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Destiny Tuesday 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lans Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando has chosen Miss Jackson as his entrance music. Manny Fernando acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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220 lbs
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lans Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernando closes the distance and clinches.
Gregor gets underhooks to prevent Fernando's takedown attempt.
Gregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernando decides to pull guard.
Fernando is pulling down on Gregor's head to control his posture.
Fernando is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gregor is aware though and is defending well.
Gregor stands up over Fernando, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gregor throws a strike but Fernando rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gregor keeping moving, preventing Fernando from controlling successfully.
Fernando controlling from the top position.
Gregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fernando is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernando stops Gregor from standing up.
Fernando controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fernando wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernando on the ground.
Fernando sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gregor wants to stand up but Fernando is controlling him.
Fernando controlling from the top position.
Gregor keeping moving, preventing Fernando from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando slips a jab and a cross from Gregor.
Fernando fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lans Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
Fernando shoots in but no luck this time.
Gregor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernando is defended easily by Gregor.
Gregor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fernando stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gregor sprawls well. Gregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernando gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fernando or perhaps it was just good defense by Gregor, which made it look bad.
Gregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fernando fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernando goes for a double leg but Gregor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gregor continues to drive forward.
It looked like Gregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fernando fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lans Gregor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fernando shoots and misses
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando fails with the takedown
and Gregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lans Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
Gregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fernando closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gregor circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Gregor. No joy for Fernando on that attempt.
Gregor is looking for a counter combo.
Gregor misses with the combination.
Fernando is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando shoots in but no luck this time.
Gregor tries to counter by clinching up but Fernando breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab from Gregor.
It looks like Manny Fernando has been cut.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown but Gregor shows good takedown defense.
Gregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Fernando should have avoided that one.
Gregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernando, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gregor throwing a counter right hand but Fernando manages to avoid it.
Fernando misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernando can do to turn this around?
Gregor stalks Fernando and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernando's face. Fernando staggers backwards, shaken.
Gregor looks to land a combination but Fernando avoids it well.
Gregor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor stuffs the takedown.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregor but Gregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lans Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gregor.
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!
No luck for Fernando with that takedown attempt.
Fernando will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lans Gregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fernando in his tracks.
Fernando has his takedown stuffed
and Gregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando dives in for a single leg takedown but Gregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fernando is breathing heavily.
Gregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gregor misses the shot to the body.
Fernando changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fernando misses with a takedown
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lans Gregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernando misses with a takedown attempt
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernando, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gregor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fernando.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernando is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Gregor misses.
Gregor connects with a right hand. Fernando shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gregor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fernando takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fernando tries for a takedown but Gregor circles away easily
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando misses with a takedown attempt
and Gregor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch but Fernando keeps him there for the moment.
Fernando has Gregor pressed against the cage, preventing Gregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lans Gregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Fernando's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando gets a double leg takedown into Gregor's guard.
Fernando stops Gregor from standing up.
Fernando trying to control but Gregor is working from the bottom.
Fernando stops Gregor from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fernando engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor wants to stand but Fernando is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernando tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gregor defends well and Fernando ends up having to push Gregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fernando takes one to the side of the head.
Fernando showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregor.
Gregor misses with a two punch combination.
Manny Fernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernando tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gregor swivels and escapes.
Gregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gregor counters with a right hand to the body.
Lans Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
Fernando takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernando shoots in but Gregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fernando with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gregor counters with a straight right hand.
Fernando on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gregor scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Fernando should have avoided that one.
Fernando has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fernando misses with a takedown attempt
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernando with a poor takedown
and Gregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fernando thinking.
Gregor tries to bum rush Fernando with a series of wild strikes but Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown but Gregor shows good takedown defense.
Gregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gregor throws a left that rocks Fernando and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gregor dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Fernando regain composure!
Fernando is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregor in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Fernando looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gregor turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lans Gregor!
Manny Fernando spoke after the fight, saying 'Well done sir, you have beaten me. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Green Pillow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Call Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
198 lbs
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20
197 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Green Pillow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Call Me!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Me.
It looked like Pillow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Me or perhaps it was just good defense by Pillow, which made it look bad.
Me swats away the attempt to clinch by Pillow.
Nice takedown defense from Me. No joy for Pillow on that attempt.
Me leaves Pillow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pillow takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Me is looking for a takedown.
Green Pillow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Call Me.
Me gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me lands with a punch from half guard.
Me not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pillow wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pillow wants to control but Me is keeping busy.
Me slips a nice elbow through Pillow's hands, connecting with Pillow's forehead.
Pillow tries to roll over but Me keeps him under control.
Me throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Me thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Me thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Me lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Me there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pillow wants to get back to full guard.
Pillow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Me working over Pillow with some ground and pound. Pillow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Me drops an elbow to the side of Pillow's head.
Pillow is trying to maintain the position but Me is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Me misses with a takedown attempt
and Pillow counters with a shoot takedown. Me fights it but they end up in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Me holds on and takes a little breather.
Pillow trying to control but Me is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Me is on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Me with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pillow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Me trying to control but Pillow is working from the bottom.
Pillow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Me is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Me stops Pillow from standing up.
Me with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pillow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pillow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Me stops Pillow from standing up.
Me advances to half guard.
Me trying to mount his opponent but Pillow defends it.
Me drops an elbow to the side of Pillow's head.
Me working the head and body with strikes.
Pillow is rocked!
Pillow looking for submissions off his back.
Oh Pillow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pillow is breathing heavily.
Me lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pillow quite badly. Pillow pulls Me in close trying to recover. Me postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pillow on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pillow doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Call Me!
