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TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vandall Savage (ranked 829 p4p, 25 weight class) and Sanderlei Bitetti (ranked 4086 p4p, 108 weight class). Vandall Savage has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vandall Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sanderlei Bitetti!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Bitetti counters with a body kick.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Bitetti moves forwards but Savage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Sanderlei Bitetti has been cut.
Bitetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bitetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage drops his shoulder and cracks Bitetti with a huge uppercut! Bitetti goes down! Can Savage finish him?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage wants to control from the top but Bitetti keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bitetti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Savage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bitetti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Savage working the head and body with strikes.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Bitetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bitetti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti actively working from the bottom here.
Savage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bitetti defending well though.
Savage is keen to just control but Bitetti is a slippery customer.
Savage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bitetti actively working from the bottom here.
Savage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Savage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bitetti defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savage is keen to just control but Bitetti is a slippery customer.
Savage stalling away here and it's allowed Bitetti to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitetti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bitetti's head.
Savage sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Bitetti doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Savage paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Bitetti - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sanderlei Bitetti!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 967 p4p, 139 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 3168 p4p, 348 weight class). Kuwabara's entrance music is Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. A fine choice. Reilly comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dubliners - Fields of Athenry kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Iain Reilly told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara jabs Reilly right on the nose. Reilly blinks but takes it well.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Reilly.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuwabara lands a jab to Reilly's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara cracks Reilly with a good jab.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuwabara throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
Reilly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuwabara is trying to defend but Reilly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Reilly.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly wants to take a breather but Kuwabara is having none of it.
Reilly working over Kuwabara with some ground and pound. Kuwabara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Reilly trying to control from half guard but Kuwabara is working away.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Reilly is nestled in close to Kuwabara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily.
Reilly lands strikes from half guard.
Reilly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuwabara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reilly is nestled in close to Kuwabara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reilly working over Kuwabara with some ground and pound. Kuwabara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Reilly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuwabara sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuwabara taking some punishment here, with Reilly in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Reilly winds up and cracks Kuwabara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Reilly.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Reilly is nestled in close to Kuwabara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuwabara manages to get to full guard.
Reilly works over Kuwabara with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reilly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Reilly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reilly looks to land a combination but Kuwabara avoids it well.
Kuwabara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
Kuwabara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reilly thuds his right hand into Kuwabara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuwabara scores with a body shot.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
And Reilly tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuwabara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly is rocked!
Good shot there by Reilly.
Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuwabara finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Reilly flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Reilly is out cold! Kuwabara holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A victorious Kazuma Kuwabara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Honey (ranked 330 p4p, 45 weight class) and Emilio Rojas (ranked 758 p4p, 96 weight class). Honey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Higher Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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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
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugh Honey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emilio Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
A good leg kick by Rojas.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Rojas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Honey misses with an uppercut.
Honey 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojas, as that shot connected.
Honey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Honey slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas with a nice cross.
Honey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas closes the distance and clinches.
Honey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey lands a shot to the body.
Honey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rojas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Honey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Honey, as that shot connected.
Honey checks a leg kick.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Rojas delivers a nice body kick.
Honey keeps the fight on the outside.
Honey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Honey throws a chopping leg kick but Rojas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rojas slips under a jab from Honey.
Rojas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Honey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Honey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Honey throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Honey walks into a straight right hand from Rojas.
Rojas slips under a jab from Honey.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Honey is looking to counter with a body kick.
Honey's corner calls for a 1-2. Honey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Honey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Honey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas throws a combination that misses
and Honey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Honey misses.
Honey ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Honey moved out of range.
Honey takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas scores with a nice right hand.
Rojas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Honey under the eye.
Honey avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Honey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Honey throws out the jab.
Honey misses the shot to the body.
Rojas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rojas lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Honey's front leg but catches the back leg as Honey tries to avoid it.
Rojas defending well as Honey loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Honey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rojas throws a right hand that Honey ducks under and follows up with a left that Honey also avoids with ease.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Honey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Honey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honey.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honey.
Honey misses with a straight right.
