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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Alatalo (ranked 1404 p4p, 195 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 1669 p4p, 228 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lasse Alatalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Mangrove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove with the counter takedown but Alatalo avoids it easily.
Mangrove fakes the leg kick and cracks Alatalo in the body.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Mangrove's ribs.
Alatalo swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alatalo's brow.
Mangrove digs a right hand underneath Alatalo's ribcage. Alatalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mangrove jumps guard and drags Alatalo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mangrove is trying to keep Alatalo in close.
Mangrove is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alatalo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mangrove controls Alatalo momentarily but Alatalo frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alatalo wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alatalo frees his head nicely. Oh but Mangrove has switched to an armbar! Alatalo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alka Mangrove!
Our winner, Alka Mangrove, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Trujillo (ranked 824 p4p, 131 weight class) and Hans Huber (ranked 947 p4p, 144 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominic Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Huber!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Huber. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo is looking to counter punch.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huber moves away.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trujillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huber slips a straight right by Trujillo.
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huber.
Huber stuns Trujillo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trujillo moves out of range of the body kick from Huber.
Trujillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Huber connects with a high kick.
Trujillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Huber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huber throws a sloppy head kick
and Trujillo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huber thinking.
Nice defenses there by Huber.
Huber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Huber throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Trujillo misses the target.
Trujillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Huber lands a nice shot that snaps Trujillo's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Huber throws a leg kick but Trujillo moved away.
Huber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huber ducks under a wild hook from Trujillo.
Huber tries a quick counter leg kick but Trujillo is wise to it.
Huber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Huber moves out of range.
Trujillo misses with a hook. Huber ducked under it nicely.
Huber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trujillo gets a takedown into half guard.
Trujillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huber's head.
Trujillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trujillo tries to pass to full mount but Huber defends it.
Trujillo lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Huber trying to hold on to Trujillo's head to control him but Trujillo postures up.
Trujillo wants to pass to mount but Huber is defending the position.
Trujillo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huber is trying to get back to full guard.
Trujillo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trujillo drops an elbow to the side of Huber's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo trying to control from half guard but Huber is working away.
Trujillo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Trujillo lands a big elbow.
Huber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Huber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trujillo.
Huber wants to get back to his feet.
Trujillo prevents Huber from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trujillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huber is controlling Trujillo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trujillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trujillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huber's head.
Trujillo throwing shots but Huber is blocking nicely.
Huber preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Huber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trujillo.
Huber is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Huber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Trujillo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huber.
Huber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huber.
Huber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trujillo catches Huber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trujillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huber.
Trujillo backing away here, and Huber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Huber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trujillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huber can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Huber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Huber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trujillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Huber.
Huber with a jab.
Trujillo checks a low kick from Huber.
Trujillo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Trujillo misses its intended target.
Huber throws an off balance right hand
and Trujillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trujillo throws out a leg kick but Huber moves out of range and Trujillo only half commits.
Huber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo throws out a leg kick but Huber moves out of range and Trujillo only half commits.
Huber throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Huber. Beautiful body shot.
Huber misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Huber. That snapped Trujillo's head back.
Huber throws a push kick but Trujillo slaps the foot to one side.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Trujillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
It seemed like Huber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huber manages to avoid it.
Huber misses with a body shot.
Huber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Trujillo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huber.
Trujillo closes the distance and clinches up with Huber, looking for a takedown. Trujillo pushes Huber against the cage but Huber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huber was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Huber ducks under a wild hook from Trujillo.
Crunch! Huber slams his shin into Trujillo's torso.
Trujillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huber gets caught flat footed, as Trujillo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huber is controlling Trujillo's posture.
Trujillo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trujillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huber trying to control the position.
Huber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trujillo postures up.
Trujillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huber working a defensive guard here.
Huber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo is controlling Huber's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trujillo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huber wants to take a breather but Trujillo is having none of it.
Huber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trujillo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huber not doing much here.
Trujillo 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.
Huber postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Trujillo to stand up.
Hans Huber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Huber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trujillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huber.
Huber slips under a jab from Trujillo.
Trujillo loads up on a big right hand but Huber slips the punch.
Trujillo lands with an overhand left.
Trujillo digs a good body shot into Huber's ribs.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Trujillo.
Huber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Huber fakes the leg kick and cracks Trujillo in the body.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Huber moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hans Huber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
Huber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trujillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trujillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huber throws out the jab.
Trujillo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Huber.
Huber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Huber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
Huber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huber was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Huber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huber misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trujillo scores with a hook to the body. Huber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Huber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trujillo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Huber checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Huber is looking to chop away at Trujillo's legs.
Trujillo is looking to wear down Huber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Huber connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Trujillo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trujillo.
Huber tries a head kick but it misses.
Trujillo cracks Huber with an open hand slap.
