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Destiny 112: Natural Force PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Ballantine!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballantine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bungradidoa, pushing him back against the cage.
Bungradidoa has Ballantine pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bungradidoa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ballantine tumbling to the mat - Bungradidoa dives into Ballantine's guard.
Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Ballantine keeps moving.
Bungradidoa pushing down on Ballantine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bungradidoa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ballantine to regain full guard.
Bungradidoa is stalling in the full guard.
Bungradidoa passes Ballantine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bungradidoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ballantine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bungradidoa throwing shots but Ballantine is blocking nicely.
Bungradidoa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bungradidoa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bungradidoa trying to control from half guard but Ballantine is working away.
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.
Ballantine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ballantine has his hands on Bungradidoa's head, controlling the position.
Bungradidoa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bungradidoa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ballantine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Mophaf Bungradidoa has been cut.
Bungradidoa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bungradidoa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ballantine sprawls well initially but Bungradidoa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bungradidoa trying to pass the guard but Ballantine defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is keen to just control but Ballantine is a slippery customer.
Bungradidoa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ballantine wants to get back to full guard.
Bungradidoa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ballantine defends it well.
Ballantine wants to get back to full guard but Bungradidoa has passed into side control.
Ballantine tries to escape but Bungradidoa is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bungradidoa with the ground and pound but Ballantine regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bungradidoa 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.
Bungradidoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ballantine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballantine is refusing to be controlled, as Bungradidoa sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Mophaf Bungradidoa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mophaf Bungradidoa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ballantine gets caught napping as Bungradidoa dives in and scores a takedown. Ballantine manages to retain guard.
Bungradidoa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballantine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bungradidoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bungradidoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballantine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bungradidoa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Ballantine keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ballantine is trying to control the position but Bungradidoa postures up.
Bungradidoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballantine can do to turn this around?
Bungradidoa throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ballantine jabs at Bungradidoa's body.
Ballantine is looking to clinch but Bungradidoa is avoiding it.
Bungradidoa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ballantine has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bungradidoa is on him like a limpet, forcing Ballantine back against the cage.
Ballantine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bungradidoa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ballantine prevents Bungradidoa from breaking the clinch.
Ballantine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa breaks the clinch.
Bungradidoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ballantine defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bungradidoa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ballantine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballantine is looking for the big counter here.
Bungradidoa misses with a takedown attempt - Ballantine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mophaf Bungradidoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bungradidoa tries for a takedown but Ballantine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Ballantine's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bungradidoa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ballantine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bungradidoa backs up against the cage.
Bungradidoa shoots in but Ballantine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ballantine lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Bungradidoa goes down and covers up as Ballantine starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Ballantine!
Bill Ballantine decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luana Peroba Filgueiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schilling has chosen Sweet Caroline-Neil Diamond as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Luana Peroba Filgueiras could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Schilling's chin.
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140 lbs
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148 lbs
11 - 12 - 2 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin |
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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
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luana Peroba Filgueiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilling moves into range and connects with a jab.
Filgueiras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schilling counters with a nice kick to the body.
Luana Peroba Filgueiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Filgueiras enables Schilling to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Filgueiras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Filgueiras keeping moving, preventing Schilling from controlling successfully.
Filgueiras looking for a sweep. Not yet Filgueiras, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filgueiras trying to keep a closed guard but Schilling is proving a slippery customer.
Schilling drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Schilling as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Filgueiras screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Schilling! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joe Schilling!
In his post fight interview, Joe Schilling started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petter Anier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. On his way into the cage it seems that Lamont Hawkins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lamont Hawkins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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31
158 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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160 lbs
21 - 28 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lamont Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 28 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petter Anier!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins scores with a hook.
No joy there for Anier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anier tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Anier.
Anier lands an elbow inside.
Anier tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins passes Anier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hawkins drops an elbow to the side of Anier's head.
Anier felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anier is looking to improve his position.
Hawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anier's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anier gets back to full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Anier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hawkins as the two fighters clinch.
Hawkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anier.
Hawkins avoiding damage.
Anier is looking for a takedown.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petter Anier.
Hawkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawkins can pounce on him.
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawkins.
Anier works over Hawkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Petter Anier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins throws a head kick but Anier moves out of range.
Anier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins throwing a counter right hand but Anier manages to avoid it.
Anier tries to clinch up.
Hawkins has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Anier as the two fighters clinch.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike from Anier.
Hawkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anier blocking some punches.
Anier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawkins smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Anier misses.
Anier wants to clinch.
Hawkins forces Anier back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins jabs Anier right on the nose. Anier blinks but takes it well.
Anier closes the distance and pushes Hawkins back into the cage.
Hawkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawkins gets through Anier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anier tries for a takedown but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anier is looking to clinch.
Anier throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Hawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anier in his tracks.
