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MFN 169: Chim vs. Nowacki PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hung Lo (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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hung Lo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo lands a jab to Emelianenko's midsection.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Lo throws a body kick.
Lo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lo tries to keep at a distance but Emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lo throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Emelianenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lo's brow.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Hung Lo has been cut.
A short right from Lo on the inside.
Lo trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Lo is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Lo breaks from the clinch.
Lo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Lo back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lo working aggressively here.
Emelianenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Lo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lo avoids the elbow strike from Emelianenko, against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Lo lands a shot to the body.
Lo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Lo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Emelianenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lo can turn it around.
Lo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lo throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Lo lands a nice shot that snaps Emelianenko's head back.
Emelianenko rushes Lo and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Lo.
Emelianenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Emelianenko is looking to control Lo's arms but Lo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Emelianenko has his back to the cage.
Lo wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Emelianenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lo's brow.
Emelianenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lo scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Lo working aggressively here.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Lo dodges an elbow strike from Emelianenko.
Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Lo avoids a wild elbow strike from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Emelianenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Lo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Lo.
Lo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelianenko. That's going to slow Lo down.
Lo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emelianenko's hands.
Lo takes the fight into the clinch.
Lo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lo closes the distance and clinches.
Lo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside.
Lo working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lo manages to break the clinch.
Lo lands a head kick. Emelianenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko is rocked!
Lo moves into the clinch successfully.
Lo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lo tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Emelianenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Lo.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Lo blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside that Lo shrugs off.
Lo blocks an elbow strike.
Lo scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lo breaks from the clinch.
Lo throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Lo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Emelianenko.
A body shot lands from Lo.
Lo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lo pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Lo just leaning against Emelianenko, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lo to his knees! Emelianenko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernanes has chosen Awolnation - Sail as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 New York, Ali Pasha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Hernanes!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernanes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pasha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pasha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernanes misses with a double jab.
Hernanes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pasha lunges at Hernanes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hernanes's hand.
The fighters circling - Pasha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernanes lands a front kick.
Hernanes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pasha.
Hernanes throws a lazy head kick
and Pasha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernanes lands a head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernanes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pasha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernanes misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes looks to land a combination. Pasha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hernanes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pasha, pushing him back against the cage.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pasha stalling in the clinch but Hernanes improves position.
Pasha pushes Hernanes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hernanes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pasha in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hernanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but Pasha blocks it.
Hernanes trying to land knees to the body.
Hernanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernanes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pasha blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Pasha's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pasha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pasha pushes Hernanes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Pasha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernanes backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Pasha.
Hernanes looks winded!
Pasha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pasha is leaning against Hernanes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pasha scores with a hook to the body.
Pasha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Pasha on the inside.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pasha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hernanes takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pasha.
Pasha pushes Hernanes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernanes takes a shot to the head.
Pasha misses with a punch to the body.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Pasha is working Hernanes over against the cage.
Pasha digs a right hand into Hernanes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernanes's gas tank.
Pasha is stalling here.
Pasha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hernanes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha digs a right hand underneath Hernanes's ribcage. Hernanes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pasha scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Pasha.
Still in the clinch, Pasha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pasha pushes Hernanes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pasha is working Hernanes over against the cage.
Pasha lands a shot to the body.
Pasha digs a right hand into Hernanes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernanes's gas tank.
Pasha struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernanes controls his hands.
Pasha scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pasha as the two fighters clinch.
Pasha tries to throw a body punch but Hernanes avoids it by throwing Pasha back against the cage.
Pasha gets through Hernanes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pasha lands with a left to the head.
Pasha avoiding damage as Hernanes throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pasha digs a right hand underneath Hernanes's ribcage. Hernanes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Pasha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pasha.
Hernanes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pasha's face.
Nice body punch from Pasha.
Pasha is leaning against Hernanes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pasha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pasha presses Hernanes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pasha scores with a shot to the side of Hernanes's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pasha.
A left hand lands to the body for Pasha.
Pasha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernanes backwards.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernanes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pasha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Pasha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pasha works on Hernanes's body with a couple of short punches.
Pasha lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pasha.
Pasha lands with a right to the head.
Hernanes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Pasha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hernanes looks to clinch
and Pasha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pasha cracks a nice hook into Hernanes's ribs.
Hernanes doesn't manage to clinch there - Pasha circles away.
Hernanes tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernanes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pasha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pasha swings for the body but Hernanes moves out of range.
Pasha scores with a hook to the body. Hernanes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pasha swings for the body but Hernanes moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hernanes needs to keep his hands up - Pasha had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Pasha.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasha. Hernanes does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Pasha backs off Hernanes throws a huge counter combo but Pasha manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Pasha.
Pasha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pasha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hernanes misses with the combination.
Pasha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pasha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernanes can do to turn this around?
Hernanes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pasha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pasha thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pasha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hernanes!
A jab from Pasha misses.
Ali Pasha is winning the standup battle so far.
Pasha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pasha avoids the head kick by Hernanes.
It looked like Pasha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hernanes.
Pasha misses with a hook.
Hernanes closes the distance and pushes Pasha back into the cage.
Pasha misses with a body punch.
Pasha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pasha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hernanes jumps guard but Pasha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pasha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernanes's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pasha lands a right hand.
Pasha lands with a light punch inside.
Pasha scores with a shot to the side of Hernanes's head.
Pasha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernanes is rocked!
Pasha managing to block the knees to the body from Hernanes.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pasha lands a shoulder strike.
Hernanes is still on wobbly legs! Can Pasha finish him?
