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Destiny 100: Wonha vs. Fantana PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musial Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando has chosen Miss Jackson as his entrance music. The key to victory for Musial Stanson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Good wrestling
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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musial Stanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fernando goes for a takedown attempt but Stanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fernando closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stanson did well to prevent Fernando getting side control.
Stanson is looking for a sweep. Fernando is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fernando wants to work for an arm triangle but Stanson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fernando wants to work for an arm triangle but Stanson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fernando is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stanson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando is looking to stall here but Stanson recovers full guard.
Fernando slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson is not content to let Fernando control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanson struggling a bit here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Fernando is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stanson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fernando stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fernando has Stanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fernando drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Musial Stanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
Fernando looking for a takedown.
Fernando tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fernando successfully pulls guard.
Stanson is pushing down on Fernando's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fernando is fighting to maintain full guard but Stanson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stanson trying to control from half guard but Fernando is working away.
Fernando trying to control here.
Fernando blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernando's head.
Stanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernando is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernando kicks off Stanson and gets to his feet.
We've been told by Stanson's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fernando is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanson but Stanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fernando has a takedown stuffed.
Stanson clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando tries to score a body lock takedown but Stanson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fernando is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fernando can't get the takedown.
Fernando is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
Stanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernando drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fernando gets control of Stanson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fernando will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been informed that Fernando has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manny Fernando will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fernando works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stanson controls Fernando momentarily but Fernando frees himself.
Stanson pushes Fernando off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stanson scores with a takedown into Fernando's guard.
Fernando had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stanson defends it easily.
Stanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson stopping the sweep attempt from Fernando.
Stanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernando has an active guard here but Stanson has managed to pass into half guard.
Fernando is trying to get back to full guard.
Stanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fernando is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernando trying to control but Stanson postures up.
Stanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernando keeps working.
Fernando avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stanson.
Fernando is not content to let Stanson control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando looking for a takedown.
Stanson decides to pull guard.
Stanson is trying to control the position but Fernando postures up.
Manny Fernando has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Fernando from controlling successfully.
Stanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Fernando from controlling successfully.
Fernando drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stanson dives on top into guard.
Fernando tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernando looking for a guillotine here but Stanson defends easily.
Stanson pushing down on Fernando's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stanson.
Fernando manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stanson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Stanson is trying to trip Fernando. He has hold of a leg but Fernando is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stanson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stanson postures up in Fernando's guard and throws a big left but Fernando blocks it.
Stanson throws a strike but Fernando rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fernando trying to control but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Fernando is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musial Stanson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Stanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the cage.
Stanson gets control of Fernando's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stanson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stanson trying to control the position.
Fernando trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Fernando from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando looking to sit in guard and control but Stanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fernando looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson stays in close to Fernando's body and controls the position.
Stanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernando is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fernando looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stanson passes into side control.
Stanson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stanson has managed to clinch.
Fernando is trying to drag Stanson to the mat but Stanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fernando goes for a takedown attempt but Stanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fernando dives in and grabs Stanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stanson pushes down on Fernando's head and hops out.
Musial Stanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
Stanson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fernando to the mat! Fernando manages to get full guard.
Stanson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stanson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fernando looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fernando looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fernando!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernando laying and praying for a moment but Stanson takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson trying to control from the bottom.
Stanson controlling the position for now.
Stanson trying to control from the bottom.
Stanson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fernando tries to pass to full mount but Stanson defends it.
Stanson is looking to control Fernando's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stanson avoid being mounted?
Fernando is looking for a kimura but Stanson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernando to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stanson is controlling Fernando's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fernando is trying to control the action in half guard but Stanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stanson is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fernando is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fernando's guard.
Fernando not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musial Stanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stanson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musial Stanson!
A victorious Musial Stanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Manny Fernando stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well done sir, you have beaten me. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Coryatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coryatt comes into the arena with Welcome 2 Houston blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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167 lbs
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158 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Coryatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Silva !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coryatt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coryatt wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coryatt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Coryatt controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand up but Coryatt is controlling him.
Coryatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coryatt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Coryatt ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Coryatt moves into the clinch successfully.
Coryatt manages to break the clinch.
Coryatt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coryatt somewhat.
Coryatt closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt lands a shoulder strike.
Coryatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Coryatt.
Coryatt lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Rodrigo Silva has been cut.
