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Destiny Tuesday 30 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Konopacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mordecai Wollsey!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wollsey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Konopacki throws out the jab.
Konopacki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Konopacki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Wollsey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wollsey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Konopacki.
Konopacki scores with a decent looking hook.
Wollsey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Konopacki slips a jab from Wollsey.
Wollsey thumps Konopacki with a low kick.
Wollsey slips a straight right by Konopacki.
Wollsey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wollsey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Konopacki lands a body shot.
Konopacki swings for the body but Wollsey moves out of range.
Konopacki shoots in but Wollsey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Konopacki throws a head kick but Wollsey moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wollsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Konopacki at a distance.
Wollsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Konopacki manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopacki avoids the body shot from Wollsey.
Wollsey misses with a body shot
enabling Konopacki to counter with a crisp jab.
Wollsey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konopacki.
Wollsey throws a leg kick that misses.
Konopacki lands a head kick. Wollsey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Konopacki throws a body shot but no joy.
Konopacki staying out of range there.
Konopacki misses with a wild body shot.
Wollsey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Konopacki rather than just go for the knockout.
Konopacki throws a leg kick that misses.
Wollsey lands with an uppercut that bounces Konopacki off the cage and back into range.
Konopacki looks for a takedown but Wollsey sprawls well.
Wollsey throws the left hand but Konopacki avoids the punch easily.
Wollsey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wollsey throws a leg kick but Konopacki sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki staying out of range there.
Wollsey moves out of range as Konopacki strikes.
Wollsey counters with a body kick.
Konopacki swings widly with a right hand
and Wollsey counters with a thumping low kick.
Konopacki cracks Wollsey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Wollsey misses with a kick to the body.
Konopacki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wollsey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Konopacki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wollsey scrambles back to his feet.
Konopacki loads up on a big right hand but Wollsey slips the punch.
Wollsey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Konopacki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wollsey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wollsey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wollsey throws a low kick but Konopacki avoids it.
Konopacki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Konopacki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wollsey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Konopacki as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Konopacki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Konopacki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wollsey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Konopacki lands some shots froms side control.
Wollsey is trying to get back to half guard.
Konopacki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Konopacki working the ground and pound.
Wollsey is rocked!
Konopacki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wollsey is still in real trouble! Can Konopacki finish him?
Konopacki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Konopacki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Konopacki prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wollsey to see if he's OK.
Konopacki scoring with punches and elbows.
Konopacki lands a strong strike to the head of Wollsey. That's dazed him! Konopacki looking to finish here. Wollsey is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Konopacki lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pawel Konopacki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Burer Mutant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Burer Mutant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kawada with that takedown attempt.
Mutant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kawada has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutant.
Mutant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawada or not.
Mutant lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
Mutant throws a head punch that misses.
Kawada wants a takedown.
Mutant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawada.
Burer Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Kawada blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawada manages to break the clinch.
Kawada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mutant throws a nice looking combination but Kawada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mutant swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mutant.
Mutant drives through and clinches with Kawada against the cage.
Kawada tries to score a body lock takedown but Mutant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kawada trying to stall but Mutant improves his position.
Mutant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mutant lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Mutant.
Mutant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kawada has hold of one of Mutant's legs. Mutant is fighting the takedown attempt but Kawada gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mutant trying to control the position here.
Mutant 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada looking to pass the guard.
Mutant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mutant has control of Kawada's left arm, preventing Kawada from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawada tries to pass to full mount but Mutant defends it.
Mutant is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutant is looking for a sweep. Kawada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutant keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kawada trying to control from Mutant's half guard. Mutant has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mutant seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mutant!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada tries for a takedown but Mutant circles away easily
and Mutant counters with a series of strikes. Kawada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mutant fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutant as he jumps to the side.
Mutant is looking for a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Mutant as Kawada shoots in.
Kawada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mutant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kawada needs to keep his hands up - Mutant had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutant throws a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Mutant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burer Mutant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kawada loads up on a big right hand but Mutant slips the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kawada or perhaps it was just good defense by Mutant, which made it look bad.
Kawada is looking to clinch but Mutant is avoiding it.
Kawada misses with a two punch combination.
Burer Mutant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mutant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawada has time to react.
Kawada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mutant swivels and escapes.
Kawada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mutant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burer Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Mutant swings for the body but Kawada moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Mutant.
Mutant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kawada backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutant throws a nice looking combination but Kawada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mutant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawada can do to turn this around?
Mutant throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawada tries a quick counter leg kick but Mutant is wise to it.
Mutant scores with a jab.
Mutant with a hook.
Mutant lands with a right hand.
Burer Mutant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant scores with a nice right hand.
Mutant throws a right hand that Kawada ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawada also avoids with ease.
Mutant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawada moves into the clinch.
Kawada jumps into guard, dragging Mutant to the mat.
Kawada pulls Mutant in close to prevent any damage.
Mutant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kawada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mutant is aware though and is defending well.
Kawada is trying to keep Mutant in close.
Mutant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutant stopping the sweep attempt from Kawada.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mutant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawada wants to clinch.
Kawada goes for a double leg but Mutant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mutant continues to drive forward.