Rojas connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Honey 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 Rojas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rojas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
As Honey backs off Rojas throws a huge counter combo but Honey manages to avoid it all.
Honey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honey.
Rojas swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
Honey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Honey misses with a double jab.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas is looking to slow Honey down with leg kicks.
Honey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas jabs at Honey's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Rojas misses
and Honey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Honey throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Honey looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Honey moves away and avoids it.
Rojas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Honey throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Honey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Honey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Honey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Honey throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Honey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rojas's knee momentarily.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Rojas has closed the distance and engaged Honey in a clinch.
Honey blocking some punches.
Rojas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Honey misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rojas.
Rojas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Honey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas is looking to clinch but Honey is avoiding it.
Rojas connects with a solid leg kick.
Emilio Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas stuns Honey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Honey walks into a left hand.
Rojas lands with an uppercut that bounces Honey off the ropes and back into range.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas sizes up Honey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rojas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rojas scores with a shot to the body.
Honey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Honey tries to work over Rojas's front leg with a kick but Rojas checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
Honey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rojas looks to clinch
enabling Honey to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Honey.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Honey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Rojas.
Honey drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Honey scores with a jab to the head.
Rojas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Honey under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas tries to clinch up.
Honey throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Honey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Honey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Honey throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Rojas blocks the low kick.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Honey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas tries to clinch
and Honey counters with a nice kick to the body.
Honey lands with a shot to the body.
Rojas falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Honey counter with a right hand.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
An attempted straight right counter from Honey misses the target.
Honey looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas throws a jab when Honey was well out of range.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Honey counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Honey finish him?
Rojas works Honey's body with a nice hook.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Rojas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rojas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Rojas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Honey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rojas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Honey blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Honey.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Honey takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Honey cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas pushes Honey up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honey.
Honey prevents a body shot from Rojas.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Honey misses.
A little jabbing left from Rojas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rojas works the jab nicely.
Honey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rojas with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Honey.
Nice jab there from Honey.
Rojas lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Honey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Honey. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Honey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Honey misses the target.
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Honey. Honey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas throws a jab when Honey was well out of range.
Rojas defending well as Honey loads up on a big left hand.
Honey lands a glancing blow to the side of Rojas's head.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Honey.
Honey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Honey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rojas's head backwards.
Rojas lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Honey.
Rojas misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Honey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Honey doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Honey saw that one coming.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas closes the distance but Honey moves to the side
and Honey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Honey scores with a hook.
Rojas looks to land a body kick but Honey moved away.
Honey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rojas clobbers Honey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rojas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Honey. That did some damage!
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Honey. Honey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Honey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rojas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Honey's calf.
Rojas pushes Honey up against the ropes in a clinch.
Honey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Honey pushes Rojas back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Honey throws a head punch that misses.
Honey blocks an uppercut.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Honey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rojas or not.
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Honey misses its intended target.
A low kick from Honey is predictable there
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honey.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Honey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
As Rojas backs away, Honey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Honey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rojas.
Rojas cracks Honey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Honey moves away from the strike by Rojas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honey 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.
Honey blocks a head kick by Rojas.
Honey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Honey moved out of range.
Rojas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Honey, pushing him back against the ropes.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Honey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Rojas tries to break the clinch but Honey is controlling the position.
Honey keeps control of Rojas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Rojas.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honey's elbow.
Honey misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Honey's shoulder, as Honey tries to avoid the shot.
Honey misses the jab.
Honey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Rojas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rojas throws a leg kick that misses.
Honey misses with a hook.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
Honey throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
A left lands for Honey.
Honey looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Honey with a hook.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing.
Rojas 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.
Honey throws a leg kick but Rojas sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Honey counters with a nice uppercut.
Honey throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas tries to land a leg kick but Honey saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey slips a straight right by Rojas.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
Rojas is looking to score with low kicks.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Honey saw that one coming.
Honey staying out of range there.
Honey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rojas tests Honey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Honey on the side of the head.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
Rojas rushes Honey and presses him up against the ropes.
Honey pushes Rojas back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honey.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Honey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojas throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Honey counter with a right hand.