During a confident post fight interview, Call Me 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungradidoa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pouncey, pushing him back against the cage.
Bungradidoa is trying to drag Pouncey to the mat but Pouncey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bungradidoa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa closes the distance and clinches.
Pouncey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pouncey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pouncey tries to avoid it but Bungradidoa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pouncey to the ground. Pouncey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pouncey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bungradidoa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pouncey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bungradidoa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pouncey counters with a one-two to the body.
Kelvin Pouncey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
Pouncey slaps away a takedown attempt from Bungradidoa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bungradidoa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pouncey is looking to regain half guard here but Bungradidoa keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bungradidoa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pouncey is avoiding damage well.
Bungradidoa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bungradidoa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bungradidoa trying to control the position but Pouncey is working away.
Pouncey is looking for a sweep.
Pouncey gets back to half guard.
Bungradidoa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pouncey trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa stalling.
Bungradidoa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pouncey is trying to get back to full guard.
Bungradidoa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pouncey wants to improve his position but Bungradidoa is controlling well.
Bungradidoa trying to control from half guard but Pouncey is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pouncey misses with a right hand
and Bungradidoa counters with a series of strikes. Pouncey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pouncey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bungradidoa.
Pouncey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bungradidoa dives in for a single leg takedown but Pouncey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pouncey throwing a counter right hand but Bungradidoa manages to avoid it.
Pouncey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bungradidoa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pouncey wants to control but Bungradidoa is keeping busy.
Pouncey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bungradidoa is looking for a kimura but Pouncey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bungradidoa to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is looking to take a break and control but Pouncey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Bungradidoa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pouncey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pouncey moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bungradidoa trying to control but Pouncey is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mophaf Bungradidoa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pouncey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bungradidoa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pouncey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bungradidoa checks the leg kick.
Pouncey takes a swing at Bungradidoa's ribcage but misses.
Bungradidoa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bungradidoa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pouncey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pouncey.
Bungradidoa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouncey is looking to stand up but Bungradidoa isn't so interested in that idea.
Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Pouncey keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouncey, not yet.
Pouncey can't keep his opponent in guard - Bungradidoa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bungradidoa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bungradidoa trying to control the action but Pouncey is working from the bottom.
Bungradidoa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bungradidoa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouncey wants to control but Bungradidoa is keeping busy.
Bungradidoa is trying to control. Pouncey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Pouncey takes a swing at Bungradidoa's ribcage but misses.
Bungradidoa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pouncey is fending him off so far but Bungradidoa persists. Nope, Pouncey circles away and we're back to standing.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Pouncey is having none of it.
Bungradidoa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pouncey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pouncey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pouncey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelvin Pouncey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouncey takes a swing at Bungradidoa's ribcage but misses.
Pouncey scores with a decent looking hook.
Pouncey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bungradidoa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pouncey takes a swing at Bungradidoa's ribcage but misses.
Pouncey shoots in looking for a takedown. Bungradidoa tries to sprawl out of it but Pouncey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bungradidoa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa moves out of range of the leg kick from Pouncey.
Bungradidoa wants to clinch.
Bungradidoa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pouncey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bungradidoa stops Pouncey from standing up.
Pouncey keeping moving, preventing Bungradidoa from controlling successfully.
Bungradidoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pouncey, up you get!
Kelvin Pouncey is winning the standup battle so far.
Pouncey fails to land with a series of punches.
Pouncey fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Pouncey as Bungradidoa shoots in.
Pouncey tries to bum rush Bungradidoa with a series of wild strikes but Bungradidoa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Bungradidoa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pouncey stuffs the takedown attempt from Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelvin Pouncey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
A nice combination there by Bungradidoa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouncey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa wants to clinch up but Pouncey keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kelvin Pouncey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bungradidoa checks a leg kick.
Pouncey misses with a few strikes there.
Pouncey misses with a low kick.
Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bungradidoa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pouncey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bungradidoa off and has taken his back!
Mophaf Bungradidoa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pouncey punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bungradidoa wants to get back to his feet.
Pouncey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pouncey looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pouncey's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is having to fend off submission attempts from Pouncey, who is looking to sink in the choke. Pouncey doesn't have the hooks in though and Bungradidoa manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Pouncey working a defensive guard here.
Bungradidoa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pouncey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bungradidoa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pouncey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bungradidoa is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bungradidoa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pouncey is trying to keep Bungradidoa in close.
Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Pouncey keeps moving.
Bungradidoa scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouncey has his hands on Bungradidoa's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey being controlled here, momentarily.
Bungradidoa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pouncey blocks the body kick.
Pouncey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pouncey throws a leg kick
and Bungradidoa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bungradidoa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Bungradidoa with that takedown attempt.
Pouncey tries to counter with a takedown but Bungradidoa is quick to defend against it.
Bungradidoa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa dodges the punch combination from Pouncey.
A combination from Bungradidoa does no damage.
Bungradidoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Pouncey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pouncey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bungradidoa fails with the takedown.
Pouncey tries to counter with a takedown but Bungradidoa is quick to defend against it.
Kelvin Pouncey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pouncey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouncey keeps the fight on the outside.
Bungradidoa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pouncey is fending him off so far but Bungradidoa persists. Nope, Pouncey circles away and we're back to standing.
Bungradidoa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kelvin Pouncey.
I think Pouncey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kelvin Pouncey!
Kelvin Pouncey 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonnie Mazloum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar comes to the cage accompanied by Et tu, Brute?. This should be a great matchup!
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tonnie Mazloum!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar staying out of range there.
