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Destiny 68: Annihilation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Call Me (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Call Me!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson scores with a leg kick.
Robinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robinson misses with a kick to the body.
Me throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Me off to one side.
Me avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Me swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Me shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Me shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
Michael Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Call Me.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Me paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Me is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Me changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but Me manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Me moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Me slips a straight right by Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
Robinson tries to clinch up
and Me counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Me tries to pass.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson wants to stand up but Me is controlling him.
Me makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Me throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me won't allow Robinson to get back to his feet.
Robinson is pulling down on Me's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Me moves out of range.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Me circles away quickly and effectively.
Me shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Me bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Me dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Me shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Michael Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Me gets a double leg takedown into Robinson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robinson 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Me pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Robinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Me's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Me lands a couple of elbows.
Me pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Me throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Me, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robinson throws a wild body kick that Me sees coming a mile off.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Me moves out of range easily.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Me.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Robinson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Me moves out of range of the leg kick from Robinson.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Me, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robinson looks to clinch
and Me counters with a single leg into guard. Robinson didn't expect that.
Me with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson is looking to stand up but Me isn't so interested in that idea.
Me wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Me looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Me throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robinson tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Me dives into side control.
Robinson dodges the ground and pound from Me.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Me wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Me scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Robinson to see if he's OK.
Me working away.
Me has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Me creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Robinson is rocked!
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Me wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh Robinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson defending against the ground and pound.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Robinson regains half guard, as Me was trying to land strikes.
Robinson gets full guard.
Me connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Me's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Me throwing strikes but missing.
Me wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Me trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Me goes for a double leg but Robinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robinson continues to drive forward.
A body shot lands from Robinson.
Robinson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Me is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Call Me has got the better of the ground game so far.
Me is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Me controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Me gets full guard.
Robinson trying to control but Me is working from the bottom.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Me is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robinson trying to control but Me is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson tries to land a leg kick but Me saw it coming and moves away.
Me slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Me changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson is pushing Me's head away, looking to escape. Me manages to hold on to the position though.
Me in side control lands a decent elbow.
Me wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Call Me showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Me circles away quickly and effectively.
Me avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson wants to clinch but Me slips to the side
and Me counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robinson!
Me working the ground and pound.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Me wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Me lands a strong strike to the head of Robinson. That's dazed him! Me looking to finish here. Robinson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Me lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Call Me!
Call Me 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musial Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musial Stanson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musial Stanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanson closes the distance and clinches up with Rogan, looking for a takedown. Stanson pushes Rogan against the cage but Rogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rogan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stanson to the mat! Stanson manages to get full guard.
Stanson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rogan has his hands clasped together but Stanson extends and breaks Rogan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Stanson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Musial Stanson!
Musial Stanson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mazais Censonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruroni Kenshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenshin has chosen Flava In Ya Ear as his entrance music. Mazais Censonis 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mazais Censonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruroni Kenshin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Censonis misses with a takedown attempt
and Kenshin counters with a three punch combo that has Censonis backing up. Censonis nods at Kenshin to acknowledge the strikes.
Kenshin thuds his right hand into Censonis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kenshin scores with a jab to the head.
Censonis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Censonis tries for a takedown but Kenshin circles away easily
enabling Kenshin to counter with a crisp jab.
Censonis is rocked!
Kenshin moves into range and clinches up with Censonis.
Censonis tries to pull guard but Kenshin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mazais Censonis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Censonis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kenshin softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Kenshin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Censonis backwards.
A short left from Kenshin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenshin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Censonis fails to pull guard.
Kenshin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenshin.
Kenshin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Censonis up against the cage.
A short left from Kenshin.
Kenshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Censonis backwards.
A short right from Kenshin.
A short right from Kenshin.
A shot in the inside from Kenshin.
Oh Censonis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenshin is struggling to control the position.
Censonis seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Kenshin as the two fighters clinch.
Kenshin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Censoniss head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Kenshin.
The referee calls for Kenshin to work.
Kenshin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kenshin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenshin stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kenshin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kenshin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kenshin lands a body punch.
Censonis is breathing heavily.
Kenshin digs a right hand into Censonis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Censonis's gas tank.
Kenshin pushes Censonis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kenshin.
A body shot lands from Kenshin.
Kenshin lands a shot to the body.
Kenshin digs a right hand underneath Censonis's ribcage. Censonis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kenshin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenshin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenshin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Censonis being controlled against the cage.
Censonis is trying to pull guard but Kenshin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kenshin lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenshin lands a body shot.
