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KAMIKAZE 26: Fast End PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Fjeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartlomiej Szymuszowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjeld comes to the cage accompanied by Little Big - Big Dick. Szymuszowski has chosen He's a Pirate as his entrance music. Magnus Fjeld has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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326 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Magnus Fjeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bartlomiej Szymuszowski!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjeld throws a head kick that misses.
Szymuszowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Fjeld.
Szymuszowski closes the distance but Fjeld moves to the side
and Fjeld counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fjeld.
Szymuszowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fjeld defends it easily.
Fjeld cracks Szymuszowski with a solid left hand.
Fjeld connects with a couple of short punches.
Fjeld throwing strikes from guard but Szymuszowski blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymuszowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Szymuszowski trying to keep a closed guard but Fjeld is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjeld is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Szymuszowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fjeld will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fjeld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fjeld works over Szymuszowski with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Szymuszowski controls Fjeld momentarily but Fjeld frees himself.
Fjeld lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjeld working some strikes from top position.
Fjeld got a little sloppy there for a moment and Szymuszowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fjeld has managed to get both his arms back between Szymuszowski's legs - danger averted.
Szymuszowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Szymuszowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fjeld sprawls well. Fjeld wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Szymuszowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Fjeld half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjeld bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fjeld misses with a two punch combination.
Szymuszowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fjeld.
Fjeld fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Szymuszowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Szymuszowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fjeld walks away with a smile on his face. Szymuszowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Szymuszowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Magnus Fjeld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Szymuszowski.
Szymuszowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szymuszowski tries to clinch but Fjeld is having none of it.
Fjeld buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magnus Fjeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szymuszowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjeld gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Szymuszowski trying to stall but Fjeld improves his position.
Fjeld breaks the clinch.
Fjeld drives through with a takedown into Szymuszowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjeld stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Good shot there by Fjeld.
Fjeld lands a nice looking body shot.
Szymuszowski looks winded!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Fjeld throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Szymuszowski is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Magnus Fjeld!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fubar Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermey Hritzkowin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jermey Hritzkowin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fubar Teller's chin.
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155 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fubar Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermey Hritzkowin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hritzkowin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Teller counters with a low kick, right behind Hritzkowin 's knee.
Hritzkowin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Jermey Hritzkowin has been cut.
Hritzkowin misses with the body kick
enabling Teller to counter with a crisp jab.
Hritzkowin misses with a combination
and Teller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hritzkowin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hritzkowin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Teller moves into full mount! Hritzkowin won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Teller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hritzkowin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hritzkowin keeps trying to improve his position.
Teller controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Teller.
Hritzkowin tries to hold on but Teller postures up.
Teller lands a big elbow.
Hritzkowin wants to hold on but Teller pushes him away.
Teller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hritzkowin tries to hold on but Teller pushes him away.
Teller controlling the position easily from mount.
Hritzkowin is looking to improve his position but Teller isn't that keen on the idea.
Teller lands a couple of good shots and Hritzkowin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hritzkowin staying busy and making it hard for Teller to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller is working the ground and pound. Can Hritzkowin escape?
Hritzkowin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Teller.
Teller is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hritzkowin with him. Hritzkowin is trying to defend but Teller has an arm under the chin now! Hritzkowin grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fubar Teller!
A relieved looking Fubar Teller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Tambling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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166 lbs
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167 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Tambling!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tambling on his heels. He'll look to pass Tambling's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarez is standing up over Tambling. Tambling looks to escape but Alvarez dives into side control.
Alvarez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tambling is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
After winning the bout, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 lbs
22 - 21 - 0 |
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217 lbs
29 - 34 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Abbot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leak lands with a good body shot.
Abbot misses with an uppercut.
Abbot loads up on a big right hand but Leak slips the punch.
Leak misses with a head kick.
Leak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abbot's waist but Abbot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leak off to one side.
Abbot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abbot's waist but Abbot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leak off to one side.
Leak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Abbot tries to roll over but Leak keeps him under control.
