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Destiny Tuesday 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murat Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davies has chosen Wars Of Islam as his entrance music. Davis Davies is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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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
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Murat Orgun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Davis Davies!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies walks into a stiff left hand from Orgun.
Davies slips a jab from Orgun.
Davies's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Davies duly obliges.
Orgun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davies.
Orgun scores with a jab.
Orgun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Orgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orgun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Murat Orgun has been cut.
Orgun thuds his right hand into Davies's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Orgun coming out on top.
Orgun catches Davies with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davies is rocked!
Orgun misses with a series of wild punches.
Davies is still on wobbly legs! Can Orgun finish him?
Davies misses with a series of wild punches.
As Davies tries to get set, Orgun tries to push him back and clinch up but Davies manages to avoid the attempt.
Davies seems to have recovered his senses.
Orgun drops Davies with a nice combination! Orgun dives into Davies's guard, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies keeping full guard, as Orgun tries to pass.
Davies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davies seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Davies keeping moving, preventing Orgun from controlling successfully.
Orgun looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orgun trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.
Orgun looking to pass the guard.
Orgun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davies is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Orgun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orgun pushing down on Davies's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Orgun trying to pass the guard but Davies defending well.
Davies is looking to improve his position.
Davies is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orgun is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Davies is squirming around, avoiding Orgun's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davies is trying to escape the mount.
Orgun unloading with bombs!
Orgun unloading with bombs!
Davies tries to hold on but Orgun postures up.
Davies can't escape the position.
Orgun fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Davies sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun is looking to advance position but Davies won't allow it.
Orgun is keen to just control but Davies is a slippery customer.
Davies tries to get to full guard but Orgun has control of the leg.
Orgun wants to take a breather but Davies is having none of it.
Davies is trying to maintain the position but Orgun is very close to passing his half guard.
Davies wants to get back to full guard.
Davies gets back to full guard.
Orgun throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murat Orgun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murat Orgun's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orgun lands a jab to the nose.
Davies throws an overhand right that lands on Orgun's shoulder, as Orgun tries to avoid the shot.
Davies gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orgun tries to clinch there but Davies circles away.
Orgun dodges the punch combination from Davies.
Davies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orgun.
Nice cross by Orgun.
Orgun loads up on a big right hand but Davies slips the punch.
Orgun throws a big shot that misses.
Orgun fails to land with a series of punches.
Davies unleashes a big counter combination but Orgun bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Orgun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davies to score with a decent uppercut.
Orgun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davies misses with a double jab.
Murat Orgun is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orgun fails to land with a series of punches.
Davies is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Davies misses with a double jab.
Orgun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orgun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davies slips a jab from Orgun.
Orgun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around?
Orgun tries to close the distance and clinch but Davies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Davies tries to counter it with a takedown but Orgun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orgun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davies throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Orgun.
Murat Orgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies lands with an overhand left.
Davies misses with a low kick.
Orgun shoots in for a takedown but Davies shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davies staying out of range there.
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!
Davies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orgun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies throws a one two combo.
Orgun works over Davies's head and body with a nice combination.
Orgun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davies's hands.
Orgun lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Davies scores with a four punch combination!
Orgun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davies counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Orgun!
Murat Orgun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orgun is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Davies working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davies thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Orgun is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orgun can't do much from the bottom here.
Davies tries to move into full mount but can't pass Orgun's legs.
Davies wants to control but Orgun is keeping him busy.
Orgun regains half guard.
Davies moves into full mount! Orgun won't be happy about that!
Davies has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Orgun's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun tries to reverse the position but Davies maintains control.
Orgun is working hard here to advance position.
Orgun regains half guard.
Davies tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orgun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orgun wants to get back to full guard.
Orgun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davies is working away from the top position though.
Davies is working for a submission of some sort.
Orgun is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Davies jumps into side control!
Orgun tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davis Davies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Murat Orgun's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Orgun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Orgun finds it's target.
