeping moving, preventing Dsafdsfqw from controlling successfully.
Dsafdsfqw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dsafdsfqw trying to control the position from guard on top but Padua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Qwewetgtfsdr Dsafdsfqw just wasn't active enough.
Padua tries to clinch but Dsafdsfqw moves out of range.
Padua stuffs the takedown attempt from Dsafdsfqw. Dsafdsfqw gets slowly back to his feet.
Padua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dsafdsfqw shoots in and drives through. Padua sprawls well.
Dsafdsfqw has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Qwewetgtfsdr Dsafdsfqw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Padua slaps away a takedown attempt from Dsafdsfqw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Padua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dsafdsfqw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dsafdsfqw.
Dsafdsfqw drops back looking for a leg! Padua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Padua manages to kick Dsafdsfqw off! Dsafdsfqw jumps back into Padua's guard.
Dsafdsfqw drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dsafdsfqw seems to have locked his on tight now - Padua screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dsafdsfqw, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Qwewetgtfsdr Dsafdsfqw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JunJun Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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189 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominic Tsunami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JunJun Jones!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a series of punches but Tsunami moves out of range.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Tsunami scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tsunami keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsunami throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Tsunami is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsunami throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsunami looking to pass the guard.
Tsunami passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Tsunami throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tsunami working Jones over with strikes.
Tsunami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsunami is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
We've been hearing that Tsunami has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsunami trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsunami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsunami is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsunami passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones regains half guard, as Tsunami was trying to land strikes.
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!
Tsunami looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Tsunami throwing strikes but missing.
Tsunami slips nicely into half guard.
Tsunami thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tsunami winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tsunami performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tsunami not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsunami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsunami is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsunami moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Tsunami dominated that round.
That's time! Tsunami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tsunami checks the leg kick.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Tsunami gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Tsunami engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tsunami postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsunami trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tsunami from controlling successfully.
Tsunami postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsunami throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsunami wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Tsunami lands a couple of digs.
Tsunami keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Tsunami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsunami throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami forces his way into half guard.
Tsunami drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Tsunami is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsunami sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Tsunami sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tsunami lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tsunami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsunami thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Tsunami landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsunami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsunami performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones 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.
Nice strikes from Tsunami there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsunami thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tsunami in particular looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsunami not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Tsunami dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tsunami closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Tsunami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Tsunami tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Tsunami not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsunami looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tsunami working the head and body with strikes.
Tsunami 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.
Jones won't allow Tsunami to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsunami trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Tsunami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Tsunami throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Tsunami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsunami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsunami controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is staying active underneath Tsunami, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsunami thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Tsunami sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tsunami wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tsunami seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominic Tsunami has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsunami slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsunami closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tsunami advances to mount.
Tsunami raining down shots from the mount!
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsunami content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Tsunami smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsunami controlling his opponent.
Tsunami working Jones over with strikes here.
JunJun Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsunami controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Tsunami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsunami, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Tsunami!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Moxson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moxson comes to the cage accompanied by Zombie by Cranberries. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Moxson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Demaestri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demaestri slows the pace down in half guard.
Demaestri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moxson defends it well.
Demaestri is trying to control the action in half guard but Moxson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moxson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Z-Force Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Moxson pushes Demaestri off and gets back to his feet.
Moxson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Demaestri quickly recovers to half guard.
Moxson working Demaestri over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxson trying to control from half guard but Demaestri is working away.
Demaestri is trying to control but can't.
Demaestri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demaestri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demaestri controlling the position for now.
Moxson winds up and cracks Demaestri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moxson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Demaestri defending well though.
Moxson trying to mount his opponent but Demaestri defends it.
Moxson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moxson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Moxson there.
Moxson prevents Demaestri from improving his position.
Demaestri keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moxson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moxson lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demaestri is staying active underneath Moxson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Demaestri looking for submissions off his back.
Moxson decides to stand up.
Moxson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demaestri.
Demaestri gets caught napping as Moxson dives in and scores a takedown. Demaestri manages to retain guard.
Demaestri has his foot on Moxson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moxson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Demaestri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moxson has managed to get both his arms back between Demaestri's legs - danger averted.
Demaestri can't keep his opponent in guard - Moxson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Demaestri tries to get to full guard but Moxson has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Moxson there.