A short right from Pasha on the inside.
Pasha digs a right hand into Hernanes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernanes's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Pasha as the two fighters clinch.
Hernanes is breathing heavily.
A short right from Pasha.
Pasha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pasha.
Knees to the body from Hernanes.
Pasha gets through Hernanes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pasha works on Hernanes's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pasha.
Ali Pasha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pasha.
Pasha lands a shot to the body.
Pasha lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Pasha.
Pasha is working Hernanes over against the cage.
Pasha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernanes backwards.
Pasha digs a right hand underneath Hernanes's ribcage. Hernanes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Pasha.
Pasha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pasha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pasha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pasha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Pasha on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Pasha.
A short right from Pasha on the inside.
Pasha creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hernanes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hernanes drops to his knees and Pasha pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Pasha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blind Eye Halo. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Peterson !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bergfried.
Bergfried fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peterson sizes up Bergfried with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bergfried thuds a left hand into Peterson 's body.
Peterson tries to clinch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Peterson looks for a takedown but Bergfried sprawls well.
Bergfried misses with a hook
and Peterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
As Peterson tries to get set, Bergfried tries to push him back and clinch up but Peterson manages to avoid the attempt.
Nikolai Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Bergfried circles away easily
and Bergfried counters with a leg kick.
Bergfried chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Bergfried takes a swing at Peterson 's ribcage but misses.
Peterson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bergfried on his heels. He'll look to pass Bergfried's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Bergfried keeps moving.
Peterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bergfried wants to hit a switch here but Peterson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bergfried there!
Bergfried working to try and regain half guard.
Peterson looking to take Bergfried's back but Bergfried rolls and after a scramble, Bergfried ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Bergfried to escape a tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson working for submissions but it's allowed Bergfried to get to half guard.
Peterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Bergfried is controlling well.
Bergfried perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Bergfried is very close to passing his half guard.
Peterson is looking for a sweep. Bergfried is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peterson is still trying to improve position.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard but Bergfried has mounted him!
Bergfried takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peterson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peterson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Peterson is trying desperately to improve position.
Peterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bergfried's lack of action.
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 Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peterson scores with a nice strike.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Peterson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bergfried defends it well.
Peterson tries to clinch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Peterson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peterson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Peterson trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried pushes Peterson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Peterson connects with a body shot that sends Bergfried's belly button to the back.
Bergfried bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peterson 's head.
Peterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bergfried scores with a body shot.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bergfried counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bergfried defends it nicely.
Bergfried is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peterson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bergfried circles away.
Peterson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Peterson is stalling in the full guard.
Bergfried bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Bergfried from controlling successfully.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bergfried throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergfried has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peterson is proving hard to escape from.
Bergfried preventing the sweep.
Peterson working for a triangle but Bergfried defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bergfried won't allow Peterson to sweep him here.
Peterson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bergfried is aware though and is defending well.
Peterson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bergfried has passed into half guard!
Peterson with the active half guard here but Bergfried passes nicely into side control.
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 Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bergfried.
An inside leg kick from Bergfried misses.
A leg kick checked by Peterson .
Bergfried with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bergfried counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peterson 's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bergfried.
Peterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Peterson tries for a kimura but Bergfried is defending well.
Bergfried is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried is trying to get back to his feet.
Bergfried manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peterson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bergfried still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bergfried has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Peterson sneaks back into half guard.
Bergfried is thwarting Peterson 's attempts to control the position.
Peterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bergfried pulls his head out easily.
Nikolai Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looking for submissions off his back.
Nikolai Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson trying to hold on to Bergfried's head to control him but Bergfried postures up.
It looks like Bergfried is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried passes into side control, despite Peterson 's attempt to control the position.
Peterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bergfried wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peterson seems a little lost for a moment, as Bergfried dominates the positioning.
Bergfried is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergfried decides to stand up, so the ref orders Peterson to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Bergfried misses.
Peterson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bergfried scores with a jab to the head.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bergfried counter with a right hand.
Peterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bergfried defends it nicely.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Peterson .
Bergfried lands a nice shot to the body.
Peterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergfried pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peterson back to the cage. Bergfried follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bergfried connects with a body shot.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bergfried, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!
Friedrich Bergfried thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Grecko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahavir Ramanujam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramanujam has chosen Shiva in Exile - Ha'nadi as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
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149 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grecko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mahavir Ramanujam!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramanujam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Ramanujam.
Grecko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Charles Martel School of Greatness in the buildup to the fight.
Ramanujam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grecko throws a front kick aimed at Ramanujam's knee but Ramanujam avoids it well.
And Ramanujam tries to counter it with a takedown but Grecko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramanujam misses with a wild body shot.
Ramanujam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grecko. Grecko obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Grecko blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ramanujam blocks the low kick.
Ramanujam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grecko closes the distance and pushes Ramanujam back into the cage.
Ramanujam misses with a body punch.
Grecko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramanujam or not.
Ramanujam's coach down at THC playhouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ramanujam's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A right hand to the body from Grecko.
Ramanujam misses with the head strike.
Grecko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramanujam's elbow.
Grecko trying to control the position but instead, Ramanujam has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grecko into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramanujam.
Grecko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramanujam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramanujam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grecko's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramanujam looking to stall.
Ramanujam pushes Grecko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grecko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Grecko.
Grecko blocks an uppercut.
Ramanujam lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ramanujam misses with a punch to the body.
Ramanujam is trying to force a seperation but Grecko has the dominant position.
Grecko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramanujam stalling in the clinch but Grecko improves position.
Ramanujam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grecko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramanujam misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Grecko misses its target.