Rojas gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Honey gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Honey!
Hugh Honey retains his lightweight title!
Hugh Honey 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 866 p4p, 129 weight class) and Alejandro Scott (ranked 1579 p4p, 204 weight class). Galanos comes to the ring accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Scott has chosen Alejandro - Lady Gaga as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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33
213 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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34
212 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Galanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alejandro Scott!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galanos throws an off balance right hand
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galanos's guard.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scott has gone for a leg lock! Galanos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Scott's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Galanos advances to half guard.
Galanos is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Galanos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galanos is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Scott is defending against the submission attempts here by Galanos.
Scott is positioning himself well to prevent Galanos advancing to mount.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Galanos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galanos misses the shot to the body.
Galanos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Galanos stuffs the takedown.
Galanos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Galanos working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Galanos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Scott but great work by Galanos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Galanos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Galanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scott throws a poor cross that misses
and Galanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Galanos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Galanos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Scott is looking to regain half guard here but Galanos keeps moving and retains side control.
Galanos laying and praying for a moment but Scott takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott trying to control here.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galanos is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Scott felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Galanos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galanos prevents Scott from improving his position.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Galanos postures up.
Hero Galanos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott is controlling Galanos's posture.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Galanos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scott is able to avoid easily.
Galanos throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott throws a hook but Galanos blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galanos. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos connects with a solid leg kick.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Galanos misses with a straight left.
Scott lands with a slapping head kick.
Galanos throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galanos circles away.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Galanos misses its intended target.
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galanos tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galanos to the ground. Galanos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hero Galanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Scott.
Scott slips a straight right by Galanos.
Galanos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galanos tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is not content to let Scott control the position.
Scott tries to move to mount but Galanos blocks the move with his legs.
Galanos is trying to improve his position.
Scott wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Galanos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Galanos swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Galanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Galanos tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Galanos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hero Galanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Galanos throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Galanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero Galanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galanos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Galanos scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scott takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Galanos lands with a shot to the body.
Scott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Galanos does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Galanos as Scott shoots in.
Galanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galanos counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Galanos misses.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Galanos misses with a two punch combination.
Scott drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Galanos defends it well.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Galanos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scott scrambles back to his feet.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galanos.
Scott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galanos.
Scott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galanos is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos leaves his chin hanging out and Scott seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Galanos crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alejandro Scott!
Our winner, Alejandro Scott, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 3267 p4p, 364 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 3250 p4p, 362 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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39
195 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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35
195 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glass Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pichushkin stuffs the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Joe blocks the low kick.
Joe has a takedown stuffed.
Joe connects with a jab.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Pichushkin.
Joe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a combination that misses
and Joe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joe takes the fight into the clinch.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pichushkin lands a jab-cross combination.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe moves out of range as Pichushkin throws a body kick.
Joe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glass Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Pichushkin plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Joe to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Joe just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Pichushkin!
Our winner, Alexander Pichushkin, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Cane (ranked 1048 p4p, 138 weight class) and Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 1339 p4p, 170 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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36
202 lbs
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39
192 lbs
27 - 18 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darnell Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Sigfridsson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sigfridsson feints a counter leg kick.
Cane has closed the distance and engaged Sigfridsson in a clinch.
Sigfridsson lands a shot to the body.
Sigfridsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Sigfridsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Sigfridsson - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Sigfridsson.
A short uppercut from Cane.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Sigfridsson gets an underhook and turns Cane into the ropes.
Cane seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sigfridsson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Sigfridsson misses with the head strike.
Cane lands with a short shot to the head.
Sigfridsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigfridsson lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sigfridsson fails to land.
Cane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sigfridsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sigfridsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane taking a breather.
Cane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Sigfridsson.
A left hand lands to the body for Sigfridsson.
A short right from Sigfridsson on the inside.
Sigfridsson tries a body shot but Cane blocks it.
Cane blocks the elbow strike.
Cane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sigfridsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sigfridsson is working Cane over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane is looking to control Sigfridsson's arms but Sigfridsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cane has his back to the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cane.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane prevents a body shot from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Sigfridsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sigfridsson dodges an elbow strike from Cane.
