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TRFC84 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence Fairchild has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Truck!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairchild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairchild attempts a counter takedown but Truck avoids it well and moves away.
Truck throws a right hand that Fairchild ducks under and follows up with a left that Fairchild also avoids with ease.
Fairchild changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Truck throws a series of punches but Fairchild avoids them all with ease.
Truck lands a jab to Fairchild's midsection.
Truck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truck throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Fairchild counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairchild is one step ahead there.
Fairchild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Truck wants to stand up but Fairchild is controlling him.
Fairchild has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truck pulls Fairchild in close to prevent any damage.
Fairchild content to stall in guard here.
Truck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fairchild's guard.
Truck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fairchild is on top in guard.
Truck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Truck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fairchild manages to get himself to full guard.
Fairchild is trying to control the position but Truck postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truck is pushing down on Fairchild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fairchild is fighting to maintain full guard but Truck has managed to sneak the leg through.
Truck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Truck is working for a submission of some sort.
Truck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fairchild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fairchild makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fairchild.
Truck looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Truck trying to control but Fairchild is working from the bottom.
Truck wants to get up but he can't break Fairchild's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fairchild trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fairchild utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Truck throws an elbow that misses. Fairchild uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Truck's guard. Nice move by Fairchild!
Truck wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairchild wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Truck working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fairchild's guard.
Truck wants to control from the top but Fairchild keeps moving.
Truck throwing strikes from guard but Fairchild blocks nicely.
Truck passes Fairchild's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Truck trying to pass the guard but Fairchild defending well.
Fairchild moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Truck 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.
Truck scores with a hook to the body. Fairchild takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fairchild with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Truck to score with a decent uppercut.
Truck jabs Fairchild to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Truck.
Truck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Truck showed some decent athleticism there.
Truck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairchild's head.
Truck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fairchild doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Truck.
Truck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ted Truck has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
Truck is working for a submission of some sort.
Truck wants to pass the guard but Fairchild is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Truck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Truck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fairchild slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Truck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Truck is looking to work some ground and pound but Fairchild has wrist control.
Truck advances position into side control!
Truck sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fairchild is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck in side control, throwing shots but Fairchild defends.
Truck working the ground and pound but Fairchild is defending the strikes.
Truck goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fairchild has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Truck but great work by Fairchild.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fairchild wants to control but Truck is keeping him busy.
Truck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Truck trying to control from the bottom.
Truck is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Truck wants to improve his position but Fairchild is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fairchild is working away from the top position though.
Truck tries to roll over but Fairchild keeps him under control.
Truck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Truck has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blackscar Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Truck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fairchild manages to get himself to full guard.
Truck is pushing down on Fairchild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fairchild is fighting to maintain full guard but Truck has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairchild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fairchild is in trouble now - Truck has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Truck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Truck lands with a nice combination. Fairchild backs away looking to recover.
Truck lands with a nice body punch.
Fairchild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ted Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Truck catches Fairchild right on the button with a cross.
Fairchild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fairchild shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Truck scores with a takedown into Fairchild's guard.
Truck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild looking to control but Truck passes into half guard.
Fairchild tries to roll over but Truck keeps him under control.
Truck is keen to just control but Fairchild is a slippery customer.
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard but Truck has passed into side control.
Truck scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Fairchild's face as Truck controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Truck crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truck trying to control the position but Fairchild is working away.
Truck lands a few punches from side control.
Truck taking a break here but Fairchild is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Truck.
Fairchild is rocked!
Fairchild on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fairchild tries to get out of the position.
Fairchild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oh Fairchild is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Truck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fairchild is trying to maintain the position but Truck is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truck stalling.
Fairchild seems to have got his legs back now.
Truck passes to side control.
Truck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fairchild is not content to let Truck control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Truck misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Truck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Truck creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ted Truck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Truck controlling from side mount.
Truck tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lawrence Fairchild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairchild on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Truck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Truck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Ted Truck!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ted Truck!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ted Truck!
