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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mantis Toboggan (ranked 3619 p4p, 440 weight class) and Seun Adedji (ranked 2637 p4p, 339 weight class). Seun Adedji has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mantis Toboggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seun Adedji!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adedji stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adedji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toboggan.
Adedji tries to close the distance and clinch but Toboggan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toboggan swings for the body but Adedji moves out of range.
Toboggan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adedji fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adedji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toboggan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toboggan tries to clinch up but Adedji circles away and keeps his distance.
Adedji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toboggan.
Toboggan moves away from the strike by Adedji.
Toboggan closes the distance and clinches.
Toboggan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adedji lands a body shot.
Toboggan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adedji backwards.
Toboggan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Adedji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toboggan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toboggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toboggan misses with a looping right.
Adedji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toboggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adedji moves away.
Adedji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adedji fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adedji lands a right hook to the body.
Toboggan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adedji takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toboggan misses with a looping left.
Toboggan clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Adedji.
Adedji misses with a knee to the head.
Toboggan blocks a body shot from Adedji.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toboggan.
Adedji breaks the clinch.
A big right from Adedji misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toboggan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adedji takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toboggan connects with a right hand. Adedji shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan takes one on the button.
Toboggan misses with a wild body shot.
Adedji just misses with a punch to the body.
Toboggan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adedji throws a body shot but no joy.
Toboggan throwing a counter right hand but Adedji manages to avoid it.
Toboggan tries to move into range but Adedji moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adedji's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toboggan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adedji scrambles back to his feet.
Mantis Toboggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toboggan lands a slapping body shot.
Adedji scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adedji takes a swing at Toboggan's ribcage but misses.
Toboggan slips a straight right by Adedji.
Toboggan lands a glancing blow to the side of Adedji's head.
Adedji is rocked!
Adedji gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Toboggan points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Adedji wakes up just in time to hear Toboggan thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantis Toboggan!
Mantis Toboggan gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Browne (ranked 832 p4p, 117 weight class) and Keijo Tapaus (ranked 995 p4p, 135 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Tapaus!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Browne doesn't seem bothered though.
Browne throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tapaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Tapaus scores with a takedown into Browne's guard.
Browne is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Browne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tapaus backwards.
Browne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tapaus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Tapaus fails to land.
Browne lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Browne.
Browne scores with a shot to the side of Tapaus's head.
Browne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
Tapaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Browne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Browne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Browne blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne works on Tapaus's body with a couple of short punches.
Tapaus is looking to control Browne's arms but Browne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tapaus has his back to the cage.
Tapaus tries to break free but Browne pushes him back against the cage.
Tapaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Browne throws a punch but it's blocked by Tapaus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tapaus misses with a punch to the body.
Tapaus manages to break the clinch.
Tapaus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Browne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Browne is looking for a counter combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Browne, right into the meat.
Tapaus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Browne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tapaus in his tracks.
We've been told by Browne's head coaches at Gym Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tapaus swinging wildly here.
Tapaus 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.
Browne throws a lazy uppercut
and Tapaus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tapaus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tapaus misses its intended target.
Browne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Browne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
Tapaus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Browne with a jab.
Tapaus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tapaus.
Browne blocking some punches.
Browne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tapaus backwards.
Tapaus is rocked!
Browne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tapaus is still on wobbly legs! Can Browne finish him?
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Browne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Browne pushes Tapaus against the cage. Browne is working some dirty boxing. Browne pushes off with a quick right hook! Tapaus goes down! Tapaus tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Browne moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Browne!
A very excited looking Liam Browne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Walsh (ranked 735 p4p, 113 weight class) and Lee Date (ranked 1012 p4p, 144 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikey Walsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Date!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh moves away from the strike by Date.
Nice body kick there by Walsh.
Walsh throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Date.
A punch lands to the side of Walsh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Mikey Walsh has been cut.
Walsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Walsh avoids the body shot from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh moves out of range as Date strikes.
Walsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Walsh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Date on his heels. He'll look to pass Date's guard now, I'm sure.
Walsh wants to pass the guard but Date is keeping the position.
Walsh looking to sit in guard and control but Date gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh wants to sweep here but Date controlling him for the moment.
Walsh trying to control the position.
Walsh is really struggling to control Date but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Date is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Date stopping the sweep attempt from Walsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walsh is trying to control the position but Date postures up.