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!
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane lands a hook that snaps the head of Sigfridsson backwards.
Cane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sigfridsson jabs Cane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Sigfridsson clinches.
A short uppercut from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Sigfridsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cane misses with a knee to the head.
Sigfridsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane misses with a knee to the head.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sigfridsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sigfridsson as Cane tries to tie him up.
Cane is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson looking to throw knees to the head but Cane is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sigfridsson.
Cane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sigfridsson avoids it.
Sigfridsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sigfridsson backwards.
Cane tries a body shot but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Sigfridsson controls his hands.
Sigfridsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Sigfridsson lands with a right to the head.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sigfridsson has Cane up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Cane on the inside.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Sigfridsson misses with some punches.
Sigfridsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane lands a nice uppercut.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand.
Cane tries to work over Sigfridsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane looking to throw knees to the head but Sigfridsson is blocking nicely.
Cane lands a body punch.
Cane lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cane manages to break the clinch.
Sigfridsson has Cane up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sigfridsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Cane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sigfridsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cane is looking to counter punch.
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch.
Sigfridsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane misses with a knee strike.
Cane tries to land a knee to the head but Sigfridsson blocks with his arms.
Cane tries a knee to the head but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sigfridsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane is pushing Sigfridsson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benjamin Sigfridsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigfridsson clinches up against the ropes.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Sigfridsson controls his hands.
Sigfridsson lands a nice uppercut.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Sigfridsson on the inside.
Cane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane throws a nice looking combination but Sigfridsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Sigfridsson.
Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sigfridsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Sigfridsson rushes Cane and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cane misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigfridsson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sigfridsson tries to clinch but Cane is having none of it.
Cane clinches.
Cane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigfridsson lands a nice uppercut.
Cane tries to land a knee to the head but Sigfridsson blocks with his arms.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Cane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane throws a sloppy head kick
and Sigfridsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sigfridsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cane tries to stall but Sigfridsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sigfridsson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sigfridsson lands a damaging elbow.
Sigfridsson working aggressively here.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, Sigfridsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the ropes.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sigfridsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sigfridsson blocking some punches.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sigfridsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sigfridsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cane blocks an elbow strike from Sigfridsson.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four 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!
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand.
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane breaks the clinch.
Sigfridsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sigfridsson clinches up with Cane and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Sigfridsson avoiding damage as Cane throws knees to the body.
Cane lands with a right to the head.
Sigfridsson presses Cane against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sigfridsson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane trying to stall but Sigfridsson improves his position.
Sigfridsson lands a shot to the body.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sigfridsson fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson 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!
Cane swats away the attempt to clinch by Sigfridsson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cane 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 Sigfridsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sigfridsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sigfridsson connects with a looping right hand.
Sigfridsson closes the distance and pushes Cane back into the ropes.
Sigfridsson has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sigfridsson is leaning against Cane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sigfridsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sigfridsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sigfridsson scores with a shot to the side of Cane's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sigfridsson is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sigfridsson as Cane tries to tie him up.
Sigfridsson is working Cane over against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sigfridsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigfridsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cane is trying to stall.
Sigfridsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cane.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane trying to stall but Sigfridsson improves his position.
Sigfridsson scores with a shot to the side of Cane's head.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as Sigfridsson controls the action.
Sigfridsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sigfridsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigfridsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane stalling in the clinch but Sigfridsson improves position.
Sigfridsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Sigfridsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson lands with a light punch inside.
Cane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sigfridsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch but Sigfridsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Sigfridsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigfridsson blocks a jab.
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Sigfridsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cane throws a combination that misses
letting Sigfridsson counter with a right hand.
Sigfridsson has closed the distance and engaged Cane in a clinch.
Cane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sigfridsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sigfridsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sigfridsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sigfridsson lands a nice elbow.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sigfridsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane tries to work over Sigfridsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigfridsson blocking some punches.
Cane misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sigfridsson.
Cane avoids a wild elbow strike from Sigfridsson.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sigfridsson's elbow.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sigfridsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cane manages to break the clinch.