Davies blocks a head kick by Orgun.
A swing and a miss from Orgun.
Davies scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Orgun.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orgun is defended easily by Davies.
Davies drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orgun defends it well.
Orgun lands a body shot.
Orgun looks to land a left hand but Davies moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Orgun misses.
Davies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Orgun misses.
Orgun wants to clinch up but Davies keeps it at a distance.
Orgun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davies.
Orgun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davies is fending him off so far but Orgun persists. Nope, Davies circles away and we're back to standing.
Orgun tries to clinch there but Davies circles away.
Orgun scores with a jab.
Davies dodges the punch combination from Orgun.
Orgun lands with a good body shot.
Orgun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orgun throws an overhand right that lands on Davies's shoulder, as Davies tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgun needs to keep his hands up - Davies had a free shot at his head there.
Davies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orgun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murat Orgun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orgun misses with a jab to the body
and Davies counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davies lands a head kick!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Davies has cracked Orgun with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Davies lands another huge swinging hook and Orgun tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Orgun, before Davies can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Davis Davies!
Our winner, Davis Davies, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musial Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Miss Jackson. Musial Stanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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204 lbs
3 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musial Stanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stanson trying to control the position but Fernando is working away.
Fernando tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stanson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stanson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fernando gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fernando is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fernando has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stanson throwing shots but Fernando is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fernando wants to control but Stanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stanson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stanson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fernando is trying to defend but Stanson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stanson seems to be working for a kimura but Fernando defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson wants to take a breather but Fernando is having none of it.
Fernando wants to get back to full guard.
Fernando keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fernando wants to control but Stanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson controlling the pace.
Fernando trying to hold on to Stanson's head to control him but Stanson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stanson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Stanson crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Fernando's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stanson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fernando is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fernando is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stanson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fernando has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernando keeps working.
Stanson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stanson looking to score a takedown here. Fernando is defending well but Stanson drives through and ends up in Fernando's guard.
Fernando had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stanson defends it easily.
Fernando is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stanson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musial Stanson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fernando shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stanson's guard.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernando got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernando has managed to get both his arms back between Stanson's legs - danger averted.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanson looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando stopping the sweep attempt from Stanson.
Fernando trying to control but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Stanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernando can do to turn this around?
Fernando stopping the sweep attempt from Stanson.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernando closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stanson's guard.
Fernando wants to control from the top but Stanson keeps moving.
Stanson is working an open guard so Fernando takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stanson moves into the clinch successfully.
Fernando keeps control of Stanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fernando tightens his grip and picks Stanson up, before dumping him to the ground. Stanson manages to land in guard.
Stanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fernando controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson wants to sweep here but Fernando controlling him for the moment.
Fernando controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fernando trying to control but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Stanson is looking for a triangle here but Fernando uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stanson tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanson keeps working.
Fernando swings around for an armbar but Stanson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fernando's guard.
Fernando working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stanson has passed into half guard!
Fernando on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fernando has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stanson is working away from the top position though.
Musial Stanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernando keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson is trying to work for a kimura but Fernando is defending well.
Stanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fernando defending well though.
Fernando wants to get back to full guard.
Fernando looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stanson throwing shots but Fernando is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Fernando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
Stanson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fernando quickly recovers to half guard.
Fernando is trying to get back to full guard.
Stanson slips a nice elbow through Fernando's hands, connecting with Fernando's forehead.
Stanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernando keeps working.
Fernando keeping hold of Stanson's head, controlling as best he can.
Fernando tries to roll over but Stanson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando is refusing to be controlled, as Stanson sits in half guard.
Stanson is trying to work for a kimura but Fernando is defending well.
Stanson seems to be looking for submissions.
Fernando trying to control but Stanson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fernando shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fernando showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernando is working away from the top position though.
Stanson controlling the position well.
Stanson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernando is working away from the top position though.