Ramanujam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grecko.
Ramanujam just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Ramanujam.
Grecko with a hook.
Ramanujam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grecko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grecko connects with a single shot there.
Grecko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramanujam manages to avoid it.
Ramanujam throws a solid leg kick but Grecko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramanujam.
Ramanujam moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramanujam misses with a body kick.
Ramanujam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grecko throws a chopping leg kick but Ramanujam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramanujam throws a leg kick which misses Grecko's front leg but catches the back leg as Grecko tries to avoid it.
Ramanujam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramanujam tests Grecko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramanujam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grecko avoids a kick to the body.
Ramanujam throws a leg kick but Grecko moved away.
Ramanujam moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ramanujam connects with a leg kick. Grecko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam throws the kick towards the body but Grecko avoids it.
Grecko looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramanujam is just out of range.
And Ramanujam tries to counter it with a takedown but Grecko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grecko clinches up with Ramanujam and pushes him back against the cage.
Ramanujam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Ramanujam finds it's target.
Grecko misses with a body kick.
Grecko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Grecko.
Ramanujam avoids the body shot from Grecko.
Grecko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Ramanujam misses.
Ramanujam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grecko connects with a right hand. Ramanujam shakes it off.
Ramanujam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramanujam swats away the attempt to clinch by Grecko.
Grecko throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Ramanujam throws a shot from downtown. Grecko moves away and avoids it.
Grecko misses with a shot to the body
and Ramanujam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grecko lands a jab to the head.
Grecko misses with a takedown attempt - Ramanujam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A cross from Ramanujam lands.
Grecko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramanujam misses the target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Grecko.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ramanujam takes a shot to the head.
Ramanujam has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Grecko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramanujam swings wildly with an uppercut but Grecko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grecko lands a right hand.
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 Tony Grecko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Grecko missing with a left hand there. Ramanujam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice sprawl there from Ramanujam as Grecko shoots in.
A jab from Grecko does it's job there.
Grecko closes the distance and clinches up with Ramanujam, looking for a takedown. Grecko pushes Ramanujam against the cage but Ramanujam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramanujam drops his hands momentarily and Grecko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramanujam with a jab.
Ramanujam misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramanujam - that will leave a mark!
Mahavir Ramanujam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramanujam lands a body shot.
Grecko moves out of range of the body kick.
Grecko misses with a straight right.
Grecko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramanujam manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Grecko misses its intended target.
Ramanujam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grecko.
Grecko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramanujam.
Grecko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramanujam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grecko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grecko.
Grecko tries to clinch up but Ramanujam circles away and keeps his distance.
Grecko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grecko, right into the meat.
Grecko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grecko moves out of range of the body kick from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Grecko misses the target.
Grecko doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramanujam circles away.
Ramanujam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramanujam walks into a jab.
Grecko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramanujam as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Grecko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grecko avoids the body shot from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramanujam scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramanujam misses with a body shot.
Ramanujam misses with the body kick
and Grecko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramanujam misses with a head kick.
Grecko is looking to counter the offense by Ramanujam and move into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahavir Ramanujam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramanujam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grecko.
Grecko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramanujam connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grecko scrambles back to his feet.
Grecko moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramanujam.
An inside leg kick from Ramanujam misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Grecko misses the target.
Ramanujam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grecko.
Grecko defending well as Ramanujam loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grecko.
Nice takedown defense from Ramanujam. No joy for Grecko on that attempt.
Grecko ducks under a wild hook from Ramanujam.
Grecko misses with a body kick.
Grecko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grecko.
Grecko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramanujam in his tracks.
Ramanujam throws a lazy body kick
and Grecko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grecko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grecko gets the takedown into side control.
Ramanujam wants to control but Grecko postures up.
An elbow from Grecko crashes against the mat.
Grecko lands an elbow.
Ramanujam manages to get back to half guard.
Grecko working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grecko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ramanujam is refusing to be controlled, as Grecko sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grecko.
Ramanujam keeping control of the position.
Ramanujam is trying to control but can't.
Grecko drops an elbow to the side of Ramanujam's head.
Ramanujam trying to control here.
Grecko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Tony Grecko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ramanujam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramanujam takes a swing at Grecko's ribcage but misses.
Ramanujam tries to score with a low kick but Grecko moves his leg out of the way.
Ramanujam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramanujam, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Grecko blocks the low kick.
Grecko moves away from the strike by Ramanujam.
Grecko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramanujam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramanujam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grecko scores with a jab to the body.
Ramanujam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grecko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramanujam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramanujam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grecko.
Ramanujam lands with a cross.
Ramanujam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramanujam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grecko slips a straight right by Ramanujam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramanujam misses with a low kick.
Grecko attempts a counter takedown but Ramanujam avoids it well and moves away.
Ramanujam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramanujam blocks the leg kick.
Ramanujam throws a head kick that misses.
Grecko darts in looking for a takedown but Ramanujam gets double underhooks and turns Grecko into the cage.
Ramanujam misses with a body kick.
Ramanujam misses with a body kick.
Grecko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramanujam.
Grecko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramanujam sprawls and moves away.
Ramanujam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grecko on the side of the head.
Ramanujam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramanujam misses with an uppercut
and Grecko counters with a stiff right hand.
Grecko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grecko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramanujam moves away from the strike by Grecko.
Grecko checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ramanujam walks into a stiff left hand from Grecko.
Grecko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramanujam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grecko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramanujam can pounce on him.
Ramanujam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grecko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramanujam moves away.