Coryatt digs a right hand into Silva 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva 's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coryatt.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Coryatt blocks it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coryatt avoids it.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Coryatt looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coryatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Coryatt lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Coryatt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Coryatt ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Coryatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coryatt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Coryatt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Coryatt is now in Silva 's guard.
Coryatt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva is trying to keep Coryatt in close.
Coryatt wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Coryatt advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Coryatt is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Coryatt sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva trying to control but Coryatt postures up.
Coryatt stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coryatt is defended easily by Silva .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coryatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Silva 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coryatt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coryatt is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Coryatt just content to control the position.
Coryatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Coryatt looking to control but instead Silva has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Coryatt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva has hold of Coryatt's hands but Coryatt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Silva to regain full guard.
Coryatt looking to pass the guard.
Kevin Coryatt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coryatt pushing down on Silva 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coryatt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coryatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Coryatt working the head and body with strikes.
Coryatt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva wants to control but Coryatt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coryatt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coryatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coryatt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coryatt.
Coryatt wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coryatt is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coryatt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Silva reverses the position - he's now on top in Coryatt's guard.
Coryatt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coryatt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Coryatt keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coryatt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Silva 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Coryatt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kevin Coryatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Coryatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Coryatt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Coryatt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Coryatt from controlling successfully.
Coryatt trying to move into half guard but instead Silva has managed to sweep!
Coryatt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Coryatt wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Silva wants to control but Coryatt is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount.
Coryatt wants to get back to his feet.
Coryatt striking from half guard on the bottom.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva is thwarting Coryatt's attempts to control the position.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coryatt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coryatt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Coryatt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coryatt is in Silva 's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva wants to control the position but Coryatt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Coryatt wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coryatt.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coryatt is working away from the top position though.
Coryatt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coryatt trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Coryatt trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Coryatt won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coryatt misses with the combination.
Coryatt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kevin Coryatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coryatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva 's efforts to push away.
Silva is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Coryatt avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coryatt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coryatt stalls.
Coryatt manages to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coryatt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rodrigo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coryatt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Coryatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coryatt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Coryatt!
Kevin Coryatt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Rodrigo Silva had this to say: 'So sorry everyone'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daouda Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaukalo's entrance music is Anna rakas raju hetki. A fine choice. Pekka Kaukalo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pekka Kaukalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Daouda Kaho!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kaho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kaukalo - just one landing.
Kaho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaukalo's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Kaho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaho!
Kaho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaukalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaukalo. That did some damage!
Kaukalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaukalo throws out a loose jab but Kaho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaho walks into a jab.
It looks like Daouda Kaho has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaho moves away from the strike by Kaukalo.
Kaho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaukalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaho circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaho scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaukalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaho.
Kaho throws a head kick that misses.
Kaukalo misses the jab.
Kaho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaho.
Kaho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Kaukalo misses its intended target.
Kaho throws a head kick but Kaukalo moves out of range.
Kaukalo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kaho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Kaho lands but Kaukalo takes it in his stride.
Kaho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaukalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaho.
Kaho feints and then cracks Kaukalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaukalo down.
Kaho throws a leg kick which misses Kaukalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaukalo tries to avoid it.
A left and a right from Kaho both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaukalo misses with a body shot.
Kaho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaukalo. That did some damage!
Kaho slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kaukalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaukalo's sensitive parts.
Kaho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaho thumps Kaukalo with a low kick.
Kaho feints and then cracks Kaukalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaukalo down.
Kaho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo misses with a straight right.
Kaho throws out a counter right but Kaukalo avoids it with no problem.
Kaho misses with a combination
and Kaukalo counters with a two punch combo.
Kaukalo 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.
Kaho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaho.
Kaukalo 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.
Kaukalo throws a right hand that Kaho ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaho also avoids with ease.
Kaho is looking to slow Kaukalo down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaho.
Decent striking displayed by Kaukalo there.
Kaukalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaukalo lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Kaho can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Kaukalo and Kaho drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Kaukalo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Kaukalo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Burer Mutant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Strummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strummer has chosen The Clash - Clampdown as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
135 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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23
145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burer Mutant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Strummer!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mutant throws a head kick but Strummer moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mutant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strummer misses with a wild body shot.
Mutant tries to clinch up.
Mutant ducks under a wild hook from Strummer.
Mutant misses with a double jab
and Strummer counters with a takedown into side control.
Strummer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strummer controlling from side mount.