Demaestri has hold of Moxson's hands but Moxson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moxson is trying to control the action in half guard but Demaestri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moxson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moxson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demaestri looking for submissions off his back.
Demaestri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moxson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxson working the head and body with strikes.
Moxson is nestled in close to Demaestri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moxson is looking to stall here but Demaestri recovers full guard.
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!
Moxson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moxson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Demaestri looking for submissions off his back.
Demaestri actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moxson lands strikes from half guard.
Moxson tries to pass to full mount but Demaestri defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Moxson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Demaestri misses with a takedown attempt
and Moxson counters by clinching up.
Moxson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moxson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moxson wants to sweep here but Demaestri controlling him for the moment.
Demaestri wants to control from the top but Moxson keeps moving.
Moxson keeping full guard, as Demaestri tries to pass.
Moxson is looking to stand up but Demaestri isn't so interested in that idea.
Demaestri trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Moxson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Moxson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moxson escapes and throws Demaestri's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Moxson trying to control the position but Demaestri is working away.
Moxson stands up and beckons Demaestri to his feet.
Demaestri has his takedown stuffed
and Moxson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moxson with a nice cross.
Demaestri shoots for a takedown but Moxson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Moxson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Eduardo Demaestri.
Moxson tries to clinch up but Demaestri circles away and keeps his distance.
Moxson looks to land a left hand but Demaestri moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Demaestri's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Demaestri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demaestri actively working from the bottom here.
Moxson working Demaestri over with strikes.
Demaestri is rocked!
Moxson wants to work for an arm triangle but Demaestri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Demaestri is still in real trouble! Can Moxson finish him?
Moxson drops an elbow to the side of Demaestri's head.
John Moxson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Moxson connects with a nice short shot to Demaestri's temple.
Moxson moves nicely into side control.
Moxson lands a strong strike to the head of Demaestri. That's dazed him! Moxson looking to finish here. Demaestri is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Moxson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Moxson!
Post fight, John Moxson stared into the camera and said 'I will tell you one thing and one thing only. I'm coming for you. Another win and another victim. Life isn't fair so try me if you dare - watch this rise from despair.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silberio ZasZas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakurai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blood Rave. The key to victory for Silberio ZasZas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Silberio ZasZas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai tries to bum rush ZasZas with a series of wild strikes but ZasZas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakurai looks for a takedown but ZasZas sprawls well.
Sakurai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and ZasZas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
ZasZas is looking to clinch but Sakurai is avoiding it.
Sakurai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
ZasZas is trying to stand up here but Sakurai is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakurai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, ZasZas has managed to free his arm - good work.
ZasZas is looking to escape.
Well, if Sakurai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
ZasZas wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sakurai thows a huge punch but ZasZas dodges it nicely.
Sakurai thows a huge punch but ZasZas dodges it nicely.
Sakurai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks ZasZas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakurai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
ZasZas is looking to get back to is feet but Sakurai passes into side control.
ZasZas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sakurai is working ZasZas over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
ZasZas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sakurai connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
ZasZas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sakurai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
ZasZas taking shots to the head.
Sakurai raining down shots from the mount!
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sakurai cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sakurai landing strikes from the mount and ZasZas is in trouble!
ZasZas is rocked!
It looks like Silberio ZasZas has been cut.
Sakurai looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has ZasZas covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Sakurai!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiro Sakurai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bode Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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200 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bode Muller!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Biles's head.
It looks like Ryan Biles has been cut.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biles manages to avoid it.
Muller is looking to land body kicks.
Muller tries to clinch but Biles moves out of range.
Muller's coach down at Untitled was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Muller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Biles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muller defends well and Biles ends up having to push Muller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biles wants a takedown but no success here.
Muller scores with a shot to the side of Biles's head.
Muller is pressed up against the cage. Biles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muller down to the mat. Muller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller tries to land a front kick but Biles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muller delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biles on the side of the head.
Muller stuffs the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biles is looking for a takedown.
Muller scores with a shoulder strike.
Muller lands an uppercut.
Biles is rocked!
Biles is breathing heavily.
Muller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Biles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing reports that Biles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Muller scores with a shot to the side of Biles's head.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Biles drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bode Muller!
Bode Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshido Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Mune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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20
158 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshido Nakamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masa Mune!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mune misses with a few strikes there.
