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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Yung (ranked 2447 p4p, 285 weight class) and Tony Clifton (ranked 2420 p4p, 282 weight class). Yung comes to the cage accompanied by 陳小春 - 亂世巨星. Tony Clifton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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159 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class MT
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, David Yung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Clifton!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Clifton blocks the leg kick.
Clifton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yung.
Yung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yung throws a body kick that misses.
Yung throws a leg kick
and Clifton counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Yung misses.
Yung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clifton slips under a jab from Yung.
Yung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Clifton.
Clifton misses with a left hand
and Yung counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yung throws a solid leg kick but Clifton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yung.
Yung 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.
Nice defenses there by Yung.
Yung connects with a solid leg kick.
Clifton misses with a body kick.
Clifton misses with a looping left.
Yung misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Yung.
Yung misses with a leg kick.
Yung throws a head kick but Clifton moves out of range.
Yung scores with a hook to the body. Clifton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yung throws a head kick that misses.
Clifton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clifton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yung feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clifton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clifton duly obliges.
Yung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clifton moves out of range of the leg kick from Yung.
Clifton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yung tried to counter with a leg kick but Clifton avoided it.
Clifton throws a push kick but Yung slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clifton throws a push kick but Yung slaps the foot to one side.
Yung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yung throws a lazy right hand but Clifton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clifton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clifton throws a poor cross that misses
and Yung counters with a low kick, right behind Clifton 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Clifton misses the target.
Yung appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yung throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clifton on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Clifton misses its intended target.
Yung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clifton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yung is looking to chop away at Clifton's legs.
Clifton misses with a jab to the body
and Yung counters with a straight right hand.
Yung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clifton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yung is able to avoid easily.
Yung misses with a head kick.
Clifton cracks Yung with an open hand slap.
Yung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clifton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clifton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yung lands a jab.
Clifton moves out of range as Yung throws a body kick.
Yung tried to score with a low kick but Clifton checks it.
Yung misses with a low kick.
Clifton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yung cracks the inside of Clifton's front leg.
Yung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clifton.
Yung takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yung misses with a head kick.
Yung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clifton throws out the jab.
Clifton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Clifton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yung tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clifton is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Clifton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clifton looks to throw the jab but Yung is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Yung misses.
Clifton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung moves away.
A low kick from Yung is predictable there
and Clifton counters with a stiff right hand.
Yung scores with a jab. Clifton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clifton lands a nice hook to Yung's body. Yung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Clifton lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung throws a sloppy head kick and Clifton moves out of range easily.
Clifton checks a leg kick.
Clifton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yung throws a leg kick
and Clifton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clifton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yung to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Clifton.
A low kick from Clifton misses
and Yung counters with an inside leg kick.
Yung throws a sloppy head kick and Clifton moves out of range easily.
Yung misses with a lunging right hand
and Clifton counters with a left to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clifton.
A swing and a miss from Clifton.
Clifton digs a good body shot into Yung's ribs.
Clifton missing with a left hand there. Yung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clifton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clifton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yung is rocked!
Yung 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.
Clifton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Yung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clifton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung avoids the head kick by Clifton.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yung might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yung tries a head kick but it misses.
Clifton 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.
Yung is looking to score with low kicks.
Yung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tony Clifton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yung moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Yung finds it's way through Clifton's defenses.
Yung throws a leg kick which misses Clifton's front leg but catches the back leg as Clifton tries to avoid it.
Clifton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clifton cracks Yung on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Yung falls backwards against the cage. Clifton follows up with more strikes that drop Yung to his knees. Clifton keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Yung! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Clifton!
A victorious Tony Clifton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Lincekum (ranked 1952 p4p, 99 weight class) and Gary Daebak (ranked 2021 p4p, 106 weight class). Lincekum comes to the cage accompanied by BYOB. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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136 lbs
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141 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Lincekum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Daebak!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincekum misses with a few strikes there.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Daebak is just out of range.
Daebak 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.
Lincekum blocks a head kick by Daebak.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daebak looks to land a body kick but Lincekum moved away.
Lincekum cracks Daebak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lincekum lands a body shot.
Daebak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lincekum is out of range and Daebak settles back down.
As Daebak looks to move away, Lincekum throws a big counter combo but Daebak just gets out of the way.
Lincekum works the jab nicely.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daebak.
No joy there for Lincekum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daebak lands a slapping body shot.
Daebak throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daebak avoids the body shot from Lincekum.
Lincekum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lincekum lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Lincekum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daebak doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daebak.