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 trying to improve his position.
Mutant wants to control but Strummer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mutant wants to control but Strummer postures up.
Mutant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strummer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mutant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strummer is trying to work for a kimura but Mutant is defending well.
Strummer is working for a submission of some sort.
Strummer trying to control the action but Mutant is working from the bottom.
Mutant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strummer passes Mutant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mutant trying to control here.
Strummer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mutant defends it well.
Strummer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strummer passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mutant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strummer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strummer fails to move to back control.
Strummer wants to finish this one by submission but Mutant is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Strummer.
Strummer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strummer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mutant is holding on tight.
Strummer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mutant is surviving well by controlling Strummer's body position as best he can.
Strummer is working for a guillotine from mount but Mutant frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutant wants to control but Strummer is having none of it.
Strummer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mutant has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Strummer looking for a guillotine from mount but Mutant is having none of it.
Strummer trying to control but Mutant is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutant looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Strummer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Strummer misses with an uppercut.
Mutant wants to clinch.
Strummer lands with a nice body punch.
Mutant throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Mutant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strummer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutant throws a front kick that sends Strummer stumbling back into the cage.
Mutant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strummer slips a jab and a cross from Mutant.
Sloppy strikes from Mutant. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strummer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strummer shoots in for a takedown but Mutant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burer Mutant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutant pushes Strummer up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burer Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Strummer.
Mutant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strummer backwards.
Mutant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strummer tries to pull guard but Mutant holds him up against the cage and eventually Strummer drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Strummer.
Strummer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mutant lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Strummer.
Strummer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strummer.
Strummer misses with a punch to the body.
Strummer is looking to control Mutant's arms but Mutant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strummer has his back to the cage.
Strummer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutant uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strummer is trying to pull guard but Mutant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mutant blocks a body shot from Strummer.
Mutant lands with a left to the head.
Strummer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strummer backwards.
Strummer tries to throw a body punch but Mutant avoids it by throwing Strummer back against the cage.
Mutant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mutant misses with a body punch.
Mutant scores with a shot to the side of Strummer's head.
Strummer pulls Mutant into guard.
Mutant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strummer on the ground.
Strummer wants to control but Mutant passes easily into half guard.
Mutant trying to control the action but Strummer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strummer is looking to improve his position.
Mutant is thwarting Strummer's attempts to control the position.
Mutant is looking to take a break and control but Strummer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutant is stalling here. Strummer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mutant seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strummer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Strummer is trying to get an arm triangle but Mutant is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strummer wants to control but Mutant is keeping him busy.
Strummer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mutant gets back to half guard.
Mutant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strummer is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strummer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mutant defends it well.
Strummer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Burer Mutant will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Strummer connects with a solid leg kick.
Strummer throws a hook but Mutant blocks it.
Mutant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strummer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mutant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strummer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mutant is trying to defend but Strummer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mutant is refusing to be controlled, as Strummer sits in half guard.
Mutant is doing well to control the position and prevent Strummer from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutant tries to lock up and control but Strummer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mutant is desperately trying to improve his position but Strummer has a good base and remains in mount.
Strummer looking to secure an arm triangle but Mutant defends it well.
Strummer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strummer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mutant tries to lock up and control but Strummer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strummer looking to isolate an arm here. Mutant doesn't see it coming and as Strummer extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Strummer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Strummer!
Joe Strummer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juancho Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juancho Rivera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryo Narushima's chin.
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33
216 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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216 lbs
31 - 26 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Good low kicks
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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
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juancho Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
Narushima tries to land a leg kick but Rivera saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Rivera misses its intended target.
Narushima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Narushima feints and then cracks Rivera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rivera down.
Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narushima can pounce on him.
Rivera throws the left hand but Narushima avoids the punch easily.
Juancho Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Narushima.
Narushima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Narushima is looking to clinch.
Narushima thuds his right hand into Rivera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Narushima misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera scores with a head kick.
Narushima tries to clinch up.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Narushima.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Narushima counters by moving into the clinch.
Narushima landing knees to the head.
It looks like Juancho Rivera has been cut.
Rivera is trying to push Narushima away but Narushima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Narushima looking to stall.
Rivera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Narushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narushima lands a knee to the head.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera misses with a body punch.
Narushima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rivera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
Narushima avoiding damage.
Rivera takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rivera looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Narushima. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Narushima.
Narushima clinches up against the cage.