Mune lands a two punch combo.
Mune defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamara.
Nakamara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mune pinned against the cage. Mune gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mune throws a big shot that misses.
Mune lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mune throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nakamara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mune is in Nakamara's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nakamara has momentary wrist control but Mune slips an elbow through the middle.
Mune controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakamara looking for a guillotine here but Mune defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nakamara keeping moving, preventing Mune from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Masa Mune was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mune dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamara looking to score a takedown here. Mune is defending well but Nakamara drives through and ends up in Mune's guard.
Nakamara looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mune trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamara is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune wants to sweep here but Nakamara controlling him for the moment.
Mune keeping full guard, as Nakamara tries to pass.
Nakamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Mune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mune utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamara wants to pass the guard but Mune is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara tries to stand but Mune is controlling from the bottom.
Nakamara trying to control but Mune is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mune punishes Nakamara's body with a nice straight punch.
Mune misses with a low kick.
Mune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamara moves away.
Mune decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mune slips a nice elbow through Nakamara's hands, connecting with Nakamara's forehead.
Nakamara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mune takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mune working Nakamara over with strikes.
Nakamara has hold of Mune's hands but Mune slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mune is just content to waste time from the top position. Nakamara takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mune working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamara 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.
Mune with a nice head shot there.
Mune stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamara.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamara keeping moving, preventing Mune from controlling successfully.
Mune might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nakamara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Mune dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mune lands a nice shot to the body.
Mune ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mune swings for the body but Nakamara moves out of range.
Mune misses with a two punch combination.
Mune tried to score with a low kick but Nakamara checks it.
Mune lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Nakamara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamara looks to land a combination but Mune avoids it well.
Nakamara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nakamara is looking to advance position but Mune has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune landing punches.
Mune tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mune trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mune prevents Nakamara from getting the reversal.
Nakamara is working hard here to advance position.
Nakamara sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nakamara is trying to maintain the position but Mune is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakamara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mune scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mune working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nakamara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakamara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamara throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nakamara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mune doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mune manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mune looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamara is looking to advance position but Mune has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mune working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nakamara hang on?
It looks like Yoshido Nakamara has been cut.
Mune raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mune tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mune with a couple of short strikes.
Mune working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamara tries to reverse the position but Mune maintains control.
Mune cracks Nakamara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nakamara is trying to escape the mount.
Mune looking to control but Nakamara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mune is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mune raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mune trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mune is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nakamara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakamara is rocked!
Nakamara bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Oh Nakamara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamara wants to control from the top but Mune keeps moving.
Nakamara seems to have got his legs back now.
Masa Mune has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mune is on top in guard.
Mune must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mune's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mune postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Mune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoshido Nakamara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice body punch from Mune.
Mune looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamara is just out of range.
Masa Mune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mune misses with a looping right.
Nakamara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mune. Nakamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mune clobbers Nakamara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mune scores with a nice head shot.
Nakamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mune.
Nakamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mune swivels and escapes.
Mune lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakamara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mune to keep the fight standing.
Mune has Nakamara pressed against the cage, preventing Nakamara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakamara fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshido Nakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakamara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nakamara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mune walks away with a smile on his face. Nakamara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Masa Mune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamara shoots in looking for a takedown. Mune tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mune manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mune counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mune.
Nakamara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakamara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mune slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mune misses with a wild body shot.
Mune scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamara circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamara with a poor takedown
and Mune counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mune keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune clobbers Nakamara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mune misses with a wild combination.
Mune shoots in and gets a takedown into Nakamara's guard.
Mune is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mune stops Nakamara from standing up.
Mune cracks Nakamara with a solid left hand.
Mune wants to stand but Nakamara is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mune throws a big right hand that misses.
Mune trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamara pulls Mune in to control the position.
Mune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mune 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.
Mune working some strikes from top position.
Masa Mune is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mune throws a big elbow that misses.
Mune is in close to Nakamara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mune is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mune landing with the ground and pound.
Nakamara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mune controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mune with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Mune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mune 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Mune!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaru Shimabukuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shimabukuro's choice of entrance music: Warrior. Masaru Shimabukuro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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28
180 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Shimabukuro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimabukuro throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Shimabukuro throws a good cross that connects.
