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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Carlos Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight Music - D12. Rufus Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rufus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Carlos Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Ortega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortega manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Ortega's guard.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Ortega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortega slips a straight right by Johnson.
Ortega walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Ortega has a takedown stuffed.
Ortega misses with a low kick.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson stands up and beckons Ortega to join him on the feet.
Ortega throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ortega.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Rufus Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos Ortega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortega looks gassed!
Johnson drops Ortega with a naaaaasty hook - Ortega is in real trouble here! Johnson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kill Kids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kids comes into the arena with I wanna rock blaring out of the sound system. Hayes has chosen 50cent - I´ll WHIP YA HEAD BOY as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kill Kids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes throws a looping overhand right but Kids ducks down to avoid it.
Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kids clinches.
Hayes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kids uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Kids ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a series of wild punches.
Kids lands with a slapping head kick.
Hayes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kids.
Kids instigates a clinch.
Hayes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick from Kids.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kids.
Hayes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hayes connects with a looping right hand.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Kids uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes missing with a left hand there. Kids was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kids thuds a left hand into Hayes's body.
Kids closes the distance and clinches.
Kids breaks the clinch.
Hayes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayes throws a combination that misses
and Kids counters by clinching up.
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but Kids won't allow it.
Kids breaks from the clinch.
Kids takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hayes lands a lovely overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Kids blocks the low kick.
Hayes misses with a hook.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Kids's head but Kids sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kids keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
Kids scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Kids's head but Kids sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kids.
Kids tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hayes avoids a kick to the body.
Kids moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hayes throws a body punch but Kids moves out of range.
Kids takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hayes is looking to slow Kids down with leg kicks.
Kids is looking to clinch.
Kids takes one to the chin there.
Hayes thows a body shot but no joy.
Hayes connects with a crisp jab.
Kids connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hayes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kids backs up against the cage.
Hayes throws a hook but Kids blocks it.
Kids keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kids crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hayes - the referee stops the clock and Kids gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hayes. Kids manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a leg kick.
Hayes throws a hook but Kids avoids it easily.
Hayes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kids checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hayes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Kids misses the target.
Kids walks into a straight right hand from Hayes.
Kids tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes lands with a straight right. Kids didn't see that one coming.
Hayes misses with a hook to the body
and Kids counters with a left to the body.
Kids ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Hayes throws the left hand but Kids avoids the punch easily.
Kids slips under a jab.
Kids bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kids clinches with his opponent.
Kids escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kids fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayes, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kids uses from the top position.
Hayes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayes, not yet.
Hayes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kids's guard.
Kids utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hayes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hayes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kids works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hayes content to stall in guard here.
Kids on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kids tries to get out of the position.
Hayes with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kill Kids dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hayes misses with a hook. Kids ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Hayes lands.
Hayes checks a low kick from Kids.
Hayes misses with a leg kick
and Kids counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hayes loads up on a big right hand but Kids slips the punch.
Hayes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hayes.
Hayes throws out a leg kick but Kids moves out of range and Hayes only half commits.
Hayes scores with a jab. Kids acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hayes is looking to land body kicks.
Kill Kids is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kids rushes Hayes and presses him up against the cage.
Kids escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kids displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayes throws out the jab.
Gary Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kids throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kids counters with a big head kick but Hayes shrugs it off.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Kids moved out of range nicely.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kids.
Kids defending well as Hayes loads up on a big left hand.
Hayes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Kids's head but Kids sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kids throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayes throws a shot from downtown. Kids moves away and avoids it.
Hayes scores with a nice body kick.
Hayes lunges at Kids with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kids's hand.
Hayes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hayes loads up on a big right hand but Kids slips the punch.
Hayes misses the jab.
Kids slips a jab from Hayes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kids, as that shot connected.
Hayes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kids tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hayes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Kids moved out of range nicely.
Hayes connects with the punch.
Kill Kids is winning the standup battle so far.
Kids misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kids lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kids.
Good exchange - Hayes coming out on top.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayes lands with a straight right. Kids didn't see that one coming.
Hayes tries to keep at a distance but Kids has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hayes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hayes fails to pull guard.
Hayes working aggressively here.
Hayes can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kids's efforts to push away.
Kids breaks from the clinch.
Hayes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kids misses with a hook.
Kids uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayes.
Hayes scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes looks to land a right hand but Kids moved out of range.
Hayes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kids.
Kids gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Kids's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kids breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayes takes a swing at Kids's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes stuns Kids with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kids misses with a double jab.
Kids throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes counters with a one-two to the body.
Kids tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Kids moves out of range as Hayes strikes.
Kids blocks a head kick by Hayes.
Kids 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.
A lazy left from Hayes finds it's target.
Hayes throws a looping overhand right but Kids ducks down to avoid it.
Hayes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kids fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kids jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kids is out of range.
Kids uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Kids moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kids breaks from the clinch.
Kids slips a straight right by Hayes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Hayes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kids's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hayes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kids stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hayes loads up on a big right hand but Kids slips the punch.
Kids looks to clinch
and Hayes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hayes!
Kids walks into a left hand.
Hayes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kids's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Hayes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayes misses with an uppercut.
Hayes scores with a punch to the head.