Date not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Walsh, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Date takes a swing at Walsh's ribcage but misses.
Lee Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walsh throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date scores with a punch to the head.
Date throws a hook but Walsh blocks it.
Walsh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date throws a series of punches but Walsh avoids them all with ease.
Walsh throws the kick towards the body but Date avoids it.
Walsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Date avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walsh.
Walsh moves nicely into side control.
Date regains half guard there - taking advantage of Walsh's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Walsh trying to control the action but Date is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Date keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Date keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Date is staying active underneath Walsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Date makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Date.
Walsh stays in close to Date's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Date will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikey Walsh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walsh slips under a jab from Date.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Date connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walsh's hands.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Date lands an overhand right.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walsh.
Date will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date 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.
Walsh defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Walsh.
Walsh defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walsh under the eye.
Walsh with a poor takedown
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Date throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Date. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Date.
Walsh throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
Walsh goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Date! But no joy.
Walsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Walsh.
Walsh scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Date misses.
Walsh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Walsh!
Walsh walks into a straight right hand from Date.
Mikey Walsh's cut is getting worse.
Mikey Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walsh.
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Walsh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Date but Date pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walsh tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walsh moves away from the strike by Date.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Walsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oooooh!!! Date has knocked Walsh down with a huge combo! Date steps away and waves a wobbly Walsh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Walsh is rocked!
Date fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walsh moves out of range as Date strikes.
Lee Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walsh is looking to land body kicks.
Walsh tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Date misses.
Walsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Walsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikey Walsh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Date measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Walsh! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lee Date!
Lee Date was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carter (ranked 760 p4p, 79 weight class) and Kylar Sensei (ranked 799 p4p, 83 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by Jazz Cartier - Dead or Alive. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kylar Sensei!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sensei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sensei ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Sensei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sensei throws an off balance right hand
and Carter counters with a left to the body.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
Sensei closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sensei lands in his opponent's guard.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Sensei from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sensei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carter managing to control the position.
Sensei wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sensei with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sensei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Carter misses the target.
Sensei misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a shot to the body.
Carter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carter jabs Sensei right on the nose. Sensei blinks but takes it well.
Carter connects with a jab.
Jab from Sensei.
Sensei feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sensei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sensei preventing the sweep.
Sensei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter is trying to keep Sensei in close.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Sensei from controlling successfully.
Sensei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sensei throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sensei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sensei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carter.
Sensei looking for a sweep. Not yet Sensei, not yet.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sensei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carter throws a strike but Sensei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Sensei landing some decent shots from guard.
Carter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sensei throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sensei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.
Sensei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sensei tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Sensei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kylar Sensei will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sensei lands a lovely overhand right.
Sensei lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sensei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sensei has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Michael Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter moves away from the strike by Sensei.
Carter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sensei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sensei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sensei scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei lands a lovely overhand right.
Sensei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carter to the mat! Carter manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sensei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter controlling the position.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sensei looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensei landing with the ground and pound.
Sensei throws an elbow that misses. Carter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sensei's guard. Nice move by Carter!
Carter trying to control but Sensei is working from the bottom.
Sensei has control of Carter's left arm, preventing Carter from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei wants to improve his position but instead Carter has moved into half guard.
Sensei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter postures up in Sensei's guard and throws a big left but Sensei blocks it.
Carter postures up.
Carter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sensei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
Sensei is trying to keep Carter in close.
Sensei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carter distracts Sensei with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sensei controlling Carter's posture.
Carter postures up in Sensei's guard and throws a big left but Sensei blocks it.
Carter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carter landing with the ground and pound.
Carter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sensei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carter has managed to get both his arms back between Sensei's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses.
Sensei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carter defends it easily.
Carter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sensei looking to control.
Sensei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carter works over Sensei with some ground and pound from guard.
Sensei is trying to control the position but Carter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Carter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sensei!
Nice takedown defense from Carter. No joy for Sensei on that attempt.
Carter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carter gets caught napping as Sensei dives in and scores a takedown. Carter manages to retain guard.
Sensei preventing the sweep.
Sensei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sensei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sensei defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carter is trying to control the action in half guard but Sensei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sensei wants to control the action here but instead Carter manages to pass to full mount!