Stanson tries to get to full guard but Fernando has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson is trying to maintain the position but Fernando is very close to passing his half guard.
Fernando wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanson keeps working.
Stanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fernando seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stanson gets caught napping as Fernando dives in and scores a takedown. Stanson manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernando defends well.
Fernando would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernando postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stanson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fernando, into his guard.
Stanson wants to control from the top but Fernando keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Musial Stanson.
Well Stanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musial Stanson!
A relieved looking Musial Stanson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Manny Fernando spoke after the fight, saying 'Well done sir, you have beaten me. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brabo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Dynamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamo has chosen Sunrise (Here I Am) by Matt Davey feat. Kate Dowman as his entrance music. Brabo Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rick Dynamo's chin.
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140 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brabo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Dynamo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamo avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Dynamo avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Dynamo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dynamo cracks the inside of Garcia's front leg.
Garcia tries to sprawl but Dynamo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcia has hold of Dynamo's hands but Dynamo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Dynamo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Dynamo sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dynamo prevents Garcia from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Dynamo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia is in trouble now - Dynamo has advanced to mount!
Dynamo lands a couple of good shots and Garcia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Garcia breaks Dynamo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ararigboya Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Garcia being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Dynamo working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dynamo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Dynamo in his guard.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dynamo is aware though and is defending well.
Dynamo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia pushes a forearm under Dynamo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dynamo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brabo Garcia!
Brabo Garcia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Ignacio Cresta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cresta comes to the cage accompanied by The black keys - I got mine. The crowd seem to be enjoying Blackmore's choice of entrance music: 16th century greensleeves. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Ignacio Cresta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ritchie Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blackmore has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blackmore keeps control of Cresta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blackmore throws an elbow but misses.
Cresta tries to circle away but Blackmore has him pinned against the cage.
Blackmore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cresta backwards.
Cresta blocks an uppercut.
Blackmore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackmore tries to land a knee to the head but Cresta blocks with his arms.
Cresta tries to break free but Blackmore pushes him back against the cage.
Cresta has had enough of the clinch but Blackmore keeps him there for the moment.
Cresta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blackmore misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Cresta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cresta blocks an uppercut.
Blackmore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackmore misses with an elbow over the top.
Cresta wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackmore won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Blackmore.
Cresta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blackmore throws a punch but it's blocked by Cresta.
Blackmore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackmore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blackmore tries to throw a body punch but Cresta avoids it by throwing Blackmore back against the cage.
Cresta lands a nice uppercut.
Blackmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackmore being controlled against the cage.
Blackmore lands a nice uppercut.
Cresta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cresta wants to break free but Blackmore has control.
Cresta avoids a wild elbow strike from Blackmore.
Blackmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackmore.
Cresta prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackmore struggles to land a body shot inside as Cresta controls his hands.
Blackmore tries to throw a body punch but Cresta avoids it by throwing Blackmore back against the cage.
Blackmore keeps control of Cresta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Blackmore fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cresta blocks the elbow strike.
Cresta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackmore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Cresta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Blackmore.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cresta throws a combination. Blackmore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cresta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Blackmore counter with a right hand.
Blackmore throws a body kick that misses
and Cresta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blackmore looks to throw a body kick
and Cresta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cresta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackmore.
Blackmore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blackmore moves out of range of the strikes.
Blackmore throws a body kick that misses
and Cresta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackmore shoots for a double leg takedown but Cresta sprawls well. He's pushed Blackmore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juan Ignacio Cresta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Blackmore.
Cresta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cresta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cresta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cresta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackmore doesn't manage to clinch there - Cresta circles away.
Cresta slaps away a takedown attempt from Blackmore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cresta is looking to counter punch.
Cresta throws a body punch but Blackmore moves out of range.
Cresta lands a slapping body shot.
Cresta misses with a double jab.
Juan Ignacio Cresta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cresta throws a shot to the body.
Cresta lands a jab to the nose.