Kids uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Hayes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kids checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hayes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kids swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kids uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kids blocks the leg kick.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kids keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Kids's head but Kids sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kids.
Hayes cracks Kids with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kids ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayes throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Hayes catches Kids right on the button with a cross.
Hayes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kids was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes.
Kids blocks a low kick nicely.
Hayes connects with a looping right hand.
Hayes scores with a decent looking hook.
Hayes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayes.
Kids tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Kids's head but Kids sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kids keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
Hayes misses with an uppercut.
Hayes lands a jab-cross combination.
Kids looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kids tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kids keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
Kids takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hayes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kids takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes throws a head kick but Kids moves out of range.
Kids ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayes moves away.
Kids throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayes counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kids drops his hands momentarily and Hayes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kids walks into a stiff left hand from Hayes.
No joy there for Hayes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayes 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.
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Kids uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kids.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Hayes.
Hayes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hayes lands with a hook. Kids tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayes. Kids does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayes connects with a solid leg kick.
Kids dodges the punch combination from Hayes.
Hayes lands with a right hand.
Kids uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayes.
Hayes throws a wild body kick that Kids sees coming a mile off.
Hayes throws an overhand right that lands on Kids's shoulder, as Kids tries to avoid the shot.
Hayes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes with a hook.
Hayes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kids on the side of the head.
Hayes scores with a leg kick.
Hayes misses the shot to the body.
Hayes swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hayes catches Kids right on the button with a cross.
Kids darts in trying to clinch
and Hayes counters with a right hand to the body.
Hayes lands with a nice combination. Kids backs away looking to recover.
Hayes misses with a leg kick.
Hayes 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.
Hayes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kids counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Hayes misses its intended target.
Kids scores with a one two! Hayes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hayes lands a nice shot that snaps Kids's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Hayes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kids moves out of range as Hayes strikes.
Hayes cracks Kids with a good jab.
Hayes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kids ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Hayes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hayes 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Hayes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kizzy Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josie Jo Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford has chosen Mötley Crüe - Wild Side as his entrance music. Kizzy Suzuki had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kizzy Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josie Jo Ford!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suzuki swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Suzuki throws a series of punches but Ford avoids them all with ease.
Ford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
Suzuki misses with a double jab.
Ford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ford thumps Suzuki with a low kick.
Suzuki wants to clinch up but Ford keeps it at a distance.
Suzuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Ford keeps the fight on the outside.
Suzuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks.
Suzuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Ford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Suzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suzuki. That did some damage!
Ford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suzuki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suzuki is breathing heavily.
Ford forces Suzuki back against the cage and clinches.
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ford landing knees to the head.
Ford lands a knee to the body.
Ford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford connects with a knee to the head.
Ford lands a knee to the head.
Ford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Ford.
A right hand to the body from Ford.
Ford has Suzuki pressed against the cage.
Ford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Ford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands a knee to the body.
Ford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ford obliges.
Ford lands a hook that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards.
Suzuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Ford has double underhooks.
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ford lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford crunches a lovely knee into Suzuki's ribcage.
Ford with a knee to the head.
Suzuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suzuki is trying to break the clinch but Ford is controlling him.
Ford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Suzuki avoiding damage as Ford throws knees to the body.
Suzuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suzuki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Suzuki can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kizzy Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ford.
Suzuki managing to block the knees to the body from Ford.
Suzuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ford smiles and moves away.
Ford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suzuki.
Josie Jo Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford lands with a slapping head kick.
Suzuki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford lands a front kick.
Ford circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ford counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Suzuki takes a step back to recover.
Ford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suzuki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Suzuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Suzuki walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Ford as Suzuki shoots in.
Suzuki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ford lands with a slapping head kick.
Ford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ford just leaning against Suzuki, taking a breather.
Ford connects with a knee to the head.
Suzuki is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ford obliges.
Ford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suzuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josie Jo Ford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ford clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Suzuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ford lands a good knee to the midsection. Suzuki won't want to take too many of those.
Ford lands a nice knee to the body.
Suzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Ford.
Ford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ford scores a nice knee to the body.
Ford lands a good knee to the midsection. Suzuki won't want to take too many of those.
Ford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Suzuki tries to break the clinch but Ford is controlling the position.
Ford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Suzuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Ford has double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ford trying to land knees to the body.
Ford has Suzuki pressed against the cage, preventing Suzuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki is trying to drag Ford to the mat but Ford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Suzuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suzuki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Suzuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ford working Suzuki over with knees to the body.
Suzuki tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suzuki's efforts to push away.
Ford lands an uppercut.
Ford landing knees to the body.
Ford connects with a knee to the head.
Ford landing knees to the head.
Suzuki has had enough of the clinch but Ford keeps him there for the moment.
Suzuki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ford smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kizzy Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzuki looks to clinch
and Ford counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ford counters by moving into the clinch.
Good body shot from Ford.
Ford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ford scores a nice knee to the body.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ford prevents Suzuki from breaking the clinch.
Ford lands a nice knee to the body.
Ford keeps control of Suzuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ford scores a nice knee to the body.
Suzuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford.
Ford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ford lands a knee to the body.
Ford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suzuki avoids it.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suzuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Ford has double underhooks.
Ford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suzuki misses with some punches.