Cane throws a combination. Sigfridsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cane scores with a hook.
Sigfridsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sigfridsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sigfridsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!
Benjamin Sigfridsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Afa Sila (ranked 3256 p4p, 341 weight class) and Nomor Gai (ranked 989 p4p, 122 weight class). Sila's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Samoa Joe - Destroyer (Entrance Theme). Gai has chosen Alice Cooper No More Mr. Nice Guy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Afa Sila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nomor Gai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sila looks to land a right hand but Gai moved out of range.
Gai feints a counter leg kick.
Gai lands an overhand right.
Nice body kick from Gai.
Sila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gai on the side of the head.
Gai is looking to slow Sila down with leg kicks.
Sila blocks a head kick by Gai.
Sila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gai.
Gai throws a nice head kick!
Jab by Sila.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Gai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gai slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai throws a leg kick
and Sila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gai.
Gai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gai checks the leg kick.
Sila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai moves out of range as Sila strikes.
Sila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gai scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Sila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gai.
Sila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Gai tenderised Sila's leg. Sila is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gai lands a jab to Sila's midsection.
Gai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sila. Sila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gai scores with the left hand. Sila knows he should have avoided that one.
Sila throws a jab when Gai was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sila momentarily.
Gai slips under a jab from Sila.
Gai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gai lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Sila wants to slow Gai down by chopping away at his legs.
Gai thumps Sila with a low kick.
Sila throws a right hand that misses
and Gai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sila moves forwards but Gai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gai jabs Sila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gai.
Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sila.
Gai slips a straight right by Sila.
Gai lands with a cross.
Gai throws the kick towards the body but Sila avoids it.
Gai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Sila backing away here, and Gai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Gai ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila misses with a hook. Gai ducked under it nicely.
Sila takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gai thumps Sila with a low kick.
Sila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gai 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.
Sila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sila is rocked!
Gai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Sila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gai throws a solid leg kick but Sila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gai.
Sila seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Gai tenderised Sila's leg. Sila is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gai checks a low kick from Sila.
Sila throws a lazy body kick
and Gai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gai cracks Sila with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gai.
Gai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sila.
Gai misses with a looping left.
Sila misses with a kick to the body.
Sila is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai misses with an uppercut. Sila saw that one coming.
Sila slips under a jab from Gai.
Jab by Gai.
Sila missing with a left hand there. Gai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sila.
Gai throws a head kick that misses.
Sila moves out of range of the body kick from Gai.
Sila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gai's head.
Gai checks a leg kick nicely.
Sila throws a hook to the side of Gai's head but Gai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Sila is predictable there
and Gai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sila 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 Gai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gai cracks Sila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai dominated that round.
That's time! Sila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sila's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sila scrambles back to his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sila might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gai cracks the inside of Sila's front leg.
Gai slips a jab from Sila.
Gai throws a hook to the side of Sila's head but Sila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gai works the jab nicely.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
Sila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Sila misses.
Sila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gai throws a low kick but Sila avoids it.
Sila misses with an uppercut
enabling Gai to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai feints and then cracks Sila's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sila down.
Sila throws a big shot that misses.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
Sila throws the left hand but Gai avoids the punch easily.
Gai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai lands with a straight right. Sila didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nomor Gai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gai lands an overhand right.
Sila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gai. That did some damage!
Sila misses with an uppercut. Gai saw that one coming.
Gai throws a head kick but Sila moves out of range.
Sila will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sila catches Gai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good standup being displayed there by Gai as he connects with a hook.
Gai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Sila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gai. Gai obviously looking to wear him down.
Sila misses with a leg kick
and Gai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gai blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gai cracks Sila with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sila to stand back up!
Gai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gai drops Sila with a huge uppercut! Sila drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gai is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nomor Gai!
Nomor Gai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Afa Sila had this to say: 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 1956 p4p, 86 weight class) and Nicolas Muller (ranked 551 p4p, 22 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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39
282 lbs
33 - 22 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo has a takedown stuffed.