Kenshin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenshin digs a right hand underneath Censonis's ribcage. Censonis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kenshin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kenshin scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruroni Kenshin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kenshin lands a right hook to the body.
Kenshin cracks Censonis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kenshin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Censonis to stand back up!
It looks like Mazais Censonis has been cut.
Kenshin throws a pinpoint strike between Censonis's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Censonis crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kenshin scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruroni Kenshin!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruroni Kenshin 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 Dakker Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JunJun Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dakker Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JunJun Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kane keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Kane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Kane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kane is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Kane tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kane tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Kane prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakker Kane 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.
Kane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
JunJun Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kane misses with a few strikes there.
Kane throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Kane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dakker Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Kane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
JunJun Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kane. Jones shrugs it off though.
Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kane wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakker Kane dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kane tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kane to the ground. Kane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Kane dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Kane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kane is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kane to get the leverage.
Kane seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kane passes to side control.
Kane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kane controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Kane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones is not content to let Kane control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakker Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kane 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 Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakker Kane!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dynamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamo comes to the cage accompanied by Sunrise (Here I Am) by Matt Davey feat. Kate Dowman. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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137 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Dynamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoji Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Horiguchi both land. Nice combination.
Horiguchi stuffs the takedown attempt from Dynamo. Dynamo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dynamo blocks a head kick by Horiguchi.
A swing and a miss from Horiguchi.
Good leg kick by Dynamo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the side of Dynamo's head but Dynamo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dynamo avoids the head kick by Horiguchi.
Dynamo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horiguchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dynamo somewhat.
Dynamo ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dynamo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horiguchi cracks Dynamo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horiguchi lands a nice looking body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dynamo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dynamo is just out of range.
Dynamo misses with a hook.
Dynamo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horiguchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dynamo looks for a takedown but Horiguchi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dynamo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamo has a takedown stuffed.
Horiguchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dynamo.
Horiguchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horiguchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horiguchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dynamo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horiguchi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dynamo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dynamo manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi wants to stand but Dynamo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dynamo is on top in guard.
Dynamo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Horiguchi is trying to control the position but Dynamo postures up.
Dynamo trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi 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.
Dynamo trying to control but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Dynamo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dynamo throwing strikes from guard but Horiguchi blocks nicely.
Dynamo stops Horiguchi from standing up.
Horiguchi has his hands on Dynamo's head, controlling the position.
Dynamo trying to control but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horiguchi has his foot on Dynamo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dynamo works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dynamo throws the kick towards the body but Horiguchi avoids it.
Dynamo throws a body shot but no joy.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Dynamo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Horiguchi.
Dynamo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Horiguchi trying to control the position here.
Dynamo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Horiguchi 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.
Dynamo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dynamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dynamo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyoji Horiguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horiguchi misses with a double jab.
Dynamo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Dynamo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but Dynamo avoids it.
Dynamo looks for the body kick but Horiguchi saw that one coming.
Dynamo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamo moves in looking to clinch but Horiguchi pushes him off.
A head kick by Horiguchi misses
and Dynamo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Kyoji Horiguchi has been cut.
Dynamo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horiguchi under the eye.
Dynamo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horiguchi trying to control from the bottom.
Dynamo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dynamo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Horiguchi's thigh. Horiguchi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dynamo gets to his feet - Horiguchi follows without any prompting.
Dynamo misses the body punch
and Horiguchi counters with a big head kick but Dynamo shrugs it off.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Dynamo ducks down to avoid it.
Dynamo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo tries to land a front kick but Horiguchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a series of punches but Dynamo moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horiguchi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dynamo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horiguchi breaks the clinch.
Horiguchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dynamo.
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Horiguchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horiguchi tries to land a leg kick but Dynamo saw it coming and moves away.
Horiguchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horiguchi pinned against the cage. Horiguchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Horiguchi as he connects with a hook.
Horiguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dynamo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dynamo takes one to the side of the head.
Dynamo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dynamo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dynamo throws a body shot but no joy.
Dynamo dives in for a single leg takedown but Horiguchi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dynamo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Horiguchi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dynamo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horiguchi's elbow.
Horiguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dynamo keeps control of Horiguchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo missing with knees to the body.
Dynamo throws a punch but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Dynamo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horiguchi is defending well for now.
Dynamo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horiguchi's elbow.
Dynamo missing with knees to the body.
Horiguchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horiguchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horiguchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Horiguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dynamo has a takedown stuffed.
Dynamo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Horiguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dynamo tries to clinch but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rick Dynamo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horiguchi sizes up Dynamo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Horiguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyoji Horiguchi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Horiguchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dynamo.
Horiguchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Horiguchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horiguchi misses with a two punch combination.
Horiguchi is looking to slow Dynamo down with leg kicks.
Dynamo misses with an uppercut.
Dynamo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dynamo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horiguchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamo shoots in for a takedown but Horiguchi shows good takedown defense.
Dynamo is looking to wear down Horiguchi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good exchange - Horiguchi coming out on top.
Dynamo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dynamo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dynamo won't allow Horiguchi to get back to his feet.
Dynamo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dynamo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horiguchi keeping moving, preventing Dynamo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horiguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dynamo throws a leg kick that misses.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi takes a swing at Dynamo's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi digs a good body shot into Dynamo's ribs.
Rick Dynamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi throws a push kick but Dynamo slaps the foot to one side.
Horiguchi works over Dynamo's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo misses with a low kick as Horiguchi jumps back.
Horiguchi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dynamo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dynamo wants to clinch up but Horiguchi keeps it at a distance.
Horiguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dynamo.
Horiguchi lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick there by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands with a cross.
Dynamo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horiguchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dynamo.
Horiguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Dynamo ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Dynamo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dynamo throws a low kick, looking for Horiguchi's leg but Horiguchi calmly moves out of range.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dynamo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo avoids the head kick by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dynamo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Horiguchi checks it well.
Dynamo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horiguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Dynamo tries to clinch there but Horiguchi circles away.
Rick Dynamo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Dynamo avoids it easily.
Horiguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyoji Horiguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horiguchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dynamo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horiguchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dynamo clinches with his opponent.
Dynamo trying to land knees to the body.
Dynamo tries to land knees in the clinch but Horiguchi avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Horiguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horiguchi 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Horiguchi!
Kyoji Horiguchi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Belingon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonnie Mazloum (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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160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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166 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Belingon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tonnie Mazloum!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belingon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belingon misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mazloum. Beautiful body shot.
Mazloum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belingon.
Mazloum misses with a lunging right hand
and Belingon counters with a good low kick that Mazloum was not able to check.
Mazloum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mazloum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Belingon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mazloum scrambles back to his feet.
Belingon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mazloum throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazloum throws a sloppy head kick
and Belingon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mazloum throws the left hand but Belingon avoids the punch easily.
Belingon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belingon throws a shot from downtown. Mazloum moves away and avoids it.
Belingon throws a nice looking combination but Mazloum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Belingon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazloum feints and then cracks Belingon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belingon down.
Belingon dips to his left and cracks Mazloum with an uppercut!
It looks like Tonnie Mazloum has been cut.
Belingon throws a leg kick
and Mazloum counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazloum. That's going to slow Belingon down.
Mazloum throws an off balance right hand
and Belingon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mazloum throws a hook but Belingon avoids it easily.
Belingon is looking to clinch.
Belingon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belingon is looking to slow Mazloum down with leg kicks.
Mazloum ducks under a wild hook from Belingon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mazloum, right into the meat.
Belingon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mazloum counters with a stiff right hand.
Belingon wants to slow Mazloum down by chopping away at his legs.
Belingon scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mazloum.
We've been told by Belingon's head coaches at Team Hopkins that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mazloum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belingon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Belingon throws a series of punches but Mazloum avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belingon takes one on the button.
Belingon scores with a nice head shot.
Belingon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mazloum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazloum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belingon. Belingon obviously looking to wear him down.
Mazloum lands the left hand.
Mazloum throws a jab but it's blocked by Belingon.
Mazloum punishes Belingon's body with a nice straight punch.
Mazloum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mazloum throws a looping overhand right but Belingon ducks down to avoid it.
Mazloum misses with a hook.
Mazloum 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.
Belingon cracks Mazloum with a good jab.
Belingon misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belingon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Mazloum.
Belingon is looking to clinch but Mazloum is avoiding it.
Mazloum throws a head kick that misses
and Belingon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mazloum is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mazloum misses with a head kick.
Mazloum throws a lazy uppercut
and Belingon counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazloum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazloum with a hook.
Mazloum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belingon.
Belingon slips under a jab from Mazloum.
Mazloum jabs Belingon right on the nose. Belingon blinks but takes it well.
Mazloum wants to slow Belingon down by chopping away at his legs.
Belingon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belingon throws a push kick but Mazloum slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazloum throws a lazy uppercut
and Belingon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Belingon stuns Mazloum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belingon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazloum misses with a looping left.
Mazloum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belingon throws a series of punches but Mazloum avoids them all with ease.
Mazloum lands with a straight right. Belingon didn't see that one coming.
Mazloum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belingon tries a head kick but it misses.
