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Destiny 96: The Warriors PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Deegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Amazing. Deegan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Land of Confusion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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164 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
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167 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodniel Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cory Deegan!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Deegan tenderised Romero's leg. Romero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Deegan.
Nice shot lands for Romero.
Romero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Rodniel Romero has been cut.
Deegan closes the distance and clinches up with Romero, looking for a takedown. Deegan pushes Romero against the cage but Romero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Deegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deegan misses the shot to the body.
Deegan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deegan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deegan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Deegan tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Deegan.
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!
Romero throws a head kick but Deegan moves out of range.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown. Deegan tries to sprawl out of it but Romero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deegan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Deegan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deegan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero stuffs the takedown.
Romero lands a jab to Deegan's midsection.
Deegan wants to clinch.
Deegan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deegan closes the distance and clinches.
Romero dodges an elbow strike from Deegan.
Deegan tightens his grip and picks Romero up, before dumping him to the ground. Romero manages to land in guard.
Romero keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
Deegan wants to stand but Romero is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deegan looking to pass the guard.
Romero has Deegan pulled in close to control his posture.
Deegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deegan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romero is trying to keep Deegan in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deegan sprawls well. Deegan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodniel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deegan lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Deegan shoots for a double leg takedown but Romero sprawls well. He's pushed Deegan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Deegan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero tries to bum rush Deegan with a series of wild strikes but Deegan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deegan moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Romero is pressed up against the cage. Deegan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romero down to the mat. Romero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deegan tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deegan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deegan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Romero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Deegan is in Romero's guard.
Deegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Deegan from controlling successfully.
Deegan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero trying to control the position here.
Deegan won't allow Romero to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero controlling the position.
Deegan throws an elbow that misses. Romero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deegan's guard. Nice move by Romero!
Deegan wants to stand but Romero is controlling the position.
Romero distracts Deegan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deegan wants to stand up but Romero is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deegan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Romero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Deegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodniel Romero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Deegan with a jab.
Deegan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deegan moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Deegan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Romero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Romero lands with a kick to the temple. Deegan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Deegan is rocked!
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deegan is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Deegan tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Deegan seems to have recovered his senses.
Deegan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deegan throws a sloppy head kick
and Romero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romero pinned against the cage. Romero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deegan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Deegan.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Deegan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deegan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deegan wants to clinch.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deegan blocks a head kick by Romero.
A little jabbing left from Deegan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero avoids the body shot from Deegan.
Romero looking to score a takedown here. Deegan is defending well but Romero drives through and ends up in Deegan's guard.
Romero won't allow Deegan to get back to his feet.
Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero misses with a head shot. Deegan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Deegan looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
Deegan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Romero escapes and throws Deegan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deegan is pushing Romero's head away, looking to escape. Romero manages to hold on to the position though.
Romero is chipping away with strikes.
Deegan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Deegan tries to bench press Romero off him but Romero keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Deegan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero working the head with strikes.
Deegan trying his best to control but Romero has mounted him.
Deegan is desperately trying to improve his position but Romero has a good base and remains in mount.
Romero tries to control but Deegan wriggling away.
Romero scoring with strikes but Deegan is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deegan gets back to half guard.
Deegan is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing that Romero has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rodniel Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deegan is looking to escape.
Romero trying to control the action but Deegan is working from the bottom.
Deegan wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deegan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero prevents Deegan from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romero throws a body punch but Deegan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodniel Romero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodniel Romero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Romero lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Deegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deegan gets caught flat footed, as Romero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Deegan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Romero is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Deegan misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deegan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero is fighting off a takedown attempt but Deegan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Romero to the mat. Romero regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Deegan from controlling successfully.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
Deegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deegan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deegan slips nicely into half guard.
Deegan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Deegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deegan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Deegan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deegan trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
Deegan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romero wants to control but Deegan is keeping busy.
Romero won't allow Deegan to pass to mount.
Romero is looking to control Deegan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?
Romero wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is not content to let Deegan control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deegan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Deegan tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Romero fails with the takedown.
Deegan is looking to clinch.
Romero lands a head kick. Deegan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Deegan throws a low kick but Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero avoids the body shot from Deegan.
Deegan catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deegan rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Deegan.
Deegan lands a knee to the head.