Rivera pushes Narushima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narushima landing knees to the head.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rivera tries a body shot but Narushima blocks it.
Rivera takes a knee to the side of the body.
Narushima crunches a lovely knee into Rivera's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Narushima.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Narushima.
Narushima scores with a knee to the head.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but Rivera blocks it.
Narushima missing with knees to the body.
Narushima has Rivera pressed against the cage.
Narushima is pushing Rivera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Narushima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Narushima.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narushima just leaning against Rivera, taking a breather.
Rivera is leaning against Narushima and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Rivera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera avoiding damage as Narushima throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima lands a nice knee to the body.
Narushima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Narushima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narushima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Narushima lands a knee to the head.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Rivera tries to work over Narushima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narushima crunches a lovely knee into Rivera's ribcage.
Narushima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narushima slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juancho Rivera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Narushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Narushima tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Narushima connects with a nice looking jab.
Narushima takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Narushima takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Narushima.
Narushima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Narushima with a body shot.
Narushima checks a low kick from Rivera.
Narushima thumps Rivera with a low kick.
Rivera connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Narushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narushima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Narushima.
Narushima moves out of range of the body kick.
Narushima pushes Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryo Narushima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima scores a nice knee to the body.
Narushima with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Narushima obliges.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Narushima stalls.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rivera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rivera tries to work over Narushima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rivera avoiding damage as Narushima throws knees to the body.
Narushima landing knees to the body.
Narushima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rivera fails to land.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Narushima avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera tries to work over Narushima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narushima is trying to maintain a safe position but Rivera gets an underhook and turns Narushima into the cage.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima blocks a body shot from Rivera.
Rivera has a couple of punches blocked by Narushima.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivera.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Narushima prevents a body shot from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Narushima lands a knee to the head.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Rivera managing to block the knees to the body from Narushima.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Narushima obliges.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Rivera blocks with his arms.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Rivera.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Narushima with a knee to the head.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Narushima blocks a body shot from Rivera.
Narushima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Narushima moves out of range of the leg kick from Rivera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narushima.
Narushima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Narushima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Narushima connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Rivera misses.
Narushima delivers a nice body kick.
Narushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Narushima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Narushima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Narushima slips a straight right by Rivera.
Narushima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juancho Rivera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Narushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Narushima tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera throws the left hand but Narushima avoids the punch easily.
Narushima doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Narushima misses with a body kick.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narushima manages to avoid it.
Rivera throws a body punch but Narushima moves out of range.
Rivera 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.
Ryo Narushima is winning the standup battle so far.
Narushima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Narushima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Narushima.
Rivera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Narushima checks it well.
Narushima plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera blocks a leg kick.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Narushima.
Rivera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Narushima tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivera! But no joy.
Narushima blocks a jab.
Rivera defending well as Narushima loads up on a big left hand.
Narushima looks to clinch
and Rivera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rivera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Narushima is looking to clinch.
Narushima blocks a low kick nicely.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Narushima tries to counter by clinching up but Rivera breaks away and moves out of range.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Narushima throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Narushima wants to clinch but Rivera slips to the side
and Rivera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera misses with a looping right.
Rivera fails to land with a series of punches.
Narushima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Narushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera moves forwards but Narushima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Narushima is out of range and Rivera settles back down.
Narushima scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Narushima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narushima throws a leg kick but Rivera moved away.
Narushima throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Narushima trying to control the position but instead, Rivera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Narushima into the cage.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narushima's elbow.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narushima's elbow.
Rivera tries a body shot but Narushima blocks it.
Juancho Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rivera blocks it with crossed arms.
Rivera misses with the head strike.
Rivera cracks Narushima with a nice body shot.
Rivera misses with a body punch.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rivera fails to land.
Rivera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Narushima prevents a body shot from Rivera.
Narushima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rivera scores with a hook to the body.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera looks to throw the jab but Narushima is out of range.
Rivera stuns Narushima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.
Narushima backing away here, and Rivera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rivera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narushima can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Narushima.
Narushima keeps Rivera at a distance using the push kick.
Ryo Narushima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivera lands a leg kick that knocks Narushima off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Narushima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Narushima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Narushima!
Ryo Narushima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jermain Leaseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Pegeant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
177 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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32
170 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jermain Leaseau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Pegeant!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leaseau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pegeant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leaseau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leaseau tries to kick Pegeant off but Pegeant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pegeant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leaseau controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Leaseau is looking for a sweep. Pegeant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pegeant wants to take a breather but Leaseau is having none of it.