Kawada tries to keep at a distance but Mutant has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kawada.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutant has a couple of punches blocked by Kawada.
Kawada is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kawada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mutant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mutant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
A short body shot lands from Mutant as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mutant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawada is looking for a takedown.
Mutant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kawada is breathing heavily.
Kawada takes a shot to the head.
Mutant gets underhooks to prevent Kawada's takedown attempt.
Kawada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mutant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawada pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kawada's guard.
Mutant stays in close to Kawada's body and controls the position.
Mutant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kawada's guard.
Mutant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kawada trying to control but Mutant postures up.
Mutant is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burer Mutant dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mutant throws a combination. Kawada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kawada shoots for a takedown but Mutant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mutant throws a big counter combination but Kawada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kawada shoots for a takedown but Mutant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mutant with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Mutant - just one landing.
Nice cross by Mutant.
Kawada darts in looking for a takedown but Mutant gets double underhooks and turns Kawada into the cage.
Burer Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Kawada fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kawada or perhaps it was just good defense by Mutant, which made it look bad.
Kawada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mutant lands a nice shot that snaps Kawada's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kawada drives through with a takedown into Mutant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mutant looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutant, not yet.
Mutant is pulling down on Kawada's head. It's preventing any offense from Kawada, at least for the moment.
Mutant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mutant holds on and takes a little breather.
Kawada throws a big right hand that misses.
Kawada being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutant as he jumps to the side.
Mutant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keiji Kawada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kawada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawada walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Mutant.
Mutant clinches up with Kawada and pushes him back against the cage.
Kawada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawada is working for takedown but Mutant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kawada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutant is pressed up against the cage. Kawada has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mutant down to the mat. Mutant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kawada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutant scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutant rushes Kawada and presses him up against the cage.
Mutant lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mutant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mutant tries to throw a body punch but Kawada avoids it by throwing Mutant back against the cage.
Mutant scores with a shot to the side of Kawada's head.
Mutant throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawada.
Kawada blocks an uppercut.
Mutant working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutant.
Mutant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mutant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawada backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawada.
Mutant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Mutant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutant moves into the clinch.
Kawada trying to control the position but instead, Mutant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kawada into the cage.
Kawada stalling in the clinch but Mutant improves position.
Kawada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mutant swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mutant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burer Mutant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mutant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mutant lands an uppercut.
A short right from Mutant on the inside.
Kawada is trying to pull guard but Mutant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mutant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutant gets through Kawada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burer Mutant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mutant, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burer Mutant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coconut Sprinkles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coconut Sprinkles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprinkles stuffs the takedown.
Jab from Sprinkles.
Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown but Sprinkles shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Sprinkles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bungradidoa misses with a takedown attempt
and Sprinkles counters with a single leg into guard. Bungradidoa didn't expect that.
Coconut Sprinkles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
Sprinkles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bungradidoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sprinkles trying to control the position from guard on top but Bungradidoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bungradidoa has momentary wrist control but Sprinkles slips an elbow through the middle.
Sprinkles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sprinkles chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sprinkles slips nicely into half guard.
Bungradidoa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprinkles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sprinkles wants to pass to mount but Bungradidoa is defending the position.
Bungradidoa wants to get back to his feet.
Sprinkles wants to pass the guard but Bungradidoa is defending well.
Sprinkles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sprinkles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bungradidoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa pushes Sprinkles off looking to stand but Sprinkles dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles trying to control the action but Bungradidoa is working from the bottom.
Bungradidoa tries to kick Sprinkles off but Sprinkles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sprinkles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sprinkles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sprinkles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sprinkles working over Bungradidoa with some ground and pound. Bungradidoa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bungradidoa has one foot on Sprinkles's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sprinkles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bungradidoa is defended easily by Sprinkles.
Sprinkles stuffs the takedown attempt from Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa gets slowly back to his feet.
Bungradidoa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sprinkles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Bungradidoa with that takedown attempt.
Sprinkles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bungradidoa's head.
Bungradidoa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sprinkles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bungradidoa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sprinkles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles lands with a shot to the body.
Sprinkles scoring well with a low kick there.
Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown but Sprinkles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bungradidoa looks winded!
Sprinkles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bungradidoa's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sprinkles lands a head kick!
It looks like Mophaf Bungradidoa has been cut.
Sprinkles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bungradidoa's calf.
Bungradidoa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sprinkles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bungradidoa scrambles back to his feet.
Bungradidoa dives in and grabs Sprinkles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sprinkles pushes down on Bungradidoa's head and hops out.
Bungradidoa shoots for a double leg takedown but Sprinkles sprawls well. He's pushed Bungradidoa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sprinkles throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sprinkles.
Sprinkles is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sprinkles connects with an inside leg kick.
Bungradidoa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bungradidoa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sprinkles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bungradidoa in his tracks.
Sprinkles gets the takedown into side control.
Bungradidoa pushes Sprinkles away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sprinkles gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coconut Sprinkles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mophaf Bungradidoa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sprinkles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bungradidoa's calf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sprinkles.
Bungradidoa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sprinkles connects with a leg kick. Bungradidoa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sprinkles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sprinkles wants it to stay on the feet.
Sprinkles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sprinkles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bungradidoa scoring with some ground and pound.