Romero is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodniel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Deegan pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deegan dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Deegan lands a big head kick that sends Romero tumbling to the mat! Deegan takes a step backwards and waves Romero back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Romero is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deegan cracks Romero's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Romero slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Deegan can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cory Deegan!
A victorious Cory Deegan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Burer Mutant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Xinhai's choice of entrance music: Loco. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yang Xinhai was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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135 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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30
143 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burer Mutant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xinhai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutant.
Mutant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mutant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xinhai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutant. That did some damage!
Mutant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mutant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mutant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xinhai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Xinhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xinhai throws a sloppy head kick and Mutant moves out of range easily.
Mutant fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Xinhai 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.
Xinhai checks a low kick from Mutant.
Xinhai misses with a head kick.
Xinhai tries a head kick but it misses.
Mutant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xinhai circles away quickly and effectively.
Mutant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xinhai.
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!
Mutant tries to clinch but Xinhai moves away
and Xinhai counters with an outside leg kick.
Mutant misses with a double jab
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Xinhai misses.
Xinhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mutant's calf.
A punch combination from Xinhai misses.
Xinhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Mutant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mutant misses with a hook.
Xinhai misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xinhai.
Xinhai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mutant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mutant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xinhai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xinhai dodges the punch combination from Mutant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutant looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mutant. Those never looked like landing.
Xinhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xinhai dodges the punch combination from Mutant.
Xinhai connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Xinhai.
Mutant is rocked!
Mutant misses with the combination.
Oh Mutant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mutant moves in looking to clinch but Xinhai pushes him off.
Mutant seems to have got his legs back now.
Burer Mutant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xinhai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xinhai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai wants to pass the guard but Mutant is keeping the position.
Xinhai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xinhai trying to control but Mutant is working from the bottom.
Xinhai stopping the sweep attempt from Mutant.
Xinhai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Xinhai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xinhai lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Xinhai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mutant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xinhai.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mutant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xinhai on the ground.
Mutant is trying to control the position but Xinhai postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutant tries to clinch there but Xinhai circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xinhai.
Xinhai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mutant on his heels. He'll look to pass Mutant's guard now, I'm sure.
Xinhai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Xinhai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xinhai is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xinhai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Xinhai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mutant tries to clinch up but Xinhai circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mutant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mutant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xinhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mutant.
An inside leg kick lands from Xinhai.
Xinhai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mutant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xinhai.
Good leg kick by Xinhai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xinhai closes the distance and clinches up with Mutant, looking for a takedown. Xinhai pushes Mutant against the cage but Mutant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mutant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Xinhai tenderised Mutant's leg. Mutant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xinhai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mutant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Xinhai is in Mutant's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xinhai slips nicely into half guard.
Mutant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mutant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mutant is not content to let Xinhai control the position.
Mutant tries to roll over but Xinhai keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant is working hard here to advance position.
Xinhai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mutant defending well though.
Xinhai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yang Xinhai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xinhai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mutant is trying to get back to full guard.
Xinhai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xinhai wants to pass the guard but Mutant is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutant trying to control here.
Xinhai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mutant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutant trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xinhai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xinhai looks to land a body kick but Mutant moved away.
Xinhai moves out of range of the leg kick from Mutant.
Mutant throws a combination that misses
and Xinhai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Xinhai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xinhai is nestled in close to Mutant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mutant won't allow Xinhai to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mutant trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Xinhai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mutant's face.
Mutant wants to control but Xinhai is having none of it.
Xinhai controlling the pace for now.
Mutant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mutant tries to get out of the position.
Xinhai scoring with strikes but Mutant is staying in there.
Mutant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Xinhai lands a big elbow - Mutant is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mutant is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yang Xinhai!
Yang Xinhai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Worldwide Nutrition (160q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dakker Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oblaks comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Wrestler by Bruce Springsteen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Dakker Kane has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dakker Kane seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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203 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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190 lbs
23 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dakker Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oblaks throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Oblaks shoots for a double leg takedown but Kane sprawls well. He's pushed Oblaks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oblaks swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Kane.
Kane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kane blocks a head kick by Oblaks.
A lazy left from Kane finds it's target.
Kane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kane showed some decent athleticism there.
Kane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oblaks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oblaks 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.
Kane controlling the pace.
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.
Kane is trying to work for a kimura but Oblaks is defending well.
Kane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oblaks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kane moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Oblaks.