Ted Truck wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lord Frieza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoarg Ishan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lord Frieza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoarg Ishan!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishan misses with a body punch
and Frieza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ishan's knee momentarily.
Ishan misses with a series of wild punches.
Frieza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Ishan misses.
Ishan throws the left hand but Frieza avoids the punch easily.
Frieza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ishan throws a looping overhand right but Frieza ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieza needs to keep his hands up - Ishan had a free shot at his head there.
Frieza moves to clinch but Ishan breaks away
and Ishan counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frieza gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ishan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ishan lands with a light punch inside.
Ishan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishan misses with a body shot.
Frieza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ishan sprawls and moves away.
Frieza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ishan wants to counter with a clinch but Frieza pushes him away.
Ishan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frieza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ishan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Frieza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frieza tries to clinch but Ishan is having none of it.
Ishan tries to counter with a clinch but Frieza shakes him off and moves away.
Ishan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frieza shoots in for a takedown but Ishan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishan lands a jab to the head.
Hoarg Ishan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frieza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frieza feinted with a counter takedown.
Frieza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishan throws out the jab.
Frieza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frieza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ishan sprawls well. Ishan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frieza gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frieza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frieza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Ishan as he checks the leg kick.
Ishan misses with a looping right.
Frieza wants to clinch up but Ishan keeps it at a distance.
Ishan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ishan misses with a body shot.
Ishan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ishan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Lord Frieza has been cut.
We've been informed that Ishan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Frieza misses with a hook to the body
and Ishan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frieza is rocked!
Frieza doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishan circles away.
Ishan unleashes a big counter combination but Frieza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oh Frieza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frieza slips under a jab from Ishan.
Frieza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ishan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frieza seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Frieza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frieza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frieza slips a straight right by Ishan.
Ishan takes a swing at Frieza's ribcage but misses.
Ishan loads up on a big right hand but Frieza slips the punch.
Frieza throws a right hand that Ishan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishan also avoids with ease.
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!
Ishan tries a head kick but it misses.
Frieza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ishan throws a series of punches but Frieza avoids them all with ease.
Ishan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frieza moves away.
Frieza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frieza jabs at Ishan's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoarg Ishan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Frieza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frieza avoids the body shot from Ishan.
Frieza catches Ishan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frieza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frieza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frieza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frieza tests Ishan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frieza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ishan.
Frieza wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Ishan misses.
Frieza just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishan throws a one two combo.
Ishan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frieza.
Ishan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frieza.
Frieza tries to clinch up but Ishan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ishan throws a hook to the side of Frieza's head but Frieza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frieza digs a good hook to Ishan's body.
Ishan loads up on a big right hand but Frieza slips the punch.
Frieza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frieza feinted with a counter takedown.
Ishan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ishan.
It looked like Frieza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frieza looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishan is just out of range.
Ishan swats away the attempt to clinch by Frieza.
Ishan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frieza.
A counter left hand to the body from Frieza misses its target.
Frieza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishan was well out of range. Poor timing from Frieza.
Ishan throws a right hand that Frieza ducks under and follows up with a left that Frieza also avoids with ease.
Frieza misses with a hook to the body
and Ishan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frieza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ishan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Frieza or perhaps it was just good defense by Ishan, which made it look bad.
Ishan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ishan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frieza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frieza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ishan sprawls well. Ishan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frieza gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Frieza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frieza is looking to clinch but Ishan is avoiding it.
Frieza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ishan misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishan avoids the body shot from Frieza.
Ishan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ishan throws a series of punches but Frieza moves out of range.
Frieza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ishan lands a body shot.
Ishan takes a swing at Frieza's ribcage but misses.
Frieza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ishan sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Ishan.
Ishan scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoarg Ishan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lord Frieza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ishan throws a head kick but Frieza moves out of range.
Frieza is looking to wear down Ishan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ishan swings for the body but Frieza moves out of range.
Frieza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishan misses with a combination
and Frieza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ishan thinking.