Ramanujam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grecko connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramanujam throws a body shot but no joy.
Grecko throws a hook to the side of Ramanujam's head but Ramanujam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Grecko misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramanujam - that will leave a mark!
Grecko lands with a nice body punch.
Tony Grecko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramanujam throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grecko's head.
Mahavir Ramanujam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramanujam connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grecko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam cracks Grecko with an open hand slap.
Grecko moves out of range as Ramanujam strikes.
An inside leg kick from Grecko misses.
Grecko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramanujam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Grecko.
Ramanujam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramanujam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grecko moves away.
Ramanujam takes a swing at Grecko's ribcage but misses.
Grecko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Ramanujam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grecko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ramanujam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramanujam trying to control the position.
Grecko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecko landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramanujam trying to strike off his back.
Ramanujam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grecko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramanujam is one step ahead there.
Grecko has Ramanujam pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramanujam throws a strike but Grecko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mahavir Ramanujam.
I think Grecko 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Batistuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batistuta comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - You've Seen The Butcher. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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29
220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Batistuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batistuta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batistuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batistuta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson misses with a hook. Batistuta ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Batistuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Batistuta.
Batistuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Batistuta closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistuta lands a body punch.
Batistuta misses with a body punch.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batistuta lands with a left to the head.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batistuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batistuta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Batistuta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Batistuta fails to land.
Batistuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batistuta working aggressively here.
Batistuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batistuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batistuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batistuta misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Batistuta controls his hands.
Batistuta lands with a light punch inside.
Batistuta misses with some punches.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Batistuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Batistuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batistuta has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Batistuta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson trying to control but Batistuta postures up.
Batistuta wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson tries to roll over but Batistuta keeps him under control.
We've been hearing that Batistuta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Batistuta thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Batistuta.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Batistuta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Batistuta is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batistuta postures up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Batistuta from controlling successfully.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batistuta trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batistuta.
Batistuta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Batistuta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Batistuta moved out of range nicely.
Batistuta lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Batistuta avoids it well.
Batistuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batistuta scores with a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Batistuta wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batistuta.
Batistuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batistuta throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batistuta on the side of the head.
A head kick by Batistuta misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Batistuta dominated that round.
That's time! Batistuta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batistuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Batistuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Batistuta is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Batistuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Batistuta. Batistuta gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Batistuta drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Batistuta is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Batistuta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batistuta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Batistuta is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta is controlling the pace.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Batistuta from advancing position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Batistuta connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Batistuta trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Batistuta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson tries to roll over but Batistuta keeps him under control.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Batistuta is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson tries to roll over but Batistuta keeps him under control.
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.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Batistuta from advancing to side control.
Jackson is continuing to stall.
Batistuta is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Batistuta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Batistuta tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Batistuta wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Batistuta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Batistuta is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson has control of an arm but Batistuta manages to advance to Jackson's back!
Batistuta keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
Batistuta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jackson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Batistuta not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Carlos Batistuta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batistuta is punishing Jackson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Batistuta controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Jackson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Batistuta is punishing Jackson with some ground and pound.
Batistuta wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but Batistuta gets his hands free.
Batistuta tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off.
Jackson is covering up but some of the strikes from Batistuta are getting through and doing damage.
Batistuta struggling to keep hold of the position.
Batistuta is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batistuta is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batistuta keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Batistuta dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Batistuta pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Batistuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Batistuta.
Batistuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Batistuta.
Batistuta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
It looks like Carlos Batistuta has been cut.
Batistuta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Batistuta's body.
Batistuta scores with a three punch combo!
Batistuta takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Batistuta's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Batistuta.
Carlos Batistuta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Batistuta lands with a right to the head.
Batistuta trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Batistuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batistuta blocking some punches.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Batistuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batistuta tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batistuta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Batistuta throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Batistuta shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Batistuta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carlos Batistuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Batistuta is just out of range.
Batistuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Batistuta.
Batistuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Batistuta tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Batistuta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Batistuta working away.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Batistuta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ben Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Batistuta is working away from the top position though.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Batistuta has control of the leg.
Batistuta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batistuta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Batistuta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Batistuta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Batistuta wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Batistuta is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Batistuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Batistuta.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Batistuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Batistuta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batistuta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Jackson.
I think Batistuta 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Batistuta!
Carlos Batistuta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Crillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Borocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crillo's entrance music is Solonen & Kosola - Kolmetoista kertaa kovempi ku kukaan . A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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31
160 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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29
153 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Crillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Borocop!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crillo checks a leg kick.
Crillo tries to counter with a takedown but Borocop is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Borocop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borocop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borocop misses with a hook.
Borocop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crillo attempts a counter takedown but Borocop avoids it well and moves away.
Crillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Borocop manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borocop feints a counter leg kick.
Borocop looks to score with a jab to the body but Crillo is just out of range.
Crillo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Borocop manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crillo misses with a takedown attempt - Borocop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Crillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crillo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borocop only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Borocop misses the target.
Crillo tries to counter with a takedown but Borocop is quick to defend against it.
Borocop with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A low kick from Borocop is predictable there
and Crillo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Borocop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crillo.
Crillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Borocop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crillo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Borocop looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Borocop looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Borocop!
Crillo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crillo wants to control but Borocop is keeping busy.
Borocop is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borocop is trying to control the action in half guard but Crillo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borocop works his way into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crillo tries to hold on but Borocop pushes him away.
Crillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crillo regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borocop is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Crillo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Crillo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crillo trying to control the action but Borocop is working from the bottom.
Crillo lands an elbow.