Ford prevents Suzuki from breaking the clinch.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries a knee to the head but Suzuki blocks it.
Suzuki is trying to break free.
Ford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzuki's face.
Suzuki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ford lands a knee to the head.
Suzuki wants to break free but Ford has control.
Ford crunches a lovely knee into Suzuki's ribcage.
Ford with a knee to the head.
Suzuki is trying to break the clinch but Ford is controlling him.
Ford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suzuki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Suzuki wants to break free but Ford has control.
Knees to the body from Ford.
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ford scores a nice knee to the body.
Ford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suzuki tries to break free but Ford pushes him back against the cage.
Ford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ford prevents Suzuki from breaking the clinch.
Ford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suzuki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four 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.
Suzuki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Suzuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suzuki avoids it.
Ford tries to land a knee to the head but Suzuki blocks with his arms.
Suzuki is trying to force a seperation but Ford has the dominant position.
Ford trying to land knees to the body.
Suzuki can't break the clinch.
Suzuki avoiding damage as Ford throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ford.
Suzuki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ford won't allow it.
Ford trying to land knees to the body.
Ford keeps control of Suzuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ford prevents Suzuki from breaking the clinch.
Suzuki tries to break the clinch but Ford is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
Ford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suzuki avoids it.
Ford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ford is pressed up against the cage. Suzuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ford down to the mat. Ford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josie Jo Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Suzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Suzuki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Suzuki can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Ford lands a nice knee to the body.
Ford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Suzuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ford working Suzuki over with knees to the body.
Ford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ford trying to land knees to the body.
Ford lands a knee to the body.
Ford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suzuki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ford gets underhooks to prevent Suzuki's takedown attempt.
Ford with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suzuki wants a takedown but no success here.
Ford landing knees to the head.
Ford prevents Suzuki from breaking the clinch.
Ford lands a nice knee to the body.
Ford prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kizzy Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ford.
Ford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suzuki looking for a takedown.
Ford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ford tries to work over Suzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suzuki is trying to break the clinch but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Suzuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suzuki tries to circle away but Ford has him pinned against the cage.
Ford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzuki.
Ford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ford landing knees to the body.
Ford prevents Suzuki from breaking the clinch.
Suzuki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suzuki managing to block the knees to the body from Ford.
Ford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suzuki's efforts to push away.
Ford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzuki.
Kizzy Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suzuki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ford lands an elbow inside.
Suzuki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ford won't allow it.
Ford scores with a knee to the head.
Ford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzuki's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Suzuki.
Ford lands a good knee to the midsection. Suzuki won't want to take too many of those.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suzuki is trying to break free.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suzuki is trying to break the clinch but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Ford scores with a knee to the head.
Ford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suzuki avoids it.
Ford is looking to control Suzuki's arms but Suzuki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ford has his back to the cage.
Suzuki tries to break free but Ford pushes him back against the cage.
Suzuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ford trying to land knees to the body.
Ford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Suzuki is trying to break the clinch but Ford is controlling him.
Suzuki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suzuki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suzuki is defending well for now.
Josie Jo Ford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ford blocks a body shot from Suzuki.
Ford with a knee to the head.
Suzuki avoiding damage as Ford throws knees to the body.
Ford is pressed up against the cage. Suzuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ford down to the mat. Ford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suzuki clinches but Ford breaks the clinch
and Ford counters with a body kick that stops Suzuki in his tracks momentarily.
Ford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suzuki.
Nice body kick there by Ford.
Ford has managed to clinch.
Ford lands a good knee to the midsection. Suzuki won't want to take too many of those.
Suzuki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suzuki's face.
Ford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards.
Ford lands a nice elbow.
Josie Jo Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is trying to force a seperation but Ford has the dominant position.
Suzuki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suzuki avoiding damage as Ford throws knees to the body.
Suzuki has Ford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suzuki.
Ford landing knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josie Jo Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ford 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josie Jo Ford!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Bjorksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Siciliano (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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27
194 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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192 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sven Bjorksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Siciliano!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siciliano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bjorksen tries to work over Siciliano's front leg with a kick but Siciliano checks it.
Good work by Siciliano as he checks the leg kick.
Siciliano has closed the distance and engaged Bjorksen in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Siciliano.
Siciliano misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjorksen decides to pull guard.
Siciliano wants to pass the guard but Bjorksen is keeping the position.
Siciliano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siciliano pushing down on Bjorksen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bjorksen tries to get to full guard but Siciliano has control of the leg.
Siciliano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Siciliano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bjorksen is just riding it out for now. Siciliano eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorksen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siciliano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bjorksen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siciliano is looking for a kimura here.
Bjorksen moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjorksen keeping full guard, as Siciliano tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bjorksen can't keep his opponent in guard - Siciliano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siciliano seems to be working for a kimura but Bjorksen defends the submission attempt.
Siciliano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Siciliano is thwarting Bjorksen's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siciliano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bjorksen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Siciliano seems to be looking for submissions.
Siciliano looks gassed!
Bjorksen trying to hold on to Siciliano's head to control him but Siciliano postures up.
Siciliano prevents Bjorksen from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Siciliano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bjorksen wants to land a leg kick but Siciliano is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Siciliano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bjorksen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siciliano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Siciliano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bjorksen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siciliano.
