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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Sears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Lupus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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208 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful |
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Sears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duke Lupus!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sears scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sears throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sears connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sears circles away.
Sears connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lupus shoots in but Sears avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lupus throws a lazy right hand but Sears sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sears throwing a counter right hand but Lupus manages to avoid it.
Lupus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupus looks winded!
Sears lands a glancing blow to the side of Lupus's head.
Lupus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lupus with the counter takedown but Sears avoids it easily.
Sears throws a looping overhand right but Lupus ducks down to avoid it.
Lupus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sears waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sears misses with an uppercut.
Sears looks to throw the jab but Lupus is out of range.
Sears looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupus is just out of range.
Sears rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lupus clinches with his opponent.
Sears dodges an elbow strike from Lupus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Lupus.
Sears tries to break free but Lupus pushes him back against the ropes.
Sears wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sears on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sears misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupus.
A frustrated look appears on Sears's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sears lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sears is trying to force a seperation but Lupus has the dominant position.
Sears tries to circle away but Lupus has him pinned against the ropes.
Sears struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupus controls his hands.
Sears misses with a knee to the head.
Sears lands a left hand.
Sears wants to break free but Lupus has control.
Lupus lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Harry Sears has been cut.
Sears is looking to break free of the clinch but Lupus has double underhooks.
Sears is trying to break the clinch but Lupus has him pressed against the ropes.
Sears's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sears avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lupus moves away from the strike by Sears.
Sears with a nice cross.
Sears throws a hook to the side of Lupus's head but Lupus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupus shoots in for a takedown but Sears shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sears is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Harry Sears has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Lupus.
Sears misses with a combination
and Lupus counters by clinching up.
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!
Sears softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lupus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sears's defenses.
Lupus blocks a body shot from Sears.
Lupus lands a damaging elbow.
Sears wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sears lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sears wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupus won't allow it.
Sears is trying to break the clinch but Lupus is controlling him.
Lupus trying to land knees to the body.
Sears's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sears is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupus tries to score with a low kick but Sears moves his leg out of the way.
Lupus shoots for a takedown but Sears saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lupus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harry Sears is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sears throws a hook but Lupus blocks it.
Lupus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sears rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lupus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sears throws out the jab.
Sears throws a looping overhand right but Lupus ducks down to avoid it.
Sears looks to land a right hand but Lupus moved out of range.
Lupus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sears.
Sears looks to land a left hand but Lupus moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Sears misses.
Lupus throws a counter combo.
Lupus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lupus throws a chopping leg kick but Sears manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Sears, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sears misses with a straight left.
Lupus moves out of range as Sears strikes.
Sears throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupus.
Lupus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sears pinned against the ropes. Sears gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sears. Lupus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sears rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lupus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sears.
Lupus feints a counter leg kick.
Lupus slips under a jab.
Sears blocks a low kick nicely.
Lupus throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sears misses with a wild body shot.
Lupus slips a straight right by Sears.
Lupus tries to clinch up.
Lupus misses with a series of wild punches.
Lupus slips a jab from Sears.
Sears scores with a body shot.
Lupus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Sears dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Sears's cut.
That's time! Sears's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lupus tried to score with a low kick but Sears checks it.
Lupus tries to clinch there but Sears circles away.
Sears fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sears ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupus moves away.
Sears has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Some bone on bone action there as Sears checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sears throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupus.
A big left from Sears misses.
Harry Sears is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sears lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sears.
Lupus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sears.
Sears misses with a kick to the body.
Sears is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lupus can do to turn this around?
Lupus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sears.
Sears swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sears looks for the body kick but Lupus saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Sears.
Lupus is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sears manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sears throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sears.
Sears lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sears looks to land a body kick but Lupus moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sears as he jumps to the side.
Sears was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sears misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Lupus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sears takes a swing at Lupus's ribcage but misses.
Lupus is looking to clinch.
Sears misses with a wild combination.
Lupus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch combination from Sears misses.
Sears jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sears connects with a nice looking jab.
Sears misses with a double jab.
Lupus takes one on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Sears there.
Sears throws a looping overhand right but Lupus ducks down to avoid it.
Sears looks to throw the jab but Lupus is out of range.
Lupus flicks out a counter leg kick but Sears steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sears fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupus manages to avoid it.
Lupus tries to close the distance and clinch but Sears swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sears waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupus.