Blackmore tries to clinch but Cresta is having none of it.
Blackmore moves into the clinch.
Cresta wants to break free but Blackmore has control.
Cresta prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackmore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cresta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blackmore looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blackmore digs a right hand underneath Cresta's ribcage. Cresta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blackmore gets through Cresta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cresta is trying to break the clinch but Blackmore is controlling him.
Cresta tries to circle away but Blackmore has him pinned against the cage.
Blackmore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cresta's efforts to push away.
Blackmore has a couple of punches blocked by Cresta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cresta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cresta stalling.
Blackmore working aggressively here.
Blackmore looking for a takedown.
A short left from Blackmore.
Blackmore misses with an elbow over the top.
Blackmore swings wildly with an uppercut but Cresta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackmore takes a shot to the head.
Cresta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blackmore gets a takedown into half guard.
Blackmore prevents Cresta from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ritchie Blackmore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blackmore misses with the body kick
and Cresta moves into the clinch.
Blackmore prevents Cresta from breaking the clinch.
Cresta is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackmore has double underhooks.
Blackmore lands an uppercut.
Cresta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackmore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackmore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cresta.
Blackmore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cresta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackmore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cresta misses with a hook. Blackmore ducked under it nicely.
Ritchie Blackmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackmore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cresta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cresta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blackmore.
Cresta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cresta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cresta lands a jab to the nose.
Blackmore throws a low kick but Cresta avoids it.
Blackmore throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cresta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cresta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blackmore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blackmore wants to clinch
letting Cresta counter with a right hand.
Blackmore is rocked!
Cresta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cresta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cresta swings for the body but Blackmore moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cresta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cresta can't break the clinch.
Blackmore keeps control of Cresta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cresta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cresta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blackmore fails to pull guard.
Cresta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackmore can do to turn this around?
Blackmore has a couple of punches blocked by Cresta.
Cresta breaks from the clinch.
Juan Ignacio Cresta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackmore closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cresta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blackmore thinking.
Blackmore is looking to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cresta.
Cresta punishes Blackmore's body with a nice straight punch.
Cresta tries to bum rush Blackmore with a series of wild strikes but Blackmore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackmore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cresta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cresta throws an overhand right that lands on Blackmore's shoulder, as Blackmore tries to avoid the shot.
Blackmore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cresta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackmore misses with a straight right.
Blackmore scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackmore wants to clinch up but Cresta keeps it at a distance.
Blackmore slips a jab and a cross from Cresta.
Blackmore throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Cresta does no damage.
Blackmore tries to clinch up.
Blackmore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blackmore throws a jab but it's blocked by Cresta.
Cresta throws a series of punches but Blackmore moves out of range.
Blackmore pushes Cresta up against the cage in a clinch.
Ritchie Blackmore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cresta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackmore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cresta's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Cresta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cresta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cresta tries to break the clinch but Blackmore is controlling the position.
Blackmore has a couple of punches blocked by Cresta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore looking for a takedown.
Blackmore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cresta can't break the clinch.
Blackmore tries to land knees in the clinch but Cresta avoids the damage to the body.
Cresta lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackmore misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackmore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juan Ignacio Cresta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Blackmore.
Blackmore jumps guard and drags Cresta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blackmore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackmore working for a triangle but Cresta defends it easily.
Blackmore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cresta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cresta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Ignacio Cresta dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blackmore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blackmore throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Cresta does it's job there.
Blackmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackmore fails to land the takedown.
Blackmore misses with a hook
and Cresta counters with a nice uppercut.
Cresta tests Blackmore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juan Ignacio Cresta is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackmore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cresta.
Cresta sets himself, and Blackmore steps forward looking for the clinch! Cresta avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackmore throws a big shot that misses.
Cresta keeps the fight on the outside.
Cresta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cresta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackmore misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cresta throws out a powerful jab.
Cresta throws a body punch but Blackmore moves out of range.