Bungradidoa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sprinkles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprinkles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bungradidoa is one step ahead there.
Bungradidoa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sprinkles controls Bungradidoa momentarily but Bungradidoa frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa won't allow Sprinkles to sweep him here.
Bungradidoa throws a big right hand that misses.
Sprinkles looking to control.
Sprinkles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bungradidoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Sprinkles content to stall in guard here.
Sprinkles throws an elbow that misses. Bungradidoa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sprinkles's guard. Nice move by Bungradidoa!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sprinkles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sprinkles misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Sprinkles.
Bungradidoa fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa gets caught flat footed, as Sprinkles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bungradidoa pushes Sprinkles off and gets back to his feet.
Sprinkles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sprinkles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Bungradidoa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bungradidoa fails with a takedown attempt.
Coconut Sprinkles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
Sprinkles gets caught napping as Bungradidoa dives in and scores a takedown. Sprinkles manages to retain guard.
Sprinkles is trying to control the position but Bungradidoa postures up.
Bungradidoa trying to control but Sprinkles is working from the bottom.
Sprinkles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is sitting in close to Sprinkles's body. Sprinkles has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bungradidoa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bungradidoa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sprinkles.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Coconut Sprinkles!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Strummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Te Rauparaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strummer comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - Clampdown. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 4 - 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Te Rauparaha!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strummer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rauparaha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Strummer misses.
Rauparaha looks to land a right hand but Strummer moved out of range.
Rauparaha misses with a low kick as Strummer jumps back.
Strummer swings for the body but Rauparaha moves out of range.
Rauparaha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strummer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rauparaha throws a counter combo.
Strummer misses with a wild body shot.
Strummer throws the left hand but Rauparaha avoids the punch easily.
Strummer throws a right hand that misses
and Rauparaha counters with a good low kick that Strummer was not able to check.
Rauparaha tries to land a leg kick but Strummer saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer misses with a hook
and Rauparaha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strummer's knee momentarily.
Strummer just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Strummer there.
Rauparaha fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauparaha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rauparaha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strummer misses with a takedown
and Rauparaha counters with a nice uppercut.
Rauparaha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rauparaha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Rauparaha. Those never looked like landing.
Strummer feinted with a counter takedown.
Rauparaha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strummer has been working on his balance at Bruize Brothers, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rauparaha.
Strummer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rauparaha.
Rauparaha lands a jab-cross combination.
Strummer shoots and misses
and Rauparaha counters with a series of strikes. Strummer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strummer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rauparaha can pounce on him.
Rauparaha throws a leg kick
and Strummer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Rauparaha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauparaha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strummer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strummer shoots in and bounces Rauparaha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rauparaha keeping full guard, as Strummer tries to pass.
Rauparaha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strummer is one step ahead there.
Rauparaha controls Strummer momentarily but Strummer frees himself.
Strummer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strummer stopping the sweep attempt from Rauparaha.
Strummer wants to pass the guard but Rauparaha is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strummer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strummer slips nicely into half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rauparaha misses with a low kick.
Rauparaha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strummer is looking to wear down Rauparaha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Strummer misses.
Strummer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rauparaha defends well and Strummer ends up having to push Rauparaha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rauparaha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Strummer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strummer wants to clinch up but Rauparaha keeps it at a distance.
Strummer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rauparaha throws out a counter right but Strummer avoids it with no problem.
Strummer checks a leg kick nicely.
Strummer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strummer scores with a decent looking hook.
Strummer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strummer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rauparaha tries to land a leg kick but Strummer saw it coming and moves away.
Strummer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Strummer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Te Rauparaha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strummer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rauparaha tries a low kick but Strummer avoids it.
Strummer attempts a counter takedown but Rauparaha avoids it well and moves away.
Strummer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rauparaha circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Rauparaha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strummer cracks Rauparaha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strummer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strummer swings for the body but Rauparaha moves out of range.
Strummer misses the body punch
and Rauparaha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Te Rauparaha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Strummer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rauparaha tries to score with a low kick but Strummer moves his leg out of the way.
Danga de danga de dang - Rauparaha scores with a four punch combination!
Strummer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rauparaha moves away.
Rauparaha throws a nice looking combination but Strummer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strummer tried to counter with a leg kick but Rauparaha avoided it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rauparaha.
Rauparaha tried to score with a low kick but Strummer checks it.
Strummer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rauparaha manages to avoid it.
Strummer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauparaha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strummer.
Strummer cracks Rauparaha with an open hand slap.
Strummer checks a low kick from Rauparaha.
Strummer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rauparaha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer ducks under a wild hook from Rauparaha.
Rauparaha tries a low kick but Strummer avoids it.
Strummer throws a right and a left that Rauparaha avoids nicely.
Rauparaha misses with the combination.
Strummer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rauparaha momentarily.
Rauparaha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strummer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rauparaha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strummer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rauparaha avoids the body shot from Strummer.
Strummer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strummer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strummer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rauparaha is out of range and Strummer settles back down.
Rauparaha feints a counter leg kick.
Strummer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Strummer does no damage.
Strummer looks to land a left hand but Rauparaha moved out of range nicely.