Oblaks can't do much from the bottom here.
Kane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oblaks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Oblaks wants to get back to his feet.
Kane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oblaks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oblaks tries to improve position but can't.
Kane trying to control the action but Oblaks is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oblaks is looking to reverse the position.
Kane trying to control the action but Oblaks is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oblaks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oblaks tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
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.
Oblaks is being controlled here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oblaks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kane lands a jab.
Oblaks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane throws a good cross that connects.
Oblaks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab by Kane.
Kane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oblaks. That did some damage!
Oblaks darts in looking for a takedown but Kane gets double underhooks and turns Oblaks into the cage.
Dakker Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bembol Oblaks.
Oblaks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Kane as Oblaks shoots in.
Kane lands a nice hook to Oblaks's body. Oblaks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakker Kane dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kane feints and as Oblaks raises his hands in defense, Kane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane stops Oblaks from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oblaks is on top in guard.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Oblaks from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane keeping full guard, as Oblaks tries to pass.
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oblaks is aware though and is defending well.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oblaks manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane won't allow Oblaks to sweep him here.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks looking to control.
Oblaks looking for subs off his back but Kane has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oblaks is just riding it out for now. Kane eventually gives up the hold.
Oblaks is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Kane wants to take a breather but Oblaks is having none of it.
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kane seems to be working for a kimura but Oblaks defends the submission attempt.
Dakker Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oblaks trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is pressing down on Oblaks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oblaks is holding on for now.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oblaks keeps working.
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oblaks looking for submissions off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oblaks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oblaks doesn't seem bothered though.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kane pushing down on Oblaks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oblaks trying to control but Kane postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oblaks pushes Kane off, looking to escape but Kane dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Oblaks is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dakker Kane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramin Laulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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225 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
27 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Peter Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramin Laulu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laulu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Walter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Walter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Laulu wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulu is looking for a sweep.
Laulu can't do much from the bottom here.
Laulu is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walter lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walter lands a few punches from side control.
Laulu is pushing Walter's head away, looking to escape. Walter manages to hold on to the position though.
Laulu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Walter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Walter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laulu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laulu dodges the ground and pound from Walter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laulu wants to control but Walter postures up.
Walter is putting a hurting on Laulu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Walter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Walter cracks Laulu with a big right hand but Laulu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Walter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laulu tries to bench press Walter off him but Walter keeps the position.
Walter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laulu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Walter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Laulu tries to buck Walter off but Walter is having none of it.
Walter lands an elbow.
Walter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Laulu is looking for a sweep.
Laulu dodges the ground and pound from Walter.
Walter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Walter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laulu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laulu has hold of Walter's hands but Walter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walter seems to be working for a kimura but Laulu defends the submission attempt.
Walter throwing shots but Laulu is blocking nicely.
Laulu is looking for a sweep. Walter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Walter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laulu sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Walter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Laulu closes the distance and clinches.
Walter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laulu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walter is working for takedown but Laulu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Our sources have told us that Walter has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Laulu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laulu misses with a straight left.
Walter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laulu as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Laulu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laulu.
Laulu cracks Walter with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laulu is trying to defend but Walter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulu wants to sweep here but Walter controlling him for the moment.
Walter distracts Laulu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laulu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laulu can do to turn this around?
Laulu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Walter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walter throws a big right hand that misses.
Walter 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.
Laulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Walter throws a big elbow that misses.
Walter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peter Walter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laulu is rocked!
Walter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walter postures up.
Walter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laulu's head.
Laulu is still in real trouble! Can Walter finish him?
Walter gets to his feet and stands over Laulu, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Laulu felt that one! Walter unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Laulu from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Walter!
Peter Walter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juancho Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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216 lbs
31 - 25 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ewen Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juancho Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rivera quickly recovers to half guard.
Davis is working for a submission of some sort.
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Davis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rivera could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Davis has cracked it and Rivera is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ewen Davis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ewen Davis waved his t-shirt featuring Mighty Mouse Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yuudachi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
138 lbs
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31
139 lbs
17 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanaka on the side of the head.
Tanaka scores with a hook to the body. Takeshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takeshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanaka defending well as Takeshi loads up on a big left hand.
Ichi Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi has his takedown stuffed
and Tanaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tanaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tanaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Tanaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Takeshi quickly recovers to half guard.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tanaka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tanaka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tanaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
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.