Frieza fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishan wants to counter with a clinch but Frieza pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishan misses with a head kick.
Ishan throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Ishan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishan misses with a body shot.
Frieza looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishan is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Frieza.
Frieza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frieza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frieza slips a jab and a cross from Ishan.
Ishan swings widly with a right hand
and Ishan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ishan throws a series of punches but Frieza moves out of range.
Ishan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frieza instigates a clinch.
Hoarg Ishan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frieza struggles to land a body shot inside as Ishan controls his hands.
Ishan throws a punch but it's blocked by Frieza.
Ishan blocks a body shot from Frieza.
A short body shot lands from Frieza as the two fighters clinch.
Ishan lands a left hand.
Frieza breaks from the clinch.
Frieza needs to keep his hands up - Ishan had a free shot at his head there.
Frieza closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishan gets through Frieza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frieza manages to break the clinch.
Ishan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Frieza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ishan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frieza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frieza shoots in and drives through. Ishan sprawls well.
Frieza looks for a takedown but Ishan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Frieza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoarg Ishan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishan throws a series of punches but Frieza moves out of range.
Hoarg Ishan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frieza throws a leg kick that misses.
Frieza misses with a wild body shot.
Ishan swings for the body but Frieza moves out of range.
Ishan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frieza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frieza tries to score with a low kick but Ishan moves his leg out of the way.
Ishan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ishan connects with a body shot.
Ishan throws a leg kick but Frieza checks it.
Lord Frieza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ishan throws a body punch but Frieza moves out of range.
Frieza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ishan takes one on the button.
Frieza shoots in for a takedown but Ishan shows good takedown defense.
Ishan takes a swing at Frieza's ribcage but misses.
Frieza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoarg Ishan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ishan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Hoarg Ishan!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Hoarg Ishan!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hoarg Ishan!
Hoarg Ishan wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zheka Beatovskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beatovskiy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: NeiroMonk. Roberto Mendes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zheka Beatovskiy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beatovskiy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendes closes the distance and pushes Beatovskiy back into the cage.
Mendes breaks from the clinch.
Mendes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendes lands in his opponent's guard.
Beatovskiy being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendes lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Beatovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beatovskiy 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.
Mendes passes Beatovskiy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mendes seems content to control.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but Beatovskiy defending well.
Mendes 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.
Mendes is working for a kimura but Beatovskiy is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Beatovskiy defend it? Mendes steps over the head and cranks it - Beatovskiy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mendes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Mendes!
Zheka Beatovskiy spoke after the fight, saying 'Keep it real'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McFatfat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Facundo San Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Facundo San Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
279 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Determined |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fatty McFatfat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Facundo San Martin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFatfat throws a head kick that misses.
San Martin is looking for the big counter here.
San Martin works McFatfat's body with a nice hook.
San Martin stalks McFatfat and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McFatfat's face. McFatfat staggers backwards, shaken.
Fatty McFatfat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McFatfat avoids it really well and circles away.
McFatfat pushes San Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
San Martin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McFatfat is defending well.
McFatfat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFatfat drops his shoulder and cracks San Martin with a huge uppercut! San Martin goes down! Can McFatfat finish him?
San Martin is rocked!
It looks like Facundo San Martin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFatfat advances to half guard.
San Martin is still in real trouble! Can McFatfat finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFatfat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McFatfat controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, San Martin is out! McFatfat gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fatty McFatfat!
Fatty McFatfat tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bottoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bottoms's choice of entrance music: House Of Pain - Jump Around. Dan Sudo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Bottoms's chin.
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166 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Sudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Bottoms!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottoms stuffs the takedown attempt from Sudo. Sudo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sudo fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sudo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sudo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bottoms is fending him off so far but Sudo persists. Nope, Bottoms circles away and we're back to standing.
Sudo looking to score a takedown here. Bottoms is defending well but Sudo drives through and ends up in Bottoms's guard.