Leak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abbot is looking for a sweep. Leak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leak working the head and body with strikes.
Leak working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Leak.
Abbot is looking for a sweep. Leak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leak trying to mount his opponent but Abbot defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leak pulls his head out easily.
Leak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abbot is trying to maintain the position but Leak is very close to passing his half guard.
Leak is looking to take a break and control but Abbot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abbot trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leak connects with a nice short shot to Abbot's temple.
Leak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abbot defending well though.
Abbot wants to get back to full guard.
Leak is looking for a kimura but Abbot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leak to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abbot is trying to maintain the position but Leak is very close to passing his half guard.
Leak lands with a punch from half guard.
Leak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abbot wants to control but Leak is keeping busy.
Leak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abbot's head.
Leak wants to control but Abbot is keeping him busy.
Abbot gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leak wants to control from the top but Abbot keeps moving.
Leak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leak chips away with some ground and pound.
Abbot looking for a sweep. Not yet Abbot, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abbot is keeping the position for now.
Abbot controls Leak momentarily but Leak frees himself.
Leak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbot manages to avoid it.
Leak fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abbot to the ground. Leak is now in Abbot's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leak throws an elbow that misses. Abbot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leak's guard. Nice move by Abbot!
Leak looking to control.
Leak pulls Abbot in close to prevent any damage.
Abbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Leak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leak wants to sweep but no luck.
Abbot postures up.
Leak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leak throwing shots but Abbot is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leak connects with a nice short shot to Abbot's temple.
Leak wants to control but Abbot is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Leak seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leak drops an elbow to the side of Abbot's head.
Leak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abbot has his hands clasped together around Leak's back. He's all about the action.
Leak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Leak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leak swings for the body but Abbot moves out of range.
Leak cracks the inside of Abbot's front leg.
Abbot fails with the takedown.
Leak throws out a counter right but Abbot avoids it with no problem.
Leak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leak defending well as Abbot loads up on a big left hand.
Abbot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leak misses with a wild combination.
Leak tries to close the distance and clinch but Abbot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Abbot finds it's way through Leak's defenses.
Leak slips a straight right by Abbot.
Leak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abbot throws the left hand but Leak avoids the punch easily.
Abbot stuffs the takedown attempt from Leak. Leak gets slowly back to his feet.
Leak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak misses with a series of wild punches.
Abbot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leak just misses with a punch to the body.
Leak just misses with a punch to the body.
Leak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abbot.
Leak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbot manages to avoid it.
A big right from Abbot misses.
Abbot misses with a straight left.
Leak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abbot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leak misses with a body shot.
Leak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abbot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Abbot.
Leak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abbot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leak throws a lazy uppercut
and Abbot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leak is breathing heavily.
Abbot cracks Leak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbot throws a shot from downtown. Leak moves away and avoids it.
Abbot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leak was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbot.
Leak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abbot.
Leak shoots in but Abbot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tony Abbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Leak.
Abbot thuds a left hand into Leak's body.
Abbot lands with a cross.
Leak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abbot shoots for a takedown but Leak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak closes the distance and pushes Abbot back into the cage.
Abbot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abbot is trying to drag Leak to the mat but Leak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abbot is defending well for now.
Leak blocks an uppercut.
Leak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abbot prevents it.
Abbot tries to score a body lock takedown but Leak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abbot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Abbot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abbot prevents a body shot from Leak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abbot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abbot prevents a body shot from Leak.
Leak breaks the clinch.
Leak ducks under a wild hook from Abbot.
Leak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbot was well out of range. Poor timing from Leak.
Leak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abbot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leak has his takedown stuffed
and Abbot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leak just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abbot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Abbot dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Leak moves away from the strike by Abbot.
Abbot throws a body punch but Leak moves out of range.
Leak motions for Abbot to come forward. Leak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Abbot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Abbot.
Abbot misses with a looping left.
Abbot connects with a crisp jab.
Leak digs a good hook to Abbot's body.
Tony Abbot is winning the standup battle so far.
Leak jabs at Abbot's body.
Kelly Leak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leak.