Daebak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Lincekum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daebak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lincekum is out of range and Daebak settles back down.
Lincekum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daebak as he jumps to the side.
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Daebak misses.
Lincekum misses with a left hand
and Daebak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum throws a right hand that misses
and Daebak counters with a left to the body.
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Daebak takes one to the chin there.
Lincekum scores with a hook to the body. Daebak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lincekum misses with a low kick.
Lincekum throws a right and a left that Daebak avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daebak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincekum swinging wildly here.
Daebak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Daebak avoids it well.
Daebak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lincekum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daebak scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Lincekum tenderised Daebak's leg. Daebak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daebak scoring well with a low kick there.
Daebak with a nice cross.
Lincekum swats away the attempt to clinch by Daebak.
Daebak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lincekum misses with a shot to the body
and Daebak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincekum connects with a single shot there.
Daebak has managed to clinch.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak cracks Lincekum with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
Lincekum blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Lincekum is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lincekum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lincekum lands a good knee to the midsection. Daebak won't want to take too many of those.
Daebak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Daebak blocks with his arms.
Daebak misses with a body punch.
Daebak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daebak.
Daebak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daebak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daebak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daebak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lincekum blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Daebak avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Daebak.
Daebak tries a body shot but Lincekum blocks it.
Daebak working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Daebak is leaning against Lincekum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daebak.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daebak is defending well for now.
Daebak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daebak swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daebak pushes Lincekum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daebak tries a body shot but Lincekum blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Daebak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daebak tries a low kick but Lincekum avoids it.
A left lands for Lincekum.
Daebak lands with an uppercut that bounces Lincekum off the cage and back into range.
Daebak missing with a left hand there. Lincekum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Daebak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Lincekum misses.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daebak scores with a kick to the body.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Daebak avoids them all with ease.
Daebak misses with a wild body shot.
Lincekum misses with a hook.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daebak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebak looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Lincekum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Daebak is looking to land body kicks.
Lincekum scores with a nice head shot.
Daebak blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Lincekum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daebak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lincekum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daebak just misses with a punch to the body.
Daebak connects with a solid leg kick.
Daebak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
Lincekum sets himself, and Daebak steps forward looking for the clinch! Lincekum avoids it this time.
Lincekum connects with a crisp jab.
Daebak throws a body punch but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum misses with an uppercut
and Daebak counters with an outside leg kick.
Daebak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daebak throws a fast counter high kick but Lincekum manages to duck under it in time.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lincekum misses the jab.
Daebak cracks Lincekum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daebak darts in and clinches Lincekum up against the cage.
Daebak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lincekum stalling in the clinch but Daebak improves position.
Daebak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daebak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daebak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daebak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum is trying to stall.
Lincekum tries to work over Daebak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daebak tries to throw a body punch but Lincekum avoids it by throwing Daebak back against the cage.
Daebak scores with a shot to the side of Lincekum's head.
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daebak has a couple of punches blocked by Lincekum.
Gary Daebak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak lands a body shot.
Daebak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Daebak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Daebak blocks it.
Daebak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Daebak avoids the damage to the body.
Daebak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daebak misses with some punches.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daebak managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Daebak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lincekum blocking some punches.
Daebak tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lincekum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daebak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Daebak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daebak is working Lincekum over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lincekum obliges.
Lincekum blocking some punches.
Lincekum tries to break free but Daebak pushes him back against the cage.
Daebak misses with a body punch.
Lincekum takes a shot to the head.
Daebak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Daebak managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincekum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daebak up against the cage.
Lincekum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daebak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Daebak 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Daebak tries to clinch but Lincekum is having none of it.
Lincekum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lincekum misses with a low kick.
Lincekum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daebak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lincekum moves away.
Daebak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lincekum rather than just go for the knockout.
Lincekum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daebak.
Daebak staying out of range there.
Daebak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincekum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lincekum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daebak counters by clinching up.
Lincekum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincekum controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebak blocking some punches.
Daebak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daebak throws a head punch that misses.
Daebak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daebak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daebak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Daebak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daebak misses with the head strike.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Daebak.
Lincekum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daebak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Lincekum takes a shot to the head.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daebak avoids it.
Daebak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daebak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daebak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum blocks an uppercut.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincekum leaning against his opponent.
Lincekum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daebak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Daebak cracks Lincekum with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daebak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daebak can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Daebak blocks it.
Daebak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow.
Daebak managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Daebak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Lincekum wants to stall.
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daebak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daebak lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak lands a body punch.
Lincekum takes a shot to the head.
Lincekum blocking some punches.