Muller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo scores with a hook to the body. Muller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Araujo tries to move into range but Muller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Muller as Araujo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Araujo.
Araujo with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller defending well as Araujo loads up on a big left hand.
Araujo thuds his right hand into Muller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Muller does it's job 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!
Araujo blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
Araujo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Araujo is in Muller's guard.
Araujo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard.
Araujo throwing strikes but missing.
Muller pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
Muller is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Muller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Muller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Araujo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Muller pulls Araujo in to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Muller is trying to control the position but Araujo postures up.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Muller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muller manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Muller's guard.
Muller pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
Muller told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Araujo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muller has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Muller, which made it look bad.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Araujo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Araujo throws out a powerful jab.
Nicolas Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Muller sprawls well.
Muller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Araujo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Araujo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Araujo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Muller has him pressed against the ropes.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller with a knee to the head.
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
Araujo gets control of Muller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Araujo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Muller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicolas Muller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Araujo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muller lands a big right hand that sends Araujo crashing to the mat! Muller stays standing though and waves Araujo back to his feet!
Araujo is rocked!
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Araujo goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Muller continues to drive forward.
Araujo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Araujo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Muller as Araujo shoots in.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Muller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Muller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Araujo is looking to stall here but Muller recovers full guard.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Muller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Araujo is controlling him.
Muller keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Muller looking to control.
Muller is pulling down on Araujo's head. It's preventing any offense from Araujo, at least for the moment.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Araujo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Araujo passes Muller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Muller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Muller is looking to improve his position.
Muller works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araujo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
Muller keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Araujo postures up and lands a big shot to Muller's brow.
Muller wants to stand up but Araujo is controlling him.
Araujo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Araujo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Muller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Araujo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Muller throws a big shot that misses.
Araujo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Muller has his feet on Araujo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
Araujo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Muller misses.
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Muller gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the ropes.
Araujo misses with a body shot.
Araujo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Muller's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Araujo forces his way into half guard.
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Muller is pulling down on Araujo's head to control his posture.
Araujo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Araujo won't allow Muller to get back to his feet.
Araujo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Araujo distracts Muller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Muller controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo is looking to work some ground and pound but Muller has wrist control.
Araujo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Araujo trying to control but Muller is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Muller.
Muller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Araujo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Araujo blocks the low kick.
Muller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nicolas Muller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Araujo throws a poor cross that misses
and Muller counters with a nice body shot.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muller counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muller thows a leg kick but Araujo checks it
and Araujo counters with a single leg into guard. Muller didn't expect that.
Muller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muller pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo postures up.
Muller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muller keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
Muller trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicolas Muller.
I've got Muller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ananada Bunyasarn (ranked 228 p4p, 35 weight class) and Mason Norris (ranked 843 p4p, 112 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ananada Bunyasarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Norris!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Bunyasarn. That snapped Norris's head back.
Norris throws a shot to the body.
Norris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Norris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Norris cracks Bunyasarn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Norris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bunyasarns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Norris misses with a left hand
and Bunyasarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunyasarn blocks a low kick nicely.
Bunyasarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that misses
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norris motions for Bunyasarn to come forward. Norris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris throws a hook but Bunyasarn avoids it easily.
Norris throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bunyasarn.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Bunyasarn's shoulder, as Bunyasarn tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris takes one on the button.
Bunyasarn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris looks for the body kick but Bunyasarn saw that one coming.
Norris scores with a nice body kick.
Norris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunyasarn at a distance.
Bunyasarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris lands with a good body shot.
Bunyasarn misses with a double jab.
Bunyasarn slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Bunyasarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norris scores with a head kick.
Mason Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris throws a looping overhand right but Bunyasarn ducks down to avoid it.
Norris blocks a head kick by Bunyasarn.
A punch lands to the side of Bunyasarn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Bunyasarn.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunyasarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunyasarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris throws a combination that misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a straight right hand.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris thuds his right hand into Bunyasarn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bunyasarn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunyasarn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunyasarn misses the target.
Norris scores with a kick to the midsection.
Norris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Norris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Norris.
Bunyasarn working hard to break the clinch.
