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SYN 839 Sitsongrit vs. Sosa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kansalainen (ranked 1412 p4p, 1339 weight class) and Radio Active (ranked 198 p4p, 186 weight class). Active is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Tapani Kansalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Radio Active!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Active moves out of range.
Active misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Active misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Active moves out of range of the body kick.
Active tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Active throws out the jab.
Kansalainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Active takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Active checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Active sees it coming and moves out of range.
Active has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kansalainen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Active fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kansalainen sprawls well initially but Active persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kansalainen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Active tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Active throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Active lands a body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Active avoids the head kick by Kansalainen.
Active swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Active swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Active looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Active misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Active.
Active connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
Active misses with a takedown attempt - Kansalainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kansalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen 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 Active has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Active and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Active's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Active duly obliges.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Active shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kansalainen as he avoids it easily.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radio Active.
Kansalainen defending well as Active loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Active.
Active misses the jab.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen cracks Active with an open hand slap.
Kansalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Active misses.
Kansalainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Active tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Active.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Active tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kansalainen defends well and Active ends up having to push Kansalainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Active catches Kansalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Active looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Active.
Kansalainen cracks Active with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kansalainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Active throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Active throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Active looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Active tries to clinch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Active moves to clinch but Kansalainen breaks away
and Kansalainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Active tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Active.
A low kick lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Active.
Active misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Active is out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Active moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Active shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kansalainen but Kansalainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Active closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Active, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Active. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Active manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Active connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Active moved away.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Active.
Kansalainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Active takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Active throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Active misses its intended target.
Kansalainen scores with a kick to the body.
Active takes one on the button.
Active tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kansalainen scores with a head kick.
Active misses with a wild body shot.
Active closes the distance and clinches.
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
Kansalainen lands with a right to the head.
Active misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Active.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Active.
Kansalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Active tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Active goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kansalainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansalainen.
Active looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kansalainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Active.
Active looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kansalainen. No joy for Active on that attempt.
Kansalainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Active stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Active has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen tries a body shot but Active blocks it.
Active fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Active tries to throw a body punch but Kansalainen avoids it by throwing Active back against the cage.
Kansalainen tries to pull guard but Active holds him up against the cage and eventually Kansalainen drops back down to his feet.
Active lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
Kansalainen pushes Active back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Active breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Active checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Active misses with a series of wild punches.
Active tried to score with a low kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot that snaps Active's head back.
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that Active sees coming a mile off.
Active takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Active swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Active misses with a two punch combination.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Active sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that Active sees coming a mile off.
Active blocks the body kick.
Active scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Active throws a nice inside leg kick.
Active swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Active.
It looked like Kansalainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Active.
Active swinging wildly here.
Kansalainen thumps Active with a low kick.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Active throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Active.
A jab from Kansalainen does it's job there.
Active checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Active needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen thows a body kick. Active tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Active swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Active scores with a jab.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen cracks Active with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Active keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Active misses with a hook.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Active moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Active throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Active misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen with the inside leg kick.
Kansalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Active misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Active missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Active finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Active blocks the leg kick.
Active misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Active.
Active slips a jab and a cross from Kansalainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Active ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen throws a front kick that sends Active stumbling back into the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Active 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 Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Active throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Active changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Active throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Active is just out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Active counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Active has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kansalainen.
The fighters circling - Active throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Active moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Nice shot by Active.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Active's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Active throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Nice jab there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Active's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Active. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kansalainen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Active takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Active throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Active jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Active bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Active takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Active. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Active throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Active checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Active checks the leg kick nicely there.
Active tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Active shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kansalainen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Active stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks Active with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Active ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a looping right hand.
Active fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansalainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Active clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Active drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kansalainen is not content to let Active control the position.
Active working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Active seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Active trying to control the position but Kansalainen is working away.
Active working the ground and pound.
Radio Active has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapani Kansalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tapani Kansalainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Active prevents Kansalainen from escaping the position.
Active landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansalainen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Active landing a few strikes.
Kansalainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Active wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Active trying to control the position but Kansalainen is working away.
Active works to advance to full mount. Kansalainen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Active tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Active throwing strikes here but Kansalainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Active throwing strikes here but Kansalainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Active throwing strikes here but Kansalainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Active postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kansalainen looks a forlorn figure.
Active thowing shots but they're missing.
Active has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Active has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kansalainen's face.