Shimabukuro misses with a looping left.
Shimabukuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Shimabukuro.
A punch combination from Shimabukuro misses.
Masaru Shimabukuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimabukuro misses the jab.
Shimabukuro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Thomas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shimabukuro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shimabukuro blocks it with crossed arms.
Shimabukuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimabukuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas throws a head kick but Shimabukuro moves out of range.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Shimabukuro throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas feints and then cracks Shimabukuro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shimabukuro down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Thomas lands but Shimabukuro takes it in his stride.
Shimabukuro feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimabukuro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Shimabukuro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Shimabukuro off balance momentarily.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shimabukuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimabukuro throws a one two combo.
A leg kick checked by Shimabukuro.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shimabukuro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Shimabukuro checks it.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimabukuro. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shimabukuro throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Shimabukuro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shimabukuro misses with the combination.
Thomas throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Shimabukuro checks it.
Thomas throws a low kick but Shimabukuro moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a front kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimabukuro throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Shimabukuro off balance momentarily.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shimabukuro.
Thomas connects with a high kick.
Shimabukuro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shimabukuro is out of range and Thomas settles back down.
Shimabukuro blocks the body kick.
Thomas forces Shimabukuro back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shimabukuro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Shimabukuro controls his hands.
Shimabukuro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shimabukuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shimabukuro, right into the meat.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Shimabukuro down.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Shimabukuro off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Shimabukuro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Shimabukuro moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Shimabukuro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shimabukuro. Those never looked like landing.
Shimabukuro throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas wants to slow Shimabukuro down by chopping away at his legs.
Thomas cracks the inside of Shimabukuro's front leg.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Shimabukuro's front leg but catches the back leg as Shimabukuro tries to avoid it.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shimabukuro connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shimabukuro misses with the combination.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Shimabukuro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Shimabukuro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thomas.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Shimabukuro circles away.
Shimabukuro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thomas if he has to take too many more of those.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shimabukuro throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Shimabukuro avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Shimabukuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shimabukuro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thomas - the referee stops the clock and Shimabukuro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thomas. Shimabukuro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shimabukuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Shimabukuro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
A swing and a miss from Shimabukuro.
Thomas defending well as Shimabukuro loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shimabukuro scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimabukuro swinging wildly here.
Shimabukuro blocks a low kick nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shimabukuro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shimabukuro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shimabukuro lands a two punch combo.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Shimabukuro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masaru Shimabukuro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas throws a head kick but Shimabukuro moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimabukuro blocks a head kick by Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimabukuro throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shimabukuro checks the leg kick.
Shimabukuro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Shimabukuro avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Shimabukuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shimabukuro throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shimabukuro misses with the combination.
Shimabukuro tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Shimabukuro moves out of range easily.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dean Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Shimabukuro scores with a kick to the body.
Thomas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shimabukuro is out of range and Thomas settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a push kick but Shimabukuro slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Shimabukuro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimabukuro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shimabukuro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A combination from Shimabukuro does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shimabukuro's calf.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Shimabukuro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Shimabukuro moves out of range of the leg kick from Thomas.
Shimabukuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimabukuro.
Thomas throws a head kick but Shimabukuro moves out of range.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Shimabukuro circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shimabukuro misses with a two punch combination.
Shimabukuro looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Shimabukuro throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Shimabukuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shimabukuro is out of range.
Thomas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Shimabukuro throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Shimabukuro blocks a head kick by Thomas.
A left lands for Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro throws a one two combo.
Shimabukuro checks the leg kick.
Shimabukuro lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Shimabukuro digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
A nice combination there by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Shimabukuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Shimabukuro is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thomas scores with a head kick. Shimabukuro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Shimabukuro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a nice body kick.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas tries to work over Shimabukuro's front leg with a kick but Shimabukuro checks it.
Shimabukuro avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas throws a low kick but Shimabukuro moves out of range easily.
Shimabukuro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Shimabukuro.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas moves out of range as Shimabukuro throws a body kick.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Shimabukuro moves out of range easily.
Shimabukuro avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Shimabukuro.
Thomas throws a push kick but Shimabukuro slaps the foot to one side.
Shimabukuro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
Shimabukuro feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Thomas throws a low kick but Shimabukuro moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimabukuro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Masaru Shimabukuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas wants to slow Shimabukuro down by chopping away at his legs.