Takeshi has hold of Tanaka's hands but Tanaka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tanaka wants to pass to mount but Takeshi is defending the position.
Takeshi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Takeshi 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.
Tanaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takeshi is trying to stand up here but Tanaka is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tanaka is keen to just control but Takeshi is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tanaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Takeshi sprawls well. He's pushed Tanaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, jab by Takeshi - just one landing.
Takeshi cracks Tanaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeshi sprawls well. Takeshi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka moves away from the strike by Takeshi.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takeshi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Tanaka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka staying out of range there.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeshi.
Tanaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takeshi clobbers Tanaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takeshi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Takeshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tanaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeshi's back!
Tanaka is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Takeshi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tanaka not allowing Takeshi to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Takeshi right now.
Takeshi manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Takeshi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Takeshi has Tanaka pulled in close to control his posture.
Tanaka is looking to pass into half guard but Takeshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takeshi is in guard.
Tanaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeshi postures up.
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 Ichi Takeshi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takeshi lunges at Tanaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanaka's hand.
Takeshi takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Takeshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tanaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeshi sprawls well. Takeshi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takeshi is trying to defend but Tanaka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Takeshi dives in and grabs Tanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes down on Takeshi's head and hops out.
Tanaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeshi circles away.
Takeshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takeshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanaka at a distance.
A punch combination from Takeshi misses.
Takeshi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tanaka!
Tanaka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to control Takeshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tanaka avoid being mounted?
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Takeshi is working for a kimura but Tanaka is defending it quite comfortably.
Takeshi is looking to take a break and control but Tanaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takeshi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanaka's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
Takeshi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tanaka rolls with it to try and escape but Takeshi cranks on the arm and Tanaka is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ichi Takeshi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ichi Takeshi made sure he mentioned HERITAGE Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krejzi Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AC/DC - Big Gun. Kure has chosen BIG SHUG - who's hard as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krejzi Kure!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen shoots in for a double leg but Kure sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kure with a jab.
Kure walks into a jab.
It looks like Krejzi Kure has been cut.
Hansen lands a glancing blow to the side of Kure's head.
Kure tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hansen attempts a counter takedown but Kure avoids it well and moves away.
Kure cracks Hansen with an open hand slap.
Kure tries to move into range but Hansen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kure throws a body punch but Hansen moves out of range.
Kure throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kure lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kure has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hansen blocks an uppercut.
Hansen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kure closes the distance and clinches.
Hansen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Kure on the inside.
Hansen blocking some punches.
Kure misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hansen controlling the action here for a moment.
Hansen tries to circle away but Kure has him pinned against the cage.
Hansen throws a head punch that misses.
Hansen working hard to break the clinch.
Kure throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hansen working aggressively here.
Kure will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hansen up against the cage.
Hansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Hansen.
Hansen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kure is keeping busy.
Hansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kures head.
Kure's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hansen is trying to break the clinch but Kure has him pressed against the cage.
Hansen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kure throws a right hand that Hansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hansen also avoids with ease.
Hansen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kure just misses with a punch to the body.
Hansen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kure throws a body kick that misses.
Kure throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hansen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kure is in Hansen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Kure is looking to work some ground and pound but Hansen has wrist control.
Kure postures up.
Hansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hansen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kure is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kure's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hansen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kure lands a couple of elbows.
Kure told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kure with a nice head shot there.
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kure is one step ahead there.
Hansen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kure is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hansen.
Hansen is trying to control Kure's posture but Kure avoids it.
Kure scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Kure dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krejzi Kure's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hansen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kure.
Hansen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kure keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hansen.
Kure darts in trying to clinch
and Kure takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tim Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kure swings widly with a right hand
and Hansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hansen moves away from the strike by Kure.
Kure shoots and misses
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kure is rocked!
Hansen cracks Kure with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kure tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hansen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kure is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Hansen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tim Hansen made sure he mentioned Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Shimabukuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Pegeant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimabukuro comes to the cage accompanied by Warrior. The key to victory for Masaru Shimabukuro has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Shimabukuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Pegeant!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimabukuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pegeant.
Shimabukuro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pegeant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pegeant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shimabukuro circles away.
Shimabukuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pegeant.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick that misses.
Shimabukuro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shimabukuro looks to land a combination but Pegeant avoids it well.
Pegeant feints the counter takedown.
Pegeant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shimabukuro but Shimabukuro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shimabukuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pegeant.