Cresta lands a jab to Blackmore's midsection.
Blackmore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cresta as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Blackmore. That snapped Cresta's head back.
The fighters circling - Blackmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cresta misses with the combination.
Cresta misses with a wild combination.
Cresta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cresta fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackmore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cresta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackmore slips a jab and a cross from Cresta.
Blackmore wants to clinch up but Cresta keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackmore tries to clinch up but Cresta circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot lands for Blackmore.
Blackmore bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Blackmore looks to land a body kick but Cresta moved away.
Blackmore throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Cresta finds it's target.
Cresta lands with a good body shot.
Nice body kick there by Blackmore.
Cresta throws a nice looking combination but Blackmore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cresta 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.
Blackmore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cresta as he jumps to the side.
Juan Ignacio Cresta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Blackmore.
A punch combination from Cresta misses.
Cresta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cresta fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackmore tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cresta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blackmore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackmore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cresta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackmore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cresta pinned against the cage. Cresta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cresta scores with a jab to the body.
Cresta swinging wildly here.
Blackmore tries to clinch up but Cresta circles away and keeps his distance.
Cresta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Blackmore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Cresta misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackmore is looking to take a break and control but Cresta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackmore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cresta defends it well.
Blackmore is pressing down on Cresta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cresta is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Ignacio Cresta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cresta 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Ignacio Cresta!
Juan Ignacio Cresta very nearly forgot to thank Sparta Fightware amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Ritchie Blackmore had this to say: 'You WILL see me again'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon DeLaurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon DeLaurier!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLaurier instigates a clinch.
Lewis decides to pull guard.
DeLaurier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
DeLaurier controlling the position from side mount.
DeLaurier is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLaurier wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Lewis trying to control but DeLaurier flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lewis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Lewis right now.
DeLaurier is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
DeLaurier is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lewis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
DeLaurier lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by DeLaurier.
DeLaurier is riding his opponent, not letting Lewis buck him off.
DeLaurier looking to break Lewis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lewis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise DeLaurier will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lewis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lewis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if DeLaurier gets his way!
Oooh a big shot gets through from DeLaurier. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
DeLaurier scores with punches to the body.
DeLaurier gets his hands free as Lewis looks to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLaurier keeps control of the position as Lewis tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeLaurier controlling the positon.
It looks like DeLaurier might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lewis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
DeLaurier lands a shot to the head.
DeLaurier has the hooks in. Lewis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
DeLaurier has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lewis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
DeLaurier wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis takes a big shot to the side of the head.
DeLaurier lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by DeLaurier.
DeLaurier scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
I would not like to be Lewis right now.
Lewis trying to control the position but DeLaurier manages to sink in the hooks.
Lewis tries to break free.
Lewis is working hard here to advance position.
DeLaurier is looking for the choke from the back position but Lewis is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeLaurier working for a choke but Lewis is defending well.
DeLaurier tries to keep control of the position but Lewis is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon DeLaurier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeLaurier lands with a nice combination. Lewis backs away looking to recover.
DeLaurier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeLaurier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeLaurier wants it to stay on the feet.
DeLaurier tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leon DeLaurier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLaurier gets a double leg takedown into Lewis's guard.
Lewis is trying to keep DeLaurier in close.
Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeLaurier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeLaurier is stalling in the full guard.
Lewis has his foot on DeLaurier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeLaurier works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeLaurier sitting in guard here, content to control.
DeLaurier trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but DeLaurier slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeLaurier trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is looking for a triangle here but DeLaurier uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lewis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
DeLaurier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeLaurier advances to full mount.
DeLaurier with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier raining down hammerfists from mount.
DeLaurier looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeLaurier tries to control but Lewis wriggling away.
Lewis tries to hold on but DeLaurier pushes him away.
Lewis taking shots to the head.
Lewis is rocked!
DeLaurier postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lewis in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lewis to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon DeLaurier!