Huber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hans Huber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huber defending well as Trujillo loads up on a big left hand.
Huber throws a low kick but Trujillo moves out of range easily.
Huber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trujillo to score with a decent uppercut.
Huber missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trujillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Huber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trujillo throws a solid leg kick but Huber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trujillo.
Trujillo backing away here, and Huber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huber manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huber! But no joy.
Trujillo throws a poor cross that misses
and Huber counters with an inside leg kick.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Huber moved out of range.
Huber throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trujillo scores with a jab to the body.
Huber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trujillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Trujillo throws an overhand right that lands on Huber's shoulder, as Huber tries to avoid the shot.
Trujillo looks to land a left hand but Huber moved out of range nicely.
Huber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trujillo.
Trujillo lands a body shot.
Trujillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huber doesn't seem bothered though.
Trujillo throws a poor cross that misses
and Huber counters with a slapping leg kick.
Huber lands a front kick.
Huber cracks a nice hook into Trujillo's ribs.
Trujillo shoots in looking for a takedown. Huber tries to sprawl out of it but Trujillo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trujillo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber lands a nice looking body shot.
Huber takes a swing at Trujillo's ribcage but misses.
Trujillo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trujillo lands a jab.
Trujillo closes the distance and clinches up with Huber, looking for a takedown. Trujillo pushes Huber against the cage but Huber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Trujillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trujillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trujillo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Trujillo lands with a shot to the body.
Huber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut. Huber saw that one coming.
Huber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trujillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Huber does it's job there.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Huber throws a big shot that misses.
Huber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trujillo cracks a nice hook into Huber's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Trujillo as he connects with a hook.
Trujillo avoids the body shot from Huber.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huber. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trujillo throws out a powerful jab.
Trujillo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trujillo moves out of range as Huber throws a body kick.
Trujillo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Huber tries a low kick but Trujillo avoids it.
Huber throws a wild body kick that Trujillo sees coming a mile off.
Huber throws an overhand right that lands on Trujillo's shoulder, as Trujillo tries to avoid the shot.
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 Dominic Trujillo.
Well Trujillo 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
During a confident post fight interview, Dominic Trujillo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manuel La Bor (ranked 1013 p4p, 108 weight class) and Mike McLaughlin (ranked 729 p4p, 80 weight class). La Bor comes to the cage accompanied by Centuries. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Manuel La Bor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike McLaughlin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Bor feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
McLaughlin connects with an inside leg kick.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
La Bor checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to La Bor's body.
McLaughlin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but La Bor moved away.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
A jab from La Bor misses.
We've been told by La Bor's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
A jab from McLaughlin finds it's way through La Bor's defenses.
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Bor's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLaughlin scores with a jab. La Bor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin stuns La Bor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
La Bor checks a leg kick nicely.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Bor on the side of the head.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
La Bor moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Bor.
La Bor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLaughlin on the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! La Bor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and La Bor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. La Bor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
La Bor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
La Bor connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLaughlin manages to circle out of the way.
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin.
La Bor misses with a body punch
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
La Bor looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLaughlin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLaughlin manages to circle out of the way.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into La Bor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the body from La Bor misses
and McLaughlin counters with an inside leg kick.
McLaughlin scores with a hook to the body. La Bor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
La Bor throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Bor.
La Bor misses with a hook
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McLaughlin is looking to chop away at La Bor's legs.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
La Bor staying out of range there.
McLaughlin lands with a hook. La Bor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good exchange - McLaughlin coming out on top.
McLaughlin cracks La Bor with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
La Bor avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
La Bor moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
La Bor tries to counter by clinching up but McLaughlin breaks away and moves out of range.
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
McLaughlin misses with a lunging right hand
and La Bor counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin sizes up La Bor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether La Bor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McLaughlin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Bor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
La Bor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and La Bor counters with a right hand to the body.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick.
La Bor swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
La Bor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
La Bor throws a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Bor is looking to slow McLaughlin down with leg kicks.
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaughlin with a jab.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin just manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin delivers a nice body kick.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Bor slips a jab from McLaughlin.
La Bor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLaughlin's corner calls for a 1-2. McLaughlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by La Bor.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor is looking to counter the offense by McLaughlin and move into the clinch.
La Bor slips a jab from McLaughlin.
La Bor throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
La Bor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLaughlin can pounce on him.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. La Bor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
La Bor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McLaughlin.
La Bor slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Bor on the side of the head.
La Bor blocks a head kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed La Bor momentarily.
McLaughlin cracks La Bor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by La Bor.
A cross from La Bor lands.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps La Bor's head back.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin swings widly with a right hand
and La Bor counters with a good, hard body kick but McLaughlin shrugs it off.
La Bor walks into a stiff left hand from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a body kick that misses
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
La Bor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor half committed to a counter leg kick.
McLaughlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
La Bor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McLaughlin connects with a single shot there.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
La Bor half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Bor.
La Bor staying out of range there.
La Bor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
La Bor throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McLaughlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Bor's head backwards.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
La Bor cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy right hand. La Bor should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLaughlin, as that shot connected.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Bor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McLaughlin motions for La Bor to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a nice body shot.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor staying out of range there.
As McLaughlin tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but McLaughlin manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
La Bor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from La Bor.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLaughlin.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaughlin lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Bor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow La Bor down.
McLaughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin throws a low kick, looking for La Bor's leg but La Bor calmly moves out of range.
McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but La Bor saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow La Bor down.
McLaughlin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin motions for La Bor to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
La Bor thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
La Bor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by McLaughlin as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from La Bor misses
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As McLaughlin tries to get set, La Bor tries to push him back and clinch up but McLaughlin manages to avoid the attempt.
La Bor moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from La Bor lands.
La Bor connects with a solid leg kick.
McLaughlin misses with a body kick.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bor throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Bor scores with a jab.
McLaughlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Bor under the eye.
McLaughlin throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
McLaughlin scores with the left hand. La Bor knows he should have avoided that one.
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin slips under a jab from La Bor.
La Bor backing away here, and McLaughlin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
McLaughlin cracks La Bor with an open hand slap.
McLaughlin lands a slapping body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but La Bor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Bor. La Bor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLaughlin works La Bor's body with a nice hook.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLaughlin scores with a hook to the body. La Bor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
La Bor throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for McLaughlin.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
McLaughlin moves out of range as La Bor strikes.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin cracks the inside of La Bor's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
Mike McLaughlin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douche Canoe (ranked 2244 p4p, 278 weight class) and Harold Nicolas (ranked 1237 p4p, 170 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douche Canoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolas jabs at Canoe's body.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas tries a head kick but it misses.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Canoe slips the punch.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Canoe misses with a looping right.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canoe misses with a low kick.
Canoe lands a slapping body shot.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolas's coach down at Master Chai's Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicolas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Canoe lands a jab.
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Canoe throws a solid leg kick but Nicolas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Canoe.
It seemed like Nicolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe clobbers Nicolas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canoe moves away.
Nicolas lands a big head kick that sends Canoe tumbling to the mat! Nicolas takes a step backwards and waves Canoe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Canoe is rocked!
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Nicolas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canoe rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that misses.
Canoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oh Canoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Canoe.
Canoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Canoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicolas under the eye.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it.
Canoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nicolas sprawls and moves away.
Canoe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nicolas to the mat! Nicolas manages to get full guard.
Nicolas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Canoe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Canoe lands a jab.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canoe.
Canoe attempts a counter takedown but Nicolas avoids it well and moves away.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Canoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canoe shoots in and bounces Nicolas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicolas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe trying to control but Nicolas is working from the bottom.
Canoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canoe 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.
Canoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nicolas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canoe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Nicolas keeps moving.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Nicolas blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canoe postures up in Nicolas's guard and throws a big left but Nicolas blocks it.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicolas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nicolas holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canoe walks into a jab.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Nicolas swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canoe's sensitive parts.
Canoe throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Canoe dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
Harold Nicolas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Canoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canoe moves out of range as Nicolas throws a body kick.
Nicolas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe closes the distance and clinches up with Nicolas, looking for a takedown. Canoe pushes Nicolas against the cage but Nicolas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nicolas but Nicolas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas thows a leg kick but Canoe checks it
and Canoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Canoe blocks a jab.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Canoe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Nicolas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canoe wants to pass to mount but Nicolas is defending the position.
Canoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicolas's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canoe throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Canoe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nicolas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas is refusing to be controlled, as Canoe sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canoe takes one to the side of the head.
Canoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas moves forwards but Canoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicolas is looking to slow Canoe down with leg kicks.
Nicolas lands a head shot.
Nicolas misses with a body kick.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canoe ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canoe checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Canoe there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas lands a lovely overhand right.
Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Canoe moved out of range nicely.
Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but Nicolas shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicolas.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Nicolas tries a quick counter leg kick but Canoe is wise to it.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Canoe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Canoe misses with a straight left.
Canoe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Canoe showed some decent athleticism there.
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 Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Canoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nicolas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Canoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Canoe tries for a takedown but Nicolas circles away easily
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canoe throws a leg kick which misses Nicolas's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicolas tries to avoid it.
Nicolas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the body
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Nicolas catches Canoe right on the button with a cross.
Nicolas throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Canoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicolas, which made it look bad.
Nice straight punches there by Nicolas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicolas.
Douche Canoe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Canoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Canoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicolas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canoe scrambles back to his feet.
Nicolas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe misses with a straight left.