Anier walks into a left hand.
Anier tries to clinch but Hawkins moves away
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Petter Anier has been cut.
Anier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anier is looking to take a break and control but Hawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawkins can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anier tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hawkins's legs.
Anier working away.
Anier tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anier tries to advance to mount but Hawkins instead regains half guard.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position.
Hawkins is holding on to half guard well.
Anier controlling the action here.
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 Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petter Anier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hawkins lands a leg kick that knocks Anier off balance momentarily.
Anier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawkins tries to stall but Anier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hawkins prevents a body shot from Anier.
Anier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anier shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins shows good takedown defense.
Petter Anier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anier throws a body kick that misses.
Hawkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anier looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Anier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawkins is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anier closes the distance and clinches.
Anier blocks an uppercut.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Anier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anier lands a knee to the head.
Anier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anier clinches.
Hawkins dodges an elbow strike from Anier.
Hawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anier shoots in but no luck this time.
Anier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Anier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petter Anier.
Anier blocks a leg kick.
Anier wants to clinch.
Hawkins is looking to counter the offense by Anier and move into the clinch.
Hawkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anier misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anier misses with a combination
and Hawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anier tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anier's sensitive parts.
Hawkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anier takes one on the button.
Anier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anier takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawkins slows down the pace here.
Hawkins is looking to control Anier's arms but Anier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawkins has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anier tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins misses with a head kick.
Anier throws a lazy head kick
and Hawkins counters by clinching up.
Petter Anier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the side of Anier's head.
Anier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawkins avoids it.
Hawkins lands an uppercut.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anier doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawkins circles away.
Hawkins throws a counter high kick but Anier was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Hawkins. No joy for Anier on that attempt.
Anier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hawkins cracks Anier with a nice body shot.
Anier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawkins smiles and moves away.
Hawkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anier's calf.
Hawkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aniers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anier is defended easily by Hawkins.
Anier tries to clinch up.
As Anier tries to get set, Hawkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Anier manages to avoid the attempt.
Anier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins closes the distance and pushes Anier back into the cage.
Anier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawkins scores with a hook to the body.
Anier is breathing heavily.
A short left from Hawkins.
Hawkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hawkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Hawkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petter Anier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Hawkins there.
Hawkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anier shoots for a takedown but Hawkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anier tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawkins trying to control the position but instead, Anier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawkins into the cage.
Anier is trying to pull guard but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Anier.
Anier pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawkins has managed to get both his arms back between Anier's legs - danger averted.
Anier wants to hit a switch here but Hawkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anier there!
Anier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a big shot there that rocks Anier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hawkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hawkins with shots to the head and body - Anier looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hawkins landing strikes from the mount and Anier is in trouble!
Anier is bucking up trying to escape but Hawkins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hawkins tries to control but Anier wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anier tries to hold on but Hawkins postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins controlling from the full mount.
Hawkins with good strikes from the mount here!
Hawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hawkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Hawkins trying to control but Anier is having none of it.
Hawkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins wants to control the pace but Anier is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins with shots to the head and body - Anier looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lamont Hawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawkins controlling the pace for now.
Hawkins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Anier looks a forlorn figure.
Anier is rocked!
Anier is trying desperately to improve position.
Anier is still in real trouble! Can Hawkins finish him?
Hawkins with a couple of short strikes.
Hawkins wants to control the pace but Anier is squirming around nicely.
Anier is trying desperately to improve position.
Anier wants to control but Hawkins is having none of it.
Anier seems to have recovered his senses.
Anier is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins with a couple of short strikes.
Hawkins unloading with bombs!
A big strike lands for Hawkins! That's really hurt Anier and he's turned his back - Hawkins keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hawkins jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Hawkins!
A victorious Lamont Hawkins 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Call Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fardy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smack My Bitch Up. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Josh Fardy enters the cage!
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195 lbs
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Call Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fardy is looking to slow Me down with leg kicks.
Fardy tests Me's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fardy digs a good hook to Me's body.
Fardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Me was well out of range. Poor timing from Fardy.
Me half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Me shoots and misses
and Fardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Fardy misses with a body kick.
That kick from Fardy tenderised Me's leg. Me is trying to keep his angry face on.
Me tries for a takedown but Fardy circles away easily
and Fardy counters with a thumping low kick.
Me dives in and grabs Fardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fardy pushes down on Me's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Call Me. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fardy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Me has his takedown stuffed
letting Fardy counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me dives in for a single leg takedown but Fardy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Me backs off Fardy throws a huge counter combo but Me manages to avoid it all.
Fardy drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Me right on the button. Me goes down! Fardy follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fardy gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Fardy!
A victorious Josh Fardy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coconut Sprinkles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Akesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmie Akesson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Coconut Sprinkles's chin.