Carter raining down hammerfists from mount.
Carter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carter wants to control the pace but Sensei is squirming around nicely.
Carter looking to secure an arm triangle but Sensei defends it well.
Carter landing strikes from the mount and Sensei is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei wants to control but Carter is having none of it.
Sensei sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sensei trying to control from the bottom.
Sensei wants to get back to full guard.
Sensei trying to control here.
Carter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sensei doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carter working over Sensei with some ground and pound. Sensei looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sensei manages to get to full guard.
Sensei working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
Sensei looking for a sweep. Not yet Sensei, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sensei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sensei looking for a sweep. Not yet Sensei, not yet.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sensei working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sensei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Carter!
Michael Carter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams Junior (ranked 348 p4p, 39 weight class) and Bjorn Wallstrom (ranked 776 p4p, 89 weight class). Adams Junior comes to the cage accompanied by Looking for the Stone. Wallstrom has chosen Millencolin/ Kemp as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JR Adams Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Wallstrom!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like JR Adams Junior has been cut.
Wallstrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams Junior ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams Junior. Wallstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams Junior seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Adams Junior staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Adams Junior tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams Junior lands a lovely overhand right.
Adams Junior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams Junior takes one to the chin there.
Adams Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Adams Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallstrom avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallstrom sprawls well. He's pushed Adams Junior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good exchange - Wallstrom coming out on top.
Adams Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Adams Junior misses
letting Wallstrom counter with a right hand.
Adams Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallstrom.
Wallstrom throws a body punch but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Wallstrom throws a right hand that Adams Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams Junior also avoids with ease.
Wallstrom misses with a few strikes there.
Adams Junior is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adams Junior avoids the body shot from Wallstrom.
Wallstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Adams Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adams Junior ducks under a wild hook from Wallstrom.
Wallstrom missing with a left hand there. Adams Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams Junior.
Wallstrom lands a right hook to the body.
Adams Junior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallstrom throws a body punch but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Adams Junior cracks Wallstrom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adams Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wallstrom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams Junior thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wallstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams Junior manages to avoid it.
Wallstrom takes a swing at Adams Junior's ribcage but misses.
Adams Junior lands a nice hook to Wallstrom's body. Wallstrom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams Junior digs a good hook to Wallstrom's body.
Wallstrom avoids the body shot from Adams Junior.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallstrom! But no joy.
Wallstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams Junior manages to avoid it.
Wallstrom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adams Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wallstrom looks for the body kick but Adams Junior saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior throws a quick counter head kick but Wallstrom was just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wallstrom.
Wallstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallstrom looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wallstrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams Junior misses with a wild combination.
Wallstrom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adams Junior's calf.
Wallstrom lands a jab to Adams Junior's midsection.
Adams Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wallstrom's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Wallstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JR Adams Junior's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wallstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams Junior is just out of range.
Wallstrom clobbers Adams Junior with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adams Junior is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wallstrom's half guard.
Adams Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallstrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adams Junior is looking to pass Wallstrom's guard but actually Wallstrom recovers to full guard.
Adams Junior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallstrom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Adams Junior keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wallstrom's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior trying to control but Wallstrom is working from the bottom.
Wallstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior trying to control but Wallstrom is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adams Junior passes Wallstrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Adams Junior lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wallstrom has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Adams Junior working Wallstrom over with strikes.
Adams Junior trying to control the action but Wallstrom is working from the bottom.
Adams Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adams Junior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adams Junior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallstrom is not content to let Adams Junior control the position.
Adams Junior 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Adams Junior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Adams Junior.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams Junior tries to move to full mount but Wallstrom actually manages to regain half guard.
Wallstrom trying to control but Adams Junior postures up.
JR Adams Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallstrom trying to get back to full guard but Adams Junior takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Adams Junior tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wallstrom holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Adams Junior tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wallstrom avoids a series of strikes thrown by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wallstrom has worked his arm free - good work by Wallstrom!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An elbow from Adams Junior crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Adams Junior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on JR Adams Junior's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wallstrom misses with a looping left.
Adams Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallstrom circles away.
Adams Junior drives through with a takedown into Wallstrom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adams Junior trying to control but Wallstrom is working from the bottom.
Adams Junior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adams Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallstrom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adams Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bjorn Wallstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams Junior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wallstrom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
JR Adams Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Wallstrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams Junior's elbow.