Bottoms working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sudo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sudo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bottoms has his foot on Sudo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sudo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottoms keeping moving, preventing Sudo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sudo throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottoms pulls Sudo in to control the position.
Sudo won't allow Bottoms to sweep him here.
Sudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottoms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottoms working a defensive guard here.
Sudo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bottoms has wrist control.
Sudo throwing strikes but missing.
Sudo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bottoms works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sudo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sudo stands up over Bottoms, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sudo with a nice head shot there.
Bottoms is trying to control the position but Sudo postures up.
Sudo wants to pass the guard but Bottoms is keeping the position.
Sudo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sudo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sudo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sudo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottoms is keeping the position for now.
Sudo lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sudo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sudo throwing strikes from guard but Bottoms blocks nicely.
Sudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Bottoms is retaining full guard.
Sudo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sudo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sudo working over Bottoms with some ground and pound. Bottoms looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bottoms has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bottoms is looking for a sweep. Sudo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sudo in particular looking to stall.
Sudo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms wants to get back to full guard.
Bottoms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sudo is working away from the top position though.
Sudo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sudo is trying to control the action in half guard but Bottoms is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bottoms is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sudo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sudo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bottoms with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bottoms is rocked!
Sudo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sudo looks to land a strike but Bottoms avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sudo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sudo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bottoms is still in real trouble! Can Sudo finish him?
Sudo working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sudo 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.
Sudo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sudo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bottoms working a defensive guard here.
Sudo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sudo with a nice head shot there.
Sudo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sudo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bottoms 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.
Sudo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sudo postures up in Bottoms's guard and throws a big left but Bottoms blocks it.
Sudo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sudo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bottoms's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Sudo!
Dan Sudo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Harry Bottoms spoke after the fight, saying 'I like Ace. Hes a good dude - we train together at Shinto Elite MMA in Tokyo - but losing still sucks. Im going to get back in the gym, get better and the next time you see me in here i'll be doing the ass kicking.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Grownstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shlemenko has chosen Rolex as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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177 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Grownstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grownstone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shlemenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Grownstone breaks from the clinch.
Grownstone misses with a looping right.
Shlemenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grownstone misses with a body shot.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Grownstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Grownstone's head coaches at Gym 412-RoaR sponsored training facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Grownstone misses.
Shlemenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grownstone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grownstone clinches up against the cage.
Shlemenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grownstone smiles and moves away.
Grownstone throws a shot from downtown. Shlemenko moves away and avoids it.
Shlemenko moves out of range as Grownstone strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Grownstone moves into range and clinches up with Shlemenko.
Grownstone misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Grownstone.
Grownstone lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grownstone manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Shlemenko misses its intended target.
Grownstone cracks Shlemenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grownstone swings for the body but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grownstone cracks Shlemenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grownstone throws a shot to the body.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grownstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shlemenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Grownstone.
Grownstone throws a shot to the body.
Grownstone lands a lovely overhand right.
Grownstone clinches.
Grownstone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Grownstone won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grownstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Grownstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Grownstone.
Shlemenko throws a lazy head kick
and Grownstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Grownstone lands with a cross.
Grownstone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shlemenko. Shlemenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shlemenko is rocked!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses
and Grownstone counters with a right hand to the body.
Shlemenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Grownstone finish him?
Shlemenko looks winded!
and Grownstone counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shlemenko! He's just covering up as Grownstone starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Grownstone!
In his post fight interview, Brad Grownstone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Alex Shlemenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kittichai Bangkok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Fairchild looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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19
175 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kittichai Bangkok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Fairchild!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangkok moves into the clinch.
Bangkok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fairchild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairchild blocks the elbow strike.
Fairchild managing to block the knees to the body from Bangkok.
Bangkok is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fairchild breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bangkok instigates a clinch.
Bangkok jumps guard but Fairchild turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bangkok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairchild's brow.
Bangkok tries to land a knee to the head but Fairchild blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangkok looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fairchild pulls guard effortlessly.