Masaru Shimabukuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Pegeant.
Pegeant has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut lands for Shimabukuro. That snapped Pegeant's head back.
Pegeant throws a body punch but Shimabukuro moves out of range.
Pegeant looks to score with a jab to the body but Shimabukuro is just out of range.
Pegeant 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pegeant is defended easily by Shimabukuro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimabukuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pegeant at a distance.
Shimabukuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pegeant. Pegeant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A combination from Shimabukuro does no damage.
Shimabukuro thuds his shin into the meat of Pegeant's side.
Shimabukuro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pegeant on the side of the head.
Pegeant tries for a takedown but Shimabukuro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pegeant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shimabukuro defends it well.
A big left from Shimabukuro misses.
Pegeant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shimabukuro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimabukuro wants to get back to his feet but Pegeant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro is looking to stand back up but Pegeant counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro wants to get back to his feet.
Shimabukuro trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shimabukuro tries to land a front kick but Pegeant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pegeant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pegeant fails with the takedown.
Shimabukuro looks for the body kick but Pegeant saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pegeant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shimabukuro lands a nice looking body kick.
Donk. Shimabukuro catches Pegeant right on the button with a cross.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pegeant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pegeant.
Pegeant stands and throws Shimabukuro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shimabukuro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shimabukuro tries to hold on but Pegeant postures up.
Shimabukuro tries to buck Pegeant off but he can't manage it.
Pegeant pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shimabukuro is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimabukuro is not a happy chappy… he wants out of 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!
Shimabukuro is squirming around, avoiding Pegeant's attempts to control the action.
Pegeant won't let Shimabukuro get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaru Shimabukuro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pegeant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shimabukuro defends it nicely.
Shimabukuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pegeant manages to avoid it.
Pegeant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shimabukuro's guard.
Pegeant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pegeant won't allow Shimabukuro to get back to his feet.
Pegeant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pegeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimabukuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimabukuro wants to stand but Pegeant is controlling the position.
Dennis Pegeant has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimabukuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pegeant moves out of range of the body kick from Shimabukuro.
Pegeant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pegeant blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Pegeant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masaru Shimabukuro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shimabukuro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pegeant.
Shimabukuro throws a head kick but Pegeant moves out of range.
Shimabukuro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shimabukuro sets himself, and Pegeant steps forward looking for the clinch! Shimabukuro avoids it this time.
Pegeant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pegeant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shimabukuro lands with a nice combination. Pegeant backs away looking to recover.
Shimabukuro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro misses with a body kick.
Shimabukuro cracks Pegeant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shimabukuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pegeant can do to turn this around?
Pegeant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pegeant blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pegeant looks to land a combination but Shimabukuro avoids it well.
A punch combination from Pegeant misses.
Nice defenses there by Shimabukuro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pegeant.
A swing and a miss from Shimabukuro.
And Pegeant tries to counter it with a takedown but Shimabukuro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shimabukuro misses with a wild body shot.
Pegeant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shimabukuro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pegeant somewhat.
Masaru Shimabukuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Pegeant.
Pegeant throws a lazy right hand but Shimabukuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Shimabukuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shimabukuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pegeant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shimabukuro but Shimabukuro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shimabukuro misses the shot to the body.
And Pegeant tries to counter it with a takedown but Shimabukuro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pegeant throws a series of punches but Shimabukuro moves out of range.
Pegeant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shimabukuro is fending him off so far but Pegeant persists. Nope, Shimabukuro circles away and we're back to standing.
Pegeant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shimabukuro wants to get back to his feet but Pegeant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant trying to control but Shimabukuro is working from the bottom.
Shimabukuro wants to stand but Pegeant is controlling the position.
Pegeant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shimabukuro wants to stand but Pegeant is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pegeant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shimabukuro to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaru Shimabukuro dominated that second round.
That's time! Shimabukuro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Pegeant darts in looking for a takedown but Shimabukuro gets double underhooks and turns Pegeant into the cage.
Masaru Shimabukuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimabukuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pegeant.
Pegeant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shimabukuro.
Pegeant misses with a series of wild punches.
Pegeant is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shimabukuro.
Pegeant moves out of range as Shimabukuro throws a body kick.
A combination from Shimabukuro does no damage.
Pegeant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shimabukuro but Shimabukuro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shimabukuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looks like Shimabukuro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimabukuro misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Shimabukuro coming out on top.