Mazloum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belingon momentarily.
Belingon tries to move into range but Mazloum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mazloum throws a big shot that misses.
Belingon has managed to clinch.
Mazloum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazloum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Mazloum.
Belingon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belingon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazloum throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tonnie Mazloum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tonnie Mazloum's cut.
That's time! Belingon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mazloum.
Belingon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mazloum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belingon.
Mazloum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Mazloum.
Mazloum cracks Belingon with a good jab.
A good leg kick by Belingon.
Mazloum cracks Belingon with an open hand slap.
Belingon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mazloum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mazloum lands with a nice body punch.
Belingon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mazloum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mazloum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belingon tries to clinch up but Mazloum circles away and keeps his distance.
Mazloum moves out of range of the body kick from Belingon.
Belingon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belingon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belingon misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belingon throws an elbow but misses.
Mazloum lands with a left to the head.
Belingon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mazloum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belingon's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Mazloum.
Belingon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Belingon fails to land.
Mazloum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belingon missing with knees to the body.
Belingon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazloum prevents a body shot from Belingon.
Mazloum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Mazloum.
A shot in the inside from Mazloum.
Belingon throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Mazloum.
Mazloum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonnie Mazloum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belingon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazloum.
Belingon throws a head kick but Mazloum moves out of range.
Mazloum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazloum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belingon throws a solid leg kick but Mazloum takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belingon.
Mazloum missing with a left hand there. Belingon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belingon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazloum.
Belingon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazloum throws out the jab.
Mazloum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belingon moves out of range as Mazloum throws a body kick.
Belingon defending well as Mazloum loads up on a big left hand.
Mazloum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belingon moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazloum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belingon on the side of the head.
Mazloum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazloum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazloum lands a slapping body shot.
Mazloum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belingon manages to avoid it.
Mazloum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mazloum throws a jab but it's blocked by Belingon.
Belingon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belingon is looking to clinch but Mazloum is avoiding it.
Belingon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazloum manages to avoid it.
Belingon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazloum.
Belingon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Belingon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mazloum takes one on the button.
Belingon tries to clinch there but Mazloum circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mazloum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Belingon. Mazloum shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belingon throws a body punch but Mazloum moves out of range.
Mazloum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mazloum slips a jab from Belingon.
Mazloum throws a head kick that misses.
Belingon throws a chopping leg kick but Mazloum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belingon throws the kick towards the body but Mazloum avoids it.
Belingon misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazloum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazloum lands with a shot to the body.
Belingon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belingon throws a head kick that Mazloum semi-blocks.
Mazloum throws out a loose jab but Belingon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belingon is looking to clinch but Mazloum is avoiding it.
Mazloum misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonnie Mazloum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tonnie Mazloum's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mazloum connects with the punch.
Mazloum scores with a shot to the body.
Mazloum misses with a low kick.
Belingon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mazloum looks for the body kick but Belingon saw that one coming.
Belingon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belingon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mazloum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belingon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Mazloum.
Belingon lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazloum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazloum.
A head punch on the inside from Mazloum fails to land.
Mazloum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belingon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belingon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mazloum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mazloum fails to land.
Mazloum misses with some punches.
Mazloum blocks an uppercut.
Belingon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazloum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Belingon tries a knee to the head but Mazloum blocks it.
Mazloum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Belingon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mazloum can turn it around.
Mazloum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belingon misses with a knee strike.
Mazloum lands an uppercut.
Mazloum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belingon's elbow.
Mazloum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazloum lands a body shot.
Belingon misses with the head strike.
Belingon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazloum.
Mazloum wants to get back to striking at distance but Belingon won't allow it.
Mazloum lands with a light punch inside.
Belingon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mazloum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jimmy Belingon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belingon misses with a knee strike.
Mazloum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belingons head.
Mazloum digs a right hand underneath Belingon's ribcage. Belingon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mazloum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazloum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mazloum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mazloum scores with a hook to the body.
Belingon tries a knee to the head but Mazloum blocks it.
Mazloum tries to throw a body punch but Belingon avoids it by throwing Mazloum back against the cage.
Belingon misses with an elbow over the top.
Belingon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazloum lands a hook that snaps the head of Belingon backwards.
Mazloum lands a hook that snaps the head of Belingon backwards.
Belingon misses with the head strike.
Mazloum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belingon throws a head punch that misses.
Mazloum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belingon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazloum is defending well for now.
Tonnie Mazloum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belingon misses with some punches.
Mazloum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belingon tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazloum avoids the damage to the body.
Belingon misses with a punch on the inside.