Daebak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincekum blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincekum.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daebak.
Daebak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Daebak.
Daebak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lincekum is rocked!
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincekum's elbow.
Daebak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daebak.
A head punch on the inside from Daebak fails to land.
Lincekum blocks a body shot from Daebak.
Daebak tries to work over Lincekum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daebak lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincekum with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the head but Daebak blocks with his arms.
Daebak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daebak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lincekum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Daebak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daebak blocks it with crossed arms.
Lincekum misses with a punch on the inside.
Tim Lincekum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daebak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lincekum trying to land knees to the body.
Daebak managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Daebak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daebak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daebak misses with a punch to the body.
Lincekum effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Daebak on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Daebak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daebak 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Daebak!
After winning the bout, Gary Daebak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tim Lincekum spoke after the fight, saying 'Hi guys, sorry I lost, I will make sure to try much better next time,ok?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Von Magnaron (ranked 1536 p4p, 188 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 1017 p4p, 121 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Magnaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berhardt walks into a jab.
Berhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut. Berhardt saw that one coming.
Berhardt scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt slips under a jab from Magnaron.
Berhardt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magnaron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Berhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berhardt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magnaron decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berhardt's guard.
Magnaron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing that Magnaron has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magnaron with a nice head shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berhardt working a defensive guard here.
Magnaron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaron wants to control from the top but Berhardt keeps moving.
Berhardt is looking for a triangle here but Magnaron uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Berhardt is looking for a sweep.
Berhardt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magnaron landing a few strikes.
Magnaron controlling from side mount.
Berhardt struggling a bit here.
Magnaron cracks Berhardt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magnaron working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Berhardt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Magnaron trying to control the position but Berhardt is working away.
Magnaron working the ground and pound.
Berhardt wants to control but Magnaron postures up.
Magnaron wants to control but Berhardt is keeping him busy.
Magnaron 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.
Magnaron has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Berhardt!
Berhardt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magnaron looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Berhardt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magnaron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berhardt is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magnaron landing strikes from the mount.
Berhardt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magnaron lands a nice shot to the head.
Magnaron with shots to the head and body - Berhardt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Magnaron looking to finish Berhardt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berhardt!
Magnaron punishing his opponent with strikes.
Berhardt is rocked!
Magnaron avoids the attempt from Berhardt to control.
The referee warns Berhardt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berhardt is still in real trouble! Can Magnaron finish him?
Magnaron tries to control but Berhardt wriggling away.
Berhardt seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnaron dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnaron looking to finish Berhardt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berhardt!
Magnaron loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Berhardt scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Magnaron land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Magnaron stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Magnaron!
Von Magnaron 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.
In defeat, Winslow Berhardt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Brooks (ranked 1149 p4p, 162 weight class) and Ash Catchum (ranked 1716 p4p, 231 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy. Damian Brooks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ash Catchum!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Catchum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brooks defending well as Catchum loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Catchum as he connects with a hook.
Catchum loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Catchum punishes Brooks's body with a nice straight punch.
Catchum works over Brooks's head and body with a nice combination.
A cross from Catchum lands.
Brooks throws a leg kick which misses Catchum's front leg but catches the back leg as Catchum tries to avoid it.
Brooks throws a leg kick
and Catchum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Catchum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Catchum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Brooks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brooks prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brooks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Catchum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Catchum wants to control but Brooks postures up.
Catchum is letting Brooks control him for a moment.
Catchum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catchum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brooks lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks is putting a hurting on Catchum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Catchum dodges the ground and pound from Brooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Catchum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks working away.
Catchum tries to bench press Brooks off him but Brooks keeps the position.
Catchum parries the strikes from Brooks easily there. Brooks is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Catchum to escape.
Brooks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brooks working the head and body with strikes.
Brooks cracks Catchum with a big right hand but Catchum just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brooks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Catchum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Catchum is trying to escape the position but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Catchum is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brooks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Catchum felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catchum prevents Brooks from improving position.
Catchum is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Brooks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Catchum looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
Catchum stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
A lazy left from Brooks finds it's target.
A left and a right from Brooks both land. Nice combination.
Catchum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brooks looks to clinch
and Catchum counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks misses with a kick to the body.
Brooks has closed the distance and engaged Catchum in a clinch.
Brooks looking to stall.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Catchum.
Catchum working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Catchum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Catchum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Catchum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Catchum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Catchum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Brooks has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catchum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catchum.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Catchum.
Brooks blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catchum.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Catchum as Brooks tries to tie him up.