Norris lands an elbow just above Bunyasarn 's eye.
Bunyasarn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunyasarn has had enough of the clinch but Norris keeps him there for the moment.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
Bunyasarn wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bunyasarn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn manages to break the clinch.
Norris scores with a jab. Bunyasarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunyasarn keeps the fight on the outside.
Bunyasarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Bunyasarn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris closes the distance and clinches.
Bunyasarn is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks.
Norris lands a nice elbow.
Norris is leaning against Bunyasarn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norris scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunyasarn is trying to force a seperation but Norris has the dominant position.
Bunyasarn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bunyasarn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunyasarn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
Bunyasarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris throws a solid leg kick but Bunyasarn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris.
Bunyasarn with a nice cross.
Bunyasarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norris has closed the distance and engaged Bunyasarn in a clinch.
Bunyasarn breaks from the clinch.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunyasarn.
Norris misses with a hook. Bunyasarn ducked under it nicely.
Bunyasarn moves out of range as Norris strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunyasarn throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris throws out a counter right but Bunyasarn avoids it with no problem.
Bunyasarn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Bunyasarn checks it.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bunyasarn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norris tries to move into range but Bunyasarn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Bunyasarn counters with a three punch combo that has Norris backing up. Norris nods at Bunyasarn to acknowledge the strikes.
Norris is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Bunyasarn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norris looks for the body kick but Bunyasarn saw that one coming.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris lands the left hand.
Bunyasarn checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunyasarn throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Bunyasarn moved out of range.
Norris lands a nice shot that snaps Bunyasarn's head back.
Mason Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris takes a swing at Bunyasarn's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Bunyasarn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bunyasarn takes a step back to recover.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Bunyasarn.
Norris darts in and clinches Bunyasarn up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Bunyasarn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Norris throws an elbow that misses.
Norris tries to stall but Bunyasarn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Norris lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Norris.
Bunyasarn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunyasarn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Norris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norris throws a hook but Bunyasarn blocks it.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunyasarn throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris tries to land a leg kick but Bunyasarn saw it coming and moves away.
Norris just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunyasarn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Bunyasarn misses with a straight right.
Bunyasarn blocks a head kick by Norris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn checks a leg kick nicely.
Bunyasarn throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris.
Norris throws a right hand that Bunyasarn ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunyasarn also avoids with ease.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBunyasarn.
Norris throws a head kick but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
Bunyasarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunyasarn.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Bunyasarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris misses with a right hand
and Bunyasarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Bunyasarn's leg but Bunyasarn calmly moves out of range.
Bunyasarn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Bunyasarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bunyasarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunyasarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris throws out a powerful jab.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bunyasarn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bunyasarn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norris throws a head kick that Bunyasarn semi-blocks.
Norris misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Norris is predictable there
and Bunyasarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris throws a right hand that misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a right hand to the body.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunyasarn misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Bunyasarn finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Bunyasarn tenderised Norris's leg. Norris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norris misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Bunyasarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norris throws a one two combo.
Bunyasarn slips a straight right by Norris.
It looked like Bunyasarn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Bunyasarn misses its intended target.
Norris throws a hook but Bunyasarn blocks it.
Bunyasarn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norris throws a head kick but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Bunyasarn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bunyasarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bunyasarn blocks a jab.
Bunyasarn is looking for a counter combo.
Bunyasarn throws a hook but Norris blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Bunyasarn there.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Bunyasarn is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Bunyasarn takes one on the button.
Norris clinches up against the ropes.
Bunyasarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norris scores with a nice strike.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Bunyasarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. Bunyasarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunyasarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter punch.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris avoids the body shot from Bunyasarn.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Bunyasarn throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bunyasarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunyasarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A right-left combo lands from Bunyasarn.
A low kick from Norris misses
and Bunyasarn counters with a crisp one two that drops Norris! Bunyasarn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Norris to his feet! Norris is in big trouble!
Ananada Bunyasarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunyasarn finish him?
Bunyasarn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bunyasarn misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norris 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Norris!
Mason Norris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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