Bjorksen wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siciliano works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Siciliano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bjorksen tries to keep at a distance but Siciliano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bjorksen is looking to break free of the clinch but Siciliano has double underhooks.
Bjorksen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bjorksen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Siciliano missing with knees to the body.
Siciliano stalling in the clinch but Bjorksen improves position.
Siciliano is looking to break free of the clinch but Bjorksen has double underhooks.
Bjorksen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bjorksen tries to break the clinch but Siciliano is controlling the position.
Siciliano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siciliano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bjorksen.
Siciliano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bjorksen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Siciliano up against the cage.
Siciliano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bjorksen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bjorksen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siciliano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bjorksen's guard.
Siciliano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjorksen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siciliano has managed to get both his arms back between Bjorksen's legs - danger averted.
Siciliano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bjorksen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Siciliano has Bjorksen in his guard.
Siciliano can't keep his opponent in guard - Bjorksen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siciliano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siciliano has his foot on Bjorksen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bjorksen works his way back into a safe position though.
Siciliano is breathing heavily.
Bjorksen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjorksen seems to be working for a kimura but Siciliano defends the submission attempt.
Bjorksen is pressing down on Siciliano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siciliano is holding on for now.
Siciliano gets full guard.
Siciliano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siciliano has his foot on Bjorksen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bjorksen works his way back into a safe position though.
Siciliano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bjorksen has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorksen in side control, throwing shots but Siciliano defends.
Bjorksen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bjorksen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Siciliano some visible discomfort.
Bjorksen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Siciliano is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bjorksen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bjorksen scores with punches from side control.
Bjorksen is looking to take a break and control but Siciliano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bjorksen scores with punches from side control.
Siciliano prevents Bjorksen from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siciliano regains half guard.
Siciliano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siciliano lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bjorksen!
Bjorksen tries to lock up and control but Siciliano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siciliano looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Siciliano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bjorksen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bjorksen and Siciliano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fred Siciliano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bjorksen is looking to clinch but Siciliano is avoiding it.
Bjorksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siciliano scores with a takedown into Bjorksen's guard.
Siciliano stands and throws Bjorksen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Siciliano in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Siciliano swings around for an armbar but Bjorksen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Siciliano's guard.
Siciliano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siciliano wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjorksen throwing strikes but missing.
Bjorksen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bjorksen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Siciliano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bjorksen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siciliano jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bjorksen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bjorksen and Siciliano has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bjorksen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Siciliano is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fred Siciliano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siciliano goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bjorksen turns into him and now he's in Siciliano's guard.
Bjorksen preventing the sweep.
Bjorksen passes Siciliano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Siciliano trying to control but Bjorksen postures up.
Bjorksen trying to control from half guard but Siciliano is working away.
Bjorksen wants to pass the guard but Siciliano is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siciliano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjorksen pulls his head out easily.
Bjorksen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Siciliano's head.
Bjorksen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Siciliano moves in looking to clinch but Bjorksen pushes him off.
Bjorksen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Siciliano to score with a decent uppercut.
Sven Bjorksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjorksen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Siciliano counters with a takedown into side control.
Siciliano looking to control but instead Bjorksen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Siciliano wants to take a breather but Bjorksen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorksen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bjorksen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bjorksen is trying to control the position but Siciliano postures up.
Bjorksen controlling Siciliano's posture.
Siciliano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siciliano trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjorksen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sven Bjorksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siciliano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Siciliano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Siciliano 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Siciliano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Hoodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoodwell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pinball. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
270 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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25
266 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Good knees
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KJ Hoodwell!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodwell shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hoodwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoodwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allen defends it nicely.
Jake Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Hoodwell.
Allen leaves Hoodwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoodwell is working for takedown but Allen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Allen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoodwell.
Allen gets through Hoodwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoodwell fails to pull guard.
Allen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoodwell looks gassed!
Allen digs a right hand underneath Hoodwell's ribcage. Hoodwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Allen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Allen lands with a light punch inside.
Allen breaks the clinch.
Allen connects with a crisp jab.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Hoodwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Allen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Allen wants to take a breather but Hoodwell is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Allen breaks from Hoodwell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Allen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Allen lands with some strikes.
Allen with shots to the head and body - Hoodwell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hoodwell is looking to get to half guard.
Hoodwell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Allen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Allen working Hoodwell over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell tries to reverse the position but Allen maintains control.
Allen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hoodwell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen lands a big elbow.
Allen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Allen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Allen controlling from the full mount.
Allen breaks from Hoodwell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Allen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Allen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Allen unloading with bombs!
Allen tries to control but Hoodwell wriggling away.
Allen breaks from Hoodwell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Allen landing shots from mount.
Allen looking to finish Hoodwell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hoodwell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Allen.
Allen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Allen looking to control but Hoodwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoodwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Allen landing shots from mount.
Allen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hoodwell wants to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
Allen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Allen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hoodwell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hoodwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoodwell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Allen prevents Hoodwell from improving his position.
Allen working over Hoodwell with some ground and pound. Hoodwell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Allen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoodwell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoodwell wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
Allen passes to full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen avoids the attempt from Hoodwell to control.
Allen prevents Hoodwell from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Allen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Allen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoodwell momentarily.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoodwell can do to turn this around?
Hoodwell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Allen.
Allen scores with a nice strike.
Hoodwell tries to clinch up
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen sends Hoodwell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Allen is motioning to the referee to let Hoodwell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like KJ Hoodwell has been cut.