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240 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coconut Sprinkles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmie Akesson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprinkles misses with an uppercut.
Akesson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sprinkles misses with a low kick.
Akesson throws out a counter right but Sprinkles avoids it with no problem.
Akesson avoids a kick to the body.
Sprinkles feints and then cracks Akesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akesson down.
Akesson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sprinkles slips under a jab from Akesson.
Sprinkles checks the leg kick.
Akesson cracks the inside of Sprinkles's front leg.
Sprinkles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sprinkles slips a jab and a cross from Akesson.
Akesson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akesson prevents Sprinkles from improving his position.
Sprinkles manages to get to full guard.
Sprinkles looking to control.
Akesson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson won't allow Sprinkles to sweep him here.
Akesson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprinkles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akesson wanted to stand there but Sprinkles had control of the position.
Sprinkles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sprinkles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akesson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akesson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sprinkles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akesson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Akesson stopping the sweep attempt from Sprinkles.
Akesson connects with a couple of short punches.
Akesson throws a big elbow that misses.
Sprinkles pulls Akesson in close to prevent any damage.
Sprinkles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Akesson trying to control but Sprinkles is working from the bottom.
Sprinkles is trying to keep Akesson in close.
Sprinkles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akesson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akesson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akesson works over Sprinkles with some ground and pound from guard.
Sprinkles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Akesson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Akesson throws a hook but Sprinkles blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles scores with a nice right hand.
Akesson connects with a nice looking jab.
Akesson looks to throw a body kick
so Sprinkles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sprinkles distracts Akesson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akesson is looking to stand up but Sprinkles isn't so interested in that idea.
Sprinkles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sprinkles trying to control the position from guard on top but Akesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akesson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sprinkles dives into side control.
Akesson wants to control but Sprinkles postures up.
Sprinkles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sprinkles working away.
Akesson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sprinkles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles is looking to take a break and control but Akesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sprinkles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sprinkles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akesson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sprinkles has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sprinkles landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Akesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing that Sprinkles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sprinkles prevents Akesson from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akesson is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sprinkles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmie Akesson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sprinkles throws a lazy right hand but Akesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akesson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck for Sprinkles with that takedown attempt.
Sprinkles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akesson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sprinkles moves out of range as Akesson strikes.
A leg kick checked by Akesson.
Sprinkles slips a jab from Akesson.
Akesson looks to throw the jab but Sprinkles is out of range.
Sprinkles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akesson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sprinkles counters with a shoot takedown. Akesson fights it but they end up in guard.
Akesson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sprinkles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Akesson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coconut Sprinkles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson pushes Sprinkles off looking to stand but Sprinkles dives back in and keeps control.
Sprinkles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akesson wants to control but Sprinkles is keeping busy.
Akesson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akesson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sprinkles is working away from the top position though.
Akesson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akesson keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akesson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sprinkles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akesson is looking for a sweep. Sprinkles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sprinkles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sprinkles thows a huge punch but Akesson dodges it nicely.
Akesson has hold of Sprinkles's hands but Sprinkles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sprinkles trying to control the action but Akesson is working from the bottom.
Sprinkles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sprinkles prevents Akesson from improving his position.
Akesson keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles wants to free his trapped foot but Akesson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sprinkles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akesson gets back to full guard.
Akesson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sprinkles manages to get himself to full guard.
Sprinkles pulls Akesson in close to prevent any damage.
Akesson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sprinkles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akesson has managed to get both his arms back between Sprinkles's legs - danger averted.
Akesson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akesson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sprinkles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akesson has managed to get both his arms back between Sprinkles's legs - danger averted.
Sprinkles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akesson is aware though and is defending well.
Akesson won't allow Sprinkles to sweep him here.
Akesson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Akesson shoots in and bounces Sprinkles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Akesson is in close to Sprinkles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Akesson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Akesson stopping the sweep attempt from Sprinkles.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sprinkles is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akesson is trying to control the position but Sprinkles postures up.
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 Coconut Sprinkles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Akesson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sprinkles is trying to get back to full guard.
Sprinkles is working hard here to advance position.
Akesson working over Sprinkles with some ground and pound. Sprinkles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Akesson wants to control but Sprinkles is keeping him busy.
Sprinkles is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprinkles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Akesson.
Sprinkles wants to get back to full guard.
Sprinkles is trying to control but can't.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Akesson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson is looking for a kimura here.
Sprinkles gets back to full guard.
Sprinkles controlling Akesson's posture.
Sprinkles has a closed guard, preventing Akesson from standing up.
Sprinkles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Akesson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sprinkles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akesson has his hands on Sprinkles's head, controlling the position.
Sprinkles throws a big elbow that misses.
Akesson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sprinkles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akesson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sprinkles won't allow Akesson to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Akesson trying to keep a closed guard but Sprinkles is proving a slippery customer.