Caesar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazloum slips under a jab from Caesar.
Mazloum throws a jab when Caesar was well out of range.
It appears Caesar was looking to counter with a kick there.
Caesar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Caesar tenderised Mazloum's leg. Mazloum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caesar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Julius Caesar has been cut.
Caesar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caesar misses with a low kick.
Mazloum throws a lazy uppercut
and Caesar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caesar moves out of range of the strikes.
Caesar throws the kick towards the body but Mazloum avoids it.
Mazloum lands a nice looking body shot.
Caesar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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!
Mazloum ducks under a wild hook from Caesar.
Caesar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Mazloum.
Caesar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mazloum is out of range.
Mazloum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caesar moves away from the strike by Mazloum.
Caesar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazloum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caesar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazloum.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caesar.
Caesar ducks under a wild hook from Mazloum.
Mazloum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caesar.
Caesar is looking to score with low kicks.
Caesar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Caesar.
Mazloum misses with a straight left.
Mazloum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mazloum misses with a straight right.
Mazloum scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar scores with a nice body kick.
Mazloum has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caesar looking to slow down the pace here.
Mazloum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Caesar.
Mazloum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazloum prevents a body shot from Caesar.
Mazloum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazloum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazloum has a couple of punches blocked by Caesar.
Mazloum blocks an uppercut.
Mazloum lands an uppercut.
Caesar throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Caesar.
Mazloum is trying to break the clinch but Caesar is controlling him.
Mazloum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazloum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazloum backwards.
Mazloum trying to control the position but instead, Caesar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mazloum into the cage.
Caesar works on Mazloum's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Caesar fails to land.
Mazloum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazloum swings wildly with an uppercut but Caesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazloum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mazloum lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Mazloum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazloum.
Mazloum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Caesar lands a nice uppercut.
Caesar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mazloum lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caesar.
Caesar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Caesar.
A hook to the body from Mazloum.
Caesar misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazloum.
Caesar tries a body shot but Mazloum blocks it.
Caesar misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazloum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazloum misses with the head strike.
Caesar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazloum digs a right hand underneath Caesar's ribcage. Caesar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Caesar lands with a short shot to the head.
Caesar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazloum backwards.
Caesar misses with some punches.
Caesar has a couple of punches blocked by Mazloum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caesar.
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 Julius Caesar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Caesar misses.
Mazloum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caesar finds it's way round the side to connect with Mazloum's head.
Mazloum tries to bum rush Caesar with a series of wild strikes but Caesar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caesar misses with a low kick.
Mazloum tries to bum rush Caesar with a series of wild strikes but Caesar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazloum. That's going to slow Caesar down.
Mazloum throws out a loose jab but Caesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazloum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caesar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazloum.
Caesar lands a slapping body shot.
Tonnie Mazloum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazloum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Caesar.
Caesar lands a slapping body shot.
Caesar misses with a right hand
and Mazloum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caesar defending well as Mazloum loads up on a big left hand.
Caesar half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caesar.
Mazloum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caesar counters with a straight right hand.
Mazloum scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazloum. Caesar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazloum throws an overhand right that lands on Caesar's shoulder, as Caesar tries to avoid the shot.
Caesar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Caesar throws a body punch but Mazloum moves out of range.
Donk. Mazloum catches Caesar right on the button with a cross.
Mazloum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caesar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mazloum tries a low kick but Caesar avoids it.
Mazloum feints and then cracks Caesar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caesar down.
Mazloum throws an off balance right hand
and Caesar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazloum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazloum tries to land a front kick but Caesar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Caesar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazloum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Caesar slips a jab from Mazloum.
Mazloum throws a hook but Caesar avoids it easily.
Caesar throws a leg kick
and Mazloum counters with a stiff right hand.
Mazloum throws an overhand right that lands on Caesar's shoulder, as Caesar tries to avoid the shot.
Mazloum throws an overhand right that lands on Caesar's shoulder, as Caesar tries to avoid the shot.
Caesar throwing a counter right hand but Mazloum manages to avoid it.
Mazloum misses the shot to the body.
Mazloum misses with a looping left.
Caesar is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Mazloum.
Caesar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Tonnie Mazloum has been cut.
Mazloum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Caesar counter with a right hand.
Caesar scores with a nice right hand.
Mazloum is rocked!
Caesar misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazloum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mazloum is still on wobbly legs! Can Caesar finish him?
Mazloum keeps Caesar at a distance using the push kick.
Mazloum seems to have recovered his senses.
Mazloum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caesar checks the leg kick.
Mazloum throws a hook but Caesar avoids it easily.
Mazloum thuds his right hand into Caesar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Caesar.
Caesar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Mazloum.
Mazloum just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazloum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazloum moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mazloum misses with a lunging right hand
and Caesar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazloum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mazloum throws out a loose jab but Caesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caesar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazloum's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Caesar misses.
Mazloum throws a shot from downtown. Caesar moves away and avoids it.
Mazloum looks to score with a jab to the body but Caesar is just out of range.
No joy there for Mazloum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caesar throws a right hand that misses
and Mazloum counters with a stiff right hand.
Caesar misses the shot to the body.
Caesar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazloum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mazloum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazloum tests Caesar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazloum lands a jab to the nose.
Caesar is rocked!
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Caesar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mazloum tries to land a front kick but Caesar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazloum. Caesar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazloum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Caesar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caesar misses with a leg kick.
Caesar seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazloum scores with a one two! Caesar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mazloum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caesar misses with a low kick.
Mazloum misses with an uppercut. Caesar saw that one coming.
Caesar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazloum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mazloum steps in with a hook that catches Caesar right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mazloum follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Caesar looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonnie Mazloum!