Adams Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallstrom tries a body shot but Adams Junior blocks it.
Wallstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams Junior throws a leg kick which misses Wallstrom's front leg but catches the back leg as Wallstrom tries to avoid it.
Adams Junior swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior blocks a head kick by Wallstrom.
Nice shot by Wallstrom.
Wallstrom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wallstrom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams Junior.
Wallstrom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams Junior misses the shot to the body.
Wallstrom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adams Junior avoids the head kick by Wallstrom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallstrom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallstrom looks to land a left hand but Adams Junior moved out of range nicely.
Wallstrom swings for the body but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Adams Junior avoids the body shot from Wallstrom.
Adams Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adams Junior wants to pass the guard but Wallstrom is keeping the position.
Adams Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallstrom has wrist control.
Adams Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior trying to control but Wallstrom is working from the bottom.
Adams Junior throws an elbow that misses. Wallstrom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adams Junior's guard. Nice move by Wallstrom!
Wallstrom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adams Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallstrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adams Junior wants to control the position but Wallstrom says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
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 JR Adams Junior.
I think Adams Junior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JR Adams Junior!
A relieved looking JR Adams Junior thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thomas (ranked 431 p4p, 22 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 248 p4p, 13 weight class). Nordskov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fugle. Mads Nordskov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov jabs at Thomas's body.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nordskov doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
A jab lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nordskov misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordskov thinking.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Nordskov's belly button to the back.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nordskov jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nordskov throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nordskov 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nordskov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov delivers a nice body kick.
Nordskov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Nordskov works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Nordskov. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Nordskov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Nordskov as he connects with a hook.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Crunch! Nordskov slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Nordskov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thomas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nordskov moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas catches Nordskov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Crunch! Nordskov slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thomas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Nordskov misses the target.
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Nordskov.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Nordskov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov scores with a nice strike.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nordskov tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thomas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Nordskov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Nordskov misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nordskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Jab by Nordskov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordskov thinking.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Nordskov scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Nordskov stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Nordskov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Nordskov is looking to clinch.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Nordskov - just one landing.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nordskov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nordskov. That's going to slow Thomas down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordskov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nordskov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nordskov 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nordskov to score with a decent uppercut.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
Nordskov misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Nordskov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Nordskov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Nordskov. Nordskov maintains the clinch.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Nordskov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nordskov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nordskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordskov clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordskov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Thomas misses its target.
Nordskov lands a jab.
A big left from Nordskov misses.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nordskov with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nordskov sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Nordskov lands.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Nordskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Nordskov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Nordskov misses
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Nordskov counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Nordskov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Nordskov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nordskov throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nordskov, as that shot connected.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Thomas is wise to it.
Nice jab there from Nordskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Nordskov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nordskov misses with the body kick
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Nordskov lands a jab.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nordskov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Nordskov's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
A jab from Nordskov misses.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordskov cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Tom Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nordskov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Nordskov catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordskov scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nordskov clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Nordskov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov is the new bantamweight champion!
Mads Nordskov made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas McCain (ranked 528 p4p, 71 weight class) and Anton Kruglov (ranked 371 p4p, 52 weight class). McCain kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Heros Have Always Been Cowboys . Lucas McCain has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and McCain moves out of range easily.
McCain jabs Kruglov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick from McCain lands but Kruglov takes it in his stride.
McCain scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruglov should have avoided that one.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCain connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
McCain cracks Kruglov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCain.
Kruglov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain sizes up Kruglov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by McCain.
Kruglov thumps McCain with a low kick.
McCain throws a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
McCain throws the kick towards the body but Kruglov avoids it.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a right hand that misses
and McCain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCain 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.
Kruglov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCain scores with a jab to the head.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
McCain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruglov is rocked!
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can McCain finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCain.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
McCain tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCain misses with a series of wild punches.
McCain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCain.
McCain pushes Kruglov away with a front kick.
McCain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruglov's calf.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain slips under a jab from Kruglov.
McCain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruglov in his tracks.
Kruglov 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.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCain misses the shot to the body.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain blocks a low kick nicely.
McCain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of McCain's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Donk. McCain catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kruglov misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from McCain misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice uppercut.