Abbot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leak moves out of range as Abbot strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot misses with a looping left.
Abbot misses with a hook. Leak ducked under it nicely.
Leak shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Abbot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab by Abbot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak throws a body shot but no joy.
Leak moves forwards but Abbot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abbot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leak is rocked!
Abbot drops Leak with a huge uppercut! Leak drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Abbot is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Abbot!
Tony Abbot was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Kelly Leak spoke after the fight, saying 'F$#!%'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Diggs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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250 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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220 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch but Diggs is having none of it.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diggs scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Steve Jackson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Diggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diggs.
That kick from Diggs tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Diggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diggs lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diggs counters with a right hand that sends Jackson tumbling to the canvas! Can Diggs finish him? He dives into Jackson's guard looking to do just that!
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diggs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diggs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Diggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Diggs slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to kick Diggs off but Diggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Diggs is controlling well.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diggs is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diggs working the ground and pound effectively.
Diggs throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Diggs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Diggs thowing shots but they're missing.
Diggs with the ground and pound from mount.
Diggs controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diggs landing punches.
Diggs lands a big elbow - Jackson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jackson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robert Diggs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rusoposkinen Clintsari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizzo has chosen Alice In Chains - Get Born Again as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
185 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rusoposkinen Clintsari !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clintsari gets tackled into the cage by Rizzo. Rizzo maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rizzo as the two fighters clinch.
Rizzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rizzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Clintsari blocks it.
Come on Rizzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clintsari has Rizzo pressed against the cage.
Rizzo lands a body shot.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Clintsari to work.
Rizzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo working aggressively here.
Clintsari trying to control the position but instead, Rizzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clintsari into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clintsari takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clintsari trying to stall but Rizzo improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clintsari is defending well for now.
Clintsari trying to control the position but instead, Rizzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clintsari into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rusoposkinen Clintsari .
Rizzo throws the kick towards the body but Clintsari avoids it.
Rizzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. Clintsari saw that one coming.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Clintsari is just out of range.
Clintsari tries to close the distance and clinch but Rizzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rizzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clintsari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo closes the distance and pushes Clintsari back into the cage.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Clintsari blocks it.
Clintsari is struggling to control the position.
Clintsari looking to stall.
Clintsari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clintsari slows down the pace here.
Rizzo tries to land knees in the clinch but Clintsari avoids the damage to the body.
Clintsari is looking to control Rizzo's arms but Rizzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clintsari has his back to the cage.
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Clintsari .
Rizzo misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rizzo as Clintsari tries to tie him up.
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Clintsari .
Clintsari is pushing Rizzo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rusoposkinen Clintsari .
Clintsari tries for a takedown but Rizzo circles away easily
and Rizzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clintsari - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clintsari looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rizzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rizzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clintsari is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Clintsari is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rizzo trying to land knees to the body.
Rizzo wants to stall.
Clintsari trying to stall but Rizzo improves his position.
Clintsari tries to stall but Rizzo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rusoposkinen Clintsari .
Clintsari fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clintsari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rizzo defends well and Clintsari ends up having to push Rizzo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusoposkinen Clintsari . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clintsari 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clintsari scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clintsari .
Clintsari shoots in looking for a takedown but Rizzo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clintsari 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clintsari wants to clinch.
Rizzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rizzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Clintsari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rizzo sprawls well. Rizzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clintsari gets slowly back to his feet.
Rizzo wants to counter the offense by Clintsari and move into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo forces Clintsari back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Rizzo. No joy for Clintsari on that attempt.
Rizzo closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clintsari is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clintsari .
Clintsari is trying to maintain a safe position but Rizzo gets an underhook and turns Clintsari into the cage.
Clintsari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rizzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clintsari 's brow.
Rizzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clintsari .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo misses with the combination.
Clintsari staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clintsari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusoposkinen Clintsari . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Clintsari shoots in but Rizzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Clintsari with that takedown attempt.