Rauparaha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rauparaha moves forwards but Strummer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rauparaha, right into the meat.
Jab from Strummer.
Rauparaha defending well as Strummer loads up on a big left hand.
Rauparaha throws a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strummer.
Strummer takes one to the chin there.
Strummer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strummer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strummer wants to land a leg kick but Rauparaha is out of range.
Strummer misses the shot to the body.
Te Rauparaha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strummer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rauparaha swinging wildly here.
Strummer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rauparaha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strummer.
Strummer just misses with a punch to the body.
Rauparaha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Rauparaha.
Rauparaha wants to land a leg kick but Strummer is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strummer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rauparaha moves away.
Rauparaha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joe Strummer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strummer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strummer lands with a good body shot.
Joe Strummer is winning the standup battle so far.
Strummer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rauparaha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strummer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rauparaha.
A cross from Rauparaha lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rauparaha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauparaha throws a series of punches but Strummer moves out of range.
Strummer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strummer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rauparaha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Te Rauparaha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Strummer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rauparaha avoids it really well and circles away.
Rauparaha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strummer scores with a decent looking hook.
Strummer misses the shot to the body.
Rauparaha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rauparaha to counter with a crisp jab.
Strummer missing with a left hand there. Rauparaha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Rauparaha misses
and Strummer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rauparaha won't be happy with that.
Strummer working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strummer is trying to get an arm triangle but Rauparaha is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Rauparaha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rauparaha is working to avoid the ground and pound but Strummer connects with a decent elbow.
Strummer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strummer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Strummer.
Strummer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rauparaha's legs.
Strummer misses with the ground and pound.
Rauparaha takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Joe Strummer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strummer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strummer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rauparaha has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Strummer but great work by Rauparaha.
Strummer is trying to get back to half guard.
Rauparaha wants to control but Strummer is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Strummer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strummer is looking for a sweep.
Strummer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rauparaha trying to pass the guard but Strummer defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strummer actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rauparaha feints and then cracks Strummer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strummer down.
Rauparaha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strummer in his tracks.
Rauparaha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rauparaha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strummer checks it well.
Strummer scores with a hook to the body. Rauparaha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strummer checks a leg kick.
Strummer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rauparaha tries to move into range but Strummer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strummer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strummer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strummer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rauparaha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rauparaha stuffs the takedown attempt from Strummer. Strummer gets slowly back to his feet.
Strummer throws an overhand right that lands on Rauparaha's shoulder, as Rauparaha tries to avoid the shot.
Strummer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rauparaha tries to keep at a distance but Strummer has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strummer misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rauparaha fails to pull guard.
Strummer misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Strummer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rauparaha 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Te Rauparaha!
Our winner, Te Rauparaha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Joe Strummer had this to say: 'Big deal, you beat a dead guy.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Hellbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellbane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Barkley, Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ultimate Hellbane!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellbane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boulpiquante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hellbane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hellbane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boulpiquante takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boulpiquante lands with a hook. Hellbane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hellbane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hellbane misses with a straight right.
Hellbane missing with a left hand there. Boulpiquante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boulpiquante is looking to counter punch.
Hellbane misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Boulpiquante on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hellbane throws a series of punches but Boulpiquante avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the body from Hellbane misses
and Boulpiquante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boulpiquante scores with a head kick. Hellbane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boulpiquante, right into the meat.
Boulpiquante punishes Hellbane's body with a nice straight punch.
Boulpiquante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boulpiquante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ultimate Hellbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellbane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Boulpiquante.
Boulpiquante connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hellbane. Boulpiquante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hellbane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellbane missing with a left hand there. Boulpiquante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boulpiquante throws a good cross that connects.
Hellbane is rocked!
Boulpiquante cracks Hellbane with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hellbane tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Boulpiquante pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hellbane is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante!
Mathieu Patrice Boulpiquante 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 Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Mean A Thing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Troy Powers!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powers.
It seemed like Powers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Powers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nelson defends it well.
Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nelson lands with a hook. Powers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Troy Powers has been cut.
Powers misses with a looping left.
A big right from Nelson misses.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Powers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Nelson takes one to the chin there.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Powers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson throws the left hand but Powers avoids the punch easily.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Powers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson lunges at Powers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Powers's hand.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Powers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powers is working for takedown but Nelson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Nelson.
Nelson gets caught napping as Powers dives in and scores a takedown. Nelson manages to retain guard.
Nelson pushes Powers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson moves out of range as Powers throws a body kick.
It looked like Nelson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nelson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Powers's head.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Powers lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Nelson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Powers on the side of the head.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Powers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson connects with a crisp jab.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Powers stops Nelson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Powers wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Powers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powers working some strikes from top position.
Powers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Powers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powers is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Powers tries to move to mount but Nelson blocks the move with his legs.
Powers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Powers throws an elbow but Nelson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nelson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Powers.
Nelson is trying to control Powers's posture but Powers avoids it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Powers moved out of range.
Nelson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Powers counter with a right hand.
Powers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Nelson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Nelson.
Powers slips a jab from Nelson.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Powers misses.
Nelson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Powers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Powers postures up.
Nelson pushes Powers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nelson duly obliges.