Pegeant prevents Leaseau from improving his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaseau wants to control the action here but instead Pegeant manages to pass to full mount!
Leaseau tries to reverse the position but Pegeant maintains control.
Pegeant breaks from Leaseau's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pegeant wants to control the pace but Leaseau is squirming around nicely.
Leaseau sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Leaseau wants to control but Pegeant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pegeant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leaseau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pegeant trying to control but Leaseau is working from the bottom.
Leaseau working for a triangle but Pegeant defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaseau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pegeant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leaseau looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pegeant has picked Leaseau up and slammed him! Leaseau can't keep hold of the triangle and Pegeant manages to pass to side control!
Pegeant trying to control the action but Leaseau is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Leaseau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaseau is looking for a sweep.
Pegeant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leaseau keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leaseau gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pegeant controlling the pace for now.
Leaseau tries to lock up and control but Pegeant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leaseau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pegeant looking to control but Leaseau is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pegeant is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Pegeant dominated 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.
Pegeant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leaseau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leaseau is looking for a counter combo.
Leaseau is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pegeant is defended easily by Leaseau.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pegeant.
Pegeant has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leaseau is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jermain Leaseau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Pegeant.
Leaseau misses with a body shot.
Leaseau goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pegeant shoots for a takedown but Leaseau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaseau tries to close the distance and clinch but Pegeant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Leaseau's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leaseau misses with a few strikes there.
Pegeant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pegeant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pegeant wants it to stay on the feet.
Pegeant shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pegeant being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaseau looking for a sweep. Not yet Leaseau, not yet.
Leaseau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pegeant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leaseau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leaseau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leaseau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leaseau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leaseau misses with a double jab.
Leaseau looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pegeant!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leaseau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pegeant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaseau in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leaseau trying to control the position but Pegeant is working away.
Dennis Pegeant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pegeant is looking for a sweep.
Pegeant is trying to control Leaseau's posture but Leaseau avoids it.
Leaseau tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leaseau has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pegeant is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leaseau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pegeant, who protects the arm well.
Leaseau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pegeant keeps working.
Pegeant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pegeant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leaseau's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermain Leaseau dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Leaseau scores with a sloppy right hand. Pegeant should have avoided that one.
Jermain Leaseau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leaseau throws a series of punches but Pegeant avoids them all with ease.
Pegeant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leaseau counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leaseau or perhaps it was just good defense by Pegeant, which made it look bad.
Leaseau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pegeant manages to avoid it.
Pegeant dodges the punch combination from Leaseau.
Pegeant wants to counter with a clinch but Leaseau pushes him away.
Pegeant misses with a takedown attempt - Leaseau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaseau looks to score with a jab to the body but Pegeant is just out of range.
Pegeant wants to counter the offense by Leaseau and move into the clinch position.
Leaseau tries to close the distance and clinch but Pegeant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leaseau tries to clinch up.
Pegeant keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaseau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pegeant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leaseau pinned against the cage. Leaseau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jermain Leaseau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Pegeant.
No luck for Pegeant with that takedown attempt.
Pegeant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pegeant is defended easily by Leaseau.
Pegeant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leaseaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant swats away the attempt to clinch by Leaseau.
Leaseau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leaseau is looking to wear down Pegeant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pegeant decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leaseau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pegeant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Leaseau tries to hold on but Pegeant postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant raining down shots from the mount!
Leaseau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pegeant controlling his opponent.
Leaseau is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pegeant working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Leaseau turns into him and now he's in Pegeant's guard.
Leaseau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pegeant working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jermain Leaseau.
I think Leaseau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jermain Leaseau!
Jermain Leaseau thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakker Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes to the cage accompanied by This is How I Bang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
194 lbs
26 - 17 - 1 |
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27
203 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dakker Kane!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawkins manages to avoid it.
Kane moves out of range as Dawkins strikes.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Dawkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dawkins misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Dawkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kane doesn't seem phased though.
Kane moves out of range as Dawkins strikes.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Dawkins's head but Dawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawkins scores with a shot to the body.
Dawkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kane clobbers Dawkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kane throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kane has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dawkins is trying to work for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
Kane wants to improve his position but Dawkins is controlling well.
Dawkins trying to control from half guard but Kane is working away.
Dawkins controlling the action here.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Dawkins misses with a head shot. Kane uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane looking for a guillotine here but Dawkins defends easily.