Thomas rushes Shimabukuro and presses him up against the cage.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shimabukuro wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas prevents Shimabukuro from breaking the clinch.
Shimabukuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Shimabukuro.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Shimabukuro checks it.
Thomas throws a low kick, looking for Shimabukuro's leg but Shimabukuro calmly moves out of range.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shimabukuro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
Shimabukuro misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shimabukuro.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a head kick but Shimabukuro moves out of range.
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shimabukuro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimabukuro moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shimabukuro misses with a wild combination.
Shimabukuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas throws out a leg kick but Shimabukuro moves out of range and Thomas only half commits.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shimabukuro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas throws a push kick but Shimabukuro slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shimabukuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shimabukuro can pounce on him.
Thomas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch combination from Shimabukuro misses.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Thomas thumps Shimabukuro with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shimabukuro. That did some damage!
Thomas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shimabukuro's head.
Shimabukuro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
Shimabukuro misses with a head kick.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shimabukuro.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shimabukuro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Shimabukuro's front leg but catches the back leg as Shimabukuro tries to avoid it.
Shimabukuro throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Thomas.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shimabukuro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shimabukuro takes a step back to recover.
Shimabukuro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Thomas misses.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Shimabukuro misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Shimabukuro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thomas will feel that in the morning.
Shimabukuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Shimabukuro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shimabukuro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a low kick but Shimabukuro avoids it.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Shimabukuro tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shimabukuro misses with a wild combination.
Shimabukuro checks the leg kick.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Shimabukuro sees coming a mile off.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Shimabukuro moves out of range easily.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Shimabukuro.
Thomas rushes Shimabukuro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shimabukuro is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shimabukuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimabukuro tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Thomas!
A very excited looking Dean Thomas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felicito Vicente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands comes to the cage accompanied by Still. Vicente is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Taya by GreyhoundzzZZ. Edward Scissorhands has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felicito Vicente!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a body punch
and Vicente counters with a nice kick to the body.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Vicente moves out of range.
Scissorhands 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.
Vicente throws a leg kick that misses.
Scissorhands takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scissorhands missing with a left hand there. Vicente was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands scores with a punch to the head.
Vicente tries to land a leg kick but Scissorhands saw it coming and moves away.
Vicente misses with a hook. Scissorhands ducked under it nicely.
Vicente pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scissorhands wants to clinch.
Vicente blocks a leg kick.
Vicente has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vicente there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vicente.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
and Vicente counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scissorhands's knee momentarily.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Vicente smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vicente lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands slips a jab from Vicente.
Scissorhands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vicente throws a lazy right hand but Scissorhands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scissorhands slips a jab and a cross from Vicente.
Vicente connects with a jab.
Scissorhands looks to land a left hand but Vicente moved out of range nicely.
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vicente slips under a jab.
Vicente tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scissorhands is able to avoid easily.
Vicente ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Vicente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicente is just out of range.
Vicente misses with a head kick.
Vicente misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vicente.
Some bone on bone action there as Scissorhands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicente pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a hook
and Vicente counters with a low kick, right behind Scissorhands 's knee.
Vicente connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scissorhands momentarily.
Vicente keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that misses.
Scissorhands lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vicente.
Vicente throws a wild body kick that Scissorhands sees coming a mile off.
Scissorhands throws a lazy uppercut
and Vicente counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vicente scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vicente connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Scissorhands does it's job there.
Scissorhands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vicente goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vicente misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vicente swings widly with a right hand
and Scissorhands makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vicente checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands thuds his right hand into Vicente's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Vicente's head but Vicente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Vicente moves out of range.
Vicente on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vicente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scissorhands scores with a jab.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scissorhands throws a shot to the body.
Scissorhands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vicente avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vicente lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vicente misses with a low kick.
Vicente throws a front kick aimed at Scissorhands's knee but Scissorhands avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vicente darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scissorhands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vicente. Vicente circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the body
and Vicente counters with a nice leg kick.
Scissorhands misses with a jab to the body
and Scissorhands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scissorhands tries to clinch up.
Vicente tries to land a leg kick but Scissorhands saw it coming and moves away.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vicente manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Vicente moves out of range.
Vicente misses with a hook. Scissorhands ducked under it nicely.