That has opened up Troy Powers's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Powers slips under a jab.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Powers counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Nelson finds it's way through Powers's defenses.
Nelson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Powers scores with a jab.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powers gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson cracks Powers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nelson lands with a right hand.
The cut above Troy Powers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nelson scores with a jab. Powers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Powers is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson throws a pinpoint strike between Powers's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Powers crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Nelson scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Nelson!
During a confident post fight interview, Roy Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Faldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faldo has chosen Paparazzi Pone - Man Down as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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34
202 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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34
199 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Faldo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Chambers throws an overhand right that lands on Faldo's shoulder, as Faldo tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Chambers - just one landing.
It looks like Nick Faldo has been cut.
Faldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chambers.
Chambers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faldo.
Faldo throws a hook to the side of Chambers's head but Chambers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chambers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Chambers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faldo.
Chambers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Faldo.
Chambers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Faldo throws out a leg kick but Chambers moves out of range and Faldo only half commits.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faldo moves away.
Faldo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Faldo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chambers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faldo manages to avoid it.
Chambers is looking to clinch.
Chambers throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Faldo misses the target.
A jab lands there for Chambers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chambers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faldo throws a right hand that misses
and Chambers counters with a nice right hand that sends Faldo toppling to the canvas! Faldo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chambers finish him?!
That has opened up Nick Faldo's cut even more.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Faldo.
Faldo scores with a body shot.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick from Faldo.
Faldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chambers is just out of range.
Chambers misses with an uppercut.
Faldo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Faldo misses the shot to the body.
Chambers throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers lands a leg kick that knocks Faldo off balance momentarily.
Chambers throws a looping overhand right but Faldo ducks down to avoid it.
Faldo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chambers.
Nick Faldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Faldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers lands a big head kick that sends Faldo tumbling to the mat! Chambers takes a step backwards and waves Faldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Faldo connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faldo looks to land a combination but Chambers avoids it well.
Faldo connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Faldo misses.
Chambers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Faldo throws a lazy right hand but Chambers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers misses with a wild body shot.
Chambers slips a jab from Faldo.
Faldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chambers.
Chambers pushes Faldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Faldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chambers.
Faldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chambers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faldo avoids it.
Chambers scores a nice knee to the body.
Chambers looking to throw knees to the head but Faldo is blocking nicely.
Faldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
Chambers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Faldo fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chambers throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Chambers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Faldo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab lands there for Faldo.
Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faldo.
Chambers misses with a few strikes there.
Chambers misses with a low kick.
Faldo avoids the head kick by Chambers.
Faldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Faldo misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo walks into a straight right hand from Chambers.
The cut above Nick Faldo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chambers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Faldo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chambers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack Chambers is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faldo lands a nice shot that snaps Chambers's head back.
Faldo misses with an uppercut
and Chambers counters with a nice body shot.
Faldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chambers's sensitive parts.
Faldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Faldo misses with a left hand
and Chambers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chambers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Faldo is rocked!
Chambers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chambers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faldo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faldo misses the jab.
Chambers forces Faldo back against the cage and clinches.
Chambers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chambers wants to get back to striking at distance but Faldo won't allow it.
Faldo gets through Chambers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faldo scores with a shot to the side of Chambers's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Faldo tries to work over Chambers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faldo lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chambers throws an elbow but misses.
Faldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chambers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chambers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faldo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Faldo leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faldo digs a right hand underneath Chambers's ribcage. Chambers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chambers throws an elbow but misses.
Chambers tries to land a knee to the head but Faldo blocks with his arms.
Chambers blocks a body shot from Faldo.
Faldo misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Faldo.
Nick Faldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chambers misses with the head strike.
Chambers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chambers missing with knees to the body.
Faldo throws a head punch that misses.
Faldo has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
Chambers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Faldo.
Faldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chambers misses with a low kick.
Faldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Faldo misses with a low kick.
Chambers tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack Chambers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faldo works the jab nicely.
Chambers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Faldo throws a leg kick which misses Chambers's front leg but catches the back leg as Chambers tries to avoid it.
Chambers throws a sloppy head kick and Faldo moves out of range easily.
Chambers 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.
Nick Faldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Faldo'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chambers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faldo wants to counter with a clinch but Chambers pushes him away.
Faldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Faldo looks to throw the jab but Chambers is out of range.
Chambers tries to work over Faldo's front leg with a kick but Faldo checks it.
Faldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chamberss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Faldo.
Chambers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Chambers misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo avoids the head kick by Chambers.
Faldo throws a body punch but Chambers moves out of range.
Faldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faldo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chambers on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chambers.
Faldo misses with an uppercut
and Chambers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Faldo cracks the inside of Chambers's front leg.
Faldo thows a body kick. Chambers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Faldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Faldo throws a body punch but Chambers moves out of range.
It looked like Chambers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chambers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faldo.
Chambers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chambers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faldo throws a right and a left that Chambers avoids nicely.
Chambers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Faldo avoids it.
Faldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chambers counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faldo motions for Chambers to come forward. Faldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chambers.
Faldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A lazy left from Faldo finds it's target.
Faldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Chambers.
Chambers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chambers takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Faldo scores with the left hand. Chambers knows he should have avoided that one.