Crack! Nicolas connects with the perfect overhand right and Canoe falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Nicolas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 687 p4p, 44 weight class) and Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 1292 p4p, 87 weight class). Da Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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135 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakarakatong tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva lands with a hook. Payakarakatong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight right.
Payakarakatong throws a wild body kick that Da Silva sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Da Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Da Silva working away.
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Payakarakatong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Da Silva takes a little break here. Payakarakatong wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Payakarakatong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Da Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Da Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Payakarakatong's legs.
Da Silva tries to advance to mount but Payakarakatong instead regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva controlling the pace.
Payakarakatong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two 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.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payakarakatong 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.
Da Silva trying to control but Payakarakatong is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Payakarakatong seems keen to control Da Silva's posture.
Payakarakatong looking to control.
Da Silva stands and throws Payakarakatong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Payakarakatong prevents Da Silva from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Payakarakatong!
Da Silva wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Payakarakatong tries to improve his position but instead Da Silva has taken his back!
Payakarakatong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva keeps control of the position easily here as Payakarakatong tries to buck him off.
Payakarakatong trying to control the hands but Da Silva breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Da Silva has the hooks in. Payakarakatong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Da Silva looking to break Payakarakatong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Payakarakatong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Da Silva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakarakatong showing good submission defense here.
Da Silva working for the choke.
Payakarakatong wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva not allowing Payakarakatong to control his hands.
Payakarakatong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Payakarakatong's guard.
Payakarakatong is looking for a triangle here but Da Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Da Silva moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong is looking to get to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong is controlling an arm, preventing Da Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Da Silva looking to control but Payakarakatong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payakarakatong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payakarakatong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Payakarakatong is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva looking to control but Payakarakatong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payakarakatong tries to control Da Silva's body but Da Silva pushes him off. Payakarakatong squirms to his side and now Da Silva has his back!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Silva wants to control but Payakarakatong is keeping busy.
Da Silva is hanging on to Payakarakatong's back as he tries to escape.
Payakarakatong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Payakarakatong is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong is having to fend off submission attempts from Da Silva, who is looking to sink in the choke. Da Silva doesn't have the hooks in though and Payakarakatong manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payakarakatong is one step ahead there.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakarakatong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Da Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Da Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Payakarakatong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Payakarakatong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Payakarakatong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Da Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payakarakatong tries for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.
Payakarakatong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakarakatong avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakarakatong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Payakarakatong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Da Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payakarakatong walks into a jab.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Da Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakarakatong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong scoring well with a low kick there.
Payakarakatong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Payakarakatong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Da Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payakarakatong counters with a thumping low kick.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Payakarakatong.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakarakatong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Payakarakatong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Payakarakatong continues to drive forward.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick as Da Silva jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payakarakatong tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Da Silva feints and then cracks Payakarakatong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Da Silva throws a body punch but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakarakatong lands a jab.
It looks like Leonardo Da Silva has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Payakarakatong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakarakatong's corner calls for a 1-2. Payakarakatong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Da Silva catches Payakarakatong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payakarakatong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Payakarakatong's body.
Da Silva moves out of range as Payakarakatong throws a body kick.
Da Silva throws a jab when Payakarakatong was well out of range.
Payakarakatong throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
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!
Payakarakatong closes the distance and clinches.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Payakarakatong blocks a body shot from Da Silva.
A nice left hand lands by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Da Silva back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Payakarakatong controls the action.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Payakarakatong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payakarakatong misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Payakarakatong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Silva!
A relieved looking Leonardo Da Silva 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Muuka Laine (ranked 385 p4p, 43 weight class) and Brando Reigns (ranked 619 p4p, 68 weight class). Reigns is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tragedy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muuka Laine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns staying out of range there.
Laine scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reigns.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
Laine catches Reigns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Reigns - just one landing.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Laine misses with a hook
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Laine pushes Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Reigns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Reigns looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine rushes Reigns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reigns wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine breaks the clinch.
Laine misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Reigns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reigns.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Reigns misses with a straight right.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reigns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laine tries to escape but Reigns is in control.
Reigns working the ground and pound.
Reigns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine is trying to get back to his feet.
Reigns fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reigns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reigns throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Laine throws Reigns to one side and escapes!
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Laine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns gets a takedown into half guard.
Laine manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reigns keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Laine digs a right hand into Reigns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reigns's gas tank.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands a shot to the body.
Laine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reigns throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine tries to counter by clinching up but Reigns breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Reigns avoids the head kick by Laine.
A nice side step and Reigns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Laine - just one landing.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine thows a leg kick but Reigns checks it
and Reigns counters with a nice leg kick.
Reigns throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Reigns avoided it.
A head kick misses from Reigns.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine connects with a right hand. Reigns shakes it off.
Reigns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine connects with a crisp jab.
Reigns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laine was covering up waiting for the punch and Reigns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Laine pushes Reigns off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reigns.