Vicente moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vicente takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses.
Vicente on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vicente. That's going to slow Scissorhands down.
A jab from Scissorhands does it's job there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Vicente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vicente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicente is just out of range.
Vicente throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scissorhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vicente.
Scissorhands is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scissorhands walks into a stiff left hand from Vicente.
Scissorhands lands a lovely overhand right.
Vicente is rocked!
Vicente slips a straight right by Scissorhands.
Vicente is still on wobbly legs! Can Scissorhands finish him?
Scissorhands misses with a hook
and Vicente counters with a thumping low kick.
Scissorhands looks to land a left hand but Vicente moved out of range nicely.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Vicente's head but Vicente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands throws a right hand that misses
and Vicente makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Scissorhands misses with a lunging right hand
and Vicente makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Scissorhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vicente.
Vicente throws a lazy right hand but Scissorhands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick which misses Vicente's front leg but catches the back leg as Vicente tries to avoid it.
Scissorhands throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vicente counter with a right hand.
Vicente on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scissorhands. Scissorhands obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands misses with a hook
letting Vicente counter with a right hand.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vicente slips a straight right by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vicente counters with a stiff right hand.
Vicente avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vicente blocks a jab.
Scissorhands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scissorhands throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vicente counters with a one-two to the body.
Vicente seems to have recovered his senses.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Vicente throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands is looking to score with low kicks.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Vicente's ribcage but misses.
Vicente buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
Vicente takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vicente.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Vicente tenderised Scissorhands's leg. Scissorhands is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vicente blocks the body kick.
Scissorhands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vicente throws an overhand right that lands on Scissorhands's shoulder, as Scissorhands tries to avoid the shot.
Scissorhands cracks Vicente with a good jab.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vicente throws the kick towards the body but Scissorhands avoids it.
Vicente doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vicente slips under a jab.
Scissorhands throws a shot from downtown. Vicente moves away and avoids it.
Vicente attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scissorhands dodges the punch combination from Vicente.
Scissorhands misses with a hook. Vicente ducked under it nicely.
Vicente pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vicente lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicente throws out the jab.
Vicente uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands.
Vicente tries to bum rush Scissorhands with a series of wild strikes but Scissorhands uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Vicente's head but Vicente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vicente misses with a low kick.
Scissorhands throws a sloppy body shot
and Vicente cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scissorhands walks into a stiff left hand from Vicente.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Vicente.
Vicente throws a leg kick but Scissorhands moved away.
Scissorhands finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vicente tried to score with a low kick but Scissorhands checks it.
Vicente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scissorhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vicente sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vicente throws a shot from downtown. Scissorhands moves away and avoids it.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
Scissorhands feints and then cracks Vicente's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vicente down.
Vicente darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vicente scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scissorhands looks to land a right hand but Vicente moved out of range.
Vicente turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vicente dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scissorhands. That did some damage!
Scissorhands has closed the distance and engaged Vicente in a clinch.
Scissorhands is trying to maintain a safe position but Vicente gets an underhook and turns Scissorhands into the cage.
Vicente fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scissorhands is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Scissorhands stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vicente misses with a punch on the inside.
Scissorhands lands a body punch.
Scissorhands throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vicentes head.
Scissorhands works on Vicente's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scissorhands scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vicente has a couple of punches blocked by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands pushes Vicente back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scissorhands misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scissorhands working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vicente tries to land knees in the clinch but Scissorhands avoids the damage to the body.
Scissorhands makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scissorhands tries a body shot but Vicente blocks it.
Scissorhands pushes Vicente back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scissorhands has a couple of punches blocked by Vicente.
Scissorhands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vicente is trying to break free.
Scissorhands lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scissorhands blocks an elbow strike.
Scissorhands unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vicente! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Scissorhands is unloading with more strikes now! Vicente drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Edward Scissorhands made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Belingon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afa Sila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Afa Sila is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Belingon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Afa Sila!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sila moves forwards but Belingon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Belingon misses with a body shot.
Belingon clinches up against the cage.
Sila prevents a body shot from Belingon.
Sila decides to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sila has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Belingon doesn't defend quickly enough and Sila has managed to lock this one up! Can Belingon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sila on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Afa Sila!
Afa Sila is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Afa Sila thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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