Sprinkles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprinkles tries to free his leg and advance position but Akesson is retaining full guard.
Akesson controlling Sprinkles's posture.
Sprinkles wants to control from the top but Akesson keeps moving.
Sprinkles stopping the sweep attempt from Akesson.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sprinkles moves out of range as Akesson strikes.
Sprinkles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akesson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Akesson throws a shot from downtown. Sprinkles moves away and avoids it.
Sprinkles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akesson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jimmie Akesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sprinkles misses with a wild body shot.
Sprinkles wants to land a leg kick but Akesson is out of range.
Sprinkles misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akesson! But no joy.
Sprinkles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akesson.
Akesson misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sprinkles, right into the meat.
A big right from Akesson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akesson darts in looking for a takedown but Sprinkles gets double underhooks and turns Akesson into the cage.
Akesson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sprinkles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akesson's half guard.
Akesson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sprinkles scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmie Akesson.
I think Akesson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Akesson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Strummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strummer comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - Clampdown. This should be a great matchup!
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Strummer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoji Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Strummer.
Strummer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strummer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horiguchi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horiguchi throws out a counter right but Strummer avoids it with no problem.
Strummer tries to close the distance and clinch but Horiguchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horiguchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi misses the jab.
Strummer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi throws a chopping leg kick but Strummer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Horiguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strummer counters with a shoot takedown. Horiguchi fights it but they end up in guard.
Horiguchi wants to stand and escape but Strummer is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horiguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strummer trying to control but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi is looking to stand up but Strummer isn't so interested in that idea.
Strummer looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horiguchi cracks Strummer with a good jab.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Strummer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horiguchi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strummer counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strummer checks it well.
Strummer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horiguchi lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Horiguchi misses.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Horiguchi.
Strummer shoots in and drives through. Horiguchi sprawls well.
Horiguchi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No luck for Strummer with that takedown attempt.
Strummer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Strummer moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horiguchi misses with the combination.
Horiguchi throws a push kick but Strummer slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Strummer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Horiguchi is predictable there
and Strummer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi throws a jab when Strummer was well out of range.
Horiguchi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Strummer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strummer there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strummer moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Strummer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Horiguchi just manages to avoid it.
Strummer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horiguchi, right into the meat.
Strummer lands a nice shot to the body.
Horiguchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strummer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Strummer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strummer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strummer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Strummer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strummer misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strummer lands with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi misses with a hook. Strummer ducked under it nicely.
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick
and Strummer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horiguchi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Strummer misses its intended target.
Strummer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
An attempted straight right counter from Strummer misses the target.
Horiguchi stuffs the takedown attempt from Strummer. Strummer gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strummer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horiguchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Strummer misses the target.
Horiguchi tries a low kick but Strummer avoids it.
Strummer scores with a nice head shot.
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
Horiguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horiguchi throws a head kick but Strummer moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Strummer lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Strummer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Horiguchi.
Nice uppercut there from Strummer.
Horiguchi misses with a left hand
and Strummer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi is defending against the submission attempts here by Strummer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer is looking for a kimura here.
Strummer prevents Horiguchi from standing back up.
Strummer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Horiguchi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strummer.
Strummer is trying to control. Horiguchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strummer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Horiguchi is just riding it out for now. Strummer eventually gives up the hold.
Strummer prevents Horiguchi from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strummer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Horiguchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Horiguchi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Horiguchi lands a really nice looking cross but Strummer seems unphased.
Strummer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
Strummer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horiguchi throws out the jab.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Strummer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Horiguchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horiguchi.
Strummer tries to move into range but Horiguchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horiguchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strummer momentarily.
Strummer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Horiguchis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strummer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horiguchi but Horiguchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Horiguchi.
A swing and a miss from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horiguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strummer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Horiguchi does no damage.
Strummer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi misses with a hook
and Strummer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Strummer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horiguchi misses with the body kick
and Strummer counters with a straight right hand.
Horiguchi misses with a body kick.
Strummer lands a jab.
A head kick from Horiguchi lands but Strummer takes it in his stride.
Strummer throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horiguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Strummer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Horiguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Horiguchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kyoji Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strummer throws the left hand but Horiguchi avoids the punch easily.
Horiguchi throws a head kick but Strummer moves out of range.
Horiguchi lands with a right hand.
Horiguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horiguchi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strummer moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Horiguchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Horiguchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strummer moves forwards but Horiguchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horiguchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strummer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Strummer.
Horiguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strummer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi scores with a nice body kick.
Horiguchi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Horiguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Strummer down.
Good work by Strummer as he checks the leg kick.
Horiguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Strummer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strummer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strummer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
Strummer ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Strummer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strummer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Strummer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoji Horiguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strummer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Horiguchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Horiguchi finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi misses with a straight left.