Sears looks to land a right hand but Lupus moved out of range.
Sears throws a body kick that misses.
Lupus tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupus dodges the punch combination from Sears.
Lupus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lupus moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Sears lands.
Sears swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lupus moves away from the strike by Sears.
Sears misses with a low kick as Lupus jumps back.
Lupus dodges the punch combination from Sears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sears paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sears misses the target.
Sears looks to land a left hand but Lupus moved out of range nicely.
Harry Sears is winning the standup battle so far.
Lupus tries a low kick but Sears avoids it.
Sears moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sears lands a nice hook to Lupus's body. Lupus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sears misses with a double jab.
Sears looks to land a combination but Lupus avoids it well.
Lupus misses with a low kick.
Sears checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sears throws a body punch but Lupus moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Sears lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lupus doesn't seem phased though.
Lupus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sears.
Duke Lupus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sears pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sears misses with a hook.
Sears throws a jab when Lupus was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sears misses.
Sears misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sears takes a swing at Lupus's ribcage but misses.
Lupus tries to clinch but Sears moves out of range.
Sears throws a lazy right hand but Lupus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupus throws a leg kick that misses.
Sears fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupus manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Sears 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!
Lupus rushes Sears and presses him up against the ropes.
Sears working hard to break the clinch.
Sears is looking to break free of the clinch but Lupus has double underhooks.
Lupus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sears avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sears looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sears pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sears connects with a crisp jab.
Sears is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupus.
Sears throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Sears dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Sears's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sears looks to land a combination but Lupus avoids it well.
Lupus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sears is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lupus.
Sears lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lupus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lupus moves away from the strike by Sears.
Sears comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Sears as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Sears misses.
Lupus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sears throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sears throws a good cross that connects.
Sears misses with a two punch combination.
Sears misses with a hook. Lupus ducked under it nicely.
Sears loads up on a big right hand but Lupus slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Sears there.
Lupus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sears throws out a powerful jab.
Lupus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sears to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sears misses with a double jab.
Sears scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Sears.
A telegraphed right hand from Sears misses the target.
Lupus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lupus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lupus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sears was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lupus wants to clinch.
Lupus rushes Sears and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sears is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lupus has Sears pressed against the ropes, preventing Sears from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lupus lands an elbow that stopped Sears in his tracks for a moment.
Lupus taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sears misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupus prevents a body shot from Sears.
Sears avoids the elbow strike from Lupus, against the ropes.
Sears can't break the clinch.
Lupus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sears is trying to force a seperation but Lupus has the dominant position.
Sears scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Sears.
Sears misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sears lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lupus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sears wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sears escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupus tries to clinch there but Sears circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sears lands with a nice body punch.
Lupus slips a jab from Sears.
Lupus gets a clinch.
Sears breaks the clinch.
Lupus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lupus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sears dips to his left and cracks Lupus with an uppercut!
Lupus throws out a leg kick but Sears moves out of range and Lupus only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Lupus misses.
Sears scores with a nice right hand.
Sears moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sears looks to throw the jab but Lupus is out of range.
Sears misses with a few strikes there.
Sears dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sears scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lupus doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harry Sears is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sears swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sears fails to land with a series of punches.
Sears throws out a loose jab but Lupus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sears checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupus darts in and clinches Sears up against the ropes.
Lupus tries to stall but Sears uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupus throws a right and a left that Sears avoids nicely.
Jab by Sears.
Lupus wants to clinch.
Duke Lupus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sears misses with a wild combination.
Sears blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Sears showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sears, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Sears!
A relieved looking Harry Sears thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klay Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis OLeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klay Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis OLeary!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OLeary fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Thompson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OLeary shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
OLeary has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a huge left! OLeary is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thompson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save OLeary from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thompson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klay Thompson!
Klay Thompson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby McBarz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepeng Pinakamalupet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBarz comes to the ring accompanied by Pharrell - How does it feel?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby McBarz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Pinakamalupet!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBarz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBarz sets himself, and Pinakamalupet steps forward looking for the clinch! McBarz avoids it this time.
McBarz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bobby McBarz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinakamalupet ducks right into an uppercut from McBarz.
McBarz scores with the left hand. Pinakamalupet knows he should have avoided that one.
McBarz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBarz misses the body punch
and Pinakamalupet counters with a three punch combo that has McBarz backing up. McBarz nods at Pinakamalupet to acknowledge the strikes.