Pegeant misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pegeant is defended easily by Shimabukuro.
Masaru Shimabukuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Pegeant.
Pegeant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shimabukuro throws out the jab.
Shimabukuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pegeant.
Jab, jab by Shimabukuro - just one landing.
Pegeant misses with a few strikes there.
Shimabukuro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shimabukuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pegeant.
Shimabukuro misses with a hook.
Shimabukuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Pegeant wants to counter the offense by Shimabukuro and move into the clinch position.
Shimabukuro throws a front kick that sends Pegeant stumbling back into the cage.
Pegeant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shimabukuro avoids it really well and circles away.
Shimabukuro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro throws a front kick that sends Pegeant stumbling back into the cage.
Shimabukuro cracks a nice hook into Pegeant's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimabukuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pegeant.
Shimabukuro misses with a body kick.
Pegeant blocks a head kick by Shimabukuro.
Masaru Shimabukuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pegeant looks to throw the jab but Shimabukuro is out of range.
Pegeant takes a swing at Shimabukuro's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimabukuro.
Pegeant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shimabukuro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shimabukuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pegeant.
Pegeant ducks under a wild hook from Shimabukuro.
Pegeant misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Shimabukuro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Pegeant tries to bum rush Shimabukuro with a series of wild strikes but Shimabukuro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shimabukuro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shimabukuro lands a jab.
Pegeant misses with a two punch combination.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shimabukuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shimabukuro misses with a body kick.
Masaru Shimabukuro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shimabukuro fails to land with a series of punches.
Pegeant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pegeant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shimabukuro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pegeant misses with a two punch combination.
Pegeant throws a series of punches but Shimabukuro moves out of range.
Shimabukuro misses with a head kick.
Pegeant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shimabukuro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimabukuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shimabukuro lands with a kick to the temple. Pegeant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pegeant fails with a takedown attempt.
Shimabukuro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pegeant avoids it.
Shimabukuro lands an overhand right.
Shimabukuro slaps away a takedown attempt from Pegeant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pegeant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimabukuro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pegeant throws a jab when Shimabukuro was well out of range.
Shimabukuro connects with a leg kick. Pegeant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shimabukuro staying out of range there.
Shimabukuro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dennis Pegeant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Shimabukuro does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masaru Shimabukuro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shimabukuro, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaru Shimabukuro!
A victorious Masaru Shimabukuro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Thump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Andronicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andronicus has chosen March of the Roman Army as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
275 lbs
16 - 0 - 0 |
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19
245 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Thump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Titus Andronicus!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thump swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Thump's head coaches at Team Butcher Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thump.
Thump takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andronicus lands a left and a right that send Thump crashing to the mat, dazed. Andronicus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Big Thump has been cut.
Thump goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Titus Andronicus has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Andronicus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thump looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thump is rocked!
Andronicus Throws a clean left jab. Andronicus Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Thump's chin! Thump crumbles to the ground and Andronicus follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Andronicus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Titus Andronicus!
A very excited looking Titus Andronicus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands comes into the arena with Still blaring out of the sound system. Hermano has chosen Nasri - Click Click Click as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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144 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissorhands is looking to slow Hermano down with leg kicks.
Hermano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hermano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Scissorhands does no damage.
Hermano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scissorhands misses with the body kick
and Hermano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hermano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scissorhands!
Hermano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Scissorhands finds it's way through Hermano's defenses.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Scissorhands moved away.
Scissorhands misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Scissorhands thows a leg kick but Hermano checks it
and Hermano counters with a straight right hand.
Scissorhands seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermano.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hermano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hermano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hermano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good work by Hermano as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hermano.
Scissorhands scores with the left hand. Hermano knows he should have avoided that one.
Hermano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
Scissorhands swinging wildly here.
Hermano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hermano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scissorhands lands with a shot to the body.
Hermano lands a slapping body shot.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands scores with a hook.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hermano is looking to slow Scissorhands down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hermano looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands scores with a jab. Hermano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Hermano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hermano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hermano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scissorhands takes a step back to recover.
Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot that snaps Hermano's head back.
Hermano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Hermano's legs.
Hermano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scissorhands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hermano checks the leg kick.
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scissorhands throws the left hand but Hermano avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scissorhands blocks a head kick by Hermano.
Scissorhands checks a low kick from Hermano.