Allen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Allen working the head with strikes.
Hoodwell is not content to let Allen control the position.
Hoodwell is looking for a sweep.
Hoodwell is breathing heavily.
Allen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hoodwell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Allen decides to stand back up. Allen steps back and let's Hoodwell get back to his feet.
Allen connects with a looping right hand.
Jake Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Allen.
Allen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoodwell on the side of the head.
Allen scores with a nice head shot.
Allen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoodwell needs to keep his hands up - Allen had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Allen.
Allen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoodwell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Allen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Allen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hoodwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoodwell tries for a takedown but Allen circles away easily
and Allen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoodwell thinking.
Allen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Allen 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell is pressing down on Allen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Allen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Allen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoodwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily.
Allen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoodwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Allen stands up over Hoodwell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allen gets to his feet - Hoodwell follows without any prompting.
Hoodwell fails with the takedown
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoodwell avoids the body shot from Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Jake Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Hoodwell.
Allen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoodwell walks into a jab.
Allen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoodwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allen is aware though and is defending well.
Allen trying to control but Hoodwell is working from the bottom.
Allen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Allen wants to control from the top but Hoodwell keeps moving.
Allen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoodwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allen has managed to get both his arms back between Hoodwell's legs - danger averted.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoodwell's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoodwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoodwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoodwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Allen trying to control but Hoodwell is working from the bottom.
Allen advances to half guard.
Hoodwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allen working over Hoodwell with some ground and pound. Hoodwell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen prevents Hoodwell from improving his position.
Allen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoodwell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Allen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on KJ Hoodwell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Allen throws a hook but Hoodwell blocks it.
KJ Hoodwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen jabs at Hoodwell's body.
Allen connects with a body shot.
Hoodwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Allen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Allen duly obliges.
Allen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Allen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Allen with the ground and pound from mount.
Hoodwell is looking to get to half guard.
Allen breaks from Hoodwell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hoodwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hoodwell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hoodwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Allen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen wants to control the pace but Hoodwell is squirming around nicely.
Hoodwell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Allen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Allen stands up out of the half guard.
Allen has Hoodwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Allen.
Hoodwell tightens his grip and picks Allen up, before dumping him to the ground. Allen manages to land in guard.
Hoodwell looking to pass the guard.
Hoodwell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Allen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoodwell has Allen in his guard.
Hoodwell has an active guard here but Allen has managed to pass into half guard.
Jake Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoodwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoodwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoodwell is looking for a triangle but Allen pushes his legs off easily.
Allen wants to control from the top but Hoodwell keeps moving.
Hoodwell looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Allen content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to Hoodwell's brow.
Allen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Allen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice uppercut lands for Allen. That snapped Hoodwell's head back.
Hoodwell misses with a takedown
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen digs a good hook to Hoodwell's body.
Allen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hoodwell is looking to regain half guard here but Allen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Allen trying to control the position but Hoodwell is working away.
Hoodwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Allen is chipping away with strikes.
Hoodwell regains half guard.
Allen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hoodwell has hold of Allen's hands but Allen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
KJ Hoodwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoodwell is not content to let Allen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Allen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Allen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Lupul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lupul comes to the cage accompanied by Strangled With A Halo, Pig Destroyer. Lucas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Serial Killer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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182 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Lupul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupul with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lupul tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lucas is able to avoid easily.
Lucas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lupul trying to land knees to the body.
Lupul wants a takedown.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupul tries a knee to the head but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas lands with a short shot to the head.
Lucas looking to throw knees to the head but Lupul is blocking nicely.
Lupul throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lupul tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lupul missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucas.
Lucas cracks Lupul with a nice body shot.
Lupul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lucas is defending well for now.
Lucas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lupul taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lupul trying to land knees to the body.
Lupul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lucas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lucas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lupul avoids it.
Lupul missing with knees to the body.
Lucas is working Lupul over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lucas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Lucas.
Lupul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lucas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Lucas.
Lupul is breathing heavily.
Lucas lands a good knee to the midsection. Lupul won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Lucas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucas.
Lucas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lucas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas pushes Lupul back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lucas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lupul's face.
Lupul is rocked!
Lucas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lupul! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lucas is unloading with more strikes now! Lupul drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Lucas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Anichebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anichebe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Give me hope. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Anichebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, David Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anichebe throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anichebe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to de liver by Anichebe. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Anichebe.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Anichebe ducks down to avoid it.
Anichebe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
It looks like David Wilson has been cut.
Victor Anichebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anichebe throws a head kick that misses.
Anichebe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anichebe cracks Wilson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Anichebe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wilson to stand back up!
Wilson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson misses the body punch
and Anichebe scores with a counter punch that sends Wilson to the canvas! Anichebe smells blood - he's punishing Wilson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wilson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Anichebe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Dunham III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Francisco Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Winston Dunham III!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Valdez duly obliges.
Dunham III wants to clinch.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Dunham III connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dunham III closes the distance and clinches.
Dunham III misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dunham III lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunham III has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham III content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dunham III working aggressively here.
Dunham III breaks from the clinch.
Dunham III lands with a hook. Valdez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dunham III steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Dunham III.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dunham III darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Winston Dunham III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez slips a jab from Dunham III.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham III drops Valdez with a beautiful combination! Valdez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dunham III is looking for the KO!