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horiguchi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strummer lands a nice shot that snaps Horiguchi's head back.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strummer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Horiguchi sprawls and moves away.
Strummer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horiguchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Strummer.
Horiguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strummer is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strummer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kyoji Horiguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Strummer.
Horiguchi thows a leg kick but Strummer checks it
and Strummer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Strummer is trying to control the action in half guard but Horiguchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strummer is looking for a kimura but Horiguchi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strummer to get the leverage.
Horiguchi tries to kick Strummer off but Strummer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strummer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Horiguchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Horiguchi is trying to stand up here but Strummer is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Strummer wants to take a breather but Horiguchi is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Strummer's shoulder, as Strummer tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Strummer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strummer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strummer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strummer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Horiguchi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi looks to land a body kick but Strummer moved away.
Horiguchi cracks Strummer with a good jab.
Horiguchi misses with a straight left.
Horiguchi connects with a jab.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Strummer blocks it.
Strummer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horiguchi counters with an inside leg kick.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strummer has time to react.
Strummer throws a right hand that Horiguchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Horiguchi also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Horiguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horiguchi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Horiguchi!
A less than humble Kyoji Horiguchi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Joe Strummer spoke after the fight, saying 'Big deal, you beat a dead guy.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Davison is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
211 lbs
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27
220 lbs
13 - 3 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith digs a good body shot into Davison's ribs.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Davison.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Davison is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Davison's guard.
Davison keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davison looking for a sweep. Not yet Davison, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davison has control of Smith 's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Davison keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chris Davison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davison pinned against the cage. Davison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith moves out of range as Davison strikes.
Davison clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith .
Davison keeping his opponent close.
Davison can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davison keeps working.
Davison parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davison to escape.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Davison's head but Davison avoids it well.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Davison denies him.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davison some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working away.
Davison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Davison controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Davison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith 's best efforts.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Davison's thigh. Davison counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Davison is keeping the position.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davison looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davison moves away.
Davison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Davison misses the jab.
A slow jab from Davison misses its intended target.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Davison should have avoided that one.
Smith slips under a jab.
Davison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Smith 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davison misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith tries to bench press Davison off him but Davison keeps the position.
Davison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Davison landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Davison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Davison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Davison throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Smith . Those never looked like landing.
Stan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davison shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Davison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davison or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith , which made it look bad.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Davison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Davison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Davison misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith . That snapped Davison's head back.
It looks like Chris Davison has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Smith misses.
Davison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Davison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davison gets slowly back to his feet.
Davison dives in and grabs Smith 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Davison's head and hops out.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Davison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Smith .
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Davison is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves away from the strike by Davison.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Davison misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
My spies in LOD: Xtreme MMA inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Davison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Davison pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Davison is in guard.
Davison stands up over Smith , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Davison postures up in Smith 's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davison manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davison is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davison cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davison.
Davison throws a big right hand that misses.
Davison lands a couple of digs.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is trying to keep Davison in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Davison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Davison pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Davison'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!
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Davison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davison misses with a wild body shot.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Davison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Davison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith .
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Davison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Davison strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davison dives in and grabs Smith 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Davison's head and hops out.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davison on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Davison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davison.
Smith throws a jab when Davison was well out of range.
A jab from Davison finds it's way through Smith 's defenses.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Davison ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith slips a straight right by Davison.
Davison throws a hook to the side of Smith 's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Stan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davison defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Davison. Davison gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davison lands a nice shot that snaps Smith 's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith has Davison pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Davison is proving a slippery customer.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davison looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Davison is working from the bottom.
Davison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Davison is keeping the position.
Davison wants to sweep but no luck.
Chris Davison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Davison keeps moving.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davison is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davison tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davison misses the jab.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davison throws a right hand that misses
and Davison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davison throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith .
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Smith !
After winning the bout, Stan Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between J J Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Hellbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellbane has chosen Barkley, Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
164 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
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32
170 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J J Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ultimate Hellbane!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker misses with a body kick.
Hellbane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hellbane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hellbane just manages to avoid it.
Tucker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tucker lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Tucker. That snapped Hellbane's head back.
J J Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Hellbane misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Hellbane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tucker.
Tucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tucker wants it to stay on the feet.
Hellbane throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Hellbane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker cracks a nice hook into Hellbane's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellbane throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hellbane throws out the jab.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tucker lands a leg kick that knocks Hellbane off balance momentarily.
Hellbane misses with a straight left.
Hellbane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellbane.
Hellbane throws the left hand but Tucker avoids the punch easily.
Tucker scores with a head kick.
Tucker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hellbane lands the left hand.
Hellbane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Hellbane.
Hellbane takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellbane. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tucker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tucker connects with an inside leg kick.