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Dawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kane's head.
Dawkins trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Dawkins is proving a slippery customer.
Dawkins trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawkins defends it easily.
Kane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dawkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dawkins wants to control but Kane passes into side.
Dawkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Dawkins is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins manages to get back to half guard.
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 Jack Dawkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kane looking to score a takedown here. Dawkins is defending well but Kane drives through and ends up in Dawkins's guard.
Dawkins working for submissions but it's allowed Kane to get to half guard.
Dawkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dawkins.
Dawkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dawkins connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Dawkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawkins has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dakker Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kane looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dawkins is defending well. Kane quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dawkins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kane celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dakker Kane!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlov comes into the arena with Daft Punk - Get Lucky blaring out of the sound system. Hermano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nasri - Click Click Click. Alexander Orlov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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31
155 lbs
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150 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hermano tries to work over Orlov's front leg with a kick but Orlov checks it.
Hermano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orlov is out of range and Hermano settles back down.
Hermano cracks Orlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
It looked like Orlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hermano.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermano is defended easily by Orlov.
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Orlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hermano moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Hermano wants a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Orlov as the two fighters clinch.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Hermano.
Orlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov scores with a push kick.
Hermano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlov.
Hermano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orlov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hermano at a distance.
Hermano with a hook.
Orlov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orlov takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses.
Orlov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hermano 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Orlov scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Orlov is looking for a counter combo.
Hermano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Orlov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hermano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Hermano blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Hermano throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov is looking to wear down Hermano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Orlov tries to score with a low kick but Hermano moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Hermano.
Hermano is looking to clinch.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov 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.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hermano will feel that in the morning.
Hermano looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Hermano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hermano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orlov has time to react.
Orlov scores with a leg kick.
Orlov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Hermano moved away.
Hermano with the counter takedown but Orlov avoids it easily.
Hermano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlov lands a nice shot that snaps Hermano's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermano.
Orlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Hermano off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Orlov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hermano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hermano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov misses with a low kick as Hermano jumps back.
Orlov tries to move into range but Hermano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermano fails to land the takedown.
Alexander Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
Hermano misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
A head kick from Orlov lands but Hermano takes it in his stride.
Hermano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlov throws a hook but Hermano avoids it easily.
Hermano throws a low kick but Orlov moves out of range easily.
Orlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orlov jabs Hermano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hermano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orlov 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.
Orlov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Hermano slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hermano.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Orlov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Orlov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Hermano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hermano throws a lazy right hand but Orlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hermano.
Hermano connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Hermano is predictable there
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlov swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a low kick, looking for Hermano's leg but Hermano calmly moves out of range.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Hermano.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hermano. That's going to slow Orlov down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano works Orlov's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano fails with a takedown attempt.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hermano has Orlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermano can do to turn this around?
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermano.
Hermano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Hermano tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Hermano back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermano's elbow.
Orlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov working hard to break the clinch.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermano misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hermano throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermano misses with the head strike.
Hermano can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermano scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermano blocks an uppercut.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Hermano avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Hermano.
Hermano jumps guard.
Hermano working a defensive guard here.
Orlov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hermano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orlov is aware though and is defending well.
Hermano looking for a triangle here. Orlov is fighting it but it looks tight! Hermano pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Orlov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pelle Hermano!
After the fight, Pelle Hermano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Camel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camel has chosen Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dog ft. Pharrell Williams as his entrance music. Noob Saibot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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168 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Camel!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camel throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Saibot tenderised Camel's leg. Camel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot blocks a leg kick.
Camel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camel throws the left hand but Saibot avoids the punch easily.
Camel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Camel.
Camel looks to land a body kick but Saibot moved away.
Saibot scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Camel misses.
Saibot 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.
Camel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some bone on bone action there as Camel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Saibot tenderised Camel's leg. Camel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saibot has closed the distance and engaged Camel in a clinch.
Camel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Camel misses with some punches.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Camel's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saibot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Camel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camel misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camel.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Camel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saibot pressing his opponent against the cage.
Camel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Camel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camel.
Camel lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camel.
Camel blocking some punches.
Saibot trying to control the position but instead, Camel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saibot into the cage.
Camel pushes off an throws an elbow but Saibot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Camel takes a shot to the head.
Camel gets through Saibot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camel digs a right hand into Saibot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saibot's gas tank.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Camel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Camel.