Fairchild pushes Bangkok off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangkok clinches up against the cage.
Bangkok is trying to stall.
Bangkok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bangkok can't find room to land a body shot as Fairchild controls the action.
Bangkok looking to throw knees to the head but Fairchild is blocking nicely.
Fairchild prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fairchild has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bangkok seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fairchild can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittichai Bangkok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bangkok pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bangkok prevents a body shot from Fairchild.
Bangkok misses with a punch to the body.
Bangkok breaks from the clinch.
Bangkok is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fairchild rushes Bangkok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bangkok throws a head punch that misses.
Bangkok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairchild is defending well for now.
Fairchild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairchild missing with knees to the body.
Bangkok is working for takedown but Fairchild is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bangkok misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bangkok fails to land.
Fairchild using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bangkok tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairchild avoids the damage to the body.
Fairchild pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairchild pushes Bangkok off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild moves into the clinch successfully.
Fairchild effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairchild.
Fairchild jumps guard.
Fairchild kicks Bangkok off and gets to his feet.
Fairchild darts in and clinches Bangkok up against the cage.
Fairchild changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bangkok fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fairchild gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fairchild tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bangkok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bangkok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fairchild lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangkok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairchild pulls Bangkok into guard.
Fairchild has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bangkok off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fairchild closes the distance and clinches.
Fairchild manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fairchild uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Fairchild dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fairchild pushes Bangkok up against the cage in a clinch.
Fairchild gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bangkok.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fairchild blocks an elbow strike.
Fairchild stalling.
Bangkok is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bangkok missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangkok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bangkok tries for a takedown but Fairchild manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittichai Bangkok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bangkok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairchild is defending well for now.
Fairchild working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangkok goes for a takedown attempt but Fairchild pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fairchild drives through and clinches with Bangkok against the cage.
Bangkok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fairchild avoids it.
Fairchild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairchild gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fairchild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fairchild has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bangkok uses from the top position.
Fairchild has his feet on Bangkok's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fairchild pulls guard effortlessly.
Bangkok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild pushes Bangkok off and gets back to his feet.
Jordan Fairchild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangkok clinches up against the cage.
Fairchild will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bangkok up against the cage.
Fairchild misses with a punch to the body.
Fairchild has Bangkok pressed against the cage.
Fairchild lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok stalling in the clinch but Fairchild improves position.
Fairchild pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bangkok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairchild.
Fairchild manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Fairchild.
Fairchild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairchild pulls Bangkok into guard.
Fairchild pushes Bangkok off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild pushes Bangkok up against the cage in a clinch.
Bangkok trying to control the position but instead, Fairchild has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bangkok into the cage.
Fairchild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fairchild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bangkok gets tackled into the cage by Fairchild. Fairchild maintains the clinch.
Bangkok throws an elbow that misses.
Fairchild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bangkok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fairchild forces Bangkok back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Fairchild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fairchild gets control of Bangkok's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fairchild will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fairchild is working an open guard so Bangkok takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bangkok gets a clinch.
Fairchild trying to land knees to the body.
Fairchild misses with a body punch.
Bangkok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairchild's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild taking a breather.
Fairchild managing to block the knees to the body from Bangkok.
Bangkok misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangkok can't find room to land a body shot as Fairchild controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bangkok tries to land a knee to the head but Fairchild blocks with his arms.
Bangkok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bangkok pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairchild breaks the clinch.
Fairchild clinches up against the cage.
Fairchild avoids the elbow strike from Bangkok, against the cage.
Fairchild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairchild dodges an elbow strike from Bangkok.
Fairchild blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bangkok working Fairchild over with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bangkok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairchild's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok tries a body shot but Fairchild blocks it.
Jordan Fairchild seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bangkok throws an elbow but misses.
Bangkok looking to throw knees to the head but Fairchild is blocking nicely.
Bangkok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairchild is defending well for now.
Fairchild breaks the clinch.
Fairchild takes the fight into the clinch.