McBarz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pinakamalupet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McBarz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McBarz misses the target.
McBarz tries to bum rush Pinakamalupet with a series of wild strikes but Pinakamalupet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBarz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinakamalupet's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBarz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBarz scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinakamalupet misses the target.
McBarz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pinakamalupet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pinakamalupet.
McBarz manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBarz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McBarz slips a jab and a cross from Pinakamalupet.
McBarz is looking to counter punch.
Pinakamalupet pivots, looking for a leg kick but McBarz is out of range and Pinakamalupet settles back down.
McBarz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet ducks under a wild hook from McBarz.
Pinakamalupet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinakamalupet misses with a body shot.
Pinakamalupet misses with a hook.
Pinakamalupet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBarz.
McBarz throws a combination that misses
enabling Pinakamalupet to counter with a crisp jab.
McBarz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinakamalupet cracks a nice hook into McBarz's ribs.
McBarz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinakamalupet avoids a punch combination nicely.
McBarz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBarz throws a big shot that misses.
McBarz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pinakamalupet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McBarz throws a right hand that Pinakamalupet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinakamalupet also avoids with ease.
McBarz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinakamalupet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McBarz throws a body punch but Pinakamalupet moves out of range.
Pinakamalupet avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Pinakamalupet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McBarz lands with a nice body punch.
Pinakamalupet misses with a wild combination.
McBarz throws a jab when Pinakamalupet was well out of range.
McBarz tries to bum rush Pinakamalupet with a series of wild strikes but Pinakamalupet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBarz misses with a looping right.
Pinakamalupet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McBarz's head.
A big right from McBarz misses.
McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBarz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinakamalupet's hands.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Pinakamalupet avoids them all with ease.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
McBarz misses with a shot to the body
and Pinakamalupet counters with a series of strikes. McBarz will be more careful next time no doubt.
McBarz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinakamalupet is looking for the big counter here.
Pinakamalupet misses with a head kick.
Pinakamalupet catches McBarz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Pinakamalupet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinakamalupet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McBarz circles away quickly and effectively.
Pinakamalupet scores with a jab.
A punch combination from McBarz misses.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Pinakamalupet avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinakamalupet scores with a three punch combo!
McBarz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinakamalupet moves away.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Pinakamalupet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBarz misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBarz. Pinakamalupet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinakamalupet throws a right hand that McBarz ducks under and follows up with a left that McBarz also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by McBarz.
Pinakamalupet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McBarz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McBarz throws a shot from downtown. Pinakamalupet moves away and avoids it.
Pinakamalupet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McBarz blocks the body kick.
McBarz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBarz misses with a wild combination.
McBarz throws a right hand that Pinakamalupet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinakamalupet also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinakamalupet missing with a left hand there. McBarz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McBarz misses with a few strikes there.
McBarz misses with a few strikes there.
McBarz is breathing heavily.
No joy there for McBarz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McBarz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pinakamalupet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinakamalupet slips a jab and a cross from McBarz.
Bobby McBarz is winning the standup battle so far.
McBarz just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinakamalupet steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McBarz.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
McBarz misses with a jab to the body
and Pinakamalupet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of McBarz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pinakamalupet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McBarz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinakamalupet can do to turn this around?
McBarz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the body from McBarz misses
and Pinakamalupet counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinakamalupet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBarz.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Pinakamalupet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBarz walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinakamalupet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McBarz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinakamalupet is just out of range.
Pinakamalupet wants to counter with a clinch but McBarz pushes him away.
McBarz misses with a wild body shot.
Pinakamalupet scores with a nice strike.
Pinakamalupet has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinakamalupet slips under a jab from McBarz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBarz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet moves forwards but McBarz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Pinakamalupet misses.
Pinakamalupet misses with a hook. McBarz ducked under it nicely.
McBarz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinakamalupet throws a right and a left that McBarz avoids nicely.
Pinakamalupet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Pinakamalupet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pinakamalupet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinakamalupet.
McBarz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinakamalupet was well out of range. Poor timing from McBarz.
Pinakamalupet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBarz misses with a few strikes there.
McBarz moves forwards but Pinakamalupet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pinakamalupet connects with a good right hand that stumbles McBarz. McBarz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McBarz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Pinakamalupet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinakamalupet throws a body punch but McBarz moves out of range.
McBarz throws a right and a left that both miss.