Rizzo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rizzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clintsari 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clintsari pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clintsari is looking to control Rizzo's arms but Rizzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clintsari has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is trying to break the clinch but Clintsari is controlling him.
Clintsari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rizzo is keeping busy.
Come on Clintsari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rusoposkinen Clintsari .
Clintsari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
Frank Rizzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clintsari manages to avoid it.
Rizzo stuffs the takedown.
Rizzo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rizzo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clintsari is avoiding damage well.
Rizzo looks up at the clock and then as Clintsari takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rizzo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Rizzo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clintsari is avoiding damage well.
Rizzo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo controls the position.
Rizzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rizzo working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo advances nicely into full mount.
Clintsari is bucking up trying to escape but Rizzo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rizzo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rizzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo with the ground and pound from mount.
Rizzo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rizzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clintsari in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rizzo landing strikes from the mount and Clintsari is in trouble!
Clintsari is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Clintsari ! More shots from Rizzo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Rizzo!
After the big win, Frank Rizzo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser FightGear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micke Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller comes to the cage accompanied by War Music. Virgil Keller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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197 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Virgil Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micke Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller wants to clinch.
Wagner throws a jab when Keller was well out of range.
Wagner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keller checks it well.
Keller drops his hands momentarily and Wagner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wagner jabs Keller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Keller closes the distance and clinches up with Wagner, looking for a takedown. Keller pushes Wagner against the cage but Wagner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wagner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wagner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Keller working away.
Wagner gets back to half guard.
Wagner is trying is best to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keller trying to control the action but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Wagner is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner wants to sweep but Keller has passed to side control!
Wagner is trying to buck Keller off.
Keller trying to control the action but Wagner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wagner isn't going anywhere.
Wagner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wagner is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wagner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Keller.
Wagner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keller stops Wagner from standing up.
Keller 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.
Wagner has Keller pulled in close to control his posture.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Keller saw that one coming.
Keller scores with a takedown into Wagner's guard.
Wagner has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Keller is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wagner lands a left hand.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keller blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner working hard to break the clinch.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Keller controls the action.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wagner can pounce on him.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keller was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Keller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Keller.
Keller tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range.
Keller tries to clinch up
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keller.
Keller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wagner avoids it really well and circles away.
Wagner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Keller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wagner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micke Wagner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Keller misses the target.
Keller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Keller wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Keller closes the distance and clinches up with Wagner, looking for a takedown. Keller pushes Wagner against the cage but Wagner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keller manages to avoid it.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Keller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wagner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller closes the distance but Wagner moves to the side
and Keller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Micke Wagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keller wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keller's sensitive parts.
Wagner misses with a looping left.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Keller throws a big counter combination but Wagner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Keller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wagner quickly recovers to half guard.
Wagner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wagner wants to control but Keller is keeping busy.
Keller is controlling the pace.
Wagner keeping hold of Keller's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner has a hand on Keller's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Keller takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wagner wants to control but Keller is having none of it.
Keller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wagner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wagner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Keller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virgil Keller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller avoids the attempt from Wagner to control.
Wagner is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Keller is staying active.
Wagner working to try and regain half guard.
Keller controlling from the full mount.
Wagner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Keller.
Keller unloads with some shots from mount but Wagner bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wagner is trying desperately to improve position.
Keller is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wagner is surviving well by controlling Keller's body position as best he can.
Keller punching from mount but Wagner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wagner is working to get back to half guard.
Keller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller looking to finish with strikes here!
Keller avoids the attempt from Wagner to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Virgil Keller will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Keller drops his hands momentarily and Wagner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wagner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Keller slips under a jab from Wagner.
Keller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Keller postures up.
Wagner pulls Keller in to control the position.
Keller postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller postures up and lands a big shot to Wagner's brow.
Wagner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Keller is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
Wagner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Keller slips the punch.
Keller drives through and clinches with Wagner against the cage.
Keller gets through Wagner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Keller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Keller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Keller throws a big counter combination but Wagner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Wagner. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller fails to land the takedown.
Keller defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Keller moves out of range of the strikes.
Keller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Keller.