Belingon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazloum lands a nice shot to the body.
Belingon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belingon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazloum.
Belingon misses with the head strike.
A short left from Mazloum.
Belingon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mazloum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mazloum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belingon tries to work over Mazloum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belingon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazloum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazloum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mazloum lands a shoulder strike.
Belingon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazloum lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazloum misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazloum.
Mazloum works on Belingon's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Belingon tries to work over Mazloum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazloum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazloum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belingon on the side of the head.
Mazloum connects with an inside leg kick.
Belingon throws the left hand but Mazloum avoids the punch easily.
Mazloum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnie Mazloum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazloum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonnie Mazloum!
Tonnie Mazloum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sun Hui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaru Shimabukuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimabukuro has chosen Warrior as his entrance music. Sun Hui has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sun Hui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Shimabukuro!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hui is defended easily by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro cracks the inside of Hui's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hui under the eye.
Hui darts in looking for a takedown but Shimabukuro gets double underhooks and turns Hui into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shimabukuro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hui has Shimabukuro pressed against the cage, preventing Shimabukuro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shimabukuro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shimabukuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimabukuro misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimabukuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shimabukuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shimabukuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hui chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shimabukuro can pounce on him.
Hui misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shimabukuro.
Hui takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shimabukuro throws a leg kick but Hui moved away.
A lazy left from Hui finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shimabukuro, right into the meat.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shimabukuro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shimabukuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hui was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shimabukuro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shimabukuro.
Hui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Shimabukuro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimabukuro slips a jab from Hui.
No joy there for Shimabukuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shimabukuro cracks Hui with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hui tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shimabukuro defends well and Hui ends up having to push Shimabukuro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shimabukuro breaks the clinch.
Hui shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shimabukuro but Shimabukuro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shimabukuro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hui.
Hui is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hui avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shimabukuro throws a right hand that Hui ducks under and follows up with a left that Hui also avoids with ease.
Shimabukuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shimabukuro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hui counters with a left and a right that stings Shimabukuro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shimabukuro moves away from the strike by Hui.
Shimabukuro cracks the inside of Hui's front leg.
Shimabukuro throws an off balance right hand
and Hui counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Shimabukuro down! Hui is looking to finish but Shimabukuro is intelligently defending himself.
Shimabukuro is rocked!
Hui throws a big right hand that misses.
Shimabukuro is still in real trouble! Can Hui finish him?
Hui is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shimabukuro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shimabukuro has escaped and now he's on top!
Hui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shimabukuro's guard.
Hui drops back looking for a leg! Shimabukuro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shimabukuro manages to kick Hui off! Hui jumps back into Shimabukuro's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hui drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hui jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hui stops Shimabukuro from standing up.
Shimabukuro seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shimabukuro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hui postures up in Shimabukuro's guard and throws a big left but Shimabukuro blocks it.
Shimabukuro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hui. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hui stops Shimabukuro from standing up.
Hui loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hui drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shimabukuro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hui has Shimabukuro in his guard.
Shimabukuro wanted to stand there but Hui had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hui is trying to keep Shimabukuro in close.
Hui 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.
Hui manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shimabukuro manages to get himself to full guard.
Shimabukuro can't keep his opponent in guard - Hui advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shimabukuro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hui.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaru Shimabukuro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masaru Shimabukuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shimabukuro throws a right hand that Hui ducks under and follows up with a left that Hui also avoids with ease.
Shimabukuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shimabukuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hui.
Hui is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hui misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro's coach down at Xtreme Punishment was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shimabukuro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shimabukuro throws a right and a left that Hui avoids nicely.
Shimabukuro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimabukuro misses with a two punch combination.
Hui staying out of range there.
Shimabukuro pushes Hui away with a front kick.
Hui misses with a head kick.
Shimabukuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hui.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimabukuro throws a push kick but Hui slaps the foot to one side.
Shimabukuro stuns Hui with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shimabukuro throws a nice looking combination but Hui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hui throws a series of punches but Shimabukuro avoids them all with ease.
Hui connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shimabukuro momentarily.
Shimabukuro misses with a body kick.
Shimabukuro slips under a jab from Hui.
Shimabukuro blocks a low kick nicely.
Hui misses with a hook.
Shimabukuro lands a nice looking body kick.
Shimabukuro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro throws a push kick but Hui slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Shimabukuro finds it's target.
Shimabukuro lands a nice hook to Hui's body. Hui takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimabukuro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shimabukuro moves away from the strike by Hui.
Masaru Shimabukuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hui fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimabukuro lands with a good body shot.
Hui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masaru Shimabukuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shimabukuro!