Hermano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scissorhands can pounce on him.
Hermano thuds his shin into the meat of Scissorhands's side.
Hermano is looking to land body kicks.
Scissorhands throwing a counter right hand but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Scissorhands.
An inside leg kick from Scissorhands misses.
A big right from Hermano misses.
Hermano throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scissorhands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Scissorhands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hermano. That's going to slow Scissorhands down.
Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scissorhands lands with an uppercut that bounces Hermano off the cage and back into range.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut. Hermano saw that one coming.
Scissorhands scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scissorhands.
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
A slow jab from Hermano misses its intended target.
Hermano throws a lazy right hand but Scissorhands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scissorhands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
Hermano throws a push kick but Scissorhands slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hermano tries to land a front kick but Scissorhands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scissorhands is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Scissorhands blocks the low kick.
Hermano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scissorhands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scissorhands throwing a counter right hand but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands scores with a hook to the body. Hermano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hermano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scissorhands tries to land a front kick but Hermano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano throws out a counter right but Scissorhands avoids it with no problem.
Scissorhands scores with a body shot.
Scissorhands slips under a jab from Hermano.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Hermano throws a head kick that half lands.
Hermano thumps Scissorhands with a low kick.
Hermano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano misses with a body kick.
Hermano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scissorhands has time to react.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hermano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scissorhands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano throws a looping overhand right but Scissorhands ducks down to avoid it.
Scissorhands on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hermano. Hermano obviously looking to wear him down.
Hermano scores with a jab. Scissorhands acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hermano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hermano thows a leg kick but Scissorhands checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Scissorhands feints and then cracks Hermano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hermano down.
Hermano misses with a hook. Scissorhands ducked under it nicely.
As Hermano backs away, Scissorhands returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Scissorhands throws a looping overhand right but Hermano ducks down to avoid it.
Scissorhands scores with a push kick.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Hermano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scissorhands defends it well.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses.
Hermano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Scissorhands blocks it well.
Hermano misses with a body punch
and Scissorhands counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermano thinking.
Hermano looks to land a combination. Scissorhands sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands clobbers Hermano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scissorhands. Hermano shrugs it off though.
Hermano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermano tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scissorhands is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scissorhands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hermano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scissorhands moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hermano throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hermano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scissorhands fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermano.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano throws a leg kick
and Scissorhands counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scissorhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hermano counters with an inside leg kick.
Scissorhands lunges at Hermano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hermano's hand.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands slips a straight right by Hermano.
Scissorhands feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hermano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scissorhands.
Hermano misses with a hook
and Scissorhands counters with a right hand to the body.
Hermano blocks a jab.
Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. Hermano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking body shot.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands avoids the head kick by Hermano.
Hermano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hermano takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hermano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hermano looks to throw the jab but Scissorhands is out of range.
Scissorhands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
Scissorhands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
Hermano misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Scissorhands to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermano throws a low kick, looking for Scissorhands's leg but Scissorhands calmly moves out of range.
Scissorhands moves out of range as Hermano throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scissorhands swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
Scissorhands scores with a decent looking hook.
Hermano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a straight right hand.
Scissorhands digs a good body shot into Hermano's ribs.
Scissorhands lands a front kick.
Scissorhands connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Scissorhands lands but Hermano takes it in his stride.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
and Hermano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scissorhands won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hermano presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hermano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Hermano connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands tries to hold on but Hermano pushes him away.
Scissorhands slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hermano wants to take a breather but Scissorhands is having none of it.
Scissorhands is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scissorhands is trying to control but can't.
Hermano is looking to advance position but Scissorhands won't allow it.
Scissorhands trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Hermano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scissorhands manages to get to full guard.
Scissorhands trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hermano misses with a lunging right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermano throws a leg kick that misses.
Hermano connects with a single shot there.
Scissorhands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Hermano.
Scissorhands avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano blocks a jab.
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scissorhands cracks a nice hook into Hermano's ribs.
Scissorhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scissorhands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hermano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano misses with an uppercut.
Scissorhands half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
Hermano dips to his left and cracks Scissorhands with an uppercut!
Scissorhands avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands jabs at Hermano's body.
Scissorhands tried to score with a low kick but Hermano checks it.