Crillo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Borocop has escaped the position, nice work there.
Borocop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crillo throws an elbow but Borocop slips to the side and avoids it well.
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.
Borocop takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crillo cracks Borocop with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crillo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Borocop will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Crillo cracks Borocop with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crillo lands some shots froms side control.
Crillo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Borocop regains half guard there - taking advantage of Crillo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Borocop trying to hold on to Crillo's head to control him but Crillo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Crillo dominated that round.
That's time! Crillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crillo avoids the body shot from Borocop.
Borocop swings for the body but Crillo moves out of range.
Crillo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borocop misses with a wild combination.
Borocop misses with a leg kick
and Crillo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crillo is looking for a kimura but Borocop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crillo to get the leverage.
Crillo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borocop is just riding it out for now. Crillo eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crillo lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frank Crillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crillo is looking to take a break and control but Borocop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borocop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crillo is pressing down on Borocop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borocop is holding on for now.
Crillo not doing much here.
Borocop is trying to get back to full guard.
Crillo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Borocop is trying to control but can't.
Crillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borocop's head.
Borocop wants to control but Crillo is keeping busy.
Crillo trying to control the action but Borocop is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borocop connects with a nice looking jab.
Crillo closes the distance and clinches up with Borocop, looking for a takedown. Crillo pushes Borocop against the cage but Borocop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Borocop.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borocop throws a combination that misses
so Crillo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crillo is stalling in the full guard.
Borocop keeping moving, preventing Crillo from controlling successfully.
Borocop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borocop wants to control the position but Crillo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Crillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borocop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borocop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crillo.
Crillo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borocop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borocop tries to get to full guard but Crillo has control of the leg.
Crillo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borocop regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borocop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borocop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Borocop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Crillo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Borocop looks to score with a jab to the body but Crillo is just out of range.
Crillo moves out of range as Borocop strikes.
Borocop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crillo shoots and misses
and Borocop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borocop lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Crillo's head coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Borocop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crillo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Borocop misses.
Mark Borocop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borocop scores with a sloppy right hand. Crillo should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crillo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borocop swivels and escapes.
Crillo shoots in for a takedown but Borocop shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Borocop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Crillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borocop tries to work over Crillo's front leg with a kick but Crillo checks it.
Borocop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borocop throws the kick towards the body but Crillo avoids it.
Crillo tries to counter with a takedown but Borocop is quick to defend against it.
Borocop misses with a body punch
and Crillo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Borocop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crillo cracks Borocop with a solid left hand.
Crillo working some strikes from top position.
Crillo wants to control from the top but Borocop keeps moving.
Borocop looking to control.
Crillo cracks Borocop with a solid left hand.
Crillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Borocop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borocop keeping moving, preventing Crillo from controlling successfully.
Crillo is fighting to break Borocop's control of his arms but Borocop is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Borocop has wrist control.
Frank Crillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crillo lands a couple of digs.
Crillo throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crillo throwing strikes from guard but Borocop blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Borocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crillo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crillo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Borocop just misses with a punch to the body.
Borocop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crillo.
Crillo shoots in but no luck this time.
Borocop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Borocop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crillo.
Nice takedown defense from Borocop. No joy for Crillo on that attempt.
Mark Borocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borocop looks to land a left hand but Crillo moved out of range nicely.
Crillo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick from Borocop misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borocop connects with a body shot that sends Crillo's belly button to the back.
Borocop connects with a body shot that sends Crillo's belly button to the back.
Mark Borocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borocop stuffs the takedown.
Borocop connects with a looping right hand.
Mark Borocop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borocop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crillo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Borocop sprawls and moves away.
Borocop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crillo counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crillo working the ground and pound from side control.
Crillo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Crillo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Borocop has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Borocop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crillo 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Crillo!
Frank Crillo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Federico Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ultima Corsa by Mondo Marcio. Montana is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Push it to the Limit. Tony Montana is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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24
168 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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27
163 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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 Tokyo, Federico Manta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Montana!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Manta.
Montana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manta, as that shot connected.
Montana 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.
Manta misses with a head kick.
Manta throws a front kick that sends Montana stumbling back into the cage.
Montana misses with the combination.
Manta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Montana takes a step back to recover.
Montana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Manta in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Montana - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Montana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tony Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manta connects with a solid leg kick.
Montana motions for Manta to come forward. Montana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Montana has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Manta throws a leg kick
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montana misses with a hook.
It looked like Manta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manta throws a leg kick but Montana moved away.
Manta throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Manta tries a head kick but it misses.
Manta throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Manta blocks the leg kick.
Manta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Montana manages to circle out of the way.
Manta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab.
Montana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manta lands a head kick. Montana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Montana connects with a crisp jab.
Montana misses with a kick to the body.
Montana lands a leg kick that knocks Manta off balance momentarily.
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!
Montana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana needs to keep his hands up - Manta had a free shot at his head there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montana.
Montana avoids a kick to the body.
Montana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manta is looking to clinch.
Montana throws a shot from downtown. Manta moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Manta misses.
Manta feints and then cracks Montana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montana down.
Manta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Montana takes a step back to recover.
Montana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Manta. Manta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Montana throws the left hand but Manta avoids the punch easily.
Manta throws a leg kick but Montana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Montana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manta lands a front kick.
Manta lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Montana.
Manta lands with a nice body punch.
Manta throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Montana lands with a nice combination. Manta backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Federico Manta has been cut.
Montana throws a leg kick but Manta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Manta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manta, right into the meat.
Montana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manta misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana misses with a hook
and Manta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Montana scores with a hook.
Montana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manta scores with a jab. Montana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manta misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.