Valdez is rocked!
It looks like Francisco Valdez has been cut.
Dunham III misses with a head kick.
Oh Valdez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Valdez seems to have got his legs back now.
Dunham III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Dunham III does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Valdez throws a series of punches but Dunham III avoids them all with ease.
Dunham III doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Dunham III gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dunham III lands a nice elbow.
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunham III throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunham III walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dunham III misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Dunham III throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Dunham III pushes Valdez away with a front kick.
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!
Dunham III rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valdez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunham III smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dunham III fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunham III misses with a double jab
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Dunham III looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Dunham III lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dunham III throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez throws a lazy head kick
and Dunham III counters with a nice uppercut.
Valdez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez scores with a jab.
Dunham III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunham III moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
A low kick from Valdez is predictable there
and Dunham III counters with a thumping low kick.
Dunham III takes the fight into the clinch.
Dunham III breaks from the clinch.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunham III tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dunham III connects with a crisp jab.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dunham III misses its intended target.
Dunham III ducks right into an uppercut from Valdez.
Dunham III tries to clinch up.
Valdez moves out of range of the body kick from Dunham III.
Dunham III works Valdez's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunham III looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Dunham III looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez moves out of range as Dunham III strikes.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunham III.
Valdez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunham III.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunham III connects with a jab.
Valdez lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Dunham III dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Valdez's cut.
That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dunham III throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Dunham III misses with a hook.
Dunham III lands a jab to the nose.
Valdez misses with a two punch combination.
Dunham III throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunham III throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham III avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunham III tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez misses with a combination
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdez defending well as Dunham III loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Dunham III lands.
Dunham III looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham III has Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunham III creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valdez's defenses.
Valdez has had enough of the clinch but Dunham III keeps him there for the moment.
Valdez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valdez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valdez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dunham III works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dunham III manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Dunham III.
Valdez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dunham III circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Valdez drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dunham III follows Valdez to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Dunham III!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esko Morko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Brun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Sound Of Thunder. Brun has chosen "Pump Up the Jam" by The Lost Fingers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Esko Morko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Brun!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brun tries to work over Morko's front leg with a kick but Morko checks it.
Morko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brun lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brun explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brun thows a body kick. Morko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Morko lands with a hook. Brun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morko rushes Brun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brun is trying to break free.
Morko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morko obliges.
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!
Morko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brun tries to break the clinch but Morko is controlling the position.
Brun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brun throws a head kick that half lands.
Morko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hank Brun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brun looks gassed!
Morko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Hank Brun has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morko.
Morko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Morko as the two fighters clinch.
Morko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brun is rocked!
Morko working the clinch nicely. Brun is working for position but Morko cracks him with a big knee to the head! Brun crumples up against the cage and Morko lands two more shots before the ref can save Brun! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Esko Morko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khun Rayn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabry Teboulbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khun Rayn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sabry Teboulbi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teboulbi misses with a double jab.
Teboulbi moves out of range of the strikes.
Teboulbi missing with a left hand there. Rayn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rayn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teboulbi.
Sabry Teboulbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Rayn lands.
Nice cross by Rayn.
Rayn misses with a two punch combination.
Rayn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Teboulbi throws a lazy right hand but Rayn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rayn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teboulbi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Teboulbi misses.
Rayn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Rayn lands but Teboulbi takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rayn.
Teboulbi looks to throw the jab but Rayn is out of range.
Rayn throws a looping overhand right but Teboulbi ducks down to avoid it.
Rayn scores with a hook to the body. Teboulbi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rayn scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Rayn as he connects with a hook.
Teboulbi staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teboulbi looks to land a left hand but Rayn moved out of range nicely.
Rayn defending well as Teboulbi loads up on a big left hand.
Rayn scores with a leg kick.
Rayn slips a jab from Teboulbi.
Rayn connects with a solid leg kick.
Teboulbi throws a big shot that misses.
Rayn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rayn lands an overhand right.
Teboulbi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rayn. Rayn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rayn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teboulbi walks into a stiff left hand from Rayn.
Teboulbi looks gassed!
Rayn jabs Teboulbi right on the nose. Teboulbi blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rayn throws a head kick that misses.
Rayn clobbers Teboulbi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teboulbi looks to land a left hand but Rayn moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick from Rayn.
A left lands for Rayn.
Teboulbi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teboulbi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rayn moves out of range as Teboulbi strikes.
Teboulbi lands a jab to the nose.
Rayn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Teboulbi on the side of the head.
Teboulbi throws a hook but Rayn blocks it.
Rayn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rayn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rayn slips under a jab.
Rayn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rayn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rayn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Teboulbi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rayn.
Rayn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teboulbi throws a lazy right hand but Rayn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rayn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teboulbi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teboulbi 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.
Rayn cracks Teboulbi with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayn connects with a body shot.
Teboulbi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teboulbi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rayn lands with a straight right. Teboulbi didn't see that one coming.
Rayn thumps Teboulbi with a low kick.
Rayn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teboulbi's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Teboulbi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rayn.
Good standup being displayed there by Rayn as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rayn. That's going to slow Teboulbi down.
Rayn thuds his shin into the meat of Teboulbi's side.