Reigns feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Laine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reigns throws a series of punches but Laine moves out of range.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Reigns takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Reigns avoided it.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Reigns's head but Reigns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reigns gets tackled into the cage by Laine. Laine maintains the clinch.
Reigns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reigns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Reigns.
Reigns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laine thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Reigns only half commits.
Laine misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns unleashes a big counter combination but Laine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laine misses with a low kick as Reigns jumps back.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Laine misses.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Reigns misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Reigns looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
Reigns scores with a sloppy right hand. Laine should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Laine.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine throws a sloppy body shot
and Reigns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laine thinking.
A jab from Laine finds it's way through Reigns's defenses.
Reigns misses the jab.
Reigns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Laine does it's job there.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
Reigns lands a jab to the nose.
Reigns with a hook.
Reigns throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Reigns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Laine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reigns throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reigns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reigns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Reigns seems unphased.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine gets a clinch.
Reigns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Laine.
Reigns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reigns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Laine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reigns doesn't seem bothered though.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Laine cracks Reigns with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns goes for a double leg but Laine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laine continues to drive forward.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reigns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laine misses the jab.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
Laine cracks Reigns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laine staying out of range there.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reigns. Reigns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Laine tenderised Reigns's leg. Reigns is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reigns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reigns.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine lands a jab to the nose.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Reigns connects with a jab.
Reigns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine misses with a hook
and Reigns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine clinches up with Reigns and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Laine.
Reigns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
and Reigns counters with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Reigns there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reigns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Reigns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reigns.
A right-left combo lands from Laine.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid body kick from Laine.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reigns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt - Laine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine slips a jab from Reigns.
Reigns digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laine as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Reigns takes one to the chin there.
Reigns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns fails with the takedown.
Muuka Laine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Laine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reigns misses with a hook
and Laine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reigns's knee momentarily.
Laine cracks Reigns with an open hand slap.
Laine pushes Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Laine.
Laine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reigns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Laine.
Reigns is looking for a takedown.
Laine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laine misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns tries to break free but Laine pushes him back against the cage.
Laine presses Reigns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reigns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reigns.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine lands a body punch.
Reigns blocks an uppercut.
Laine is leaning against Reigns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laine lands a hook that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reigns blocks an uppercut.
Laine tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Laine.
Reigns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine misses with a hook.
Reigns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reigns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reigns closes the distance and clinches up with Laine, looking for a takedown. Reigns pushes Laine against the cage but Laine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
Laine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reigns.
Reigns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Reigns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laine is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine sneaks out the side door and pushes Reigns away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Laine cracks Reigns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laine.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Reigns slips a jab from Laine.
Reigns follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
A very excited looking Muuka Laine 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 456 p4p, 74 weight class) and Thomas Raske (ranked 330 p4p, 51 weight class). Settakian Fett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Settakian Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Raske!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett throws the kick towards the body but Raske avoids it.
Raske cracks Fett with an open hand slap.
Fett catches Raske with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Fett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raske looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Fett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Fett throws a lazy right hand but Raske sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett takes a swing at Raske's ribcage but misses.
Fett moves out of range of the leg kick from Raske.
Raske sizes up Fett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
That kick from Raske tenderised Fett's leg. Fett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raske.
Fett misses with a straight right.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Fett throwing a counter right hand but Raske manages to avoid it.
Fett throws a body shot but no joy.
Raske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raske cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raske misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Raske does it's job there.
Raske defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand.
Raske moves out of range as Fett throws a body kick.
Raske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fett throwing a counter right hand but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fett.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Raske swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Raske comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Raske. Those never looked like landing.
Fett throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fett's hands.
Fett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Raske fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raskes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fett misses with an uppercut.
Raske displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big left from Raske misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Fett misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raske.
Raske looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
Raske thuds his right hand into Fett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raske keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fett!
Raske feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fett's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett misses with a straight left.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
Fett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raske will feel that in the morning.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Raske ducks down to avoid it.
Fett looks for the body kick but Raske saw that one coming.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raske.
Raske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raske lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fett ducks right into an uppercut from Raske.
Raske moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fett missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raske avoids a kick to the body.
Raske throws out a counter right but Fett avoids it with no problem.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fett's sensitive parts.
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raske throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fett throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Fett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett misses with a shot to the body
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raske throws a shot to the body.
Fett tries to clinch but Raske is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske'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.
Raske lands a jab to the head.
Fett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raske manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raske scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fett in his tracks.
Fett is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Raske's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Raske is looking to land body kicks.
Fett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raske finds it's way round the side to connect with Fett's head.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick and Raske moves out of range easily.
Raske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raske avoids the head kick by Fett.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Raske does it's job there.
Nice body kick from Raske.