Montana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manta walks into a straight right hand from Montana.
Nice body punch from Manta.
Montana feints a jab promting Manta to slip. Montana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Manta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Manta is rocked!
Montana swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick from Manta.
Montana tries a quick counter leg kick but Manta is wise to it.
Manta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Montana blocks the low kick.
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 Federico Manta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Federico Manta's cut.
That's time! Manta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Montana lands with an overhand left.
Manta connects with an inside leg kick.
Montana throws out a leg kick but Manta moves out of range and Montana only half commits.
A slow jab from Montana misses its intended target.
Montana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Manta throws a big shot that misses.
Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montana misses with a body shot
and Manta moves into the clinch.
Manta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manta misses with a knee strike.
Manta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Montana is rocked!
It looks like Tony Montana has been cut.
A short uppercut from Manta.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Manta finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manta.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
Manta unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Montana! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Manta is unloading with more strikes now! Montana drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Federico Manta!
A very excited looking Federico Manta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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173 lbs
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177 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maija will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strange slips a straight right by Maija.
Strange works the jab nicely.
Maija throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maija.
A swing and a miss from Strange.
Maija feints the counter takedown.
Maija waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strange.
Strange swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Maija misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange avoids the body shot from Maija.
Maija throws a hook but Strange avoids it easily.
A big right from Maija misses.
Maija misses the body punch
and Strange counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maija misses with a right hand
and Strange counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maija misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strange cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maija misses with a straight right.
Strange stuffs the takedown attempt from Maija. Maija gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Strange misses its target.
Maija takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maija throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strange sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maija showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strange.
Maija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Strange. Beautiful body shot.
Strange displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maija.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange avoids the body shot from Maija.
Strange throws a shot from downtown. Maija moves away and avoids it.
Strange lands a head shot.
Maija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strange went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maija throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strange works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maija misses with an uppercut. Strange saw that one coming.
Maija has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maija takes one to the chin there.
Strange ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maija throws a shot from downtown. Strange moves away and avoids it.
Maija misses with an uppercut. Strange saw that one coming.
It looked like Strange wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strange scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maija's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strange under the eye.
Strange takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maija looks to score with a jab to the body but Strange is just out of range.
Strange throwing a counter right hand but Maija manages to avoid it.
Strange moves away from the strike by Maija.
Simon Strange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maija throws a hook but Strange avoids it easily.
Maija misses with an uppercut. Strange saw that one coming.
Maija misses with a hook. Strange ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maija.
Strange swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simon Strange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taneli Maija.
Maija connects with a looping right hand.
No luck for Maija with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange scores with a jab.
Strange throws a shot to the body.
Strange is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strange.
Strange is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maija lands a jab to the head.
Maija keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strange wants it to stay on the feet.
Strange lands with a good body shot.
Maija throws a hook but Strange blocks it.
Strange connects with a crisp jab.
Strange's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maija under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Strange dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maija throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strange was covering up waiting for the punch and Maija finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Strange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strange being controlled here, momentarily.
Strange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maija can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maija wants to control from the top but Strange keeps moving.
Maija is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maija tries to free his leg and advance position but Strange is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maija advances to half guard.
Maija is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strange sees it coming and defends easily.
Maija seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strange wants to control but Maija is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strange wants to get back to full guard.
Strange is in trouble now - Maija has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange wants to hold on but Maija pushes him away.
Strange keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maija looking to control but Strange is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strange is looking to improve his position but Maija isn't that keen on the idea.
Maija with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maija tries to control but Strange wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maija working a defensive guard here.
Strange tries to free his leg and advance position but Maija is retaining full guard.
Strange advances position into side control!
Strange looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Strange working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Strange with the ground and pound but Maija regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Strange throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maija to regain full guard.
Strange wants to pass the guard but Maija is keeping the position.
Strange's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maija keeping moving, preventing Strange from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Maija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maija misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strange seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maija swings widly with a right hand
and Strange counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Strange misses its intended target.
Maija throws a jab when Strange was well out of range.
Strange lands a right hook to the body.
Strange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maija was well out of range. Poor timing from Strange.
Maija shoots in looking for a takedown. Strange tries to sprawl out of it but Maija keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strange manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maija walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maija swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strange counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maija throws a lazy right hand but Strange sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strange is looking to counter punch.
Maija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simon Strange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taneli Maija.
Strange moves out of range of the leg kick from Maija.
An attempted straight right counter from Strange misses the target.
Maija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strange.
Maija has his takedown stuffed
enabling Strange to counter with a crisp jab.
Strange displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maija throws out the jab.
Maija misses with a body shot.
Strange swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maija takes one to the chin there.
Maija throws a sloppy body shot
and Strange counters with a left to the body.
Strange ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strange swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maija has his takedown stuffed
and Maija takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strange avoids the body shot from Maija.
Strange was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strange lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strange works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strange was well out of range. Poor timing from Maija.
Strange was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maija with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strange counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maija shoots in and drives through. Strange sprawls well.
Strange was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strange ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maija takes one to the side of the head.
Strange slips under a jab from Maija.
A swing and a miss from Maija.
A little feinted left hand from Strange on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maija misses with a takedown attempt - Strange sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strange was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strange lands with a straight right. Maija didn't see that one coming.
Maija closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maija lands in his opponent's guard.
Strange is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strange managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange trying to control the position.
Maija stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strange swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strange working for a triangle but Maija defends it easily.
Strange looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Strange showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strange 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Strange!