Rayn jabs Teboulbi right on the nose. Teboulbi blinks but takes it well.
Rayn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rayn.
It looks like Sabry Teboulbi has been cut.
Teboulbi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rayn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Rayn.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rayn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayn lands a high kick!
Rayn connects with a single shot there.
Teboulbi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rayn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rayn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch! Rayn slams his shin into Teboulbi's torso.
Rayn pushes Teboulbi away with a front kick.
Teboulbi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rayn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Teboulbi will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rayn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rayn, right into the meat.
Rayn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teboulbi.
Teboulbi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rayn. Rayn obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rayn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rayn cracks the inside of Teboulbi's front leg.
Teboulbi ducks right into an uppercut from Rayn.
Teboulbi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khun Rayn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sabry Teboulbi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rayn feints and then cracks Teboulbi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teboulbi down.
Teboulbi looks to land a left hand but Rayn moved out of range nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Teboulbi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rayn has got the better of the exchanges.
Rayn connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Rayn.
Rayn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rayn, right into the meat.
Khun Rayn is winning the standup battle so far.
Rayn lands a front kick.
Rayn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rayn duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rayn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rayn thuds his shin into the meat of Teboulbi's side.
Rayn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rayn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rayn.
Rayn pushes Teboulbi away with a front kick.
Rayn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rayn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rayn duly obliges.
Rayn lands the left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teboulbi. That did some damage!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rayn!
Nice body kick from Rayn.
Teboulbi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teboulbi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Teboulbi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rayn misses with a body shot.
Rayn throws a leg kick which misses Teboulbi's front leg but catches the back leg as Teboulbi tries to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rayn. Teboulbi shrugs it off though.
Teboulbi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rayn.
Teboulbi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Teboulbi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Teboulbi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rayn.
A good leg kick by Rayn.
Rayn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teboulbi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rayn finds it's way round the side to connect with Teboulbi's head.
Rayn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teboulbi can do to turn this around?
Rayn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rayn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teboulbi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rayn dips to his left and cracks Teboulbi with an uppercut!
Rayn ducks under a wild hook from Teboulbi.
Rayn scores with a leg kick.
Rayn blocks a jab.
Rayn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rayn cracks the inside of Teboulbi's front leg.
Rayn works Teboulbi's body with a nice hook.
Rayn lands with a hook. Teboulbi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rayn slips a straight right by Teboulbi.
Rayn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rayn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Teboulbi's head.
Rayn connects with a solid leg kick.
Teboulbi blocks a head kick by Rayn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rayn's corner calls for a 1-2. Rayn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rayn slips under a jab from Teboulbi.
A shot to the body from Teboulbi misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Teboulbi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rayn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teboulbi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rayn connects with the punch.
Rayn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rayn 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.
Teboulbi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rayn.
Rayn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Rayn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rayn connects with the punch.
Rayn scores with a jab.
Rayn moves out of range as Teboulbi strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Teboulbi.
Rayn lands a really nice looking cross but Teboulbi seems unphased.
Teboulbi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rayn.
Rayn slips under a jab from Teboulbi.
Rayn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Teboulbi momentarily.
Nice jab there from Rayn.
Teboulbi throws a looping overhand right but Rayn ducks down to avoid it.
Teboulbi looks to land a left hand but Rayn moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Rayn.
Rayn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rayn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teboulbi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teboulbi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rayn tests Teboulbi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rayn, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khun Rayn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sabry Teboulbi'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.
Rayn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rayn, right into the meat.
Rayn scores with a jab. Teboulbi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Teboulbi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rayn.
Rayn cracks Teboulbi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Teboulbi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rayn with a hook.
Rayn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teboulbi misses with a hook.
Rayn slips a jab from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi misses with a looping right.
Teboulbi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rayn counters with a stiff right hand.
Rayn throws a hook but Teboulbi avoids it easily.
Teboulbi misses with a straight right.
Teboulbi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teboulbi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rayn, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Teboulbi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rayn feints and then cracks Teboulbi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teboulbi down.
A punch combination from Rayn misses.
Rayn connects with a single shot there.
Teboulbi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Rayn finds it's target.
Teboulbi moves forwards but Rayn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rayn misses with a hook.
Rayn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teboulbi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teboulbi misses with a double jab
and Rayn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rayn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rayn feints and then cracks Teboulbi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teboulbi down.
Teboulbi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayn keeps Teboulbi at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teboulbi misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rayn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Teboulbi takes a step back to recover.
Teboulbi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rayn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rayn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rayn.
Rayn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rayn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rayn lands a nice shot to the body.
Rayn sizes up Teboulbi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rayn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rayn.
Teboulbi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teboulbi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Teboulbi's head backwards.
Teboulbi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teboulbi needs to keep his hands up - Rayn had a free shot at his head there.
Rayn lands a lovely overhand right.
Rayn cracks Teboulbi with an open hand slap.
Rayn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Teboulbi if he has to take too many more of those.
Teboulbi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rayn scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rayn.
Rayn throws a head kick that misses.
Rayn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rayn scores with a hook to the body. Teboulbi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Rayn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teboulbi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rayn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Teboulbi throws out a loose jab but Rayn uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rayn.
Teboulbi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teboulbi throws a body punch but Rayn moves out of range.
Rayn misses with an uppercut. Teboulbi saw that one coming.