Catchum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Catchum.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
Catchum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks tightens his grip and picks Catchum up, before dumping him to the ground. Catchum manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Catchum is keeping the position.
Catchum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Catchum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catchum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Damian Brooks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Catchum has passed into half guard!
Brooks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brooks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Catchum has picked Brooks up and slammed him! Brooks can't keep hold of the triangle and Catchum manages to pass to side control!
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catchum gets to mount! Brooks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Catchum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Catchum prevents Brooks from getting the reversal.
Catchum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brooks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Catchum trying to control but Brooks is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Catchum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brooks moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Catchum throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks attempts a counter takedown but Catchum avoids it well and moves away.
Catchum scores with a jab.
Brooks throws a chopping leg kick but Catchum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Catchum throws a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Catchum.
Catchum scores with a hook to the body. Brooks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brooks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brooks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Catchum manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Catchum preventing the sweep.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catchum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catchum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Catchum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Catchum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Catchum defends easily.
Catchum looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Catchum stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catchum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catchum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Catchum stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position.
Brooks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Catchum stacks Brooks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Catchum!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks regains half guard.
Brooks wants to improve his position but Catchum is controlling well.
Brooks wants to control but Catchum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brooks is trying to stand up here but Catchum is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Damian Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Catchum slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Catchum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brooks wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Ash Catchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks shoots in but Catchum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Catchum scores with a body shot.
Brooks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brooks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Catchum to the ground. Brooks is now in Catchum's guard.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Catchum is keeping the position.
Brooks is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catchum controlling Brooks's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Catchum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Catchum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Catchum!
Our winner, Ash Catchum, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Noam Nystrom (ranked 1700 p4p, 200 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 2050 p4p, 240 weight class). Savitaipale has chosen Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Noam Nystrom has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Noam Nystrom seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noam Nystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Nystrom does it's job there.
Nystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nystrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Nystrom throws a lazy right hand but Savitaipale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nystrom throws the left hand but Savitaipale avoids the punch easily.
Savitaipale defending well as Nystrom loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nystrom finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
Nystrom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nystrom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Savitaipale fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nystrom lands a jab to the nose.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Savitaipale back to the cage. Nystrom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nystrom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Nystrom moves out of range.
Nystrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savitaipale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nystrom throws out the jab.
Nystrom has closed the distance and engaged Savitaipale in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Savitaipale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nystrom lands an uppercut.
Savitaipale missing with knees to the body.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Savitaipale in his tracks for a moment.
Savitaipale blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Nystrom.
Savitaipale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nystrom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Savitaipale looks winded!
Nystrom lands with a short shot to the head.
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nystrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom landing knees to the head.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nystrom scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nystrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nystrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nystrom lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savitaipale's defenses.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savitaipale's defenses.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savitaipale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nystrom lands a right hand.
Nystrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savitaipale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Savitaipale looking to stall.
Nystrom lands a hook that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nystrom.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but Nystrom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Savitaipale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Savitaipale is rocked!
It looks like Atte Savitaipale has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Nystrom.
Savitaipale is still on wobbly legs! Can Nystrom finish him?
Nystrom lands an uppercut.
Savitaipale taking a breather.
Savitaipale seems to have recovered his senses.
Savitaipale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savitaipales head.
Savitaipale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savitaipale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nystrom working Savitaipale over with knees to the body.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atte Savitaipale's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nystrom connects with a looping right hand.
Nystrom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
Nystrom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nystrom.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nystrom tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nystrom to the ground. Nystrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savitaipale with a hook.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Nystrom.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom misses with a hook to the body
and Nystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nystrom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nystrom momentarily.
Noam Nystrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nystrom.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nystrom looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nystrom.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Nystrom throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Savitaipale defending well as Nystrom loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale scores with the left hand. Nystrom knows he should have avoided that one.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Nystrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Nystrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savitaipale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Nystrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom tests Savitaipale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savitaipale connects with a body shot.
Nystrom lands a jab.
Nystrom moves in looking to clinch but Savitaipale pushes him off.
Nystrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Nystrom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nystrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savitaipale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale with the counter takedown but Nystrom avoids it easily.
Nystrom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nystrom duly obliges.
Nystrom misses with a body shot.
Nystrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Nystrom avoids it easily.
Nystrom walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savitaipale counters with a stiff right hand.
Nystrom lands with a cross.
Jab by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale walks into a straight right hand from Nystrom.
Savitaipale has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Savitaipale defending well as Nystrom loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nystrom.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
An attempted straight right counter from Nystrom misses the target.
Nystrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Nystrom moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
Savitaipale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Savitaipale in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nystrom lands a knee to the body.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow.
Savitaipale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nystrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
Savitaipale is breathing heavily.
Nystrom working Savitaipale over with knees to the body.
Savitaipale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Savitaipale won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Atte Savitaipale'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. And we move into the final round!
Nystrom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Nystrom avoids it easily.
As Savitaipale tries to get set, Nystrom tries to push him back and clinch up but Savitaipale manages to avoid the attempt.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Nystrom saw that one coming.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Nystrom.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Nystrom moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Nystrom moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Nystrom moves into the clinch.
Savitaipale tries to throw a body punch but Nystrom avoids it by throwing Savitaipale back against the cage.
A short left from Savitaipale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savitaipale cracks Nystrom with a nice body shot.
Nystrom blocks a body shot from Savitaipale.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
Savitaipale tries to circle away but Nystrom has him pinned against the cage.
Nystrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
Nystrom lands a right hand.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savitaipale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nystrom lands a right hand.
Nystrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
Nystrom is leaning against Savitaipale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nystrom lands a nice uppercut.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Savitaipale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Nystrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside that Savitaipale shrugs off.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Savitaipale in his tracks for a moment.
Nystrom crunches a lovely knee into Savitaipale's ribcage.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Savitaipale won't want to take too many of those.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but Nystrom won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
A short left from Nystrom.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nystrom working Savitaipale over with knees to the body.
Nystrom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noam Nystrom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Nystrom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savitaipale is trying to force a seperation but Nystrom has the dominant position.
Nystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nystrom lands a knee to the body.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Noam Nystrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nystrom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savitaipale or not.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savitaipale misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Savitaipale to work.
Still in the clinch, Nystrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Nystrom as the two fighters clinch.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noam Nystrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nystrom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 1282 p4p, 155 weight class) and Will Rock (ranked 645 p4p, 84 weight class). Rock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Wanna Rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanfield.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stanfield throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
Stanfield scores with a jab. Rock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stanfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stanfield throws out a powerful jab.
Stanfield moves out of range of the strikes.
As Rock looks to move away, Stanfield throws a big counter combo but Rock just gets out of the way.
Stanfield misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stanfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanfield counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rock throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Stanfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock throws a looping overhand right but Stanfield ducks down to avoid it.
Stanfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stanfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Stanfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stanfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Stanfield moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stanfield missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanfield looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
Rock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice jab there from Stanfield.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield forces Rock back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanfield working aggressively here.
Rock is leaning against Stanfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanfield blocking some punches.
Stanfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanfield is leaning against Rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Stanfield avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Rock misses with some punches.
Stanfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stanfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanfield throws a head punch that misses.
Stanfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Rock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stanfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Stanfield misses.
Stanfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Rock! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Will Rock!
A victorious Will Rock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Marlo Stanfield had this to say: 'He got me! Well done to Him,this is not the end for me, I'm gonna take some time, work on my skills the I'll be back! The King Will Return!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kromog The Terror Of The Island (ranked 650 p4p, 97 weight class) and Charley Hanagan (ranked 821 p4p, 119 weight class). Hanagan has chosen Guilty Until Proven Innocent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanagan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanagan moves out of range as The Terror Of The Island strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanagan. That snapped The Terror Of The Island's head back.
Hanagan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. The Terror Of The Island sprawls well.
The Terror Of The Island throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Terror Of The Island uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.
The Terror Of The Island 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.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Terror Of The Island counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Terror Of The Island throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanagan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanagan.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
The fighters circling - The Terror Of The Island throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanagan looks to throw the jab but The Terror Of The Island is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Terror Of The Island. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Terror Of The Island moves out of range as Hanagan strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from The Terror Of The Island misses its target.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Terror Of The Island looks to land a left hand but Hanagan moved out of range nicely.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body punch but Hanagan moves out of range.
Hanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanagan with the counter takedown but The Terror Of The Island avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like The Terror Of The Island wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanagan throws a hook to the side of The Terror Of The Island's head but The Terror Of The Island sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanagan lands an overhand right.
The Terror Of The Island dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Terror Of The Island throws the left hand but Hanagan avoids the punch easily.
The Terror Of The Island uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanagan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Terror Of The Island slips a jab from Hanagan.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight left.
Hanagan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Terror Of The Island defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island throws a lazy right hand but Hanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanagan thinking.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanagan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanagan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Terror Of The Island does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanagan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Terror Of The Island desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is working for a kimura but The Terror Of The Island is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanagan wants to work for an arm triangle but The Terror Of The Island is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Terror Of The Island gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanagan fails with the takedown.