Tonnie Mazloum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Julius Caesar was interviewed post fight and said 'Et tu, Brute?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dias Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramin Laulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Dias Jimenez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ramin Laulu's chin.
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
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World class MT
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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 Amsterdam, Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramin Laulu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias Jimenez lands the left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Dias Jimenez there.
Dias Jimenez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Laulu.
Laulu throws a hook to the side of Dias Jimenez's head but Dias Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dias Jimenez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laulu.
Laulu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dias Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Dias Jimenez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy body kick
and Laulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dias Jimenez connects with a jab.
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick that misses
and Laulu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laulu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dias Jimenez.
Laulu moves out of range as Dias Jimenez strikes.
A little jabbing left from Laulu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dias Jimenez delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Laulu blocks a jab.
Laulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dias Jimenez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dias Jimenez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Laulu does no damage.
Laulu misses the shot to the body.
Laulu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dias Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laulu.
Dias Jimenez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laulu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias Jimenez.
Laulu takes one on the button.
Laulu lands a nice hook to Dias Jimenez's body. Dias Jimenez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dias Jimenez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Dias Jimenez misses
and Dias Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias Jimenez is just out of range.
Laulu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laulu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dias Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. Laulu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dias Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Dias Jimenez misses.
Laulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias Jimenez is just out of range.
Dias Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laulu manages to avoid it.
Laulu takes a swing at Dias Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Dias Jimenez wants to clinch up but Laulu keeps it at a distance.
Dias Jimenez scores with a shot to the body.
Laulu throws a hook but Dias Jimenez blocks it.
Laulu slips a straight right by Dias Jimenez.
A countering left hand to the body from Laulu misses.
A left lands for Dias Jimenez.
Laulu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good shot there by Laulu.
Laulu moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Laulu throws an overhand right that lands on Dias Jimenez's shoulder, as Dias Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez wants to slow Laulu down by chopping away at his legs.
Laulu ducks under a wild hook from Dias Jimenez.
Laulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dias Jimenez moves away.
Dias Jimenez misses with a low kick as Laulu jumps back.
Laulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dias Jimenez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laulu. That did some damage!
Laulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laulu looks to land a left hand but Dias Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Dias Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dias Jimenez dodges the punch combination from Laulu.
Laulu misses the shot to the body.
Laulu looks to land a left hand but Dias Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Dias Jimenez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dias Jimenez lands a really nice looking cross but Laulu seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Dias Jimenez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dias Jimenez cracks Laulu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias Jimenez avoids the body shot from Laulu.
A leg kick checked by Laulu.
Dias Jimenez rushes Laulu and presses him up against the cage.
Dias Jimenez can't find room to land a body shot as Laulu controls the action.
Dias Jimenez lands an elbow just above Laulu 's eye.
Dias Jimenez misses with an elbow strike.
Laulu wants to break free but Dias Jimenez has control.
Laulu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laulu throws a nice looking combination but Dias Jimenez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dias Jimenez tries to clinch up.
Dias Jimenez moves in looking to clinch but Laulu pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Dias Jimenez lands but Laulu takes it in his stride.
Laulu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dias Jimenez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Laulu throws a hook to the side of Dias Jimenez's head but Dias Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Dias Jimenez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dias Jimenez scores with a body shot.
Dias Jimenez has closed the distance and engaged Laulu in a clinch.
Laulu misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias Jimenez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laulu's brow.
Dias Jimenez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laulu.
I was talking to Dias Jimenez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dias Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Laulu.
Laulu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dias Jimenez tries to work over Laulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laulu prevents a body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Laulu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez takes a shot to the head.
Laulu is trying to push Dias Jimenez away but Dias Jimenez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Laulu.
Laulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dias Jimenez.
Nice elbow from Dias Jimenez.
It looks like Ramin Laulu has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laulu blocks a body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Laulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dias Jimenez is defending well for now.
Laulu breaks the clinch.
Dias Jimenez avoids the body shot from Laulu.
Dias Jimenez lands with a good body shot.
Laulu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dias Jimenez clinches up with Laulu and pushes him back against the cage.
Dias Jimenez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Laulu avoids the elbow strike from Dias Jimenez, against the cage.
Laulu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dias Jimenez takes a shot to the head.
Dias Jimenez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Laulu is looking to break free of the clinch but Dias Jimenez has double underhooks.
Laulu avoids the elbow strike from Dias Jimenez, against the cage.
Dias Jimenez avoiding damage as Laulu throws knees to the body.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez lands an elbow inside.
Laulu manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Dias Jimenez as he connects with a hook.
Dias Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laulu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias Jimenez throws out a leg kick but Laulu moves out of range and Dias Jimenez only half commits.
Laulu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Laulu finds it's way through Dias Jimenez's defenses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dias Jimenez!
Dias Jimenez throws a series of punches but Laulu moves out of range.
Laulu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Laulu.
Laulu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laulu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dias Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Laulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dias Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Laulu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dias Jimenez thuds a left hand into Laulu's body.
Dias Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laulu throws a body punch but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dias Jimenez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dias Jimenez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laulu unleashes a big counter combination but Dias Jimenez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laulu moves away.
Dias Jimenez is looking to slow Laulu down with leg kicks.
Laulu lands a glancing blow to the side of Dias Jimenez's head.
Dias Jimenez moves into the clinch.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow that misses.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laulu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laulu misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Laulu ducks down to avoid it.
Laulu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Laulu misses the target.
Dias Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dias Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laulu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laulu checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laulu moves out of range of the body kick from Dias Jimenez.