A victorious Leon DeLaurier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Andronicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andronicus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, March of the Roman Army. Titus Andronicus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Titus Andronicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouncey is looking to score with low kicks.
Pouncey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andronicus misses with a hook.
A big right from Pouncey misses.
Andronicus misses the jab.
Andronicus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andronicus misses with an uppercut.
Andronicus throws a series of punches but Pouncey avoids them all with ease.
Andronicus staying out of range there.
Andronicus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pouncey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andronicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Pouncey.
Pouncey connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pouncey moves forwards but Andronicus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pouncey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andronicus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pouncey somewhat.
Pouncey misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus misses with a combination
and Pouncey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pouncey.
Pouncey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andronicus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andronicus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andronicus connects with a jab.
Andronicus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pouncey's head backwards.
Pouncey fails with the takedown
and Andronicus counters with a stiff right hand.
Pouncey is rocked!
Pouncey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Titus Andronicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Pouncey.
Andronicus looks to land a right hand but Pouncey moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Andronicus.
Nice defenses there by Pouncey.
Andronicus misses with a looping left.
Pouncey slips under a jab.
Pouncey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pouncey.
Pouncey feints the counter takedown.
Pouncey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andronicus.
A punch combination from Andronicus misses.
Andronicus misses the jab.
Pouncey feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pouncey throws a leg kick but Andronicus moved away.
Andronicus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pouncey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andronicus's guard.
Pouncey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pouncey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andronicus working a defensive guard here.
Andronicus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pouncey wants to control from the top but Andronicus keeps moving.
Andronicus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andronicus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andronicus throws a shot to the body.
Titus Andronicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andronicus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pouncey slips a jab from Andronicus.
Pouncey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Andronicus does no damage.
Andronicus misses with a double jab
and Pouncey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus won't allow Pouncey to pass to mount.
Andronicus trying to control here.
Pouncey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andronicus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andronicus wants to control but Pouncey is keeping busy.
Andronicus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andronicus wants to stand but Pouncey is controlling the position.
Andronicus keeping moving, preventing Pouncey from controlling successfully.
Andronicus is pulling down on Pouncey's head. It's preventing any offense from Pouncey, at least for the moment.
Andronicus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pouncey is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Andronicus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pouncey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andronicus on his heels. He'll look to pass Andronicus's guard now, I'm sure.
Pouncey won't allow Andronicus to sweep him here.
Andronicus is working hard here to advance position.
Pouncey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Andronicus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pouncey wants to pass the guard but Andronicus is keeping the position.
Pouncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Andronicus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andronicus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pouncey is aware though and is defending well.
Pouncey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andronicus is keeping the position for now.
Pouncey with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey wants to control from the top but Andronicus keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andronicus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pouncey fails with the takedown.
Andronicus throwing a counter right hand but Pouncey manages to avoid it.
Andronicus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pouncey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andronicus's guard.
Andronicus is controlling Pouncey's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Andronicus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andronicus wants to stand up but Pouncey is controlling him.
Andronicus controls Pouncey momentarily but Pouncey frees himself.
Andronicus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andronicus looking for a guillotine here but Pouncey defends easily.
Andronicus trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andronicus throws a low kick but Pouncey avoids it.
Andronicus misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Pouncey blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Pouncey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andronicus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pouncey's hands.
Andronicus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andronicus misses with an uppercut.
Pouncey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Andronicus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andronicus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Kelvin Pouncey has been cut.
Pouncey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andronicus drops Pouncey with a beautiful combination! Pouncey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Andronicus is looking for the KO!
Pouncey is still on wobbly legs! Can Andronicus finish him?
Titus Andronicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouncey circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Andronicus. Pouncey falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Andronicus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titus Andronicus!
Our winner, Titus Andronicus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Afa Sila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Jabber has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Afa Sila's chin.
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Afa Sila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jabber!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jabber looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range.
Jabber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jabber throws a sloppy head kick and Sila moves out of range easily.