During a confident post fight interview, Simon Strange 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Borin Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowacki has chosen Moby - Flower as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Borin Chim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borin Chim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowacki looks to land a right hand but Chim moved out of range.
Chim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nowacki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chim tries a low kick but Nowacki avoids it.
Chim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Chim backs off Nowacki throws a huge counter combo but Chim manages to avoid it all.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chim tries a low kick but Nowacki avoids it.
Nowacki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nowacki checks a low kick from Chim.
Nowacki blocks a head kick by Chim.
Nowacki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Chim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki doesn't manage to clinch there - Chim circles away.
Chim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nowacki lands with a right hand.
Chim throws a sloppy head kick and Nowacki moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Nowacki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Chim.
Nowacki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chim attempts a counter takedown but Nowacki avoids it well and moves away.
Nowacki closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki struggles to land a body shot inside as Chim controls his hands.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
Nowacki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chim blocks an uppercut.
Chim gets through Nowacki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nowacki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chim up against the cage.
Nowacki misses with a body punch.
Nowacki lands with a left to the head.
Nowacki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chim misses with a punch to the body.
Nowacki avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki can't find room to land a body shot as Chim controls the action.
A short left from Nowacki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chim.
Chim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chim throws a head kick that misses.
Nowacki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chim thuds a left hand into Nowacki's body.
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!
Chim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nowacki throws out the jab.
Chim throws a hook to the side of Nowacki's head but Nowacki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nowacki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Herkules Nowacki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chim throws a body shot but no joy.
Chim throws a hook to the side of Nowacki's head but Nowacki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chim throws a combination that misses
and Nowacki counters with an inside leg kick.
Chim moves out of range as Nowacki throws a body kick.
Chim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nowacki cracks a nice hook into Chim's ribs.
Chim throws out a leg kick but Nowacki moves out of range and Chim only half commits.
Chim throws a leg kick
and Nowacki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nowacki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nowacki tries to close the distance and clinch but Chim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nowacki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nowacki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nowacki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chim. Chim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nowacki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nowacki misses with a wild body shot.
Nowacki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chim feints and then cracks Nowacki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nowacki down.
Nowacki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borin Chim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 Nowacki misses.
Chim just misses with a punch to the body.
Nowacki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim tries a head kick but it misses.
Nowacki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chim with a body shot.
Chim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chim slips a jab and a cross from Nowacki.
Nowacki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nowacki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chim throws a hook but Nowacki blocks it.
Chim backing away here, and Nowacki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nowacki lands with a hook. Chim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nowacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chim.
Chim feinted with a counter takedown.
That kick from Chim tenderised Nowacki's leg. Nowacki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nowacki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chim can pounce on him.
Chim swats away the attempt to clinch by Nowacki.
Nowacki tries to clinch but Chim moves out of range.
Nowacki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chim had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chim.
Both fighters circling a little - Nowacki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herkules Nowacki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nowacki lands a front kick.
Nowacki drops his hands momentarily and Chim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chim throws a leg kick but Nowacki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nowacki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nowacki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chim avoids the body shot from Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a hook but Chim avoids it easily.
Nowacki avoids the head kick by Chim.
Nowacki throws out a counter right but Chim avoids it with no problem.
Chim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chim misses with a left hand
and Nowacki counters with a stiff right hand.
Chim throws a leg kick but Nowacki checks it.
Good shot there by Nowacki.
Nowacki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Nowacki misses.
Chim throws a head kick that misses.
Nowacki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nowacki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nowacki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nowacki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nowacki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nowacki throws a solid leg kick but Chim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nowacki.
Chim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Borin Chim is winning the standup battle so far.
Nowacki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nowacki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nowacki misses the shot to the body.
Chim takes one to the chin there.
Nowacki throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chim moves out of range as Nowacki strikes.
Chim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nowacki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chim's sensitive parts.
Chim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range.
Nowacki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nowacki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chim throws a right hand that Nowacki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nowacki also avoids with ease.
Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chim.
Nowacki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nowacki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nowacki.
Chim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nowacki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chim somewhat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chim lands with a good body shot.
Nowacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nowacki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nowacki moves forwards but Chim connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chim swats away the attempt to clinch by Nowacki.
Chim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nowacki is able to avoid easily.
Nowacki lands with a nice body punch.
Chim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nowacki's calf.
An inside leg kick from Chim misses.
Nowacki checks a leg kick nicely.
Chim thumps Nowacki with a low kick.
Chim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nowacki.
Chim moves out of range of the body kick from Nowacki.
Chim appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab by Nowacki.
Nowacki walks into a straight right hand from Chim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Chim misses its intended target.
Chim scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nowacki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nowacki checks the leg kick.
Chim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nowacki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chim misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nowacki.
Chim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nowacki lands with a straight right. Chim didn't see that one coming.
Nowacki thuds his right hand into Chim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nowacki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chim throws the left hand but Nowacki avoids the punch easily.
Chim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nowacki throws out the jab.
Chim misses with a hook.
Chim throws a leg kick but Nowacki moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nowacki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chim scrambles back to his feet.
Chim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nowacki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chim dodges the punch combination from Nowacki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chim lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nowacki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nowacki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Chim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range.
Chim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nowacki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chim misses with a straight right.
Chim throws a hook but Nowacki avoids it easily.
Nowacki throws a leg kick which misses Chim's front leg but catches the back leg as Chim tries to avoid it.
Chim misses with a body shot.
Nowacki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chim blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nowacki on the side of the head.
Nowacki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nowacki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nowacki lands a glancing blow to the side of Chim's head.
Nowacki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nowacki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nowacki tries to clinch but Chim is having none of it.
Chim misses with a straight right.