Laulu slips a jab from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laulu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dias Jimenez takes a swing at Laulu's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Laulu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dias Jimenez is looking to chop away at Laulu's legs.
Dias Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Laulu is out of range.
Laulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Laulu.
A jab from Dias Jimenez misses.
Laulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dias Jimenez.
Laulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Laulu.
Dias Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laulu.
Laulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dias Jimenez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laulu moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez.
Laulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Laulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dias Jimenez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramin Laulu's cut.
That's time! Dias Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dias Jimenez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dias Jimenez tries to score with a low kick but Laulu moves his leg out of the way.
As Dias Jimenez backs off Laulu throws a huge counter combo but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid it all.
A leg kick checked by Laulu.
Dias Jimenez delivers a nice body kick.
Dias Jimenez lands a right hook to the body.
Laulu moves out of range as Dias Jimenez throws a body kick.
Dias Jimenez's corner calls for a 1-2. Dias Jimenez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dias Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laulu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laulu is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Dias Jimenez.
Laulu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dias Jimenez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laulu.
Laulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Laulu counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Laulu misses.
Laulu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dias Jimenez. That's going to slow Laulu down.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a front kick but Laulu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laulu keeps the fight on the outside.
Laulu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Dias Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dias Jimenez wants to clinch but Laulu slips to the side
and Laulu counters with a straight right hand.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laulu.
Dias Jimenez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Laulu misses.
Laulu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez scores with a decent looking hook.
Dias Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias Jimenez is just out of range.
Laulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laulu throws a body shot but no joy.
As Laulu tries to get set, Dias Jimenez tries to push him back and clinch up but Laulu manages to avoid the attempt.
Laulu 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.
Laulu throws a lazy right hand but Dias Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laulu sizes up Dias Jimenez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laulu throws a hook to the side of Dias Jimenez's head but Dias Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Dias Jimenez as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Laulu misses.
Laulu misses with a looping right.
Laulu misses with a looping left.
Dias Jimenez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laulu.
Laulu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dias Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch but Laulu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Laulu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laulu looks to land a right hand but Dias Jimenez moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laulu. Dias Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laulu.
Laulu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laulu misses with a looping left.
Dias Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laulu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dias Jimenez.
Laulu swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dias Jimenez connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laulu lands a nice looking body shot.
Laulu throws a looping overhand right but Dias Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias Jimenez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dias Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Laulu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laulu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laulu throws a sloppy body shot
and Dias Jimenez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Laulu is trying to force a seperation but Dias Jimenez has the dominant position.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
Laulu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice elbow from Dias Jimenez.
Laulu avoids the elbow strike from Dias Jimenez, against the cage.
Dias Jimenez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow that misses.
Laulu tries to break free but Dias Jimenez pushes him back against the cage.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramin Laulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dias Jimenez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laulu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laulu manages to break the clinch.
Laulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Dias Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dias Jimenez 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 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
Jimmy Dias Jimenez 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sparka Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sparka Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Congo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man dips to his left and cracks Congo with an uppercut!
Congo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Sparka Man has been cut.
Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Congo.
As Congo looks to move away, Man throws a big counter combo bu Congo just gets out of the way.
Congo shoots and misses
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Congo cracks Man with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Man looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Congo finish him?
Man is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Congo misses with a left hand
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Congo connects with a body shot.
A combination from Congo does no damage.
Congo misses with a double jab.
Joe Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Man misses.
Man is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Congo just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Man has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Congo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNulty comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold - Ted Nugent. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac McNulty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Kilju!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNulty throws a looping overhand right but Kilju ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilju blocks the leg kick.
McNulty fails with the takedown
and Kilju counters with a single leg into guard. McNulty didn't expect that.
McNulty keeping moving, preventing Kilju from controlling successfully.
Kilju looking to pass the guard.
McNulty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty keeping moving, preventing Kilju from controlling successfully.
Kilju preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kilju jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McNulty keeping moving, preventing Kilju from controlling successfully.
Kilju wants to pass the guard but McNulty is keeping the position.
Kilju passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McNulty is trying to improve his position.
Kilju working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kilju is looking to take a break and control but McNulty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilju thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilju's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McNulty tries to get to full guard but Kilju has control of the leg.
Kilju wants to pass to mount but McNulty is defending the position.
Kilju sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kilju is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McNulty sees it coming and defends easily.
Kilju trying to control the action but McNulty is working from the bottom.
Kilju seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju wants to pass the guard but McNulty is defending well.
McNulty is trying to get back to full guard.
McNulty is working hard here to advance position.
McNulty is trying to control but can't.
Kilju is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McNulty has managed to free his arm - good work.
McNulty wants to improve his position but Kilju is controlling well.
Kilju is thwarting McNulty's attempts to control the position.
Kilju looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McNulty is looking for a sweep. Kilju is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kilju controlling the action here.
Kilju is working for a submission of some sort.
Kilju looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McNulty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Kilju dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McNulty closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from McNulty.
McNulty lands a knee to the head.
Kilju prevents the takedown attempt.
Kilju has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McNulty clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McNulty is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kilju gets his way!
Kilju is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McNulty is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McNulty is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kilju gets his way!
Kilju is trying to stick to McNulty's back but McNulty is turning into Kilju. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kilju's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McNulty.
McNulty trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNulty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNulty wants to control from the top but Kilju keeps moving.
McNulty is really struggling to control Kilju but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kilju working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McNulty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McNulty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McNulty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McNulty wants to control from the top but Kilju keeps moving.
McNulty stays in close to Kilju's body and controls the position.
Kilju keeping full guard, as McNulty tries to pass.