Hellbane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tucker can pounce on him.
No joy there for Hellbane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hellbane is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
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!
Tucker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hellbane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tucker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hellbane's head backwards.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tucker! Hellbane is out on his feet! Tucker rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hellbane is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hellbane is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). J J Tucker!
J J Tucker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Ultimate Hellbane had this to say: 'wat. how?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Shimabukuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and To Hak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shimabukuro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Warrior. Masaru Shimabukuro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to To Hak's chin.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Shimabukuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, To Hak!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimabukuro scores with a nice body kick.
Shimabukuro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That kick from Hak tenderised Shimabukuro's leg. Shimabukuro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hak misses with a hook.
Shimabukuro throws a right and a left that Hak avoids nicely.
Hak throws a head kick that misses.
Shimabukuro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Hak misses with a series of wild punches.
Hak throws a wild body kick that Shimabukuro sees coming a mile off.
Hak lands a leg kick that knocks Shimabukuro off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shimabukuro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shimabukuro throws a nice looking combination but Hak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shimabukuro throws a leg kick but Hak checks it.
Shimabukuro connects with a looping right hand.
Hak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shimabukuro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hak. Hak obviously looking to wear him down.
Shimabukuro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hak misses with a leg kick.
Shimabukuro thows a body kick. Hak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Hak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shimabukuro looks to land a body kick but Hak moved away.
Hak wants to counter the offense by Shimabukuro and move into the clinch position.
Shimabukuro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hak on the side of the head.
Shimabukuro moves away from the strike by Hak.
Shimabukuro misses with an uppercut.
Hak gets a clinch.
Hak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hak stalling in the clinch.
Shimabukuro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hak has him pressed against the cage.
Hak has Shimabukuro pressed against the cage, preventing Shimabukuro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimabukuro throws a sloppy head kick and Hak moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro throws a right hand that Hak ducks under and follows up with a left that Hak also avoids with ease.
Shimabukuro 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.
Shimabukuro takes a swing at Hak's ribcage but misses.
Shimabukuro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hak, as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hak checks a leg kick.
Shimabukuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hak throws a low kick but Shimabukuro avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hak.
Hak cracks the inside of Shimabukuro's front leg.
Shimabukuro moves forwards but Hak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shimabukuro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hak throws a low kick, looking for Shimabukuro's leg but Shimabukuro calmly moves out of range.
Shimabukuro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hak lands a jab.
Hak tries a head kick but it misses.
Hak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shimabukuro checks it well.
Shimabukuro throws a head kick but Hak moves out of range.
Hak wants to counter with a clinch but Shimabukuro pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hak.
No joy there for Shimabukuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hak avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shimabukuro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimabukuro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shimabukuro throws a leg kick
and Hak counters by moving into the clinch.
Shimabukuro wants to get back to striking at distance but Hak won't allow it.
Shimabukuro can't break the clinch.
Hak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shimabukuro up against the cage.
Hak lands with a short shot to the head.
Shimabukuro manages to break the clinch.
Hak keeps Shimabukuro at a distance using the push kick.
Hak throws a leg kick which misses Shimabukuro's front leg but catches the back leg as Shimabukuro tries to avoid it.
Hak blocks a head kick by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hak will feel that in the morning.
Hak slips a jab from Shimabukuro.
Hak defending well as Shimabukuro loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shimabukuro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hak's corner calls for a 1-2. Hak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shimabukuro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shimabukuro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shimabukuro moves out of range of the leg kick from Hak.
Hak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Hak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Hak.
Shimabukuro slips a straight right by Hak.
Shimabukuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shimabukuro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shimabukuro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hak can pounce on him.
Masaru Shimabukuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick that misses.
Hak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but To Hak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shimabukuro tries to land a body kick
and Hak counters by clinching up.
Shimabukuro takes a shot to the head.
Hak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hak throws a head punch that misses.
Hak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hak pushes Shimabukuro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hak leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hak.
Shimabukuro is rocked!
Hak misses with some punches.
Oh Shimabukuro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hak.
Shimabukuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hak walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Shimabukuro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hak swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Shimabukuro's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). To Hak!
A victorious To Hak 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Mune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands comes into the arena with Still blaring out of the sound system. Masa Mune has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edward Scissorhands's chin.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Masa Mune!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mune throws a low kick but Scissorhands avoids it.
We've been told by Scissorhands's head coaches at Mayhem MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scissorhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scissorhands is looking to slow Mune down with leg kicks.
Mune finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Scissorhands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mune lands a slapping body shot.
Mune lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Scissorhands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mune.
Mune connects with a single shot there.
Mune misses with a looping left.
Mune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scissorhands moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scissorhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mune.
Scissorhands throws a jab when Mune was well out of range.
Scissorhands dips to his left and cracks Mune with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scissorhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mune. That did some damage!