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keller.
Wagner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keller counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keller fails with the takedown
and Wagner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keller's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wagner avoids it really well and circles away.
Wagner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keller with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller moves out of range as Wagner strikes.
Keller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wagner throws out a loose jab but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Wagner.
Keller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Virgil Keller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Wagner misses.
Keller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wagner sprawls and moves away.
Nice body punch from Wagner.
Keller shoots in looking for a takedown. Wagner tries to sprawl out of it but Keller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wagner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wagner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Keller checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a wild body shot.
Keller fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wagner just manages to avoid it.
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Keller counters with a three punch combo that has Wagner backing up. Wagner nods at Keller to acknowledge the strikes.
Keller goes for a double leg but Wagner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wagner continues to drive forward.
Keller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keller fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wagner! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Micke Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses
so Keller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wagner wants to control the position but Keller says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Keller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wagner defending well though.
Wagner trying to control from the bottom.
Wagner manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micke Wagner.
I think Wagner 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micke Wagner!
A very excited looking Micke Wagner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuha Ottelee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djamel Hammouche (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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuha Ottelee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Djamel Hammouche!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottelee blocks a jab.
Ottelee misses with a hook.
Hammouche fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ottelee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been informed that Hammouche has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ottelee wants to clinch.
Ottelee 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.
Hammouche connects with a body shot that sends Ottelee's belly button to the back.
Ottelee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammouche.
Djamel Hammouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ottelee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammouche paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottelee throws a body punch but Hammouche moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hammouche misses.
Hammouche throws a hook to the side of Ottelee's head but Ottelee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ottelee ducks right into an uppercut from Hammouche.
It looks like Kuha Ottelee has been cut.
A combination from Hammouche does no damage.
Ottelee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammouche fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ottelee on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammouche misses with an uppercut.
Ottelee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hammouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammouche with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ottelee takes one on the button.
Hammouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ottelee in his tracks.
Ottelee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ottelee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammouche.
Hammouche is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ottelee looks to land a right hand but Hammouche moved out of range.
Ottelee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammouche has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ottelee slips under a jab.
Ottelee tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammouche swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammouche lands a high kick!
Kuha Ottelee's cut is getting worse.
Ottelee throws a hook but Hammouche avoids it easily.
Hammouche throws the left hand but Ottelee avoids the punch easily.
Ottelee tries to counter by clinching up but Hammouche breaks away and moves out of range.
Hammouche avoids the body shot from Ottelee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ottelee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottelee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big left from Hammouche misses.
A punch combination from Hammouche misses.
Hammouche tries to land a front kick but Ottelee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammouche feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ottelees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuha Ottelee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hammouche throws a left that rocks Ottelee and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hammouche dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ottelee regain composure!
Ottelee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ottelee tries to get out of the position.
Hammouche stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hammouche lands a lovely overhand right.
Jeez, Kuha Ottelee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ottelee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hammouche.
Hammouche comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hammouche lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kuha Ottelee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Djamel Hammouche!
Djamel Hammouche was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thai Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Phenomenal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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195 lbs
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178 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thai Boxer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Boxer's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up but Boxer circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao wants to clinch up but Boxer keeps it at a distance.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer rushes Pacquiao and presses him up against the cage.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boxer lands a body punch.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacquiao blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Pacquiao controlling the action here for a moment.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pacquiao avoids it.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacquiao controls his hands.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacquiao controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is struggling to control the position.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Pacquiao stalling.
Boxer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pacquiao's face.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boxer being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is struggling to control the position.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacquiao blocks it with crossed arms.
Pacquiao stalling in the clinch.
Boxer tries to work over Pacquiao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but Pacquiao blocks it.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacquiao blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao has Boxer pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pacquiao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pacquiao controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Manny Pacquiao.
Boxer drives through and clinches with Pacquiao against the cage.
Pacquiao effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Pacquiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Boxer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boxer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pacquiao stalling in the clinch.