Kilju keeping moving, preventing McNulty from controlling successfully.
McNulty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kilju has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McNulty has managed to get both his arms back between Kilju's legs - danger averted.
McNulty looking to sit in guard and control but Kilju gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pablo Kilju has got the better of the ground game so far.
McNulty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McNulty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McNulty 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.
McNulty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McNulty wants to advance to full mount but Kilju doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNulty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilju keeping full guard, as McNulty tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McNulty's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McNulty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilju escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNulty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNulty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McNulty trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Kilju will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilju tries to keep at a distance but McNulty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kilju is trying to drag McNulty to the mat but McNulty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kilju gets control of McNulty's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kilju will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kilju escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNulty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McNulty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilju works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty forces his way into half guard.
Kilju tries to roll over but McNulty keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McNulty lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from McNulty there.
McNulty controlling the pace.
Kilju is looking for a sweep. McNulty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McNulty controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McNulty lands a nice short elbow.
McNulty is taking a breather. Kilju says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McNulty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kilju is not content to let McNulty control the position.
McNulty frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty landing strikes from the mount and Kilju is in trouble!
Kilju working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNulty scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Kilju that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kilju tries to reverse the position but McNulty maintains control.
McNulty scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kilju?
McNulty trying to control but Kilju is having none of it.
Kilju tries to lock up and control but McNulty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty trying to control but Kilju is having none of it.
Kilju takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kilju is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McNulty postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kilju looks a forlorn figure.
Kilju tries to reverse the position but McNulty maintains control.
Kilju tries to hold on but McNulty pushes him away.
McNulty postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kilju looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNulty lands a heavy elbow.
Kilju is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNulty content just to control the position here.
Kilju is still in real trouble! Can McNulty finish him?
Kilju really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kilju seems to have recovered his senses.
McNulty landing punches.
McNulty landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kilju is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mac McNulty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNulty in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNulty trying to control but Kilju is having none of it.
McNulty connects with a bit shot that sees Kilju covering up! More strikes from McNulty and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McNulty is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac McNulty!
Mac McNulty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zipp Zapp for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Shimabukuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon DeLaurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimabukuro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warrior. On his way into the cage it seems that Masaru Shimabukuro has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Masaru Shimabukuro seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Shimabukuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon DeLaurier!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Shimabukuro lands.
Shimabukuro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DeLaurier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shimabukuro scores with a kick to the body.
Shimabukuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimabukuro misses with a body kick.
DeLaurier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLaurier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeLaurier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DeLaurier is trying to control the action in half guard but Shimabukuro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeLaurier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DeLaurier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shimabukuro tries to kick DeLaurier off but DeLaurier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shimabukuro is refusing to be controlled, as DeLaurier sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
DeLaurier trying to mount his opponent but Shimabukuro defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shimabukuro has one foot on DeLaurier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
DeLaurier doesn't manage to clinch there - Shimabukuro circles away.
No joy there for DeLaurier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shimabukuro throws a big counter combination but DeLaurier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shimabukuro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shimabukuro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeLaurier is controlling him.
Shimabukuro trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
DeLaurier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DeLaurier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier prevents Shimabukuro from getting back to his feet.
Shimabukuro wriggles free and stands up.
DeLaurier tries for a takedown but Shimabukuro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Shimabukuro.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shimabukuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeLaurier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shimabukuro's half guard.
DeLaurier seems to be looking for submissions.
DeLaurier seems to be working for a kimura but Shimabukuro defends the submission attempt.
Shimabukuro has hold of DeLaurier's hands but DeLaurier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeLaurier wants to control but Shimabukuro is keeping him busy.
Shimabukuro tries to kick DeLaurier off but DeLaurier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimabukuro blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeLaurier.
Shimabukuro wants to improve his position but DeLaurier is controlling well.
DeLaurier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shimabukuro keeps working.
Shimabukuro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shimabukuro circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Shimabukuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeLaurier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shimabukuro.
DeLaurier avoids a kick to the body.
DeLaurier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shimabukuro defends it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeLaurier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
DeLaurier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeLaurier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shimabukuro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shimabukuro wants to get back to his feet.
DeLaurier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier wants to control but Shimabukuro is keeping him busy.
Shimabukuro is trying to stand up here but DeLaurier is controlling him well.
Shimabukuro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeLaurier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shimabukuro's waist but Shimabukuro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeLaurier off to one side.
Masaru Shimabukuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon DeLaurier.
DeLaurier slips a jab and a cross from Shimabukuro.
DeLaurier lands a glancing blow to the side of Shimabukuro's head.
No luck for DeLaurier with that takedown attempt.
Shimabukuro tries to bum rush DeLaurier with a series of wild strikes but DeLaurier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeLaurier fails to land the takedown.
No luck for DeLaurier with that takedown attempt.
Masaru Shimabukuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro cracks DeLaurier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shimabukuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Shimabukuro lands with a kick to the temple. DeLaurier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
DeLaurier fails with the takedown.
DeLaurier rushes Shimabukuro and presses him up against the cage.
Shimabukuro is trying to push DeLaurier away but DeLaurier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shimabukuro is trying to break the clinch but DeLaurier is controlling him.
Shimabukuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeLaurier can do to turn this around?
Shimabukuro manages to break the clinch.
Shimabukuro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shimabukuro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeLaurier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimabukuro tries to kick DeLaurier off but DeLaurier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DeLaurier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shimabukuro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shimabukuro tries to kick DeLaurier off but DeLaurier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DeLaurier working Shimabukuro over with strikes.