Camel lands an elbow inside that Saibot shrugs off.
Camel pushes off an throws an elbow but Saibot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Camel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Camel lands a hook that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Camel throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saibot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camel misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camel.
Camel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saibot misses with some punches.
Camel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Camel.
Camel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camel tries to throw a body punch but Saibot avoids it by throwing Camel back against the cage.
Camel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saibot avoids the elbow strike from Camel, against the cage.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camels head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camel tries to land knees in the clinch but Saibot avoids the damage to the body.
Camel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saibot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Camel.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Camel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Saibot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Camel.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camel tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camel.
Saibot trying to control the position but instead, Camel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saibot into the cage.
Camel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Camel.
Camel pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Camel controls the action.
Camel lands an elbow inside that Saibot shrugs off.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saibot or not.
Camel lands an elbow inside.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Camel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot trying to control the position but instead, Camel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saibot into the cage.
Camel scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saibot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Camel - that landed with a thud.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Camel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Camel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saibot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saibot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camel throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Camel throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Camel tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Saibot quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Camel throws a chopping leg kick but Saibot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saibot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Camel.
Saibot misses with a low kick as Camel jumps back.
Camel throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camel was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Camel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Camel is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Camel misses
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot swinging wildly here.
Saibot throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camel throws a front kick that sends Saibot stumbling back into the cage.
Saibot cracks Camel with a good jab.
Camel scores with a punch to the head.
Saibot is looking to clinch but Camel is avoiding it.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Camel throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Saibot is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Camel.
Camel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saibot.
Camel misses the shot to the body.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saibot wants to clinch up but Camel keeps it at a distance.
Saibot tries to work over Camel's front leg with a kick but Camel checks it.
Camel throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
Nice straight punches there by Saibot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saibot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saibot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saibot!
It looks like Will Camel has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick.
Camel throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Camel loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Saibot blocks the leg kick.
Saibot lets loose with a powerful body kick. Camel will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camel. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot tries to close the distance and clinch but Camel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot wants to clinch up but Camel keeps it at a distance.
Camel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camel.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Camel avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Saibot finds it's way through Camel's defenses.
Camel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Saibot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camel, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camels head.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Will Camel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camel is rocked!
Camel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camel is still on wobbly legs! Can Saibot finish him?
Saibot scores with a hook to the body.
Saibot lands a shoulder strike.
Camel has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
Saibot throws a big uppercut that drops Camel! More strikes from Saibot and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Camel lies dazed against the cage as Saibot celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
A victorious Noob Saibot 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rimhak Wonha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Sex Panther Is Out Tonight - Barry White feat. Brian Fantana kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brian Fantana will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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144 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rimhak Wonha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonha misses with a straight left.
Fantana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wonha's half guard.
Wonha tries to roll over but Fantana keeps him under control.
Wonha is working hard here to advance position.
Fantana is looking to take a break and control but Wonha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha is looking to improve his position.
Fantana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonha trying to control from the bottom.
Fantana thows a huge punch but Wonha dodges it nicely.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Wonha is defending well.
Fantana controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fantana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Wonha. No joy for Fantana on that attempt.
Wonha tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fantana manages to circle out of the way.
Fantana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Fantana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fantana.
Fantana swings for the body but Wonha moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Wonha.
Fantana scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Fantana.
Wonha throws a head kick but Fantana moves out of range.
Rimhak Wonha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonha tries to clinch up.
Wonha is looking to clinch.
Fantana lands with an uppercut that bounces Wonha off the cage and back into range.
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!
Fantana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wonha's head backwards.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wonha throws out a leg kick but Fantana moves out of range and Wonha only half commits.
Fantana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonha tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fantana manages to circle out of the way.
Wonha throws a head kick but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick by Wonha misses
and Fantana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantana lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantana stalling.
Fantana tries to pass to full mount but Wonha defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wonha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fantana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wonha tries to roll over but Fantana keeps him under control.
Fantana not doing much here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wonha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A good leg kick by Wonha.
Fantana misses with a takedown attempt - Wonha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Fantana with that takedown attempt.
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Wonha slips the punch.
Wonha misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana looks to land a left hand but Wonha moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Wonha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wonha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wonha moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wonha.
Wonha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fantana's efforts to push away.
Fantana blocks the elbow strike.
Wonha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fantana or not.