Kittichai Bangkok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangkok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Fairchild - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bangkok drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fairchild scores with a shot to the side of Bangkok's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fairchild'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.
Bangkok jumps guard but Fairchild turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fairchild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fairchild escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairchild clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairchild.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bangkok backwards.
Bangkok misses with some punches.
Fairchild slowing the pace effectively.
Fairchild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bangkok avoids it.
Jordan Fairchild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bangkok is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fairchild is keeping busy.
Fairchild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kittichai Bangkok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairchild closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bangkok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairchild will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bangkok up against the cage.
Bangkok tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Fairchild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fairchild has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jordan Fairchild!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jordan Fairchild!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jordan Fairchild!
Jordan Fairchild wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Jordan Fairchild, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Pokrajac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prasert Bangkok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Pokrajac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Prasert Bangkok!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangkok walks into a straight right hand from Pokrajac.
Bangkok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pokrajac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pokrajac cracks Bangkok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bangkok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pokrajac.
Pokrajac misses with an uppercut.
Bangkok blocks a head kick by Pokrajac.
Pokrajac throws a lazy right hand but Bangkok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pokrajac looks to land a right hand but Bangkok moved out of range.
Bangkok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Pokrajac.
Bangkok walks into a jab.
Bangkok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pokrajac.
Pokrajac throws a lazy right hand but Bangkok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangkok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pokrajac.
Bangkok avoids the head kick by Pokrajac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangkok defending well as Pokrajac loads up on a big left hand.
Bangkok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bangkok has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bangkok landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bangkok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pokrajac is working for takedown but Bangkok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bangkok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bangkok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bangkok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pokrajac is trying to drag Bangkok to the mat but Bangkok just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pokrajac tries to score a body lock takedown but Bangkok shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Pokrajac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pokrajac managing to block the knees to the body from Bangkok.
Bangkok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pokrajac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bangkok is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bangkok throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok throws an elbow but it misses.
Pokrajac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bangkok after a bit of a struggle.
Pokrajac is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bangkok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pokrajac is breathing heavily.
Pokrajac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pokrajac is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bangkok has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pokrajac is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bangkok can't get the takedown.
Bangkok prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bangkok.
Bangkok connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pokrajac's face.
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!
Bangkok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bangkok looking to throw knees to the head but Pokrajac is blocking nicely.
Bangkok prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pokrajac avoids a wild elbow strike from Bangkok.
Bangkok misses with a punch to the body.
Pokrajac is working for takedown but Bangkok is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok struggles to land a body shot inside as Pokrajac controls his hands.
Pokrajac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bangkok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pokrajac takes an elbow to the temple.
Pokrajac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bangkok is defending well.
Bangkok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pokrajac's defenses.
Bangkok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bangkok trying to land knees to the body.
Bangkok utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bangkok missing with knees to the body.
Pokrajac is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bangkok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bangkok misses with some punches.
Pokrajac is working for takedown but Bangkok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Bangkok.
Bangkok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pokrajac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bangkok gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac takes an elbow to the temple.
Bangkok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pokrajac.
Bangkok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangkok.
Bangkok prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pokrajac tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bangkok tries a knee to the head but Pokrajac blocks it.
Pokrajac is looking for a takedown.
Pokrajac dodges an elbow strike from Bangkok.
Pokrajac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bangkok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pokrajac can't get the takedown.
Pokrajac tries for a takedown but Bangkok manages to get underhooks.
Bangkok throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prasert Bangkok dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pokrajac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pokrajac connects with an inside leg kick.
Pokrajac has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pokrajac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Igor Pokrajac is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Pokrajac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangkok tries a quick counter leg kick but Pokrajac is wise to it.
Pokrajac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangkok.
A big left from Pokrajac misses.
Bangkok is looking to clinch.
Pokrajac throws a leg kick but Bangkok moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangkok tries to clinch but Pokrajac is having none of it.
Igor Pokrajac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pokrajac looks to land a left hand but Bangkok moved out of range nicely.