Rayn looks to land a right hand but Teboulbi moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Rayn.
Rayn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rayn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rayn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rayn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rayn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rayn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rayn tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rayn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khun Rayn clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sabry Teboulbi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Teboulbi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Teboulbi misses the target.
Rayn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teboulbi.
Rayn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Rayn.
Rayn tries to land a front kick but Teboulbi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rayn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teboulbi throws out the jab.
Rayn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teboulbi.
Rayn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rayn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rayn thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rayn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rayn blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Teboulbi.
Teboulbi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Teboulbi misses the target.
Teboulbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rayn is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayn misses with a hook.
Rayn moves out of range as Teboulbi strikes.
Teboulbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rayn connects with a solid leg kick.
Rayn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Teboulbi's head.
Rayn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi moves out of range as Rayn strikes.
Teboulbi throws a hook but Rayn avoids it easily.
Rayn slips a straight right by Teboulbi.
Teboulbi throws a lazy right hand but Rayn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rayn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teboulbi.
Rayn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teboulbi.
Teboulbi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Teboulbi misses the shot to the body.
Teboulbi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Teboulbi throws out a loose jab but Rayn uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two 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.
Rayn staying out of range there.
Teboulbi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rayn.
Crunch! Rayn slams his shin into Teboulbi's torso.
Teboulbi looks to land a left hand but Rayn moved out of range nicely.
Rayn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rayn scores with a nice strike.
Teboulbi throws a hook to the side of Rayn's head but Rayn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rayn throws a big shot that misses.
Teboulbi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rayn misses with a body shot.
Teboulbi misses with a wild body shot.
Rayn throws a body kick that misses.
Teboulbi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rayn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Rayn.
Jab from Rayn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayn lands a jab.
Rayn looks to land a body kick but Teboulbi moved away.
Rayn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teboulbi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teboulbi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Teboulbi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rayn on the side of the head.
Rayn ducks under a wild hook from Teboulbi.
Rayn throws out a leg kick but Teboulbi moves out of range and Rayn only half commits.
Teboulbi misses with a body shot
and Rayn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rayn throws a push kick but Teboulbi slaps the foot to one side.
Teboulbi misses with a body punch
and Rayn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teboulbi's knee momentarily.
Teboulbi misses the body punch
and Rayn counters with a nice body kick.
Teboulbi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rayn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rayn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayn lands with a slapping head kick.
Teboulbi misses with a hook.
Teboulbi throws a jab when Rayn was well out of range.
Rayn scores with a kick to the body.
Teboulbi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Rayn.
Rayn with a hook.
Rayn lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Rayn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rayn.
Rayn lands with a straight right. Teboulbi didn't see that one coming.
Rayn connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick from Rayn lands but Teboulbi takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rayn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teboulbi.
Nice body kick from Rayn.
Good leg kick by Rayn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teboulbi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khun Rayn had his way with Sabry Teboulbi in that round.
The cut man is working on Sabry Teboulbi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rayn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teboulbi's sensitive parts.
Teboulbi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teboulbi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rayn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teboulbi was well out of range. Poor timing from Rayn.
A punch combination from Rayn misses.
Rayn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Teboulbi.
Rayn takes a swing at Teboulbi's ribcage but misses.
Teboulbi walks into a jab.
Teboulbi ducks under a wild hook from Rayn.
Teboulbi moves away from the strike by Rayn.
Rayn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teboulbi throws out the jab.
Teboulbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rayn is just out of range.
Rayn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teboulbi. That did some damage!
Teboulbi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Teboulbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rayn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teboulbi's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teboulbi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rayn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teboulbi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rayn.
Rayn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rayn lands a jab.
Jab from Rayn.
Rayn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rayn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rayn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rayn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rayn duly obliges.
Donk. Rayn catches Teboulbi right on the button with a cross.
Rayn throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rayn.
Rayn lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabry Teboulbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayn lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Teboulbi.
Rayn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teboulbi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rayn thumps Teboulbi with a low kick.
Teboulbi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rayn lands with an uppercut that bounces Teboulbi off the cage and back into rage.
Rayn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rayn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teboulbi.
Rayn scores with a hook.
Rayn lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rayn.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rayn.
Rayn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Teboulbi misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Teboulbi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teboulbi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rayn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rayn lands a high kick!
Teboulbi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teboulbi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rayn. That one must have hurt.
Rayn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teboulbi's sensitive parts.
Rayn scores with a body shot.
Rayn lands with an uppercut that bounces Teboulbi off the cage and back into rage.
Teboulbi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teboulbi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rayn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rayn throws a leg kick which misses Teboulbi's front leg but catches the back leg as Teboulbi tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rayn.
Rayn lands a nice shot that snaps Teboulbi's head back.
Rayn thuds his shin into the meat of Teboulbi's side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rayn, right into the meat.
Rayn clobbers Teboulbi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rayn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teboulbi's calf.
Rayn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Teboulbi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick from Rayn lands but Teboulbi takes it in his stride.
Rayn catches Teboulbi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Teboulbi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teboulbi walks into a stiff left hand from Rayn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rayn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rayn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Rayn.
Teboulbi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rayn to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khun Rayn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rayn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:41
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:41
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khun Rayn!
Khun Rayn retains his light heavyweight title!
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