The Terror Of The Island has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hanagan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from The Terror Of The Island misses.
The Terror Of The Island ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
A little feinted left hand from The Terror Of The Island on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanagan goes for a double leg but The Terror Of The Island avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Terror Of The Island continues to drive forward.
The Terror Of The Island throws out a loose jab but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Hanagan tries to counter it with a takedown but The Terror Of The Island pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan fails with the takedown
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a straight right hand.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
The Terror Of The Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanagan.
Hanagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Terror Of The Island. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Terror Of The Island throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanagan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Terror Of The Island.
Hanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from The Terror Of The Island.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanagan avoids the body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a jab. Hanagan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body shot but no joy.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a nice head shot.
Hanagan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Terror Of The Island sends Hanagan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! The Terror Of The Island is motioning to the referee to let Hanagan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hanagan is rocked!
Hanagan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Terror Of The Island catches Hanagan with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Hanagan forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 779 p4p, 111 weight class) and Nam Ho (ranked 1335 p4p, 181 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nam Ho !
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Ho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nam Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ho working aggressively here.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho .
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Ho - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Ho .
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Ho .
Svensson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Ho .
As Ho backs away, Svensson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Ho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
Ho cracks Svensson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Svensson tenderised Ho 's leg. Ho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho misses with a hook.
Svensson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
Ho tries to work over Svensson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Ho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
A hook to the body from Svensson.
Svensson working aggressively here.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Svensson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ho can turn it around.
A short left from Svensson.
Ho tries to work over Svensson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Ho .
Ho misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Svensson.
Svensson tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho 's elbow.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svensson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ho uses from the top position.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is looking for a triangle but Ho pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Svensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson controls Ho momentarily but Ho frees himself.
Svensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Svensson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nam Ho dominated that round.
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.
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Svensson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ho just manages to avoid it.
Ho circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Svensson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svensson tries to counter by clinching up but Ho breaks away and moves out of range.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Ho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svensson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Svensson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ho uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ho has passed into half guard!
Svensson is looking to control Ho 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Svensson avoid being mounted?
Svensson gets full guard.
Svensson looking for a guillotine here but Ho defends easily.
Ho wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
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.
Ho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ho 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Svensson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ho is now in half guard.
Ho passes into side control, despite Svensson's attempt to control the position.
Svensson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson gets back to half guard.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Svensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Svensson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Svensson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Svensson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ho is one step ahead there.
Ho controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Svensson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svensson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Svensson is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nam Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Svensson ducks right into an uppercut from Ho .
Ho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ho checks a leg kick.
Ho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ho .
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Svensson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Svensson connects with a right hand. Ho shakes it off.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho ! But no joy.
Nam Ho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Svensson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho misses the shot to the body.
Svensson slips under a jab from Ho .
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Ho .
Ho misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Svensson has closed the distance and engaged Ho in a clinch.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ho .
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
Svensson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho walks away with a smile on his face. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ho is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Svensson.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson connects with a crisp jab.
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Svensson throws out a leg kick but Ho moves out of range and Svensson only half commits.
Ho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho throws a right hand that Svensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svensson also avoids with ease.
Svensson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ho works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho feints a jab promting Svensson to slip. Ho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Svensson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svensson.
Ho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nam Ho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Ho misses.
Ho misses with the combination.
Ho swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ho .
Ho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svensson doesn't seem bothered though.
Svensson rushes Ho and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nam Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nam Ho !
In his post fight interview, Nam Ho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mafaking looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mafaking under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Mafaking counters with a takedown into side control.
Mafaking looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stone is avoiding damage well.
Stone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mafaking not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mafaking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Stone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mafaking keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone tries a body shot but Mafaking blocks it.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Mafaking misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mafaking tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Mafaking tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mafaking tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Mafaking.
Mafaking has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mafaking is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Stone blocking some punches.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stone lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mafaking as the two fighters clinch.
Stone lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Stone.
Stone lands a body shot.
Mafaking misses with some punches.
Stone scores with a shot to the side of Mafaking's head.
Mafaking is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Mafaking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
Mafaking fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Stone as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Nice body punch from Stone.
Stone lands a shot to the body.
Mafaking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Stone as the two fighters clinch.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mafaking tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
Stone is working Mafaking over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stone.
Mafaking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mafaking backwards.
Stone blocks a body shot from Mafaking.
A right handed body shot lands from Stone.
Stone pushes Mafaking back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mafaking is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Mafaking is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stone is defending well.