Pokrajac throws a hook but Bangkok avoids it easily.
Pokrajac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangkok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokrajac lands a jab to the head.
Bangkok checks a leg kick.
Bangkok feints a counter leg kick.
Pokrajac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bangkok throws a head kick but Pokrajac moves out of range.
Bangkok is breathing heavily.
Bangkok slips under a jab from Pokrajac.
Pokrajac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pokrajac missing with a left hand there. Bangkok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pokrajac connects with a right hand. Bangkok shakes it off.
A big left from Pokrajac misses.
Pokrajac throws a sloppy head kick and Bangkok moves out of range easily.
Bangkok scores with a leg kick.
Bangkok throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bangkok tries to clinch up but Pokrajac circles away and keeps his distance.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that misses.
Bangkok connects with a leg kick. Pokrajac looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangkok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Pokrajac misses
and Bangkok counters with a good, hard body kick but Pokrajac shrugs it off.
Pokrajac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pokrajac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pokrajac misses with a head kick.
Bangkok tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangkok tries to clinch but Pokrajac is having none of it.
Bangkok connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok shoots in and drives through. Pokrajac sprawls well.
Pokrajac throws a hook to the side of Bangkok's head but Bangkok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pokrajac thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bangkok if he has to take too many more of those.
Pokrajac explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pokrajac throws a body kick that misses.
And Bangkok responds with a good body kick, but Pokrajac manages to step out the way in time.
Bangkok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pokrajac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangkok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangkok is looking to clinch.
Pokrajac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pokrajac tries to land a leg kick but Bangkok saw it coming and moves away.
Pokrajac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pokrajac misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bangkok.
Pokrajac tries a head kick but it misses.
Pokrajac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pokrajac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pokrajac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pokrajac throws a leg kick
and Bangkok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pokrajac misses the jab.
Pokrajac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangkok throws a head kick but Pokrajac moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangkok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Pokrajac dominated that second 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.
Bangkok avoids the head kick by Pokrajac.
Pokrajac misses with a leg kick
and Bangkok counters with a nice leg kick.
Pokrajac throws the left hand but Bangkok avoids the punch easily.
Bangkok fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangkok.
Pokrajac with a hook.
Bangkok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangkok lands a leg kick that knocks Pokrajac off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokrajac throws a head kick but Bangkok moves out of range.
Bangkok steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pokrajac tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pokrajac misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bangkok tries to clinch up but Pokrajac circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangkok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pokrajac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangkok.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bangkok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Pokrajac.
Bangkok staying out of range there.
Bangkok fails with a takedown attempt.
Bangkok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangkok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Pokrajac.
Igor Pokrajac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pokrajac fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bangkok checks it well.
Bangkok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pokrajac.
Bangkok tries to counter with a clinch but Pokrajac shakes him off and moves away.
Bangkok tries to land a front kick but Pokrajac steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bangkok slips a straight right by Pokrajac.
Pokrajac 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bangkok's head.
Pokrajac misses with a head kick.
Pokrajac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pokrajac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangkoks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangkok tries a quick counter leg kick but Pokrajac is wise to it.
Bangkok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pokrajac misses with a straight right.
Bangkok tries a quick counter leg kick but Pokrajac is wise to it.
Pokrajac swats away the attempt to clinch by Bangkok.
Pokrajac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pokrajac backing away here, and Bangkok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bangkok wants to clinch up but Pokrajac keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac connects with the punch.
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pokrajac throws a hook but Bangkok avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Pokrajac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangkok tries to clinch but Pokrajac moves out of range.
Bangkok just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPokrajac.
Pokrajac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangkok can do to turn this around?
Pokrajac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangkok can pounce on him.
A head kick from Pokrajac lands but Bangkok takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangkok gets a clinch.
Bangkok lands a nice elbow.
Bangkok trying to land knees to the body.
Pokrajac gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bangkok regains guard.
Pokrajac sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Pokrajac clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bangkok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bangkok darts in looking for a takedown but Pokrajac gets double underhooks and turns Bangkok into the cage.