Hui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shimabukuro counters with a left and a right that stings Hui.
Shimabukuro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shimabukuro.
Hui goes for a double leg but Shimabukuro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shimabukuro continues to drive forward.
Shimabukuro breaks the clinch.
Shimabukuro misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimabukuro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro misses with a wild combination.
Hui moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hui shoots in and drives through. Shimabukuro sprawls well.
Shimabukuro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shimabukuro misses with a series of wild punches.
Shimabukuro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shimabukuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Hui misses.
Hui tried to score with a low kick but Shimabukuro checks it.
Hui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shimabukuro as he avoids it easily.
Hui looks for a takedown but Shimabukuro sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro lands a high kick!
Hui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimabukuro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shimabukuro slips a straight right by Hui.
Shimabukuro clobbers Hui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shimabukuro throws a series of punches but Hui avoids them all with ease.
Sun Hui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shimabukuro lands with a right hand.
Shimabukuro thows a body kick. Hui tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Shimabukuro.
Hui misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shimabukuro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shimabukuro swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaru Shimabukuro 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!
Some wild striking there from Shimabukuro.
Hui will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A combination from Hui does no damage.
Shimabukuro misses with a body kick.
Shimabukuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hui was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimabukuro.
Hui shoots in for a double leg but Shimabukuro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hui changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shimabukuro tries to avoid it but Hui manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shimabukuro to the ground. Shimabukuro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shimabukuro throws a combination. Hui tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shimabukuro tries a head kick but it misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hui. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimabukuro feints and then cracks Hui's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hui down.
Shimabukuro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hui slips under a jab from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimabukuro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimabukuro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shimabukuro looks to land a left hand but Hui moved out of range nicely.
Shimabukuro cracks Hui with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shimabukuro misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shimabukuro swinging wildly here.
Shimabukuro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shimabukuro tests Hui's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hui takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shimabukuro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimabukuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimabukuro works over Hui's head and body with a nice combination.
Shimabukuro connects with a nice looking jab.
Shimabukuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shimabukuro looks to land a combination. Hui sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hui throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hui jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shimabukuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Shimabukuro does no damage.
Hui moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Shimabukuro misses.
Shimabukuro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hui throws a shot from downtown. Shimabukuro moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro fails to land with a series of punches.
Shimabukuro throws the left hand but Hui avoids the punch easily.
Shimabukuro scores with a kick to the body.
Hui shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shimabukuro eats them both and turns towards Hui to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Hui. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Shimabukuro.
Hui fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Hui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimabukuro misses with a series of wild punches.
Masaru Shimabukuro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shimabukuro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro misses with the combination.
Shimabukuro throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hui throws a nice looking combination but Shimabukuro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hui avoids the head kick by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro throws a series of punches but Hui avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hui blocks a head kick by Shimabukuro.
A combination from Hui does no damage.
Shimabukuro throws a nice looking combination but Hui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shimabukuro missing with a left hand there. Hui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimabukuro misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Shimabukuro misses
and Hui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A right-left combo lands from Hui.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimabukuro scores with a jab to the body.
Sun Hui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hui misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masaru Shimabukuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shimabukuro 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaru Shimabukuro!
A very excited looking Masaru Shimabukuro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar SvenSoleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aatish Sunuwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think SvenSoleson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to If I had a heart. Sunuwar has chosen Peace Sells as his entrance music. Aatish Sunuwar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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223 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragnar SvenSoleson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aatish Sunuwar!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunuwar lands with a straight right. SvenSoleson didn't see that one coming.
SvenSoleson tries to clinch up
and Sunuwar counters with a two punch combo.
Sunuwar connects with a jab.
SvenSoleson slips under a jab from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar throws an overhand right that drops SvenSoleson like a sack of potatoes! Sunuwar dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatish Sunuwar!
Aatish Sunuwar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coconut Sprinkles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krug Barishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barishkov has chosen Angel of Death - Slayer as his entrance music. 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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280 lbs
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coconut Sprinkles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krug Barishkov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sprinkles. Barishkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barishkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sprinkles shoots in and drives through. Barishkov sprawls well.
Sprinkles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sprinkles throws a head kick but Barishkov moves out of range.
Sprinkles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sprinkles scores with a hook.
Barishkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sprinkles was well out of range. Poor timing from Barishkov.
A big right from Barishkov misses.
Sprinkles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barishkov.
Sprinkles misses with a shot to the body
and Barishkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sprinkles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barishkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sprinkles clinches with his opponent.
Barishkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sprinkles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barishkov tries a knee to the head but Sprinkles blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barishkov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barishkov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barishkov lands an elbow inside that Sprinkles shrugs off.
It looks like Coconut Sprinkles has been cut.
Barishkov has a couple of punches blocked by Sprinkles.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sprinkles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sprinkles misses with a hook. Barishkov ducked under it nicely.
Barishkov throws a looping overhand right but Sprinkles ducks down to avoid it.
Barishkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sprinkles connects with a looping right hand.
Barishkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sprinkles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sprinkles.
A short right from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles scores with a hook to the body.
Barishkov tries to throw a body punch but Sprinkles avoids it by throwing Barishkov back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sprinkles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sprinkles misses with the head strike.
Sprinkles blocks a body shot from Barishkov.
Sprinkles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles is leaning against Barishkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barishkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barishkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sprinkles controls his hands.
Barishkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sprinkles lands with a right to the head.
Sprinkles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barishkov slips under a jab from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles scores with a nice head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barishkov 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 Sprinkles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sprinkles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barishkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barishkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sprinkles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles wants to control from the top but Barishkov keeps moving.
Sprinkles throws a big right hand that misses.
Sprinkles stands up over Barishkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sprinkles throws an elbow that misses. Barishkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sprinkles's guard. Nice move by Barishkov!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sprinkles is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles looking to pass the guard.
Sprinkles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sprinkles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sprinkles wants to pass the guard but Barishkov is keeping the position.
Barishkov working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coconut Sprinkles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coconut Sprinkles'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.
Sprinkles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sprinkles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sprinkles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barishkov.
Barishkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Barishkov throws a chopping leg kick but Sprinkles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sprinkles cracks a nice hook into Barishkov's ribs.
Sprinkles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barishkov.
Sprinkles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barishkov's head.
Sprinkles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sprinkles tries to close the distance and clinch but Barishkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barishkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sprinkles as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barishkov.
Barishkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sprinkles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sprinkles lands in his opponent's 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!
Barishkov 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.
Sprinkles 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprinkles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barishkov keeping moving, preventing Sprinkles from controlling successfully.
Sprinkles postures up in Barishkov's guard and throws a big left but Barishkov blocks it.
Sprinkles distracts Barishkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barishkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sprinkles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sprinkles 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.
Barishkov trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sprinkles scores with a jab.
Barishkov throws a solid leg kick but Sprinkles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barishkov.
Barishkov lands a nice shot that snaps Sprinkles's head back.
Sprinkles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barishkov throws a hook but Sprinkles avoids it easily.
Sprinkles tries to bum rush Barishkov with a series of wild strikes but Barishkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barishkov throws a low kick but Sprinkles moves out of range easily.
Sprinkles avoids the head kick by Barishkov.
Coconut Sprinkles is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov lands a head kick!
Sprinkles jabs Barishkov right on the nose. Barishkov blinks but takes it well.
Sprinkles delivers a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Sprinkles - just one landing.
Sprinkles feints a jab promting Barishkov to slip. Sprinkles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barishkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sprinkles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barishkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sprinkles slips a jab from Barishkov.
Sprinkles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sprinkles jabs at Barishkov's body.
Barishkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sprinkles at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sprinkles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sprinkles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sprinkles lands strikes from half guard.
Sprinkles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sprinkles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sprinkles winds up and cracks Barishkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sprinkles thows a huge punch but Barishkov dodges it nicely.
Sprinkles is just content to waste time from the top position. Barishkov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sprinkles throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coconut Sprinkles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Coconut Sprinkles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Barishkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sprinkles cracks Barishkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Sprinkles.
It looks like Sprinkles has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Barishkov throws a leg kick
and Sprinkles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sprinkles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sprinkles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sprinkles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barishkov can do to turn this around?
Sprinkles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barishkov manages to avoid it.
Sprinkles shoots in but no luck this time.
Sprinkles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barishkov at a distance.
Barishkov throws a shot from downtown. Sprinkles moves away and avoids it.
Barishkov throws a shot from downtown. Sprinkles moves away and avoids it.
Barishkov lands a slapping body shot.
Barishkov swings for the body but Sprinkles moves out of range.
Barishkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sprinkless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sprinkles defending well as Barishkov loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprinkles instigates a clinch.
Coconut Sprinkles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barishkov takes a shot to the head.
Sprinkles scores with a shoulder strike.
Sprinkles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles stuns Barishkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Sprinkles catches Barishkov right on the button with a cross.
Barishkov misses with a shot to the body
and Sprinkles counters with a nice body shot.
Barishkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barishkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sprinkles punishes Barishkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sprinkles darts in and clinches Barishkov up against the cage.