Mafaking looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
Stone works on Mafaking's body with a couple of short punches.
Mafaking tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Mafaking struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone scores with a shot to the side of Mafaking's head.
A nice left hand lands by Stone.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mafaking backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
Stone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Mafaking is rocked!
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mafaking is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone pushes Mafaking against the cage. Stone is working some dirty boxing. Stone pushes off with a quick right hook! Mafaking goes down! Mafaking tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stone moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stone!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Stone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Bruce Mafaking was interviewed post fight and said 'I miss the island '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Yamaguchi (ranked 45 p4p, 14 weight class) and Dog The Multi Hunter (ranked 400 p4p, 52 weight class). Yamaguchi comes to the cage accompanied by Yama Yama. The Multi Hunter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hardwired - Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kai Yamaguchi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Yamaguchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dog The Multi Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Multi Hunter.
A punch lands to the side of The Multi Hunter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
The Multi Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Multi Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range.
The Multi Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamaguchi sizes up The Multi Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Dog The Multi Hunter has been cut.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamaguchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamaguchi throws out a leg kick but The Multi Hunter moves out of range and Yamaguchi only half commits.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice head shot.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Yamaguchi's leg but Yamaguchi calmly moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamaguchi circles away.
It looked like Yamaguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a combination but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Multi Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
The Multi Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Yamaguchi.
The Multi Hunter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kai Yamaguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from The Multi Hunter misses the target.
Yamaguchi 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.
The Multi Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Yamaguchi, looking for a takedown. The Multi Hunter pushes Yamaguchi against the cage but Yamaguchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Yamaguchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Multi Hunter scores with a decent looking hook.
The Multi Hunter misses with a jab to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Multi Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi missing with a left hand there. The Multi Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamaguchi punishes The Multi Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
It looked like Yamaguchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick, looking for The Multi Hunter's leg but The Multi Hunter calmly moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter moves away from the strike by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
The Multi Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
The Multi Hunter misses with a leg kick.
The Multi Hunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Multi Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamaguchi under the eye.
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Multi Hunter lands with a cross.
The Multi Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Multi Hunter keeps Yamaguchi at a distance using the push kick.
The Multi Hunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Multi Hunter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
The Multi Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yamaguchi has one foot on The Multi Hunter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice body shot.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick as Yamaguchi jumps back.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi wants to clinch up but The Multi Hunter keeps it at a distance.
The Multi Hunter swings widly with a right hand
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
The Multi Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi.
The Multi Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamaguchi scores with a push kick.
Yamaguchi blocks a head kick by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter avoids the head kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Multi Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamaguchi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Multi Hunter with a nice cross.
The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at The Multi Hunter's ribcage but misses.
The Multi Hunter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Multi Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi.
The Multi Hunter throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dog The Multi Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dog The Multi Hunter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Multi Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Multi Hunter is looking for the big counter here.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick.
The Multi Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
The Multi Hunter lands a jab to the head.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick as Yamaguchi jumps back.
The Multi Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter thuds his right hand into Yamaguchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Multi Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Multi Hunter lunges at Yamaguchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamaguchi's hand.
The Multi Hunter thumps Yamaguchi with a low kick.
The Multi Hunter scores with a takedown into Yamaguchi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamaguchi is keeping the position for now.
The Multi Hunter wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
The Multi Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamaguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Multi Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The Multi Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamaguchi is keeping the position for now.
Yamaguchi is adopting a defensive guard.
The Multi Hunter wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yamaguchi thuds a left hand into The Multi Hunter's body.
The Multi Hunter tries to score with a low kick but Yamaguchi moves his leg out of the way.
The Multi Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter jabs Yamaguchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick which misses The Multi Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as The Multi Hunter tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Yamaguchi. No joy for The Multi Hunter on that attempt.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Multi Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Multi Hunter slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Yamaguchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yamaguchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yamaguchi lands a high kick!
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Multi Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from The Multi Hunter finds it's target.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Multi Hunter counters with an outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Yamaguchi.
Dog The Multi Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from The Multi Hunter misses.
Yamaguchi digs a good hook to The Multi Hunter's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
The Multi Hunter feints and then cracks Yamaguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamaguchi down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter motions for Yamaguchi to come forward. The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Multi Hunter feints and then cracks Yamaguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamaguchi down.
The Multi Hunter scores with a nice head shot.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that The Multi Hunter sees coming a mile off.
Yamaguchi misses with a two punch combination.
The Multi Hunter lands with a hook. Yamaguchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a body kick but Yamaguchi moved away.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Yamaguchi blocks a low kick nicely.