Sila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jabber.
Jabber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jabber enables Sila to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jabber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sila throws a big elbow that misses.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sila pushing down on Jabber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sila wants to pass the guard but Jabber is defending well.
Sila trying to control the action but Jabber is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabber is controlling Sila's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sila is trying to work for a kimura but Jabber is defending well.
Sila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jabber sees it coming and defends easily.
Sila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jabber is just riding it out for now. Sila eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sila wants to take a breather but Jabber is having none of it.
Jabber is trying to control but can't.
Sila working the head and body with strikes.
Jabber is defending against the submission attempts here by Sila.
Sila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jabber defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabber wants to improve his position but Sila is controlling well.
Jabber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jabber defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jabber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sila.
Jabber is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jabber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sila misses the body punch
and Jabber counters with a left and a right that stings Sila.
Jim Jabber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabber throws a hook to the side of Sila's head but Sila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jabber.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jabber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sila swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jabber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jabber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afa Sila dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jabber misses with a low kick.
Jabber throws a right and a left that Sila avoids nicely.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
Jabber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sila lands a jab to Jabber's midsection.
Jabber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sila takes a swing at Jabber's ribcage but misses.
Jabber raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sila is looking to wear down Jabber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice takedown defense from Jabber. No joy for Sila on that attempt.
Sila fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jabber sprawls well initially but Sila persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabber wants to control but Sila is keeping busy.
Sila thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jabber's head.
Sila is looking to stall here but Jabber recovers full guard.
Jabber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jabber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jabber keeping full guard, as Sila tries to pass.
Jabber keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Sila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sila stopping the sweep attempt from Jabber.
Jabber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jim Jabber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabber.
Sila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jabber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jabber misses with an uppercut.
Sila shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jabber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sila with the ground and pound but Jabber regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jabber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sila.
Sila content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila wants to advance to full mount but Jabber doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sila is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been hearing that Sila has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jabber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabber can do to turn this around?
Sila wants to improve his position but Jabber is controlling well.
Sila looking for subs from the bottom but Jabber mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sila is working to get back to half guard.
Sila 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.
Sila sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sila keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afa Sila dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sila shoots in and drives through. Jabber sprawls well.
Jabber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Jabber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jabber throws a looping overhand right but Sila ducks down to avoid it.
Sila tries to counter with a takedown but Jabber is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sila.
Sila looks to throw the jab but Jabber is out of range.
Jabber throws a push kick but Sila slaps the foot to one side.
Jabber loads up on a big right hand but Sila slips the punch.
Sila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jabber defends it nicely.
Jabber lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila misses with a body shot.
Jabber tries to move into range but Sila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jabber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Jabber lands but Sila takes it in his stride.
Sila is rocked!
Sila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sila clinches up with Jabber and pushes him back against the cage.
Sila lands with a right to the head.
Jabber is trying to break the clinch but Sila has him pressed against the cage.
Jabber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabber.
Jabber tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jabber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jabber tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Jabber misses with a looping left.
Sila defending well as Jabber loads up on a big left hand.
Jabber just misses with a punch to the body.
Jabber missing with a left hand there. Sila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jabber throws a jab when Sila was well out of range.
Jim Jabber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sila throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila with a poor takedown
and Jabber counters with a left and a right that stings Sila.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afa Sila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sila jabs Jabber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jabber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jabber dips to his left and cracks Sila with an uppercut!
Jabber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Sila half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Sila blocks the leg kick.
Jabber takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Sila lands with an uppercut that bounces Jabber off the cage and back into range.
Sila avoids the head kick by Jabber.
Jabber lands with a hook. Sila tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabber is just out of range.
Sila scores with a hook to the body. Jabber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jabber enables Sila to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jabber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jabber striking off his back but it's not causing Sila any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sila postures up and lands a big shot to Jabber's brow.
Sila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sila throwing strikes from guard but Jabber blocks nicely.