McBarz blocks a head kick by Pinakamalupet.
McBarz misses with a series of wild punches.
McBarz misses with a two punch combination.
Pinakamalupet fails to land with a series of punches.
McBarz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinakamalupet looks to land a left hand but McBarz moved out of range nicely.
Pinakamalupet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Pinakamalupet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinakamalupet swinging wildly here.
McBarz is looking to wear down Pinakamalupet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pinakamalupet blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from McBarz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBarz misses with a wild combination.
Pinakamalupet throws a jab but it's blocked by McBarz.
Pinakamalupet misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet dodges the punch combination from McBarz.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pinakamalupet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBarz.
McBarz feints a jab promting Pinakamalupet to slip. McBarz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pinakamalupet slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Pinakamalupet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pinakamalupet slips a jab and a cross from McBarz.
Pinakamalupet scores with a decent looking hook.
McBarz throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinakamalupet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McBarz misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinakamalupet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBarz throws out the jab.
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!
Pinakamalupet misses with a straight right.
It looked like McBarz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pinakamalupet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBarz.
Pinakamalupet misses with a body shot.
Pinakamalupet ducks under a wild hook from McBarz.
Decent striking displayed by Pinakamalupet there.
McBarz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pinakamalupet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinakamalupet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinakamalupet misses with a two punch combination.
McBarz throws a right hand that Pinakamalupet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinakamalupet also avoids with ease.
Pinakamalupet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBarz.
McBarz moves out of range of the body kick.
McBarz throws a lazy right hand but Pinakamalupet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinakamalupet throws a counter combo.
Pinakamalupet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pinakamalupet lands a nice shot to the body.
McBarz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McBarz scores with a nice right hand.
Pinakamalupet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McBarz at a distance.
McBarz misses with a double jab
letting Pinakamalupet counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Pinakamalupet.
McBarz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pinakamalupet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinakamalupet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Pinakamalupet. Those never looked like landing.
McBarz looks to land a combination but Pinakamalupet avoids it well.
Pinakamalupet misses the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBarz loads up on a big right hand but Pinakamalupet slips the punch.
A big left from McBarz misses.
Pinakamalupet is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinakamalupet throws a hook but McBarz blocks it.
Bobby McBarz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Pinakamalupet.
A lazy left from Pinakamalupet finds it's target.
Pinakamalupet throws a half hearted mid kick.
McBarz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pinakamalupet eats them both and turns towards McBarz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McBarz misses with the combination.
Pinakamalupet unleashes a big counter combination but McBarz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pinakamalupet stuns McBarz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McBarz misses with a straight left.
Pinakamalupet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McBarz has time to react.
McBarz throws a right hand that Pinakamalupet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinakamalupet also avoids with ease.
McBarz throws a right and a left that Pinakamalupet avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinakamalupet! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBarz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McBarz lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBarz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinakamalupet misses with a two punch combination.
Pinakamalupet misses with a two punch combination.
McBarz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinakamalupet to score with a decent uppercut.
McBarz ducks under a wild hook from Pinakamalupet.
McBarz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Pinakamalupet moves out of range.
Pinakamalupet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinakamalupet scores with a jab to the body.
Pinakamalupet blocks a jab.
Pinakamalupet catches McBarz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McBarz swinging wildly here.
McBarz misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Pinakamalupet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBarz misses with a wild combination.
Pinakamalupet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBarz.
Nice defenses there by Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McBarz misses with a double jab
and Pinakamalupet counters with a nice body shot.
Pinakamalupet lands with a nice body punch.
Pinakamalupet just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBarz.
McBarz misses with a wild combination.
Pinakamalupet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McBarz slips under a jab from Pinakamalupet.
McBarz is looking for a counter combo.
McBarz connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinakamalupet misses with a few strikes there.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Pinakamalupet moves out of range.
Pinakamalupet is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McBarz throws out a loose jab but Pinakamalupet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinakamalupet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Pinakamalupet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBarz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McBarz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinakamalupet.
A little jabbing left from Pinakamalupet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinakamalupet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinakamalupet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McBarz back to the ropes. Pinakamalupet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good exchange - Pinakamalupet coming out on top.
Pinakamalupet throws a series of punches but McBarz moves out of range.
McBarz with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBarz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McBarz misses with a hook
and Pinakamalupet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinakamalupet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepeng Pinakamalupet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinakamalupet 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepeng Pinakamalupet!