Wonha misses with a punch on the inside.
Wonha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wonha tries to throw a body punch but Fantana avoids it by throwing Wonha back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wonha has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonha.
Fantana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wonha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wonha pushes off an throws an elbow but Fantana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantana blocks an elbow strike.
Fantana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wonha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha misses with a knee strike.
Wonha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantana blocks an elbow strike from Wonha.
Wonha misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wonha misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantana trying to control the position but instead, Wonha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fantana into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana has clasped his hands together around Wonha's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana trying to control the action but Wonha is working from the bottom.
Wonha is looking to regain half guard here but Fantana keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fantana working the body and head with strikes.
Fantana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rimhak Wonha dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fantana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wonha is fending him off so far but Fantana persists. Nope, Wonha circles away and we're back to standing.
Wonha wants to clinch
and Fantana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantana trying to control the pace.
Fantana prevents Wonha from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Fantana working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wonha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Wonha is keeping the position.
Fantana passes Wonha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantana slips a nice elbow through Wonha's hands, connecting with Wonha's forehead.
Wonha is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Stray Dogs, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fantana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantana trying to pass the guard but Wonha defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wonha doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantana circles away.
Wonha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fantana or perhaps it was just good defense by Wonha, which made it look bad.
Wonha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fantana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana trying to control but Wonha is working from the bottom.
Fantana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wonha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fantana is one step ahead there.
Wonha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fantana controls the pace.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fantana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantana lands a couple of digs.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Wonha keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Fantana shoots in but Wonha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rimhak Wonha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.
Fantana checks a leg kick.
Brian Fantana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonha stuffs the takedown attempt from Fantana. Fantana gets slowly back to his feet.
Wonha tries to counter by clinching up but Fantana breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana really dominated that round.
That's time! Wonha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fantana scores with a hook to the body. Wonha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wonha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantana misses with a takedown attempt - Wonha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wonha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantana.
Fantana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wonha defends well and Fantana ends up having to push Wonha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantana lands a really nice looking cross but Wonha seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wonha.
Fantana stuns Wonha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantana scores with a decent looking hook.
Wonha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantana darts in looking for a takedown but Wonha gets double underhooks and turns Fantana into the cage.
Rimhak Wonha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.
Wonha tries to clinch up.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot.
As Fantana tries to get set, Wonha tries to push him back and clinch up but Fantana manages to avoid the attempt.
A shot to the body from Fantana misses
and Wonha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wonha.
Fantana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantana trying to stall but Wonha improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wonha up against the cage.
Wonha misses with an elbow strike.
Fantana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wonha is looking to clinch.
Fantana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantana misses the jab.
As Fantana tries to get set, Wonha tries to push him back and clinch up but Fantana manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wonha. That's going to slow Fantana down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fantana, as that shot connected.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Wonha misses its intended target.
Wonha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wonha ducks under a wild hook from Fantana.
Wonha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wonha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wonha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wonha lands with a slapping head kick.
Wonha throws a sloppy head kick and Fantana moves out of range easily.
Wonha doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantana circles away.
Wonha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantana jabs Wonha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brian Fantana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wonha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Fantana tries to get set, Wonha tries to push him back and clinch up but Fantana manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantana looks to score with a jab to the body but Wonha is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana throws a good cross that connects.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonha slips under a jab from Fantana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana throws a series of strikes that have Wonha backpedaling.
Wonha throws a low kick but Fantana avoids it.
Fantana works Wonha's body with a nice hook.
Fantana misses with an uppercut. Wonha saw that one coming.
Fantana avoids a kick to the body.
Wonha walks into a straight right hand from Fantana.
Wonha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Wonha darts in and clinches Fantana up against the cage.
Wonha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wonha throws an elbow that misses.
Rimhak Wonha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana managing to block the knees to the body from Wonha.
Wonha gets through Fantana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fantana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fantana avoids it.
Fantana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wonha pushes off an throws an elbow but Fantana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wonha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wonha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wonha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wonha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonha lands an elbow that stopped Fantana in his tracks for a moment.
Wonha misses with an elbow over the top.
Wonha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantana prevents a body shot from Wonha.
Fantana stalling in the clinch.
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantana prevents a body shot from Wonha.
Wonha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantana.
Fantana wants to break free but Wonha has control.
Wonha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rimhak Wonha.
I think Fantana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana is the new bantamweight champion!
Brian Fantana thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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