Fett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fett slips a straight right by Raske.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raske throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.
Raske scores with a nice strike.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat.
Fett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Raske lunges at Fett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fett's hand.
Raske tests Fett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Raske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Raske.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raske misses with an uppercut. Fett saw that one coming.
Fett tries to land a front kick but Raske steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Fett.
Fett misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Raske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raske throws a leg kick but Fett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Raske throws a solid leg kick but Fett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raske.
Fett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raske misses with a hook
enabling Fett to counter with a crisp jab.
Raske is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fett drops his hands momentarily and Raske takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Fett finish him?
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Raske lands with a right hand.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Fett tries a head kick but it misses.
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raske displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Donk. Raske catches Fett right on the button with a cross.
Raske throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Fett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fett.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fett tries to land a body kick
and Raske counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raske connects with a leg kick. Fett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raske jabs Fett right on the nose. Fett blinks but takes it well.
Fett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Fett.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raske looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
Fett looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske throws a leg kick
and Fett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raske throws an off balance right hand
and Fett counters with a left to the body.
Raske missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raske fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Fett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raske.
Nice uppercut there from Raske.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Fett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fett misses with an uppercut
and Raske counters with a nice uppercut.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses.
Raske blocks a head kick by Fett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's time! Fett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
Fett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raske throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
Fett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fett throws a head kick but Raske moves out of range.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Fett is looking to counter punch.
Raske connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick and Raske moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raske at a distance.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Raske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett needs to keep his hands up - Raske had a free shot at his head there.
Raske connects with a single shot there.
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Fett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raske connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raske lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheers as Raske lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fett doesn't seem phased though.
Raske misses with a series of wild punches.
Fett is looking to counter with a body kick.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Fett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raske punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske scoring well with a low kick there.
Raske missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raske avoids the body shot from Fett.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Raske.
Raske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Raske punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
Fett throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Raske misses.
Raske dips to his left and cracks Fett with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Raske.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab from Raske.
Raske looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raske cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raske lands with a hook. Fett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Fett's front leg but catches the back leg as Fett tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Raske.
Fett misses with a left hand
and Raske counters with a stiff right hand.
Fett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fett scrambles back to his feet.
Raske throws a leg kick but Fett checks it.
A big left from Fett misses.
That kick from Raske tenderised Fett's leg. Fett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fett lands a big head kick that sends Raske tumbling to the mat! Fett takes a step backwards and waves Raske back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Raske cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Fett.
That kick from Raske tenderised Fett's leg. Fett is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raske scores with a nice head shot.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.
Raske tests Fett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Fett throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Raske scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske throws a leg kick but Fett checks it.
Raske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raske.
It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raske has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske 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 Aapeli Vipunen (ranked 1002 p4p, 126 weight class) and Scott John (ranked 268 p4p, 42 weight class). Vipunen comes to the cage accompanied by Solonen ft. Kosola - LÄSKI!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapeli Vipunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott John!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Vipunen.
Vipunen throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
Vipunen lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vipunen.
Vipunen lands with a nice body punch.
Aapeli Vipunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John walks into a jab.
John scores with a jab. Vipunen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Aapeli Vipunen has been cut.
John ducks under a wild hook from Vipunen.
Vipunen throws a push kick but John slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from John misses.
Vipunen throws a hook but John blocks it.
John defending well as Vipunen loads up on a big left hand.
Vipunen 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.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John throws a push kick but Vipunen slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Vipunen.
Vipunen throws a quick counter kick to the body but John avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen lands with a nice body kick.
John walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vipunen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vipunen lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.
Vipunen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vipunen.
Vipunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vipunen throws a low kick but John avoids it.
John moves forwards but Vipunen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
John uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vipunen moves away.
Nice defenses there by Vipunen.
Vipunen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of John's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vipunen.
John feints and then cracks Vipunen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vipunen down.
John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen avoids the head kick by John.
A solid body kick from Vipunen.
John pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
John looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vipunen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vipunen finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
John throws a low kick, looking for Vipunen's leg but Vipunen calmly moves out of range.
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vipunen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vipunen has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch.
Vipunen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vipunen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from John tenderised Vipunen's leg. Vipunen is trying to keep his angry face on.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vipunen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick from John lands but Vipunen takes it in his stride.
John lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
John throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vipunen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vipunen misses with a looping right.
Vipunen ducks under a wild hook from John.
Vipunen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vipunen finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
John is rocked!
Vipunen flashes John a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. John's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. John crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Vipunen punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aapeli Vipunen!
Aapeli Vipunen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rage Parade (ranked 160 p4p, 22 weight class) and Dave Semenko (ranked 135 p4p, 20 weight class). Parade comes to the cage accompanied by I KILL Cause I'm Hungry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rage Parade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Semenko!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenko lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Semenko.