Pacquiao slowing the pace effectively.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pacquiao avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao has Boxer pushed against the cage.
Pacquiao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Manny Pacquiao.
Boxer moves into range and clinches up with Pacquiao.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but Pacquiao blocks it.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
Pacquiao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pacquiao avoiding damage as Boxer throws knees to the body.
Pacquiao taking a breather.
Boxer scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer connects with a knee to the head.
Pacquiao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boxer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacquiao can do to turn this around?
Come on Pacquiao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer trying to land knees to the body.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacquiao blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Pacquiao to work.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacquiao stalling against the cage.
Boxer working Pacquiao over with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacquiao blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
Boxer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pacquiao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boxer lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer looking to throw knees to the head but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Boxer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pacquiao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boxer tries to avoid it but Pacquiao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boxer to the ground. Boxer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boxer lands with a kick to the temple. Pacquiao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pacquiao shoots in for a double leg but Boxer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Boxer misses the target.
Pacquiao closes the distance and clinches up with Boxer, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes Boxer against the cage but Boxer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boxer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thai Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Pacquiao.
Boxer closes the distance and clinches.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pacquiao is defending well for now.
Boxer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacquiao blocks it with crossed arms.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
Pacquiao stalling against the cage.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Pacquiao has Boxer pushed against the cage.
Pacquiao slowing the pace effectively.
Pacquiao continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacquiao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pacquiao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but Pacquiao blocks with his arms.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxer being controlled against the cage.
Pacquiao has Boxer pushed against the cage.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pacquiao.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pacquiao has Boxer pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao trying to stall but Boxer improves his position.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Pacquiao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pacquiao trying to control the position but instead, Boxer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pacquiao into the cage.
Pacquiao seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Manny Pacquiao.
Boxer throws a head kick that Pacquiao semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Boxer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boxer drives through and clinches with Pacquiao against the cage.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but Pacquiao blocks it.
Pacquiao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boxer up against the cage.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boxer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is stalling here.
Boxer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer drops Pacquiao with a big knee straight up the middle! Pacquiao is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Pacquiao is rocked!
Boxer seems to be stalking Pacquiao here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Pacquiao drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thai Boxer!
Thai Boxer retains his middleweight title!
Manny Pacquiao was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent, but I'm sorry to ruin the party because that belt will soon be mine'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Wai Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Ocean - Island drumming. Wai Ping comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Once upon a time in China kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ricky Monroe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lu Wai Ping's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Monroe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lu Wai Ping!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wai Ping lands a head kick. Monroe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Monroe misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Wai Ping on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monroe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wai Ping has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wai Ping comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monroe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wai Ping pushes Monroe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monroe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wai Ping is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Monroe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wai Ping is avoiding damage well.
Wai Ping tries to escape but Monroe is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe working the ground and pound but Wai Ping is defending the strikes.
Monroe landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wai Ping is pushing Monroe's head away, looking to escape. Monroe manages to hold on to the position though.
Monroe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wai Ping knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monroe 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.
Wai Ping is trying to buck Monroe off.
Monroe misses with the ground and pound.
Monroe trying to control the position but Wai Ping is working away.
Monroe is trying to get an arm triangle but Wai Ping is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is working Wai Ping over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wai Ping is trying to get back to his feet.
Monroe cracks Wai Ping with a big right hand but Wai Ping just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Monroe working the head and body with strikes.
Wai Ping is rocked!
Monroe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wai Ping is still in real trouble! Can Monroe finish him?
Monroe prevents Wai Ping from escaping the position.
An elbow from Monroe crashes against the mat.
Wai Ping seems to have recovered his senses.
Wai Ping pushes Monroe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monroe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping sneaks out the side door and pushes Monroe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Monroe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wai Ping avoids it really well and circles away.
Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wai Ping circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wai Ping clinches up against the cage.
Monroe has Wai Ping pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wai Ping manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wai Ping lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ricky Monroe has been cut.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Wai Ping gets caught napping as Monroe dives in and scores a takedown. Wai Ping manages to retain guard.