Chim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chim throws a jab but it's blocked by Nowacki.
Chim throws a head kick that misses.
Nowacki misses with a hook. Chim ducked under it nicely.
Nowacki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chim misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim misses with a hook.
Nowacki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowacki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chim tries to work over Nowacki's front leg with a kick but Nowacki checks it.
Nowacki avoids the head kick by Chim.
Chim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chim looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nowacki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Nowacki.
Nice cross by Chim.
Nowacki blocks the body kick.
Nowacki misses with a low kick.
Chim looks for the body kick but Nowacki saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Chim.
Chim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nowacki swings for the body but Chim moves out of range.
Nowacki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chim connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nowacki 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.
Chim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chim shoots for a double leg takedown but Nowacki sprawls well. He's pushed Chim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That kick from Chim tenderised Nowacki's leg. Nowacki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nowacki throws out the jab.
Chim checks a leg kick.
Nowacki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chim's calf.
Chim throws a leg kick but Nowacki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nowacki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nowacki rushes Chim and presses him up against the cage.
Chim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nowacki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nowacki prevents Chim from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Nowacki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nowacki misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nowacki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nowacki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chim misses with a low kick as Nowacki jumps back.
Chim misses with a hook
and Nowacki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nowacki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nowacki.
A bone on bone clash there as Chim blocks the leg kick.
Chim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nowacki.
Chim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nowacki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nowacki catches Chim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nowacki defending well as Chim loads up on a big left hand.
Chim moves out of range of the strikes.
Chim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nowacki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nowacki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nowacki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Nowacki catches Chim right on the button with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chim, right into the meat.
Chim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nowacki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chim changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nowacki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nowacki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nowacki ducks under a wild hook from Chim.
Nowacki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowacki misses with a low kick as Chim jumps back.
Chim throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nowacki connects with a crisp jab.
Chim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Good shot there by Chim.
Nowacki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chim is rocked!
Nowacki blocks a leg kick.
Oh Chim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nowacki drops Chim with a big left hand! Chim is injured, injured bad! Nowacki jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herkules Nowacki!
Herkules Nowacki is the new lightweight champion!
Herkules Nowacki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maubee Away (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Away comes to the cage accompanied by Rude Boy Dreams. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maubee Away!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner tries to bum rush Away with a series of wild strikes but Away uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wagner connects with a body shot that sends Away's belly button to the back.
A nice combination there by Wagner.
Away lands with an uppercut that bounces Wagner off the cage and back into range.
Away scores with a punch to the head.
Away looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wagner!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Away tries for a kimura but Wagner is defending well.
Away tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Away has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wagner wants to control but Away postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Away thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Away with the ground and pound but Wagner regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wagner is trying to maintain the position but Away is very close to passing his half guard.
Away is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Away seems to be working for a kimura but Wagner defends the submission attempt.
Away trying to mount his opponent but Wagner defends it.
Away is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Away missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wagner wants to improve his position but Away is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wagner moves out of range as Away strikes.
Wagner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Away on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Away. Those never looked like landing.
Wagner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Away counters with a straight right hand.
Away showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wagner.
Away has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Away there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Away's ribcage. Away let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Away is trying to pull guard but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
Away blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Away escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wagner tests Away's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wagner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
Away has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wagner finds it's way round the side to connect with Away's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Wagner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Away moves away.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Away feinted with a counter takedown.
Away is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Wagner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wagner moves in looking to clinch but Away pushes him off.
Ryan Wagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Away looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Wagner lands with a good body shot.
Wagner tries a low kick but Away avoids it.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
Wagner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Away rather than just go for the knockout.
Wagner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Away circles away quickly and effectively.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Away's shoulder, as Away tries to avoid the shot.
Away takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Away.
Away throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Away looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Away.
Wagner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wagner.
Away takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Away throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected.
Away takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ryan Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Away checks the leg kick.
Away throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Away slips under a jab from Wagner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a left and a right that both miss
so Away counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Away postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wagner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Away, into his guard.
Away throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Away has his foot on Wagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagner works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Away being controlled here, momentarily.
Away is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Away has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Away's legs - danger averted.
Away looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Away is retaining full guard.
Away is trying to control the position but Wagner postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Away has his foot on Wagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagner works his way back into a safe position though.
Maubee Away overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryan Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Away at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Away doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Away.
Wagner misses with a double jab.
Away drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wagner sprawls and moves away.
Wagner misses with an uppercut
and Away counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wagner won't be happy with that.
Away working away.
Wagner tries to improve position but can't.
Wagner can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Away crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Away throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wagner is trying to get back to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Away wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy.
Away is trying to ground and pound but Wagner uses the momentary lack of control by Away to regain half guard.
Wagner is looking for a sweep. Away is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maubee Away has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Away thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wagner's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wagner moves out of range as Away strikes.
Away throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Away slips a straight right by Wagner.
Wagner scores with a body shot.
Wagner throws a lazy uppercut
and Away counters with a shoot takedown. Wagner fights it but they end up in guard.
Away is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagner has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Away trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Away being controlled here momentarily.
Wagner is trying to control the position but Away postures up.
Away trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Away is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryan Wagner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Away wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Away tries to move into range but Wagner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wagner scores with a leg kick.
Wagner is looking to slow Away down with leg kicks.
Wagner connects with a single shot there.
Wagner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Away takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner connects with a jab.
Wagner slips a jab from Away.
Wagner wants to counter with a clinch but Away pushes him away.
That kick from Wagner tenderised Away's leg. Away is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Wagner.
I've got Wagner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Wagner!
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