Chambers is rocked!
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
Faldo tries to counter with a clinch but Chambers shakes him off and moves away.
Faldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chambers is out of range and Faldo settles back down.
It looked like Chambers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chambers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faldo.
Faldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chambers counters with a nice kick to the body.
Chambers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faldo wants to counter the offense by Chambers and move into the clinch position.
Chambers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chambers fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chambers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chambers moves out of range of the strikes.
Chambers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Faldo.
Chambers misses with a looping right.
Faldo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chambers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Faldo moves out of range as Chambers strikes.
Faldo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chambers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Faldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faldo 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 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Faldo!
Nick Faldo 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jake Orange has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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214 lbs
39 - 20 - 0 |
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218 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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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
39 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Orange sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dela Cruz goes for a double leg but Orange avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orange continues to drive forward.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Orange did well to prevent Dela Cruz getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orange wants to get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orange knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dela Cruz on the ground.
Orange is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Cruz sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dela Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Orange defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange tries to kick Dela Cruz off but Dela Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Orange manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dela Cruz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Orange using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dela Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dela Cruz pulls guard.
Dela Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Orange from standing up.
Dela Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orange can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orange gets to his feet. Dela Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orange as he jumps to the side.
Jake Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
Orange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orange defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Orange was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orange throws out a loose jab but Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Orange misses the target.
Mauricio Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orange throwing a counter right hand but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.
Orange throws a body punch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dela Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orange sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dela Cruz somewhat.
Orange swings for the body but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
Jab by Orange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orange misses with a hook
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orange won't be happy with that.
Dela Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orange knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orange bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Orange misses its intended target.
Dela Cruz goes for a double leg but Orange avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orange continues to drive forward.
Dela Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dela Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orange's waist but Orange gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dela Cruz off to one side.
Orange throws a good cross that connects.
Dela Cruz blocks a head kick by Orange.
Dela Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for Orange.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orange as he avoids it easily.
Orange throws a sloppy head kick and Dela Cruz moves out of range easily.
Orange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orange pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Orange pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orange thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Orange as Dela Cruz shoots in.
It looked like Orange wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.
Dela Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dela Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
Orange moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orange misses with a wild body shot.
Dela Cruz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dela Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Orange is keeping the position.
Dela Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Orange is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orange thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orange swings for the body but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Orange throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orange looks to land a right hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range.
Dela Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orange sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but Orange defending well.
Orange is trying to stand up here but Dela Cruz is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is trying to control. Orange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orange defends it well.
Mauricio Dela Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura but Orange is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dela Cruz to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Jake Orange has been cut.
Orange is looking to escape.
Orange is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.
Dela Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dela Cruz is looking to advance position but Orange won't allow it.
Orange pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orange doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orange doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
Orange is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orange is just riding it out for now. Dela Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Orange pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Dela Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orange sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Orange is defending well.
Orange pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orange manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dela Cruz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Orange is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dela Cruz is defending well for now.
Orange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dela Cruz takes one on the button.
Orange throws a poor cross that misses
so Dela Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Orange pushes Dela Cruz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Orange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dela Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orange counters with a straight right hand.
Orange moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Orange counters with a right hand to the body.
Jake Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
Nice sprawl there from Orange as Dela Cruz shoots in.
Orange tries a head kick but it misses.
Dela Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Orange sprawls well. He's pushed Dela Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Orange's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Orange throws a hook but Dela Cruz avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Orange sprawls well.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Orange tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orange manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orange pinned against the cage. Orange gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dela Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orange connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orange to the ground. Dela Cruz is now in Orange's guard.
Orange is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange kicks Dela Cruz off and gets to his feet.
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Orange's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orange pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
Orange connects with a leg kick. Dela Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orange throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dela Cruz on the side of the head.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Orange throws a sloppy head kick and Dela Cruz moves out of range easily.
Dela Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Orange's guard.
Orange pushes Dela Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orange throws a head kick but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz moves away from the strike by Orange.
Orange misses with a hook.
Dela Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orange defends it well.
Orange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Cruz manages to avoid it.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orange as he jumps to the side.
Orange goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Orange scores with a head kick. Dela Cruz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Orange is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dela Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Orange is defending well but Dela Cruz drives through and ends up in Orange's guard.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orange swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dela Cruz prevents Orange from getting back to his feet.
Dela Cruz is looking to pass into half guard but Orange pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Orange is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orange avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Orange defends it easily.
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz working for a triangle but Orange defends it easily.
Orange postures up.
Orange gets to his feet - Dela Cruz follows without any prompting.
Orange just misses with a punch to the body.
Orange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orange lands with a slapping head kick.
Orange throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Orange.
Jake Orange is winning the standup battle so far.
Orange lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dela Cruz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Orange has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dela Cruz is on him like a limpet, forcing Orange back against the cage.
Dela Cruz jumps guard but Orange stands there with Dela Cruz around his waist. Dela Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dela Cruz prevents Orange from breaking the clinch.
Orange misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Orange has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Orange.
Dela Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to pull guard but Orange turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dela Cruz fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Dela Cruz.
Orange tries to stall but Dela Cruz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mauricio Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Orange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dela Cruz fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Orange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orange, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Orange!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. The key to victory for Nate Barnes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Good wrestling
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Insanely flexible |
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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
40 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nate Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes controlling the position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes lands a head kick!