Mune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Mune.
Mune misses with a wild combination.
Scissorhands looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Masa Mune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune throws a hook but Scissorhands blocks it.
Mune connects with a body shot that sends Scissorhands's belly button to the back.
Some bone on bone action there as Mune checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scissorhands avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scissorhands ducks under a wild hook from Mune.
Scissorhands rushes Mune and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scissorhands manages to break the clinch.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Mune moves out of range.
Mune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scissorhands tries to land a leg kick but Mune saw it coming and moves away.
Mune tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scissorhands counters with a thumping low kick.
Scissorhands jabs Mune right on the nose. Mune blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scissorhands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mune.
Mune changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mune takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mune throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scissorhands moves away.
Scissorhands leaves Mune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Mune finds it's way through Scissorhands's defenses.
Mune defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand.
Mune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scissorhands.
Mune doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scissorhands throws a hook but Mune avoids it easily.
Scissorhands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mune.
Scissorhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mune.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mune.
Mune looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scissorhands lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mune at a distance.
Scissorhands ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mune misses with a series of wild punches.
Mune takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mune fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scissorhands avoids it really well and circles away.
Scissorhands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mune has time to react.
Mune just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scissorhands moves away.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Mune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut. Mune saw that one coming.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Mune is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands throws a jab when Mune was well out of range.
Scissorhands clobbers Mune with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mune misses with a right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mune thinking.
Scissorhands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scissorhands scores with a shot to the body.
Mune looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Mune's ribcage but misses.
Mune misses with a hook.
Scissorhands ducks under a wild hook from Mune.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scissorhands.
Mune throws a leg kick which misses Scissorhands's front leg but catches the back leg as Scissorhands tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that round.
That's time! Scissorhands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mune can do to turn this around?
Mune misses with a straight left.
Mune staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Mune blocks the leg kick.
Mune tries to work over Scissorhands's front leg with a kick but Scissorhands checks it.
Scissorhands lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mune's sensitive parts.
Scissorhands catches Mune with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scissorhands stuffs the takedown attempt from Mune. Mune gets slowly back to his feet.
Mune fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Mune misses with a jab to the body
and Scissorhands counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mune throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mune cracks Scissorhands with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mune throws a right hand that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mune slips under a jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mune doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mune fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mune throws a leg kick that misses.
Mune throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Mune now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mune lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mune swinging wildly here.
Mune is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scissorhands rather than just go for the knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scissorhands lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mune has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mune and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mune takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mune throws a head kick but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mune.
Mune throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Mune moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mune. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mune throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mune misses with a wild body shot.
Mune throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mune misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scissorhands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scissorhands scores with a nice body kick.
Scissorhands stuffs the takedown.
Mune is breathing heavily.
Scissorhands has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scissorhands there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scissorhands - that will leave a mark!
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mune moves away.
Scissorhands thuds his shin into the meat of Mune's side.
Mune sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Scissorhands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Masa Mune has been cut.
Scissorhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scissorhands tries a low kick but Mune avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands connects with a body shot.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mune.
Scissorhands jabs at Mune's body.
A left lands for Scissorhands.
Mune takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mune takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mune moves out of range of the body kick from Scissorhands.
Mune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scissorhands eats them both and turns towards Mune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mune's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scissorhands connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mune scrambles back to his feet.
Scissorhands stuns Mune with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mune manages to avoid it.
Mune swings widly with a right hand
and Scissorhands counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Scissorhands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scissorhands tried to counter with a leg kick but Mune avoided it.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Mune takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mune scores with a head kick. Scissorhands tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A shot to the body from Mune misses
and Scissorhands counters with a nice body shot.
Scissorhands thows a body kick. Mune tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Scissorhands as he connects with a hook.
Scissorhands avoids the head kick by Mune.
Mune fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Mune's cut.
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.
A jab lands there for Scissorhands.
Mune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mune will feel that in the morning.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scissorhands stuns Mune with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scissorhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mune has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scissorhands lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body kick from Scissorhands.
Mune takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good leg kick by Scissorhands there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick from Scissorhands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands lands a lovely overhand right.
Mune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mune drops his hands momentarily and Scissorhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scissorhands thuds a left hand into Mune's body.
Mune misses with a takedown attempt - Scissorhands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scissorhands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scissorhands lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mune at a distance.
Scissorhands lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mune has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mune takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scissorhands scores with a hook to the body. Mune takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scissorhands lands with a right hand.
Mune throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a left to the body.
Scissorhands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mune.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Scissorhands!
Mune moves out of range of the body kick.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks.
Mune's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scissorhands clobbers Mune with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Scissorhands looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mune takes a step back to recover.
Mune misses the shot to the body.