McCain throws out a leg kick but Kruglov moves out of range and McCain only half commits.
McCain throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
McCain misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruglov checks a leg kick.
That kick from Kruglov tenderised McCain's leg. McCain is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
McCain is looking to counter punch.
McCain needs to keep his hands up - Kruglov had a free shot at his head there.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
letting McCain counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas McCain dominated that round.
That's time! McCain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov lands with a right that hurts McCain. McCain looks to clinch but Kruglov throws a short knee that drops McCain. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Anton Kruglov!
A very excited looking Anton Kruglov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Brophy (ranked 480 p4p, 79 weight class) and Kromog The Terror Of The Island (ranked 440 p4p, 71 weight class). Brophy's entrance music is Metallica - For Whom The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. 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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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
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Mikael Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Terror Of The Island swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
The Terror Of The Island 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.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body punch
and Brophy counters with a head kick. That will keep The Terror Of The Island thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The Terror Of The Island slips a jab and a cross from Brophy.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a good body shot.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy throwing a counter right hand but The Terror Of The Island manages to avoid it.
Brophy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy tries to circle away but The Terror Of The Island has him pinned against the cage.
Brophy lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Brophy on the inside.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but The Terror Of The Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy blocking some punches.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brophy or not.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Terror Of The Island blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island swings wildly with an uppercut but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Brophy.
Brophy lands an uppercut.
Brophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Terror Of The Island misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Terror Of The Island.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but The Terror Of The Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Terror Of The Island swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy is looking for a counter combo.
The Terror Of The Island misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but The Terror Of The Island slips the punch.
A big left from The Terror Of The Island misses.
A jab from Brophy misses.
Brophy throws a body kick that misses.
Brophy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brophy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy momentarily.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Terror Of The Island.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but The Terror Of The Island steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Terror Of The Island throws a counter combo.
Brophy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws the kick towards the body but The Terror Of The Island avoids it.
The Terror Of The Island now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a nice right hand.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but The Terror Of The Island ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as The Terror Of The Island blocks the leg kick.
Brophy wants to slow The Terror Of The Island down by chopping away at his legs.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The Terror Of The Island takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy jabs at The Terror Of The Island's body.
Brophy doesn't manage to clinch there - The Terror Of The Island circles away.
The Terror Of The Island swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brophy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brophy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
The Terror Of The Island swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from The Terror Of The Island misses.
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!
The Terror Of The Island defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and The Terror Of The Island releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Terror Of The Island missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brophy moves in looking to clinch but The Terror Of The Island pushes him off.
Brophy pushes The Terror Of The Island up against the cage in a clinch.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body punch.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a body shot from Brophy.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but The Terror Of The Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy tries a body shot but The Terror Of The Island blocks it.
Brophy takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Brophy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brophy wants to land a leg kick but The Terror Of The Island is out of range.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but The Terror Of The Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a straight right. Brophy didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Mikael Brophy has been cut.
The Terror Of The Island chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brophy can pounce on him.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - The Terror Of The Island throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Brophy misses its target.
Brophy 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.
Brophy throws a leg kick but The Terror Of The Island checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy takes a swing at The Terror Of The Island's ribcage but misses.
Brophy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brophy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Terror Of The Island's corner calls for a 1-2. The Terror Of The Island obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brophy slips a straight right by The Terror Of The Island.
Brophy closes the distance and clinches.
The Terror Of The Island tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Brophy on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but The Terror Of The Island uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Brophy.
The Terror Of The Island swings wildly with an uppercut but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
The Terror Of The Island breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikael Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. The Terror Of The Island's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Brophy thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brophy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from The Terror Of The Island misses.
Brophy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Brophy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a nice uppercut.
Brophy digs a good body shot into The Terror Of The Island's ribs.
The Terror Of The Island throws a sloppy body shot
and The Terror Of The Island takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Terror Of The Island is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brophy rather than just go for the knockout.
The Terror Of The Island takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brophy moves in looking to clinch but The Terror Of The Island pushes him off.
Brophy throws an off balance right hand
and The Terror Of The Island connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Terror Of The Island gets tackled into the cage by Brophy. Brophy maintains the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island is trying to force a seperation but Brophy has the dominant position.
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Terror Of The Island looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
The Terror Of The Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brophy.