Parade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Semenko.
Parade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parade cracks Semenko with an open hand slap.
Semenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Parade.
Parade tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parade is defending well for now.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Parade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Parade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Parade throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko pushes Parade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parade managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parade misses with a body punch.
Parade can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parade.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
Semenko tries a body shot but Parade blocks it.
Parade is looking to control Semenko's arms but Semenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parade has his back to the cage.
Parade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Parade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenko.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Parade working aggressively here.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parade digs a right hand underneath Semenko's ribcage. Semenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Parade blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parade.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Parade uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Parade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Parade.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parade avoids it.
Parade is looking to control Semenko's arms but Semenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parade has his back to the cage.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parade or not.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Parade won't want to take too many of those.
Parade is breathing heavily.
Parade managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Parade misses with a body punch.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko tries a body shot but Parade blocks it.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Parade.
Parade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parade throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Parade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parade is defending well for now.
Parade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Parade.
Parade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
Parade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parade or not.
Parade avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Parade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parade prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parade backwards.
Semenko lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Semenko obliges.
Semenko tries to work over Parade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parade prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Parade.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Parade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Parade misses.
Semenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Semenko misses with an uppercut.
Parade tries to counter by clinching up but Semenko breaks away and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Parade.
We've been told by Parade's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Semenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parade avoids a kick to the body.
Parade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Semenko.
Semenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parade's sensitive parts.
Semenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parade is looking to counter the offense by Semenko and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Parade misses.
Semenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses
and Parade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parade walks into a straight right hand from Semenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parade throws a series of punches but Semenko avoids them all with ease.
Semenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Semenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Nice cross by Semenko.
Parade misses with a low kick.
Parade tries a head kick but it misses.
Parade misses the jab.
Semenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Parade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Parade slips under a jab from Semenko.
Parade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parade.
Dave Semenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
And Parade counters with a quick kick to the body but Semenko blocks it.
Parade throws a sloppy head kick
and Semenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parade misses with a body shot.
Semenko lands with a good body shot.
Semenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parade.
Parade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Semenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Parade off the cage and back into range.
Parade blocks the body kick.
Semenko scores with a head kick. Parade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut lands for Semenko. That snapped Parade's head back.
Parade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Semenko misses its intended target.
Semenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Semenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Parade off the cage and back into range.
Semenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parade is rocked!
Semenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Semenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Parade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Semenko lands with a cross.
Semenko drives through and clinches with Parade against the cage.
A body shot lands from Parade.
Parade seems to have got his legs back now.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Nice body punch from Parade - that landed with a thud.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Parade.
Semenko lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Parade avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Parade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Semenko is keeping busy.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Parade lands a shoulder strike.
Parade gets through Semenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dave Semenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parade stalling in the clinch but Semenko improves position.
Parade misses with the head strike.
Parade lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Parade avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Semenko blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Semenko throws a head kick but Parade moves out of range.
Parade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
A low kick from Semenko is predictable there
and Parade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Parade throws a front kick aimed at Semenko's knee but Semenko avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Semenko.
Semenko misses with a leg kick.
Parade staying out of range there.
Parade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Parade!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Parade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Semenko gets tackled into the cage by Parade. Parade maintains the clinch.
Parade tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parade.
A short body shot lands from Parade as the two fighters clinch.
Semenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but Parade blocks it.
Semenko looking to throw knees to the head but Parade is blocking nicely.
Semenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
Parade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parade pushes Semenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parade tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Parade.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Parade on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Parade.
Parade swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parade lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko looking to throw knees to the head but Parade is blocking nicely.
Parade trying to stall but Semenko improves his position.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko blocking some punches.
Parade tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Parade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Parade.
Semenko misses with some punches.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
Parade leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parade.
Parade misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parade is trying to maintain a safe position but Semenko gets an underhook and turns Parade into the cage.
Parade taking a breather.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Parade won't want to take too many of those.
Parade throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Semenko.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Parade's head.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Semenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Semenko.
Semenko presses Parade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Semenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parade prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Parade's head.
A hook to the body from Semenko.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Parade's head.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko lands a body shot.
Semenko lands a body punch.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Rage Parade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parade backwards.
Parade avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parades head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Parade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Semenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Semenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
An out of breath Dave Semenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arzlan Bathory (ranked 24 p4p, 3 weight class) and Will Rock (ranked 62 p4p, 9 weight class). Rock has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arzlan Bathory!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rock, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
Bathory takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bathory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bathory scrambles back to his feet.
Rock throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rock cracks the inside of Bathory's front leg.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
A jab from Bathory misses.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Bathory settles back down.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory misses the jab.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rock slips a straight right by Bathory.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
And Bathory counters with a quick kick to the body but Rock blocks it.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rock. Rock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Bathory off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Rock misses.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock misses with a leg kick
and Bathory finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Bathory's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rock cracks the inside of Bathory's front leg.