Sila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jabber's guard.
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.
Sila is looking to advance position but Jabber won't allow it.
Sila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Afa Sila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jabber trying to control from the bottom.
Sila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jabber sees it coming and defends easily.
Sila working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jim Jabber just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sila closes the distance and clinches up with Jabber, looking for a takedown. Sila pushes Jabber against the cage but Jabber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sila staying out of range there.
Jabber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sila thuds a left hand into Jabber's body.
Sila swings widly with a right hand
and Jabber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jabber leaves Sila with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
Jabber tries a low kick but Sila avoids it.
Sila half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jabber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Jabber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jabber just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jabber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jabber looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
Jabber looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Sila changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila avoids the head kick by Jabber.
Sila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jabber looks to throw a body kick
and Sila decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jabber's guard.
Sila trying to control but Jabber is working from the bottom.
Sila throwing strikes from guard but Jabber blocks nicely.
Sila pushing down on Jabber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jabber trying to control from the bottom.
Sila is working for a kimura but Jabber is defending it quite comfortably.
Sila thows a huge punch but Jabber dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabber is defending against the submission attempts here by Sila.
Jabber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sila throws a big right hand that misses.
Sila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sila pushes down on Jabber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jabber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jabber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sila is nestled in close to Jabber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jabber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jabber is not content to let Sila control the position.
Sila thows a huge punch but Jabber dodges it nicely.
Sila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sila scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sila is just content to waste time from the top position. Jabber takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sila looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afa Sila had his way with Jim Jabber in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jabber throws an overhand right that lands on Sila's shoulder, as Sila tries to avoid the shot.
Sila appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sila works the jab nicely.
A jab from Jabber finds it's way through Sila's defenses.
Sila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sila has Jabber up against the cage in a clinch.
Sila lands a nice uppercut.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Jabber avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Sila has Jabber pressed against the cage, preventing Jabber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jabber scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jabber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabber is trying to push Sila away but Sila has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sila lands a shot to the body.
Sila misses with a body punch.
Sila stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sila is leaning against Jabber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sila.
Sila keeps control of Jabber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sila lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jabber wants to break free but Sila has control.
Sila lands a body punch.
Jabber is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jabber tries to break the clinch but Sila is controlling the position.
Sila is working Jabber over against the cage.
Jabber working hard to break the clinch.
Sila taking a breather.
Sila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jabber lands a left hand.
Jabber breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Jabber misses
so Sila counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sila controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila is looking to work some ground and pound but Jabber has wrist control.
Sila wants to control from the top but Jabber keeps moving.
Sila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jabber controls Sila momentarily but Sila frees himself.
Sila controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jabber throws a low kick but Sila moves out of range easily.
Sila tries to counter with a takedown but Jabber is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jabber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sila tries to counter with a takedown but Jabber is quick to defend against it.
Sila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jabber.
A big left from Jabber misses.
Jabber staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Jabber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jabber moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.
Jabber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jabber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Sila fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jabber, pushing him back against the cage.
Jabber wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jabber's elbow.
Sila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabber backwards.
Sila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jim Jabber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Jabber avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila tries a body shot but Jabber blocks it.
A short uppercut from Sila.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabber wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabber backwards.
Jabber is trying to break the clinch but Sila is controlling him.
Jabber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabber backwards.
Jabber is rocked!
Sila presses Jabber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jabber is still on wobbly legs! Can Sila finish him?
Afa Sila has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jabber tries to break free but Sila pushes him back against the cage.
Sila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jabber backwards.
A short body shot lands from Sila as the two fighters clinch.
Sila lands a nice shot to the body.
Sila is leaning against Jabber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sila prevents Jabber from breaking the clinch.
Sila throws a big uppercut that drops Jabber! More strikes from Sila and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jabber lies dazed against the cage as Sila celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afa Sila!
Afa Sila retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Afa Sila made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu. 15%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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