Sprinkles breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barishkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sprinkles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krug Barishkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles lands a glancing blow to the side of Barishkov's head.
Barishkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barishkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sprinkles throws a body punch but Barishkov moves out of range.
Barishkov throws an overhand right that lands on Sprinkles's shoulder, as Sprinkles tries to avoid the shot.
Barishkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sprinkles as he avoids it easily.
Sprinkles lands a glancing blow to the side of Barishkov's head.
Sprinkles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barishkov.
Sprinkles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barishkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barishkov. Sprinkles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barishkov walks into a jab.
Barishkov misses with a jab to the body
and Sprinkles counters with a single leg into guard. Barishkov didn't expect that.
Sprinkles tries to free his leg and advance position but Barishkov is retaining full guard.
Coconut Sprinkles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles throws a big elbow that misses.
Sprinkles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barishkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sprinkles with a nice head shot there.
Sprinkles throws a big right hand that misses.
Sprinkles throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sprinkles looking to sit in guard and control but Barishkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sprinkles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coconut Sprinkles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sprinkles working for a triangle but Barishkov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprinkles is trying to control the position but Barishkov postures up.
Sprinkles pulls Barishkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Barishkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coconut Sprinkles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sprinkles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coconut Sprinkles!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Still. Edward Scissorhands could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edward Flores's chin.
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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
9 - 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Flores!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissorhands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flores moves in looking to clinch but Scissorhands pushes him off.
Flores misses with a wild body shot.
Flores checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flores wants to clinch up but Scissorhands keeps it at a distance.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Flores misses with an uppercut.
Flores throws a jab but it's blocked by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a lazy uppercut
and Flores counters with a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flores tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flores tries to clinch
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Flores misses.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Scissorhands connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Scissorhands.
Flores closes the distance and clinches.
Scissorhands lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flores backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands prevents a body shot from Flores.
Scissorhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scissorhands scores with a shot to the side of Flores's head.
Scissorhands lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flores backwards.
Scissorhands leaning against his opponent.
Scissorhands can't find room to land a body shot as Flores controls the action.
Scissorhands misses with some punches.
Flores lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scissorhands backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scissorhands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Scissorhands.
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.
Scissorhands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scissorhands lands a hook that snaps the head of Flores backwards.
Scissorhands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scissorhands misses with a punch to the body.
Flores blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scissorhands scores with a shot to the side of Flores's head.
A short right from Scissorhands on the inside.
Flores tries a body shot but Scissorhands blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Scissorhands.
That's two 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!
Flores doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flores blocks a body shot from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands tries to throw a body punch but Flores avoids it by throwing Scissorhands back against the cage.
Flores tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flores letting Scissorhands take a breather here.
Scissorhands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scissorhands takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Scissorhands tries to work over Flores's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flores tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scissorhands's elbow.
Flores lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scissorhands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Flores scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flores blocks a body shot from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scissorhands swings wildly with an uppercut but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flores has a couple of punches blocked by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands has a couple of punches blocked by Flores.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flores.
Flores tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Scissorhands scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scissorhands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scissorhands blocking some punches.
Scissorhands lands a hook that snaps the head of Flores backwards.
Scissorhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scissorhands lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flores backwards.
Knees to the body from Flores.
Flores misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands swings wildly with an uppercut but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flores takes a shot to the head.
Flores missing with knees to the body.
Scissorhands struggles to land a body shot inside as Flores controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Flores.
Flores lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands stalling in the clinch but Flores improves position.
Scissorhands tries a body shot but Flores blocks it.
Flores tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scissorhands's elbow.
A short right from Scissorhands on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands working aggressively here.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flores tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scissorhands looking to stall.
Scissorhands blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scissorhands.
Flores tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scissorhands lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scissorhands.
Flores misses with a punch to the body.
Flores lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flores.
Scissorhands blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Scissorhands - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scissorhands.
Flores misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scissorhands content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Flores blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands 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.
Scissorhands lands a head shot.
Flores turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flores keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scissorhands tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flores paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flores can do to turn this around?
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Flores slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scissorhands slips a jab from Flores.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Flores moves away from the strike by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands dips to his left and cracks Flores with an uppercut!
Flores is rocked!
It looks like Edward Flores has been cut.
Flores pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flores is still on wobbly legs! Can Scissorhands finish him?
Flores tries to score with a low kick but Scissorhands moves his leg out of the way.
Flores misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands drops Flores with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Flores! Scissorhands dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Edward Scissorhands, 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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