Leon DeLaurier has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeLaurier is looking for a kimura but Shimabukuro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeLaurier to get the leverage.
Shimabukuro is trying to stand up here but DeLaurier is controlling him well.
DeLaurier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeLaurier wants to control but Shimabukuro is keeping him busy.
Shimabukuro wants to get back to his feet.
DeLaurier wants to control but Shimabukuro is keeping him busy.
DeLaurier seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Shimabukuro has recovered full guard.
DeLaurier stops Shimabukuro from standing up.
DeLaurier wants to control from the top but Shimabukuro keeps moving.
Shimabukuro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeLaurier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DeLaurier looking to score a takedown here. Shimabukuro is defending well but DeLaurier drives through and ends up in Shimabukuro's guard.
DeLaurier throws an elbow that misses. Shimabukuro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeLaurier's guard. Nice move by Shimabukuro!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
DeLaurier pulls Shimabukuro in to control the position.
Shimabukuro controlling from the top position.
Shimabukuro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeLaurier throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier 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.
DeLaurier keeping moving, preventing Shimabukuro from controlling successfully.
Shimabukuro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shimabukuro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeLaurier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeLaurier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shimabukuro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeLaurier somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeLaurier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeLaurier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DeLaurier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeLaurier closes the distance and clinches up with Shimabukuro, looking for a takedown. DeLaurier pushes Shimabukuro against the cage but Shimabukuro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masaru Shimabukuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon DeLaurier.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimabukuro.
DeLaurier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shimabukuro.
Masaru Shimabukuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLaurier moves out of range as Shimabukuro throws a body kick.
A lazy left from Shimabukuro finds it's target.
Shimabukuro is looking to land body kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shimabukuro!
Shimabukuro scores with a shot to the body.
DeLaurier blocks the body kick.
Shimabukuro misses with a body kick.
DeLaurier drives through and clinches with Shimabukuro against the cage.
Shimabukuro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shimabukuro breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaru Shimabukuro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shimabukuro lands a two punch combo.
DeLaurier is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
DeLaurier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shimabukuro swivels and escapes.
DeLaurier is still on wobbly legs! Can Shimabukuro finish him?
DeLaurier glances at the clock... BAM! Shimabukuro nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends DeLaurier crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, DeLaurier is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masaru Shimabukuro!
A relieved looking Masaru Shimabukuro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bode Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Casacci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casacci comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Serpente by SUBSONICA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bode Muller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Casacci!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casacci.
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Casacci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casacci flicks out a counter leg kick but Muller steps away.
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Casacci momentarily.
Casacci lands a right hook to the body.
Casacci motions for Muller to come forward. Casacci throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Casacci counters with a stiff right hand.
Casacci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muller's hands.
Muller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Casacci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muller wants to clinch up but Casacci keeps it at a distance.
Muller digs a good body shot into Casacci's ribs.
Muller connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller throws a leg kick but Casacci sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Casacci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Casacci's calf.
Casacci gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Casacci keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casacci is trying to control the position but Muller postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casacci looking for a sweep. Not yet Casacci, not yet.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Casacci is keeping the position for now.
Casacci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muller is one step ahead there.
Casacci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casacci is looking to sweep but instead, Muller has passed into half guard.
Muller is keen to just control but Casacci is a slippery customer.
Muller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muller winds up and cracks Casacci with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Muller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muller is trying to control the action in half guard but Casacci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Casacci felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Muller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller is just content to waste time from the top position. Casacci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Muller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Casacci keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Casacci stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bode Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muller attempts a counter takedown but Casacci avoids it well and moves away.
Casacci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muller.
Casacci feints a counter leg kick.
Max Casacci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muller blocks a leg kick.
Casacci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller sets himself, and Casacci steps forward looking for the clinch! Muller avoids it this time.
Casacci lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A leg kick checked by Muller.
Muller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Casacci's sensitive parts.
Muller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Muller, right into the meat.
Muller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Casacci blocks a head kick by Muller.
Muller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Casacci.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller 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.
Casacci throws a shot to the body.
Muller shoots for a takedown but Casacci saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Casacci flicks out a counter leg kick but Muller steps away.
Muller connects with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Casacci. That's going to slow Muller down.
Muller lands a slapping body shot.
Muller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Casacci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Casacci throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muller throws a jab when Casacci was well out of range.
Casacci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Casacci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Casacci. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casacci avoids the head kick by Muller.
Casacci buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casacci lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Casacci throws a low kick but Muller moves out of range easily.
Casacci misses with a left hand
and Muller counters with a nice uppercut.
Casacci throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Casacci throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Casacci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Casacci shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muller tries to counter with a takedown but Casacci is quick to defend against it.
Muller tries to clinch up
and Casacci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muller digs a good hook to Casacci's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Casacci clobbers Muller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muller lands a nice shot that snaps Casacci's head back.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller tries to score with a low kick but Casacci moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller scoring well with a low kick there.
Muller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Casacci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Casacci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Casacci connects with a leg kick. Muller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Casacci throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casacci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller staying out of range there.
Muller blocks a leg kick.
Muller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Donk. Muller catches Casacci right on the button with a cross.
Muller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Casacci checks a low kick from Muller.
A swing and a miss from Muller.
Muller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Casacci connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muller scrambles back to his feet.
Muller lunges at Casacci with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Casacci's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Casacci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Casacci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Casacci avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Casacci cracks Muller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casacci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Casacci misses the target.
Muller is looking to chop away at Casacci's legs.
Casacci throws a push kick but Muller slaps the foot to one side.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Casacci bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Muller's head.
Muller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Casacci avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller throws a head kick but Casacci moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Casacci will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Muller.