After the big win, Pepeng Pinakamalupet made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miller Gozu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Wrestler Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Wrestler Killa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miller Gozu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Da Wrestler Killa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gozu tries to work over Killa's front leg with a kick but Killa checks it.
Killa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gozu throws out the jab.
Gozu throws a hook but Killa avoids it easily.
Killa connects with an inside leg kick.
Gozu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Killa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gozu.
Killa lands with a slapping head kick.
Gozu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gozu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by Killa there.
Killa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gozu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gozu tries to clinch but Killa is having none of it.
Killa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gozu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gozu throws a lazy right hand but Killa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gozu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killa.
Nice uppercut lands for Killa. That snapped Gozu's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozu misses with a two punch combination.
Gozu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gozu avoids the head kick by Killa.
Da Wrestler Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gozu tries to clinch but Killa is having none of it.
Gozu clinches up against the ropes.
Killa is trying to push Gozu away but Gozu has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gozu is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Killa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killa stops a takedown attempt from Gozu.
Gozu has Killa pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Killa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miller Gozu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gozu trying to land knees to the body.
Gozu tries to land knees in the clinch but Killa avoids the damage to the body.
Killa lands a takedown into guard.
Gozu wants to sweep here but Killa controlling him for the moment.
Gozu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Killa wanted to stand there but Gozu had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa trying to control but Gozu is working from the bottom.
Gozu is pulling down on Killa's head to control his posture.
Gozu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Killa has passed into half guard!
Gozu is pressing down on Killa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Killa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gozu is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gozu on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Killa blocks the low kick.
Gozu fails to land with a series of punches.
Killa throws a head kick that half lands.
Gozu misses with a wild body shot.
Killa tries a head kick but it misses.
Gozu avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gozu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Killa stalks Gozu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gozu's face. Gozu staggers backwards, shaken.
Gozu slips a jab from Killa.
Gozu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gozu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killa as he jumps to the side.
Killa swats away the attempt to clinch by Gozu.
Gozu takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gozu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Killa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Killa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Killa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gozu momentarily.
A combination from Killa does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gozu misses the target.
Gozu dips to his left and cracks Killa with an uppercut!
Gozu closes the distance and pushes Killa back into the ropes.
Gozu keeps control of Killa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Wrestler Killa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gozu moves in looking to clinch but Killa pushes him off.
Killa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Killa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gozu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gozu throws a poor cross that misses
and Killa counters with a straight right hand.
Gozu missing with a left hand there. Killa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Killa.
Killa checks a low kick from Gozu.
Gozu throws a jab when Killa was well out of range.
Gozu throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily.
Gozu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Killa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Killa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Killa scores with a head kick. Gozu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Da Wrestler Killa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killa ducks under a wild hook from Gozu.
Gozu fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gozu.
Gozu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gozu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killa. Killa obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Killa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gozu.
Killa ducks under a wild hook from Gozu.
Gozu misses with a looping right.
Gozu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gozu throws out a loose jab but Killa uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Killa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gozu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gozu tries to clinch up but Killa circles away and keeps his distance.
Killa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gozu.
Gozu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gozu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Killa counters with a crisp one two that drops Gozu! Killa thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gozu to his feet! Gozu is in big trouble!
Killa misses with a body shot.
Killa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Killa slams his shin into Gozu's torso.
A shot to the liver by Killa. Beautiful body shot.
Gozu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killa.
Killa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gozu throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Killa.
Da Wrestler Killa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gozu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Killa is breathing heavily.
Killa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gozu misses the jab.
Gozu misses with a right hand
and Killa counters with a nice uppercut.
Gozu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gozu misses with a hook
and Killa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gozu misses with the combination.
Gozu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Killa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gozu swings widly with a right hand
and Killa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gozu tries to clinch up.
Killa throws a big counter head kick but Gozu avoids it with no problem.
Gozu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Killa defends well and Gozu ends up having to push Killa into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gozu looks to land a combination but Killa avoids it well.
Killa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa swats away the attempt to clinch by Gozu.
Killa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Killa swinging wildly here.
Gozu misses with a straight right.
Gozu throws a leg kick
and Killa counters with a thumping low kick.
Gozu shoots in for a double leg but Killa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killa thuds a left hand into Gozu's body.
Miller Gozu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killa scores with a jab to the body.
Gozu throws a jab when Killa was well out of range.
Gozu misses with a left hand
and Gozu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Killa - that will leave a mark!