The Terror Of The Island keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body shot but no joy.
The Terror Of The Island on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Terror Of The Island chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brophy can pounce on him.
Brophy throws a head kick but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range.
Brophy lands a head shot.
The Terror Of The Island steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy throws a body kick that misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a stiff right hand.
Brophy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Terror Of The Island takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Terror Of The Island wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Brophy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Brophy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A jab from The Terror Of The Island misses.
Brophy misses with a hook.
The Terror Of The Island's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Terror Of The Island circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
Brophy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Terror Of The Island doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brophy swings for the body but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range.
Brophy misses the body punch
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a left to the body.
The Terror Of The Island digs a good body shot into Brophy's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Terror Of The Island defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
Brophy throws a lazy body kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and The Terror Of The Island cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Brophy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Terror Of The Island misses with an uppercut
and Brophy counters with an outside leg kick.
The Terror Of The Island just misses with a punch to the body.
The Terror Of The Island pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Terror Of The Island pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brophy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Terror Of The Island, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brophy.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as The Terror Of The Island controls his hands.
Brophy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Terror Of The Island.
Brophy pushes The Terror Of The Island back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brophy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as The Terror Of The Island controls the action.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a short shot to the head.
The Terror Of The Island escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brophy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Terror Of The Island ducks right into an uppercut from Brophy.
Brophy avoids the body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Brophy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch but The Terror Of The Island swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Terror Of The Island takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Terror Of The Island moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a lunging right hand
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Terror Of The Island misses with an uppercut.
Brophy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brophy avoids the body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Brophy cracks The Terror Of The Island with a good jab.
The Terror Of The Island slips a straight right by Brophy.
The Terror Of The Island swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Terror Of The Island throws out the jab.
Brophy looks to land a left hand but The Terror Of The Island moved out of range nicely.
Brophy 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.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikael Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Terror Of The Island swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brophy.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The Terror Of The Island thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Terror Of The Island swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Terror Of The Island throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Terror Of The Island walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brophy.
The Terror Of The Island ducks right into an uppercut from Brophy.
The Terror Of The Island tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from The Terror Of The Island.
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 Mikael Brophy.
Well Brophy 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Brophy!
In his post fight interview, Mikael Brophy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryer McGuire (ranked 97 p4p, 16 weight class) and Bryan Mayhem (ranked 232 p4p, 34 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Nothing More - Go To War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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224 lbs
22 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Mayhem tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayhem throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
It seemed like Mayhem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mayhem slips under a jab.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Mayhem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayhem's calf.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayhem on the side of the head.
A big left from Mayhem misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Mayhem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Mayhem avoided it.
A jab from Mayhem finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
A jab from Mayhem finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mayhem moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayhem.
Mayhem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhem gets control of McGuire's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayhem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire tries to stand but Mayhem is controlling from the bottom.
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem has his hands on McGuire's head, controlling the position.
Mayhem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayhem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Mayhem checks it
and Mayhem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bryer McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Mayhem counters with a nice body shot.
Mayhem moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mayhem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bryer McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayhem cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Mayhem counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that.
McGuire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayhem with a nice head shot there.
Mayhem trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem throwing strikes but missing.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayhem passes into half guard.
Mayhem working McGuire over with strikes.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.
Mayhem stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayhem thows a huge punch but McGuire dodges it nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayhem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayhem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem wants to take a breather but McGuire is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
McGuire throws a right hand that Mayhem ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayhem also avoids with ease.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
Mayhem walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mayhem counters with an outside leg kick.
Mayhem wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Mayhem counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that.
McGuire uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Mayhem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Mayhem scores with a body shot.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
Mayhem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Mayhem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuire thumps Mayhem with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Mayhem counters with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
Mayhem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Mayhem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Mayhem shoots and misses
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mayhem's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGuire to the ground. Mayhem is now in McGuire's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayhem's guard. Nice move by McGuire!
Mayhem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire wants to get up but he can't break Mayhem's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Bryan Mayhem has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuire sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayhem is on top in guard.
Mayhem throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
Mayhem sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mayhem's guard. Nice move by McGuire!
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
Mayhem tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Mayhem.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayhem fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bryer McGuire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayhem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick.