Hermano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scissorhands with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Scissorhands. Beautiful body shot.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
Scissorhands feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hermano is looking to land body kicks.
Scissorhands fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hermano just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scissorhands. That's going to slow Hermano down.
Hermano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hermano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edward Scissorhands did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut
and Hermano counters with a good low kick that Scissorhands was not able to check.
Hermano misses with a takedown attempt - Scissorhands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hermano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scissorhands checks it well.
A head kick misses from Hermano.
Scissorhands walks into a jab.
Hermano misses with a takedown attempt
and Scissorhands counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hermano throws a hook but Scissorhands blocks it.
Scissorhands throws a chopping leg kick but Hermano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano throws out a counter right but Scissorhands avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scissorhands takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermano is just out of range.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano connects with a jab.
Scissorhands moves out of range as Hermano throws a body kick.
Scissorhands looks to land a body kick but Hermano moved away.
Hermano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Scissorhands blocks it well.
A lazy left from Scissorhands finds it's target.
Scissorhands lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Hermano misses.
Sloppy strikes from Scissorhands. Those never looked like landing.
Hermano throws a head kick but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Hermano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Hermano misses
and Scissorhands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hermano throws a right hand that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a right hand to the body.
Hermano takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
Hermano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano throws a wild body kick that Scissorhands sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hermano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scissorhands. Scissorhands circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hermano misses with a shot to the body
letting Scissorhands counter with a right hand.
Scissorhands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scissorhands. Hermano shrugs it off though.
A lazy body kick from Hermano
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
Hermano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hermano if he has to take too many more of those.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scissorhands clobbers Hermano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Hermano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Hermano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hermano's corner calls for a 1-2. Hermano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
Hermano connects with a right hand. Scissorhands shakes it off.
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Hermano avoids it.
Scissorhands throws a solid leg kick but Hermano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scissorhands.
Hermano defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand.
Scissorhands connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Scissorhands. That one must have hurt.
Scissorhands takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermano scores with a takedown into Scissorhands's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano stopping the sweep attempt from Scissorhands.
Hermano looking to pass the guard.
Pelle Hermano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scissorhands wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissorhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Scissorhands is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scissorhands holds on and takes a little breather.
Scissorhands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermano postures up in Scissorhands's guard and throws a big left but Scissorhands blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands had his way with Pelle Hermano in that 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A good leg kick by Hermano.
Scissorhands misses with a hook to the body
and Hermano counters with a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scissorhands's corner calls for a 1-2. Scissorhands obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hermano throws a right hand that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a nice leg kick.
Hermano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hermano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Scissorhands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scissorhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hermano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Hermano shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Scissorhands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scissorhands is out of range and Hermano settles back down.
Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano throws a shot from downtown. Scissorhands moves away and avoids it.
Hermano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scissorhands lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hermano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scissorhands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Hermano misses
and Scissorhands counters with a good low kick that Hermano was not able to check.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses.
Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Hermano
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Hermano does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Hermano's knee but Hermano avoids it well.
Hermano scores with a spinning back kick!
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands looks to land a combination. Hermano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hermano throws a head kick that misses.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot to the body.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pelle Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermano tries to land a front kick but Scissorhands steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scissorhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermano throws a leg kick
and Scissorhands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scissorhands gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hermano throws an off balance right hand
letting Scissorhands counter with a right hand.
Scissorhands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hermano will feel that in the morning.
Scissorhands is looking to slow Hermano down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermano thows a leg kick but Scissorhands checks it
and Scissorhands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scissorhands. Hermano shrugs it off though.
Scissorhands lands a jab.
Scissorhands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scissorhands moves out of range as Hermano strikes.
Hermano scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Scissorhands does no damage.
Hermano throws an off balance right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scissorhands cracks the inside of Hermano's front leg.
Scissorhands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hermano will feel that in the morning.
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!
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands is looking to slow Hermano down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hermano moves out of range of the body kick.
Scissorhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good exchange - Hermano coming out on top.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scissorhands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scissorhands half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hermano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Scissorhands was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hermano.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hermano throws an off balance right hand
and Scissorhands makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hermano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Hermano is predictable there
and Scissorhands counters with a stiff right hand.
Scissorhands defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand.
Scissorhands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hermano misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Scissorhands showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scissorhands, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands retains his featherweight title!
Edward Scissorhands 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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