It looks like Stan Smith has been cut.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Barnes didn't expect that.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Smith trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Smith stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith 's knee momentarily.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Smith 's ribs.
Barnes thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barnes slips under a jab from Smith .
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Smith 's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Smith misses.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith checks a low kick from Barnes.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stan Smith 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Smith . Those never looked like landing.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with the combination.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Smith 's belly button to the back.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith .
Nate Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith . That did some damage!
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Barnes tenderised Smith 's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Barnes lands a front kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith .
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working away.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith lands an elbow.
Barnes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith is putting a hurting on Barnes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barnes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smith is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Barnes in real trouble here! The ref calls for Barnes to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Smith !
Our winner, Stan Smith , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands's entrance music is Still. A fine choice. Hermano has chosen Driving Blind as his entrance music. Edward Scissorhands had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
20 - 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scissorhands seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Hermano lands with a shot to the body.
Hermano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hermano misses with a straight right.
Good work by Hermano as he checks the leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a shot to the body.
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Scissorhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Scissorhands sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hermano lands a leg kick that knocks Scissorhands off balance momentarily.
Hermano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hermano misses with a double jab.
Scissorhands ducks right into an uppercut from Hermano.
Good leg kick by Scissorhands there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scissorhands but Scissorhands pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hermano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scissorhands.
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hermano blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
Hermano throws a hook but Scissorhands blocks it.
Scissorhands throwing a counter right hand but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano tests Scissorhands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scissorhands keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hermano wants to slow Scissorhands down by chopping away at his legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Hermano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hermano scores with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Hermano cracks a nice hook into Scissorhands's ribs.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the leg kick from Hermano.
Scissorhands quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hermano slips a straight right by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Hermano avoids it.
Hermano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the body kick from Hermano.
A low kick from Scissorhands is predictable there
and Hermano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hermano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissorhands.
Good shot there by Hermano.
Scissorhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hermano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scissorhands lands with a cross.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermano throws out a loose jab but Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands looks to land a body kick but Hermano moved away.
Hermano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scissorhands on the side of the head.
Hermano looks to throw the jab but Scissorhands is out of range.
Scissorhands tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hermano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scissorhands manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hermano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hermano is looking to work some ground and pound but Scissorhands has wrist control.
Hermano is working Scissorhands over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hermano postures up in Scissorhands's guard and throws a big left but Scissorhands blocks it.
Hermano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scissorhands wants to sweep here but Hermano controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scissorhands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hermano's guard.
Hermano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hermano checks a leg kick nicely.
Scissorhands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermano throws a poor cross that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
Hermano lands with a straight right. Scissorhands didn't see that one coming.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissorhands takes one to the side of the head.
Hermano misses with an uppercut. Scissorhands saw that one coming.
Scissorhands explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hermano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scissorhands.
That kick from Scissorhands tenderised Hermano's leg. Hermano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Hermano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scissorhands connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hermano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermano throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Scissorhands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hermano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hermano is looking to slow Scissorhands down with leg kicks.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Hermano avoids it.
Hermano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scissorhands ducks under a wild hook from Hermano.
Scissorhands lands a lovely overhand right.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hermano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scissorhands walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scissorhands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scissorhands has time to react.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermano throws a jab when Scissorhands was well out of range.
Scissorhands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Hermano as he connects with a hook.
Hermano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Scissorhands. No joy for Hermano on that attempt.
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hermano throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut. Hermano saw that one coming.
Hermano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hermano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Scissorhands slips the punch.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
A low kick from Scissorhands misses
and Hermano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scissorhands throws a push kick but Hermano slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Hermano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scissorhands slips under a jab from Hermano.
Hermano throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Scissorhands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scissorhands connects with a nice looking jab.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hermano.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scissorhands throws a sloppy body shot
and Hermano counters with a right hand to the body.
Scissorhands tries to sprawl but Hermano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scissorhands moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scissorhands pulls Hermano in close to prevent any damage.
Hermano throws a strike but Scissorhands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hermano looking for a sweep. Not yet Hermano, not yet.
Scissorhands sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scissorhands trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scissorhands controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scissorhands stopping the sweep attempt from Hermano.
Scissorhands tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermano is retaining full guard.
Scissorhands is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scissorhands stopping the sweep attempt from Hermano.
Scissorhands wants to pass the guard but Hermano is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scissorhands controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hermano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scissorhands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scissorhands tries a low kick but Hermano avoids it.
Hermano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands throws a low kick, looking for Hermano's leg but Hermano calmly moves out of range.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Hermano responds with a good body kick, but Scissorhands manages to step out the way in time.
Scissorhands connects with a looping right hand.
Hermano is looking to chop away at Scissorhands's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Scissorhands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hermano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scissorhands thows a leg kick but Hermano checks it
and Hermano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scissorhands!
Hermano throws a strike aimed at the side of Scissorhands's head but Scissorhands avoids it well.
Scissorhands sneaks back into half guard.
Scissorhands is holding on to half guard well.
Hermano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hermano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands trying to control from the bottom.