Monroe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wai Ping wants to stand and escape but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Wai Ping blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monroe is controlling him.
Monroe scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe throws a big right hand that misses.
Wai Ping wriggles free and stands up.
Monroe forces Wai Ping back against the cage and clinches.
Wai Ping lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Wai Ping with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
Monroe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wai Ping just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Monroe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wai Ping displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monroe.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but Wai Ping shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wai Ping looks to land a combination. Monroe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wai Ping but Wai Ping pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wai Ping tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Wai Ping throws out a powerful jab.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wai Ping sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Wai Ping. No joy for Monroe on that attempt.
Wai Ping looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe throws a head kick but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Monroe closes the distance and clinches up with Wai Ping, looking for a takedown. Monroe pushes Wai Ping against the cage but Wai Ping circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wai Ping as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping gets a clinch.
Monroe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wai Ping stays in close to Monroe's body and controls the position.
Monroe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wai Ping stays in close to Monroe's body and controls the position.
Wai Ping advances to half guard.
Wai Ping is keen to just control but Monroe is a slippery customer.
Monroe won't allow Wai Ping to pass to mount.
Monroe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wai Ping pulls his head out easily.
Monroe is refusing to be controlled, as Wai Ping sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is defending against the submission attempts here by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping wants to control but Monroe is keeping him busy.
Monroe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monroe looking for a kimura from the bottom but Wai Ping passes into side control!
Monroe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wai Ping wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping taking a breather here.
Monroe is trying to get back to his feet.
Wai Ping tries to advance to mount but can't.
Monroe regains half guard.
Monroe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wai Ping's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wai Ping's back!
Monroe thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Monroe misses with punches from the back.
Wai Ping covering up well under a series of strikes from Monroe.
Monroe missing with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping is trying to get back to his feet but Monroe has full control of the position and if anything, Wai Ping has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wai Ping is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Monroe lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Monroe has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wai Ping.
It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wai Ping is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wai Ping let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wai Ping moves into range and clinches up with Monroe.
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Monroe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wai Ping did well to prevent Monroe getting side control.
Monroe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wai Ping wants to get back to his feet.
Monroe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wai Ping tries to kick Monroe off but Monroe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe lands with a punch from half guard.
Monroe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wai Ping defending well though.
Monroe lands strikes from half guard.
Monroe is trying to control. Wai Ping wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wai Ping's head.
Wai Ping has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Monroe is on him like a limpet, forcing Wai Ping back against the cage.
Wai Ping gets through Monroe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wai Ping is working for takedown but Monroe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wai Ping throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.
Monroe jumps guard.
Monroe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wai Ping can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wai Ping's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Monroe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wai Ping gets to his feet. Monroe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Monroe with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wai Ping takes the fight into the clinch.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Wai Ping holds him up against the cage and eventually Monroe drops back down to his feet.
Monroe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wai Ping smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wai Ping darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe misses with a takedown attempt
and Wai Ping counters by moving into the clinch.
Monroe fails to pull guard.
Wai Ping scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wai Ping creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wai Ping has clasped his hands together around Monroe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Monroe is letting Wai Ping control him for a moment.
Monroe tries to bench press Wai Ping off him but Wai Ping keeps the position.
Monroe is working hard here to advance position.
Wai Ping working away.
Wai Ping decides to stand back up.
Monroe drives through with a takedown into Wai Ping's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wai Ping manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wai Ping.
Nice takedown defense from Wai Ping. No joy for Monroe on that attempt.
Wai Ping is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monroe with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wai Ping sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monroe somewhat.
Wai Ping cracks Monroe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wai Ping lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ricky Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wai Ping stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wai Ping wants it to stay on the feet.
Wai Ping forces Monroe back against the cage and clinches.
Wai Ping swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wai Ping is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monroe is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Wai Ping scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wai Ping to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Wai Ping really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Wai Ping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wai Ping is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Wai Ping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Wai Ping moves into the clinch successfully.
Wai Ping misses with the head strike.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Monroe pulls guard.