Mayhem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mayhem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Mayhem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire throws a low kick but Mayhem avoids it.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Mayhem's leg but Mayhem calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayhem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayhem scores with a leg kick.
Mayhem throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayhem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Mayhem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Mayhem tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Mayhem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mayhem is rocked!
Mayhem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Mayhem's defenses. It connects perfectly with Mayhem's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire retains his light heavyweight title!
Bryer McGuire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugenio Antonio (ranked 203 p4p, 25 weight class) and Von Cranial (ranked 255 p4p, 28 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eugenio Antonio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Cranial!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranial throws a jab but it's blocked by Antonio.
Cranial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cranial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Antonio is looking to clinch.
Cranial cracks a nice hook into Antonio's ribs.
Cranial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antonio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Antonio looks to throw the jab but Cranial is out of range.
Cranial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antonio.
Antonio defending well as Cranial loads up on a big left hand.
Cranial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antonio.
Antonio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cranial. Cranial circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eugenio Antonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cranial fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Antonio on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Cranial has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Antonio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Antonio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antonio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Antonio misses.
Antonio sets himself, and Cranial steps forward looking for the clinch! Antonio avoids it this time.
Antonio instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Antonio.
Cranial working aggressively here.
Antonio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Cranial as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antonio.
Antonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cranial's elbow.
Antonio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Antonio throws a punch but it's blocked by Cranial.
Antonio blocking some punches.
Cranial lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Antonio backwards.
Cranial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cranial tries to throw a body punch but Antonio avoids it by throwing Cranial back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Antonio.
Cranial tries to throw a body punch but Antonio avoids it by throwing Cranial back against the cage.
Cranial throws a head punch that misses.
Antonio digs a right hand underneath Cranial's ribcage. Cranial let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Antonio misses with a punch to the body.
Antonio lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cranial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cranial scores with a shot to the side of Antonio's head.
Cranial lands a left hand.
Cranial swings wildly with an uppercut but Antonio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antonio misses with a punch on the inside.
Cranial blocks an uppercut.
Antonio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cranial scores with a shot to the side of Antonio's head.
Antonio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cranial breaks from the clinch.
Antonio moves into the clinch.
Antonio tries to work over Cranial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Antonio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Antonio fails to land.
Antonio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cranial lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranial swings wildly with an uppercut but Antonio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Antonio.
Cranial lands a shoulder strike.
Cranial misses with a punch on the inside.
Cranial misses with a punch to the body.
Cranial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antonio scores with a hook to the body.
Antonio lands a right hand.
Cranial misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Antonio.
Antonio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Antonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cranial's elbow.
Cranial blocking some punches.
Antonio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Antonio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cranial scores with a shot to the side of Antonio's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Antonio on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Antonio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cranial throws a punch but it's blocked by Antonio.
Antonio misses with the head strike.
Cranial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranial misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Cranial.
A head punch on the inside from Cranial fails to land.
Cranial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cranial.
Cranial blocking some punches.
Cranial throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Antonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Cranial controls his hands.
Cranial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonio lands a nice uppercut.
Antonio misses with a punch on the inside.
Cranial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cranial swings wildly with an uppercut but Antonio uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eugenio Antonio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cranial, as that shot connected.
Antonio slips under a jab from Cranial.
And Antonio counters with a quick kick to the body but Cranial blocks it.
Antonio connects with a body shot.
Antonio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Antonio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cranial.
Antonio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Antonio drops Cranial with a beautiful combination! Cranial stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Antonio is looking for the KO!
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!
Antonio forces Cranial back against the cage and clinches.
Antonio works on Cranial's body with a couple of short punches.
Antonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Cranial controls his hands.
Antonio misses with a body punch.
Cranial's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Antonio lands a nice shot to the body.
Antonio lands an uppercut.
Cranial is breathing heavily.
Antonio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cranial is rocked!
Eugenio Antonio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Antonio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cranial is still on wobbly legs! Can Antonio finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Antonio.
Antonio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Antonio lands a body punch.
Antonio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Antonio pushes Cranial against the cage. Antonio is working some dirty boxing. Antonio pushes off with a quick right hook! Cranial goes down! Cranial tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Antonio moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugenio Antonio!
Eugenio Antonio is the new heavyweight champion!
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