Jab, jab by Muller - just one landing.
Casacci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Muller lands.
Casacci fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muller checks it well.
Casacci turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Casacci's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Casacci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Casacci throws a leg kick but Muller moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Muller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Casacci scores with a jab. Muller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muller backing away here, and Casacci unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller throws the left hand but Casacci avoids the punch easily.
Muller scores with a jab. Casacci acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Casacci ducks right into an uppercut from Muller.
Muller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Casacci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Muller lands the left hand.
Muller lands with a nice body kick.
Casacci looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muller.
Muller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Casacci.
A jab from Muller does it's job there.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muller throws a head kick but Casacci moves out of range.
Muller blocks a jab.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick
and Casacci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Casacci.
A slapping body kick lands there for Casacci.
Muller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Casacci thumps Muller with a low kick.
Bode Muller is winning the standup battle so far.
Casacci lands a leg kick that knocks Muller off balance momentarily.
Muller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Casacci.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casacci lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muller misses with a right hand
and Casacci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Casacci leaves Muller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Casacci tries to land a front kick but Muller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Casacci sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Casacci does it's job there.
Casacci looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Casacci misses with a kick to the body.
Muller tries to counter with a takedown but Casacci is quick to defend against it.
Casacci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller throws a solid leg kick but Casacci takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casacci just misses with a punch to the body.
Casacci missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Casacci sprawls and moves away.
Muller connects with the punch.
Muller throws a sloppy head kick
and Casacci counters with a crisp one two that drops Muller! Casacci thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Muller to his feet! Muller is in big trouble!
Muller is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casacci connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Muller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Muller tries to counter with a takedown but Casacci is quick to defend against it.
Muller is looking to chop away at Casacci's legs.
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller seems to have got his legs back now.
Muller feints and as Casacci raises his hands in defense, Muller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Muller with a nice head shot there.
Casacci looking for a sweep. Not yet Casacci, not yet.
Muller wants to control from the top but Casacci keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Max Casacci just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muller throws the left hand but Casacci avoids the punch easily.
Muller throws a sloppy body shot
and Casacci counters with a body kick that stops Muller in his tracks momentarily.
Casacci takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Muller tries a low kick but Casacci avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Casacci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Casacci on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Muller takes a swing at Casacci's ribcage but misses.
Casacci wants to counter the offense by Muller and move into the clinch position.
Muller misses with a leg kick
and Casacci holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Casacci.
Casacci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Casacci has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Casacci throws a knee to the head but misses.
Casacci lands an elbow inside that Muller shrugs off.
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casacci lands a hook that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Casacci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Casacci swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Casacci walks away with a smile on his face. Muller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Casacci avoids the body shot from Muller.
Muller gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Casacci to counter with a crisp jab.
Casacci fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Muller is out of range.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Casacci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Muller misses
and Casacci makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Muller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Casacci defends it nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Muller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casacci counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muller thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casacci defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Casacci checks a low kick from Muller.
Casacci throws a wild body kick that Muller sees coming a mile off.
A bone on bone clash there as Casacci blocks the leg kick.
Casacci tries a quick counter leg kick but Muller is wise to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Casacci blocks the leg kick.
Muller slips under a jab.
Casacci jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Casacci misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
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!
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Casacci feints a counter leg kick.
Casacci throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Casacci misses with a wild body shot.
Muller fires out a quick counter leg kick but Casacci just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casacci connects with a body shot that sends Muller's belly button to the back.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casacci.
Muller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Muller trying to control the action but Casacci is working from the bottom.
Casacci parries the strikes from Muller easily there. Muller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Casacci to escape.
Casacci sneaks back into half guard.
Casacci is refusing to be controlled, as Muller sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller content to control rather than advance.
Muller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Muller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Casacci sees it coming and defends easily.
Casacci is refusing to be controlled, as Muller sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Casacci dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bode Muller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Casacci throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
Casacci lands a glancing blow to the side of Muller's head.
Muller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Casacci manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muller moves into range and clinches up with Casacci.
Casacci lands with a left to the head.
Casacci throws a knee to the head but misses.
Casacci misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casacci with a knee to the head.
Casacci lands a knee to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Casacci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Casacci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Max Casacci seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Casacci.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casacci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casacci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casacci digs a right hand into Muller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muller's gas tank.
Casacci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casacci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Casacci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Casacci gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller tries to work over Casacci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Casacci utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Casacci landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Casacci lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Casacci blocks an uppercut.
Muller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Casacci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casacci lands with a short shot to the head.
Casacci misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Casacci.
Casacci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Max Casacci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller 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!
Casacci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Casacci throws a head punch that misses.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Casacci blocks it with crossed arms.
Casacci blocks an uppercut.
Bode Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casacci scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Muller working aggressively here.
Casacci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Casacci using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muller tries to stall but Casacci uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Casacci looking to throw knees to the head but Muller is blocking nicely.
Muller leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casacci.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Casacci.
Casacci letting Muller take a breather here.
Muller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muller takes a shot to the head.
Muller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Casacci has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Casacci pushes off an throws an elbow but Muller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casacci backwards.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Casacci.
Casacci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Casacci using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Good body shot from Casacci.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Casacci controls his hands.
Muller gets through Casacci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casacci working aggressively here.
Casacci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Casacci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Casacci throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Casacci.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casacci.
Casacci blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Casacci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Casacci has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Casacci!
Max Casacci is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Max Casacci thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bode Muller stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a tough fight last time, I knew you'd be even tougher this time. Congrats on taking back the belt.'.
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