Scissorhands tries to work over Mune's front leg with a kick but Mune checks it.
Mune has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scissorhands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mune will feel that in the morning.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Mune is just out of range.
Mune let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mune takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scissorhands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mune pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scissorhands back to the cage. Mune follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a leg kick.
Mune looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mune misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune throws out a loose jab but Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scissorhands lands a head kick!
Mune sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Mune checks a leg kick nicely.
Scissorhands avoids the body shot from Mune.
Mune ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Mune moves out of range as Scissorhands strikes.
Scissorhands backing away here, and Mune unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Scissorhands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scissorhands missing with a left hand there. Mune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mune throws a poor cross that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands's corner calls for a 1-2. Scissorhands obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mune misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mune avoids a kick to the body.
Mune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mune. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Mune avoids it.
Scissorhands throws out a loose jab but Mune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scissorhands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Mune tries to counter it with a takedown but Scissorhands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice jab there from Scissorhands.
Mune just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scissorhands throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Mune's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Mune.
Mune takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scissorhands drives through and clinches with Mune against the cage.
Scissorhands has a couple of punches blocked by Mune.
Mune is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scissorhands lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scissorhands misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scissorhands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scissorhands pushes Mune back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scissorhands displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mune up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune is looking to control Scissorhands's arms but Scissorhands gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mune has his back to the cage.
Scissorhands has a couple of punches blocked by Mune.
Scissorhands blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scissorhands lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scissorhands makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scissorhands has Mune pressed against the cage.
Scissorhands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands lands with a left to the head.
Scissorhands tries to work over Mune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scissorhands avoids it.
Mune escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Scissorhands blocks the low kick.
Mune tried to score with a low kick but Scissorhands checks it.
Scissorhands takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scissorhands, as that shot connected.
Scissorhands throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mune misses with a hook to the body
and Scissorhands counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scissorhands throws the left hand but Mune avoids the punch easily.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that Mune sees coming a mile off.
Mune throws a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Mune does it's job there.
Mune throws a leg kick
and Scissorhands counters with a good, hard body kick but Mune shrugs it off.
Mune ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scissorhands is looking to slow Mune down with leg kicks.
Scissorhands scores with a spinning back kick!
Mune is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mune takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Mune does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Mune tries to counter it with a takedown but Scissorhands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scissorhands throws a push kick but Mune slaps the foot to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scissorhands, as that shot connected.
Scissorhands lands with a good body shot.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mune moves out of range of the body kick from Scissorhands.
Mune scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scissorhands pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mune is out of range and Scissorhands settles back down.
Mune shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scissorhands is trying to defend but Mune finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scissorhands trying to control from the bottom.
Scissorhands gets full guard.
Scissorhands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Scissorhands is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands had his way with Masa Mune in that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Mune's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Mune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands throws a looping overhand right but Mune ducks down to avoid it.
Scissorhands lands a glancing blow to the side of Mune's head.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Mune is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scissorhands with a body shot.
Mune takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses.
Scissorhands lands a slapping body shot.
Scissorhands lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
Mune misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mune swinging wildly here.
Mune throws a sloppy body shot
and Scissorhands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Mune.
Scissorhands looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mune will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scissorhands counters with an outside leg kick.
Scissorhands 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.
Scissorhands with a hook.
Mune connects with the punch.
Mune checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
Mune misses with an uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mune fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scissorhands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mune moves out of range of the body kick from Scissorhands.
Mune doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Mune moved away.
Scissorhands lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mune's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mune moves out of range of the body kick.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scissorhands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Mune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Scissorhands jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mune manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands avoids a kick to the body.
Scissorhands lands with a shot to the body.
Mune walks into a stiff left hand from Scissorhands.
Mune walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scissorhands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mune takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses.
Mune changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mune waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissorhands.
Mune misses with a straight right.
Mune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mune manages to avoid it.
Mune slips under a jab from Scissorhands.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scissorhands tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Mune looks for the body kick but Scissorhands saw that one coming.
Scissorhands walks into a stiff left hand from Mune.
Mune pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mune throws a front kick aimed at Scissorhands's knee but Scissorhands avoids it well.
Mune misses the shot to the body.
Scissorhands showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mune.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mune has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scissorhands.
Mune looks to land a left hand but Scissorhands moved out of range nicely.
Scissorhands delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mune.
Masa Mune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scissorhands looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Mune throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mune misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scissorhands counters with a good, hard body kick but Mune shrugs it off.
Scissorhands connects with a solid leg kick.
Mune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scissorhands.
Mune misses with a jab to the body
and Scissorhands counters with a right hand to the body.
Mune is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands thuds a left hand into Mune's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Scissorhands showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scissorhands, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Edward Scissorhands thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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