Killa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gozu throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozu tries for a takedown but Killa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miller Gozu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gozu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Gozu does no damage.
Killa throws a good cross that connects.
Gozu wants to clinch but Killa slips to the side
and Killa counters with a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Killa!
Both fighters circling a little - Killa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Killa. Gozu shrugs it off though.
Gozu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killa.
Killa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gozu.
Killa lands a jab to the nose.
Gozu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gozu avoids the head kick by Killa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Wrestler Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Killa cracks Gozu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Killa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Killa.
A punch combination from Killa misses.
Gozu 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.
Killa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gozu throws a jab when Killa was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Killa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Killa cracks Gozu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gozu shoots and misses
and Killa counters with a nice uppercut.
Gozu closes the distance and clinches.
Gozu is working for takedown but Killa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gozu goes for a takedown attempt but Killa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miller Gozu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killa blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gozu closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gozu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozu decides to pull guard.
Killa tries to stand but Gozu is controlling from the bottom.
Gozu tries to strike from the bottom.
Gozu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gozu is on top in guard.
Gozu wants to pass the guard but Killa is keeping the position.
Gozu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miller Gozu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Killa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Killa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gozu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Killa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Killa has escaped and now he's on top!
Gozu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Killa is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gozu is working an open guard so Killa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gozu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gozu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKilla.
Killa throws a head kick but Gozu moves out of range.
Gozu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Killa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gozu's head.
Gozu looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range.
A combination from Gozu does no damage.
Killa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gozu defends it well.
Sloppy strikes from Gozu. Those never looked like landing.
Killa throws a head kick that misses.
Killa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gozu.
Killa lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Killa.
Killa throws a head kick that Gozu semi-blocks.
Da Wrestler Killa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gozu.
Killa is looking to slow Gozu down with leg kicks.
Gozu closes the distance and pushes Killa back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gozu gets control of Killa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gozu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gozu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killa stands and throws Gozu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gozu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Killa's best efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Killa stands up from half guard.
Gozu misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Wrestler Killa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Wrestler Killa!
Miller Gozu was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you! Its a great night of fights so stick around!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ikkaku Madarame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Lupertazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Madarame might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bleed It Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikkaku Madarame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Lupertazzi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupertazzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupertazzi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madarame throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lupertazzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Madarame throws a hook but Lupertazzi avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Lupertazzi misses its intended target.
It looked like Madarame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Madarame throws a nice looking combination but Lupertazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Lupertazzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Madarame moves away from the strike by Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi dodges the punch combination from Madarame.
Lupertazzi cracks Madarame with a good jab.
Madarame looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madarame displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupertazzi throws out the jab.
Lupertazzi throws a shot to the body.
Lupertazzi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Madarame backs up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madarame swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lupertazzi counters with a nice body shot.
Lupertazzi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupertazzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Madarame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lupertazzi tries to clinch up
and Madarame counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Madarame. Those never looked like landing.
Lupertazzi misses with a wild combination.
Lupertazzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lupertazzi throws a series of punches but Madarame avoids them all with ease.
Lupertazzi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Diego Lupertazzi has been cut.
Lupertazzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madarame.
Madarame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madarame misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi instigates a clinch.
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 short left from Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi breaks the clinch.
Lupertazzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madarame.
Madarame slips a straight right by Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi misses with a left hand
and Madarame counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Madarame misses with the combination.
Madarame gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lupertazzi.
Madarame will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madarame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lupertazzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Madarame counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi misses with a body shot
and Madarame counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupertazzi. Madarame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madarame misses with a series of wild punches.
Lupertazzi cracks Madarame with a good jab.
Lupertazzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madarame ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lupertazzi looks to throw the jab but Madarame is out of range.
Lupertazzi misses with a hook. Madarame ducked under it nicely.
Lupertazzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Madarame counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Madarame is looking to wear down Lupertazzi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Madarame scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lupertazzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madarame throws a big counter combination but Lupertazzi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madarame misses with the combination.
Lupertazzi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lupertazzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Madarame throws a series of punches but Lupertazzi avoids them all with ease.
Lupertazzi throws a counter combo.
Lupertazzi connects with the punch.
Madarame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lupertazzi throws a series of punches but Madarame moves out of range.
Madarame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lupertazzi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Madarame manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lupertazzi slips a jab and a cross from Madarame.
A nice side step and Lupertazzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Madarame misses with a wild combination.