Monroe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wai Ping defends it easily.
Monroe controls Wai Ping momentarily but Wai Ping frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe has his foot on Wai Ping's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wai Ping works his way back into a safe position though.
Wai Ping decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Monroe, up you get!
Wai Ping is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monroe rather than just go for the knockout.
Monroe shoots in for a double leg but Wai Ping sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Monroe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wai Ping defends well and Monroe ends up having to push Wai Ping into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wai Ping fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monroe, pushing him back against the cage.
Wai Ping lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Wai Ping won't allow it.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but Monroe blocks with his arms.
Wai Ping landing knees to the head.
Wai Ping landing knees to the head.
Wai Ping using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monroe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monroe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wai Ping is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monroe wants to break free but Wai Ping has control.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Wai Ping forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wai Ping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wai Ping lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wai Ping fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wai Ping utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wai Ping.
A short right from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wai Ping scores a nice knee to the body.
Wai Ping has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wai Ping misses with a knee strike.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Monroe managing to block the knees to the body from Wai Ping.
Monroe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wai Ping walks away with a smile on his face. Monroe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monroe or perhaps it was just good defense by Wai Ping, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe shoots in for a double leg but Wai Ping sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monroe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wai Ping leaves Monroe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wai Ping rushes Monroe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Monroe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monroe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wai Ping after a bit of a struggle.
Wai Ping lands with a right to the head.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Wai Ping holds him up against the cage and eventually Monroe drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wai Ping.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wai Ping creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wai Ping lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but Monroe blocks with his arms.
Monroe takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping tries to throw a body punch but Monroe avoids it by throwing Wai Ping back against the cage.
Monroe decides to pull guard.
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!
Wai Ping trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe wants to control the position but Wai Ping says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Monroe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wai Ping is thwarting Monroe's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Wai Ping is going to stand back up.
Monroe looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Wai Ping dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wai Ping gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wai Ping connects with a knee to the head.
Wai Ping has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Wai Ping.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wai Ping obliges.
Monroe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wai Ping gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping has him pressed against the cage.
Monroe wants to take the fight to the mat but Wai Ping manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe pulls guard successfully.
Wai Ping stands and steps away. Monroe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wai Ping just misses with a punch to the body.
Wai Ping tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wai Ping thuds a left hand into Monroe's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up.
Monroe dives in and grabs Wai Ping's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wai Ping pushes down on Monroe's head and hops out.
Monroe tries to keep at a distance but Wai Ping has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wai Ping lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monroe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wai Ping lands with a short shot to the head.
Wai Ping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wai Ping stalling in the clinch but Monroe improves position.
Monroe is working for takedown but Wai Ping is calmly controlling the position for now.
Monroe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A knee to the head by Wai Ping.
Monroe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wai Ping gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Monroe jumps guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monroe pulls guard successfully.
Wai Ping is stalling in the full guard.
Wai Ping gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wai Ping closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monroe avoiding damage as Wai Ping throws knees to the body.
Wai Ping lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Monroe is blocking nicely.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to score a body lock takedown but Wai Ping shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wai Ping trying to land knees to the body.
Wai Ping lands a knee to the body.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wai Ping throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.
Wai Ping prevents the takedown attempt.
Wai Ping misses with a knee strike.
Wai Ping connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monroe's face.
Monroe jumps guard but Wai Ping stands there with Monroe around his waist. Monroe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monroe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wai Ping with a knee to the head.
Monroe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wai Ping walks away with a smile on his face. Monroe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monroe is defended easily by Wai Ping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monroe's head.
Monroe shoots in but no luck this time.
Wai Ping fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monroe on the side of the head.
Wai Ping rushes Monroe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wai Ping working Monroe over with knees to the body.
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Monroe is blocking nicely.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wai Ping to keep the fight standing.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Wai Ping won't allow it.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Monroe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wai Ping smiles and moves away.
Wai Ping instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Wai Ping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wai Ping has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Wai Ping!
Lu Wai Ping is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Lu Wai Ping made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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