Rock staying out of range there.
Bathory misses with a double jab.
Bathory with a hook.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory blocks the body kick.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bathory swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Bathory settles back down.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
Rock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory.
Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Bathory takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bathory eats them both and turns towards Rock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bathory throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory is looking to score with low kicks.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Rock drives through and clinches with Bathory against the cage.
Good body shot from Rock.
Bathory leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rock's face.
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rock is trying to control the position but Bathory postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bathory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bathory pushing down on Rock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rock is controlling Bathory's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock trying to hold on to Bathory's head to control him but Bathory postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Rock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rock checks a low kick from Bathory.
Bathory cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rock with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Bathory down.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bathory scrambles back to his feet.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it.
Bathory stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
Rock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Bathory only half commits.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Bathory pushes him away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory takes one to the side of the head.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Rock catches Bathory right on the button with a cross.
Bathory thows a body kick. Rock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bathory connects with a right hand. Rock shakes it off.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory.
Rock blocks the body kick.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory delivers a nice body kick.
Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bathory checks a low kick from Rock.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bathory throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory misses with a hook.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Bathory pushes him away.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick.
Bathory lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory blocks the body kick.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock misses with a leg kick.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory connects with a single shot there.
Rock lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Bathory scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory is looking for a counter combo.
Rock scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bathory.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Rock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bathory moves out of range of the leg kick from Rock.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
Rock connects with a crisp jab.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage!
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bathory tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Bathory.
Rock lands a body shot.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bathory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bathory.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock dips to his left and cracks Bathory with an uppercut!
Rock moves away from the strike by Bathory.
A bone on bone clash there as Rock blocks the leg kick.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Rock scores with a kick to the body.
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 Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock misses with a hook.
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Bathory off balance momentarily.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Rock down.
Bathory misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Bathory sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Bathory avoids it this time.
A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target.
Rock moves into the clinch.
Bathory prevents a body shot from Rock.
Rock tries to pull guard but Bathory forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bathory lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Bathory lands a body punch.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock avoids a wild elbow strike from Bathory.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from Bathory.
A short left from Bathory.
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bathory lands a nice uppercut.
Bathory lands a body shot.
Arzlan Bathory has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory throws a head punch that misses.
Bathory lands with a right to the head.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bathory blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock pulls guard.
Bathory preventing the sweep.
Rock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bathory controls the pace.
Rock trying to control the position.
Rock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rock is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Bathory tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Rock.
Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Rock misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock tests Bathory's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bathory misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Rock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rock takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Rock catches Bathory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Bathory off the cage and back into range.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Bathory lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock.
Bathory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Bathory down.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Bathory and move into the clinch position.
Bathory throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Rock jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rock moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Rock.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rock cracks Bathory with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory lands a jab to Rock's midsection.
Bathory stalks Rock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rock's face. Rock staggers backwards, shaken.
Bathory lands with a shot to the body.
Rock wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs.
Rock throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Rock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
Bathory takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bathory on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rock lands with a right hand.
Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Bathory 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rock!
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bathory slips under a jab from Rock.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Bathory lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Bathory thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bathory throws a one two combo.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Rock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bathory scores with a push kick.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Rock's leg. Rock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rock motions for Bathory to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.
Bathory looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Rock moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bathory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bathory misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Bathory shakes him off and moves away.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bathory scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock slips a straight right by Bathory.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Rock moves out of range and Bathory only half commits.
Rock moves away from the strike by Bathory.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock staying out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rock misses with a body shot.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock sizes up Bathory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bathory with a hook.
Bathory throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock thumps Bathory with a low kick.
Rock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock.
Rock lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rock.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
Rock slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rock throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well.
Bathory misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bathory digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rock tries to clinch but Bathory is having none of it.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
Bathory slips a straight right by Rock.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Bathory tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bathory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory dodges the punch combination from Rock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock scores with a hook.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bathory manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Good exchange - Rock coming out on top.
Rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.
Bathory lands with a cross.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rock's calf.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Rock scores with a kick to the body.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Bathory walks into a jab.
Rock rushes Bathory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bathory misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory.
A body shot lands from Bathory.
Rock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock blocks a body shot from Bathory.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bathory misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bathory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
Rock controls Bathory momentarily but Bathory frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bathory wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Rock pulls Bathory in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bathory doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bathory manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock working for submissions but it's allowed Bathory to get to half guard.
Rock is in trouble now - Bathory has advanced to mount!
Rock wants to hold on but Bathory pushes him away.
Bathory sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock.
Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Arzlan Bathory retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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