Lupertazzi scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ikkaku Madarame will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Lupertazzi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Madarame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madarame scores with a decent looking hook.
Lupertazzi throws a hook but Madarame blocks it.
Lupertazzi closes the distance but Madarame moves to the side
and Madarame counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Lupertazzi finds it's target.
Madarame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lupertazzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego Lupertazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madarame misses with a few strikes there.
Lupertazzi wants to clinch up but Madarame keeps it at a distance.
Madarame appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madarame throws a right hand that Lupertazzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupertazzi also avoids with ease.
Madarame takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Madarame misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupertazzi takes a swing at Madarame's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupertazzi cracks Madarame with an open hand slap.
Ikkaku Madarame is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Madarame does no damage.
Lupertazzi tests Madarame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupertazzi misses with a hook. Madarame ducked under it nicely.
Madarame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupertazzi.
A jab from Lupertazzi misses.
Lupertazzi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madarame finds it's way round the side to connect with Lupertazzi's head.
Lupertazzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madarame.
Madarame misses with a two punch combination.
Lupertazzi throws a hook but Madarame blocks it.
Madarame appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lupertazzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Lupertazzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Madarame takes one to the chin there.
Lupertazzi digs a good body shot into Madarame's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madarame looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Madarame throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupertazzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madarame scores with a jab to the body.
Lupertazzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lupertazzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lupertazzi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lupertazzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madarame breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madarame takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Madarame does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupertazzi! But no joy.
Madarame fails to land with a series of punches.
Madarame throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lupertazzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Madarame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Madarame.
Madarame was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madarame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madarame defending well as Lupertazzi loads up on a big left hand.
Madarame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lupertazzi lands with a nice body punch.
Madarame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Madarame is looking for a counter combo.
Madarame swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupertazzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi lands a jab to Madarame's midsection.
Madarame rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupertazzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madarame throws a body punch but Lupertazzi moves out of range.
Lupertazzi throws a hook but Madarame blocks it.
Lupertazzi connects with a body shot that sends Madarame's belly button to the back.
Madarame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Madarame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Lupertazzi does no damage.
Madarame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupertazzi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupertazzi. Madarame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupertazzi misses with a body shot
and Madarame counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lupertazzi scores with the left hand. Madarame knows he should have avoided that one.
Madarame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madarame swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lupertazzi cracks Madarame with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lupertazzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Lupertazzi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lupertazzi misses with a shot to the body
and Madarame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madarame looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupertazzi misses the target.
A slow jab from Lupertazzi misses its intended target.
Madarame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Lupertazzi scores with a four punch combination!
Lupertazzi throws a body punch but Madarame moves out of range.
Madarame moves forwards but Lupertazzi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lupertazzi has Madarame up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lupertazzi lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupertazzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lupertazzi lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madarame.
Lupertazzi breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupertazzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupertazzi throws a hook to the side of Madarame's head but Madarame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madarame tries to bum rush Lupertazzi with a series of wild strikes but Lupertazzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Lupertazzi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Madarame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madarame swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madarame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupertazzi moves away.
Lupertazzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madarame misses with a double jab.
Lupertazzi lands an overhand right.
Madarame just misses with a punch to the body.
Madarame fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupertazzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Madarame circles away.
Madarame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Madarame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madarame walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madarame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madarame throws a nice looking combination but Lupertazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lupertazzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupertazzi misses with a looping right.
Lupertazzi missing with a left hand there. Madarame was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madarame misses with the combination.
Lupertazzi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madarame throws a nice looking combination but Lupertazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lupertazzi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madarame just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupertazzi misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madarame throws a nice looking combination but Lupertazzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lupertazzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Madarame's hands.
Lupertazzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Madarame is just out of range.
Lupertazzi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Madarame under the eye.
Madarame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupertazzi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Madarame stuns Lupertazzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lupertazzi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Madarame manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Madarame misses with a double jab.
Lupertazzi lands the left hand.
Lupertazzi throws a jab but it's blocked by Madarame.
Lupertazzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lupertazzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi throws out a loose jab but Madarame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupertazzi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupertazzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupertazzi throws a combination that misses
and Madarame counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lupertazzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Madarame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lupertazzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupertazzi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lupertazzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupertazzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madarame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madarame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Madarame uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupertazzi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lupertazzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lupertazzi 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lupertazzi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bertil Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pippo Zippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bengtsson comes to the ring accompanied by Easy Does It - WILDSTREET . This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bertil Bengtsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pippo Zippo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zippo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zippo scores with a shot to the body.
Bengtsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zippo finds it's way round the side to connect with Bengtsson's head.
We've been told by Bengtsson's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zippo throws a lazy head kick
and Bengtsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Pippo Zippo has been cut.
Zippo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bengtsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bengtsson misses with a straight left.
Zippo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bengtsson.
Danga de danga de dang - Bengtsson scores with a four punch combination!
Zippo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Zippo lands with a shot to the body.
Pippo Zippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zippo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bengtsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bengtsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zippo lands with a shot to the body.
Zippo misses with a leg kick.
Bengtsson walks into a jab.
Zippo scores with a nice right hand.
Zippo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bengtsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zippo moves away.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bengtsson throwing a counter right hand but Zippo manages to avoid it.
Bengtsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zippo.
Zippo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zippo.
Bengtsson walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zippo misses the body punch
and Bengtsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zippo closes the distance but Bengtsson moves to the side
and Zippo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zippo, as that shot connected.
Zippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bengtsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Bengtsson misses the target.
Zippo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bengtsson walks into a straight right hand from Zippo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zippo.
Bengtsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zippo connects with a right hand. Bengtsson shakes it off.
Bengtsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zippo cracks Bengtsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zippo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bengtsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zippo throws a combination that misses
and Bengtsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Zippo toppling to the canvas! Zippo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bengtsson finish him?!
Zippo is rocked!
That has opened up Pippo Zippo's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zippo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bengtsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zippo! But no joy.
Zippo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
Zippo is looking to clinch but Bengtsson is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Bengtsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zippo seems to have recovered his senses.
Bengtsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zippo scores with a sloppy right hand. Bengtsson should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Bengtsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bengtsson dances in with a quick combination. Zippo is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Bengtsson snaps Zippo's head back. Zippo stumbles backwards against the ropes. Bengtsson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Zippo's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Zippo just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bertil Bengtsson!
Bertil Bengtsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zee Snore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoko Honda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoko Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zee Snore!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honda feinted with a counter takedown.
Honda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snore but Snore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Honda fails with the takedown
and Snore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Honda shoots and misses
enabling Snore to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoko Honda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Honda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Honda is breathing heavily.
Snore flashes Honda a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Honda's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Honda crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Snore punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zee Snore!
Zee Snore thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nosyaj Rram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Midget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rram might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Grace - You Don't Own Me ft. G-Eazy. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nosyaj Rram!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midget takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Midget shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Midget's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rram lunges at Midget with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Midget's hand.
Midget avoids the body shot from Rram.
Midget drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rram defends it well.
Rram throws a combination that misses
and Midget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rram wants to get back to his feet.
Midget prevents Rram from improving his position.
Rram trying to hold on to Midget's head to control him but Midget postures up.
Rram keeping hold of Midget's head, controlling as best he can.
Midget is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rram sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rram wants to improve his position but Midget is controlling well.
Midget seems to be working for a kimura but Rram defends the submission attempt.
Midget seems to be looking for submissions.
Rram is pressing down on Midget's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Midget being controlled here momentarily.
Midget wants to pass the guard but Rram is keeping the position.
Midget postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rram is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Midget, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midget looking for a sweep. Not yet Midget, not yet.
Midget lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rram controlling the position.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully.
Rram looking for a sweep. Not yet Rram, not yet.
Rram keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully.
Rram wants to sweep here but Midget controlling him for the moment.
Rram wants to stand and escape but Midget is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midget pushes down on Rram's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Midget seems to be working for a kimura but Rram defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Midget throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rram looks like he's trying to stand up.
Midget is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Rram is defending well.
Rram is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Midget content to sit in half guard and control for a 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.
Midget is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rram sees it coming and defends easily.
Rram wants to improve his position but Midget is controlling well.
Rram trying to control here.
Midget is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Midget.
Midget is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Midget will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rram scores with a nice right hand.
Midget shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rram defends it nicely.
Rram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram throws a series of punches but Midget avoids them all with ease.
Midget drops his hands momentarily and Rram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Midget showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram misses with a double jab
and Midget counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rram!
Midget swings around for an armbar but Rram sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Midget's guard.
Midget looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rram is defending well. Midget quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rram has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Midget celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Midget!
Justin Midget is the new lightweight champion!
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