Hermano is looking to stall here but Scissorhands recovers full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Scissorhands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hermano is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Hermano coming out on top.
Hermano throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Hermano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scissorhands explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hermano scores with a jab to the head.
Hermano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Hermano blocks the leg kick.
Hermano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scissorhands with a body shot.
Hermano moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Scissorhands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hermano's head.
Hermano takes a swing at Scissorhands's ribcage but misses.
Hermano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hermano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scissorhands!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano with the counter takedown but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano swings widly with a right hand
and Scissorhands finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano.
Scissorhands is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hermano misses with a looping left.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Hermano throws a shot from downtown. Scissorhands moves away and avoids it.
Hermano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scissorhands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scissorhands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
Hermano lands with a cross.
Hermano misses with a hook.
Scissorhands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hermano is able to avoid easily.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scissorhands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scissorhands tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hermano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Hermano misses.
Hermano dives in and grabs Scissorhands's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scissorhands pushes down on Hermano's head and hops out.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Scissorhands's shoulder, as Scissorhands tries to avoid the shot.
Scissorhands lands with a shot to the body.
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a left to the body.
Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scissorhands connects with a body shot.
Scissorhands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hermano tries to move into range but Scissorhands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hermano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hermano duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermano drops his hands momentarily and Scissorhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands with a jab.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Hermano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hermano looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range.
Scissorhands lands with a cross.
Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano throws out a loose jab but Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scissorhands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hermano as he connects with a hook.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Scissorhands cracks the inside of Hermano's front leg.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hermano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scissorhands in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands clearly takes that round.
That's time! Scissorhands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick from Scissorhands misses.
Hermano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hermano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
and Hermano counters with a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands walks into a jab.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scissorhands appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hermano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hermano lands a jab to the head.
Hermano throws a lazy uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scissorhands scores with a kick to the midsection.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Scissorhands tried to score with a low kick but Hermano checks it.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Scissorhands takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano moves forwards but Scissorhands connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hermano or perhaps it was just good defense by Scissorhands, which made it look bad.
Hermano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scissorhands throws a lazy head kick
and Hermano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hermano throws a shot to the body.
Hermano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scissorhands.
Hermano lands with an overhand left.
Scissorhands throws a push kick but Hermano slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
No joy there for Hermano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Hermano tenderised Scissorhands's leg. Scissorhands is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hermano misses the shot to the body.
Scissorhands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scissorhands gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scissorhands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hermano dives in for a single leg takedown but Scissorhands sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Scissorhands tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Hermano throws a shot from downtown. Scissorhands moves away and avoids it.
Scissorhands thinks about countering with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Scissorhands.
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Hermano's legs.
Hermano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hermano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Hermano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands tries a low kick but Hermano avoids it.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano feints the counter takedown.
Scissorhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermano.
Scissorhands slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scissorhands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano blocks a leg kick.
Scissorhands checks a low kick from Hermano.
Hermano checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hermano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scissorhands scrambles back to his feet.
Scissorhands keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edward Scissorhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
Scissorhands lands with a nice body punch.
Scissorhands tries to move into range but Hermano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scissorhands lands a head shot.
Scissorhands tries to land a body kick
and Hermano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hermano fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scissorhands takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hermano checks a leg kick.
Hermano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Hermano misses.
Hermano misses with a body shot.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hermano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hermano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hermano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scissorhands regains half guard, as Hermano was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Scissorhands throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hermano.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hermano wants to slow Scissorhands down by chopping away at his legs.
Scissorhands lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hermano at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses.
Hermano throws out a counter right but Scissorhands avoids it with no problem.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hermano.
Scissorhands tried to score with a low kick but Hermano checks it.
Hermano thows a leg kick but Scissorhands checks it
and Scissorhands counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands tries to move into range but Hermano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Scissorhands.
Hermano lands a body shot.
Hermano throws an off balance right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scissorhands staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Hermano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermano.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermano misses with a right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Scissorhands is predictable there
and Hermano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hermano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scissorhands under the eye.
Scissorhands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Hermano.
Scissorhands throws a sloppy head kick and Hermano moves out of range easily.
Hermano misses the jab.
Edward Scissorhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano throws a looping overhand right but Scissorhands ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Hermano.
Hermano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Scissorhands finds it's way through Hermano's defenses.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Hermano avoids it.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hermano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Hermano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scissorhands's head backwards.
Hermano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano thows a body kick. Scissorhands tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermano misses the target.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hermano blocks a jab.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hermano.
Hermano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scissorhands.
Scissorhands defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Hermano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermano checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
Hermano moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Hermano sizes up Scissorhands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Hermano. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with a double jab.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Hermano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut.
Hermano throws a counter combo.
Hermano scores with a hook.
Scissorhands throws a shot from downtown. Hermano moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hermano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Hermano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hermano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but Scissorhands shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scissorhands half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hermano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hermano misses with a looping right.
Hermano throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily.
Hermano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scissorhands avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pelle Hermano.
I think Hermano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pelle Hermano!
Pelle Hermano is the new featherweight champion!
Pelle Hermano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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