The Multi Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
The Multi Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog The Multi Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dog The Multi Hunter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Multi Hunter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the leg kick from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Yamaguchi was looking to counter with a kick there.
The Multi Hunter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yamaguchi's head.
The Multi Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with an outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi lands with a good body shot.
Dog The Multi Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but The Multi Hunter is out of range.
The Multi Hunter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That kick from Yamaguchi tenderised The Multi Hunter's leg. The Multi Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Multi Hunter looks for the body kick but Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter is looking to clinch.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Multi Hunter throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamaguchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Multi Hunter is looking to score with low kicks.
And Yamaguchi counters with a quick kick to the body but The Multi Hunter blocks it.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamaguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamaguchi's hands.
The Multi Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
The Multi Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Yamaguchi slips the punch.
A head kick misses from The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi checks a low kick from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter missing with a left hand there. Yamaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Multi Hunter is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Yamaguchi's shoulder, as Yamaguchi tries to avoid the shot.
The Multi Hunter scores with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Multi Hunter! But no joy.
The Multi Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Yamaguchi's shoulder, as Yamaguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Yamaguchi slips a straight right by The Multi Hunter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Multi Hunter if he has to take too many more of those.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamaguchi.
The Multi Hunter takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
The Multi Hunter tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Multi Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi throwing a counter right hand but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Multi Hunter. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Multi Hunter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Multi Hunter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from The Multi Hunter.
A quick step to the side and Yamaguchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but The Multi Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamaguchi avoids the head kick by The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Multi Hunter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yamaguchi blocks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Multi Hunter.
Good shot there by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamaguchi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yamaguchi lands the left hand.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Multi Hunter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi staying out of range there.
The Multi Hunter tries a low kick but Yamaguchi avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
Yamaguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog The Multi Hunter really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dog The Multi Hunter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Multi Hunter connects with the punch.
The Multi Hunter avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
The Multi Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. The Multi Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
And The Multi Hunter tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamaguchi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of The Multi Hunter's head but The Multi Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamaguchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Multi Hunter under the eye.
Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but The Multi Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
The Multi Hunter misses the jab.
The Multi Hunter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamaguchi's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Multi Hunter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yamaguchi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yamaguchi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donk. Yamaguchi catches The Multi Hunter right on the button with a cross.
Yamaguchi blocks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick.
The Multi Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
The Multi Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Yamaguchi swats away the attempt to clinch by The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi throws a chopping leg kick but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Multi Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter throws a combination that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Yamaguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamaguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Yamaguchi misses the body punch
and The Multi Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but The Multi Hunter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Multi Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him off.
The Multi Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
The Multi Hunter misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yamaguchi blocks a jab.
The Multi Hunter lands a head shot.
The Multi Hunter tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter punch.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but The Multi Hunter is out of range.
The Multi Hunter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamaguchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Multi Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Yamaguchi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Multi Hunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Multi Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a body kick.
The Multi Hunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamaguchi.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Multi Hunter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Multi Hunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from The Multi Hunter misses.
Yamaguchi digs a good body shot into The Multi Hunter's ribs.
Yamaguchi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Multi Hunter back to the cage. Yamaguchi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yamaguchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Multi Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Multi Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dog The Multi Hunter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Nice cross by The Multi Hunter.
Yamaguchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yamaguchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter throws a right hand that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a low kick, right behind The Multi Hunter 's knee.
The Multi Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamaguchi circles away.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi slips a straight right by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamaguchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Multi Hunter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi checks the leg kick.
The Multi Hunter misses with a left hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter moves to clinch but Yamaguchi breaks away
and Yamaguchi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Multi Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Multi Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamaguchi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. The Multi Hunter really felt that one!
The Multi Hunter throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a body kick.
The Multi Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Multi Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Multi Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter misses with a looping right.
The Multi Hunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamaguchi in his tracks.
The Multi Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Yamaguchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kai Yamaguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Multi Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but The Multi Hunter moved out of range.
A slow jab from The Multi Hunter misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi throws a jab when The Multi Hunter was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Multi Hunter swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter throws a solid leg kick but Yamaguchi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Multi Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi with a nice cross.
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely.
Yamaguchi is looking to chop away at The Multi Hunter's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamaguchi. That did some damage!
The Multi Hunter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamaguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Yamaguchi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yamaguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Multi Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
The Multi Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamaguchi has time to react.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Multi Hunter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Multi Hunter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Multi Hunter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamaguchi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yamaguchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Multi Hunter tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The Multi Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kai Yamaguchi.
Well The Multi Hunter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
Kai Yamaguchi retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Kai Yamaguchi 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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