Bangkok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pokrajac half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pokrajac throws a jab when Bangkok was well out of range.
Pokrajac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangkok.
Bangkok is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokrajac lands with a cross.
Bangkok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pokrajac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Pokrajac. That snapped Bangkok's head back.
Bangkok moves away from the strike by Pokrajac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangkok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pokrajac sneaks out the side door and pushes Bangkok away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pokrajac cracks Bangkok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bangkok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pokrajac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pokrajac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Bangkok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that half lands.
Pokrajac lands with a straight right. Bangkok didn't see that one coming.
Pokrajac misses with an uppercut.
Pokrajac misses with a body kick.
Bangkok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pokrajac looks to throw the jab but Bangkok is out of range.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that misses.
Pokrajac motions for Bangkok to come forward. Pokrajac throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok tries to counter with a clinch but Pokrajac shakes him off and moves away.
That kick from Bangkok tenderised Pokrajac's leg. Pokrajac is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pokrajac throws a shot from downtown. Bangkok moves away and avoids it.
Pokrajac keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Pokrajac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangkok takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pokrajac misses with an uppercut. Bangkok saw that one coming.
Bangkok fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bangkok throws a leg kick
and Pokrajac counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bangkok's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangkok.
Pokrajac throws a sloppy head kick and Bangkok moves out of range easily.
Pokrajac throws a sloppy head kick
and Bangkok counters with a leg kick.
Pokrajac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangkok.
Bangkok shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bangkok feints and then cracks Pokrajac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pokrajac down.
Bangkok moves out of range of the body kick.
Pokrajac looks to throw the jab but Bangkok is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangkok avoids a kick to the body.
Pokrajac throws an off balance right hand
and Bangkok counters with an inside leg kick.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that misses
and Bangkok counters with a thumping low kick.
Pokrajac misses with a kick to the body.
Pokrajac throws an off balance right hand
and Bangkok counters with a good low kick that Pokrajac was not able to check.
Pokrajac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangkok.
Bangkok tries a quick counter leg kick but Pokrajac is wise to it.
Pokrajac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pokrajac avoids the head kick by Bangkok.
Bangkok moves away from the strike by Pokrajac.
Bangkok throws a head kick that misses.
Pokrajac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bangkok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Pokrajac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Pokrajac had his way with Prasert Bangkok in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Bangkok.
Bangkok blocks a head kick by Pokrajac.
Bangkok is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pokrajac misses with a leg kick.
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangkok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pokrajac throws out a powerful jab.
Pokrajac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pokrajac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bangkok counters with a body kick.
Bangkok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokrajac misses with a left hand
and Bangkok counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pokrajac is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Bangkok.
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.
Bangkok shoots for a double leg takedown but Pokrajac sprawls well. He's pushed Bangkok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokrajac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pokrajac catches Bangkok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bangkok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pokrajac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bangkok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pokrajac throws a big shot that misses.
Pokrajac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangkok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pokrajac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pokrajac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangkok is looking to slow Pokrajac down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac tried to score with a low kick but Bangkok checks it.
Bangkok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bangkok staying out of range there.
Pokrajac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pokrajac misses with a looping left.
Bangkok is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bangkok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pokrajac.
Prasert Bangkok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangkok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bangkok darts in and clinches Pokrajac up against the cage.
Bangkok prevents the takedown attempt.
Pokrajac looking for a takedown.
Pokrajac managing to block the knees to the body from Bangkok.
Bangkok is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pokrajac is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bangkok to the mat. Bangkok regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pokrajac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pokrajac is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pokrajac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bangkok's head.
Pokrajac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pokrajac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pokrajac sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bangkok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pokrajac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pokrajac's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Igor Pokrajac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pokrajac continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Pokrajac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pokrajac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Igor Pokrajac!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Igor Pokrajac!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Igor Pokrajac!
Igor Pokrajac wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Igor Pokrajac 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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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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