Kansalainen tries to buck Active off but he can't manage it.
Active cracks Kansalainen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Active is landing with some decent strikes but Kansalainen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Active lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kansalainen hang on?
Active working the ground and pound effectively.
Active throws a wild left hand from mount and Kansalainen manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Active is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Active.
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing Active from controlling successfully.
Active cracks Kansalainen with a solid left hand.
Active stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kansalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Active in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Active lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kansalainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Active.
Active lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radio Active comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kansalainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Martynov (ranked 1778 p4p, 1177 weight class) and Norman Pearson (ranked 236 p4p, 159 weight class). Norman Pearson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Martynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norman Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Martynov avoids it with no problem.
Pearson takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Martynov throws a shot to the body.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Pearson tries to bum rush Martynov with a series of wild strikes but Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov rushes Pearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martynov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Martynov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martynov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
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!
Pearson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch lands to the side of Pearson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Martynov catches Pearson right on the button with a cross.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov with a nice cross.
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Pearson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martynov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martynov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Martynov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martynov finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearson's head.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martynov clinches.
Martynov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Martynov has double underhooks.
Pearson managing to block the knees to the body from Martynov.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike from Pearson.
A bit of stalling here from Pearson.
Martynov tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Martynov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Martynov does no damage.
Martynov misses the jab.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Martynov throws out a powerful jab.
Martynov thuds a left hand into Pearson's body.
Martynov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov with a hook.
Martynov connects with a body shot that sends Pearson's belly button to the back.
Martynov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pearson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Pearson misses.
Martynov looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
Pearson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martynov throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
Pearson sizes up Martynov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martynov misses with a hook.
Martynov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martynov throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
Pearson throws a jab when Martynov was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Martynov. That snapped Pearson's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martynov throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Pearson back into the cage.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Martynov gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the cage.
Martynov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martynov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov has Pearson pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov trying to stall but Pearson improves his position.
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Pearson back into the cage.
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov checks the leg kick.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson 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.
Martynov takes the fight into the clinch.
Pearson tries to stall but Martynov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Pearson taking a breather.
Pearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Martynov gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the cage.
Martynov lands with a short shot to the head.
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Pearson staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearson moves away.
Martynov misses with a double jab.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
Martynov misses with an uppercut
and Pearson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
A relieved looking Norman Pearson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pupuki Namasuzuki (ranked 1037 p4p, 1003 weight class) and Zdravko Saric (ranked 144 p4p, 140 weight class). Namasuzuki comes to the cage accompanied by Stand By Me- Ben King. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pupuki Namasuzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zdravko Saric!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Saric trying to control the position.
Namasuzuki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Namasuzuki looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Namasuzuki is controlling him.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Namasuzuki is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saric throws the left hand but Namasuzuki avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saric.
Namasuzuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saric throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Saric throws a head kick that half lands.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Namasuzuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Namasuzuki moves away from the strike by Saric.
Namasuzuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namasuzuki thows a huge punch but Saric dodges it nicely.
Namasuzuki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Namasuzuki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saric doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki stalling away here and it's allowed Saric to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Namasuzuki stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position.
Namasuzuki advances position into side control!
Namasuzuki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saric is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee asks Namasuzuki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Namasuzuki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saric is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Namasuzuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Namasuzuki misses with some punches.
Namasuzuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saric's efforts to push away.
Namasuzuki has Saric pressed against the cage, preventing Saric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saric is trying to force a seperation but Namasuzuki has the dominant position.
Saric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
Namasuzuki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Saric - just one landing.
Namasuzuki lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saric, as that shot connected.
Saric swings widly with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saric has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Namasuzuki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Namasuzuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric feints a jab promting Namasuzuki to slip. Saric then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Namasuzuki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Namasuzuki can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namasuzuki walks into a left hand.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric misses with a hook to the body
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Namasuzuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Namasuzuki.
A jab lands there for Saric.
Namasuzuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Saric. Those never looked like landing.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Namasuzuki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Namasuzuki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki scores with a decent looking hook.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric misses with a left hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki tries to pass to full mount but Saric defends it.
Saric trying to control here.
Namasuzuki wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it.
Namasuzuki is pressing down on Saric's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saric is holding on for now.
Well, if Namasuzuki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric pushes Namasuzuki off looking to stand but Namasuzuki dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saric lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Namasuzuki at a distance.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namasuzuki walks into a stiff left hand from Saric.
Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheers as Saric lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namasuzuki doesn't seem phased though.
Saric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Namasuzuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Namasuzuki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
Saric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saric tries to circle away but Namasuzuki has him pinned against the cage.
Saric tries to circle away but Namasuzuki has him pinned against the cage.
Saric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namasuzuki digs a good body shot into Saric's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki lands a lovely overhand right.
Saric throws a head kick that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saric's knee momentarily.
It looks like Namasuzuki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Saric throws a sloppy body shot
and Namasuzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Saric takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saric walks into a jab.
Saric misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saric takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Namasuzuki swinging wildly here.
Namasuzuki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saric throws a low kick but it's checked well by Namasuzuki.
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Namasuzuki ducks down to avoid it.
Namasuzuki ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab from Saric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki throws a right and a left that Saric avoids nicely.
Saric drops his hands momentarily and Namasuzuki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saric has had enough of the clinch but Namasuzuki keeps him there for the moment.
Saric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namasuzuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namasuzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saric tries to break the clinch but Namasuzuki is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Namasuzuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saric takes a shot to the head.
Namasuzuki pushes Saric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Namasuzuki.
A short right from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Namasuzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namasuzuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Namasuzuki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Namasuzuki.
 Saric is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saric is still on wobbly legs! Can Namasuzuki finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Still in the clinch, Namasuzuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Namasuzuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric pushes Namasuzuki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saric seems to have recovered his senses.
Namasuzuki lands a nice uppercut.
Namasuzuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Namasuzuki lands a body punch.
Namasuzuki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Namasuzuki drops Saric onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Saric is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Namasuzuki lands a left hand.
Namasuzuki lands a big right hand that drops Saric! The killer instinct kicks in and Namasuzuki finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Namasuzuki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
Pupuki Namasuzuki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Zdravko Saric stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus, what the fuck'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Mma (ranked 767 p4p, 593 weight class) and Astro Traveller (ranked 120 p4p, 86 weight class). Traveller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. This should be fireworks!
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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 32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astro Traveller!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
And Mma counters with a quick kick to the body but Traveller blocks it.
Mma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Traveller on the side of the head.
Traveller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mma has time to react.
Mma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
A little feinted left hand from Mma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mma tests Traveller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Traveller looks for the body kick but Mma saw that one coming.
Traveller throws a head kick but Mma moves out of range.
Traveller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mma is out of range.
Mma throws the kick towards the body but Traveller avoids it.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mma missing with a left hand there. Traveller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traveller throws a hook to the side of Mma's head but Mma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traveller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mma will feel that in the morning.
Mma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Mma misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traveller looks to land a left hand but Mma moved out of range nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Mma.
Traveller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Traveller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Traveller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Traveller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mma.
Mma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Traveller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mma checks it well.
Mma throws the left hand but Traveller avoids the punch easily.
Mma lands with a nice body kick.
A cross from Traveller lands.
Traveller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traveller throws out a loose jab but Mma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller moves out of range as Mma strikes.
Mma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mma throws an overhand right that lands on Traveller's shoulder, as Traveller tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Traveller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mma.
Mma misses with a body shot.
Traveller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mma, pushing him back against the cage.
Mma breaks the clinch.
Traveller tries to land a front kick but Mma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mma walks into a stiff left hand from Traveller.
Traveller misses the shot to the body.
Traveller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Astro Traveller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Traveller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traveller.
Mma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Traveller circles away quickly and effectively.
Traveller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mma throws a big counter combination but Traveller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mma throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mma!
Traveller takes a swing at Mma's ribcage but misses.
Traveller doesn't manage to clinch there - Mma circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mma scores with a hook.
Traveller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mma throws a low kick, looking for Traveller's leg but Traveller calmly moves out of range.
Traveller flicks out a counter leg kick but Mma steps away.
Traveller rushes Mma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Traveller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Traveller.
Mma connects with a looping right hand.
Traveller moves out of range as Mma strikes.
Traveller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Traveller. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Traveller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traveller throws out a loose jab but Mma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller throws out a loose jab but Mma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mma digs a good hook to Traveller's body.
Jab by Traveller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Traveller.
Traveller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Traveller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Traveller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mma scrambles back to his feet.
Traveller misses with a body shot.
Mma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traveller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Traveller to score with a decent uppercut.
Traveller lands a head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mma takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
Traveller lands a really nice looking cross but Mma seems unphased.
Mma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mma tries to keep at a distance but Traveller has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Astro Traveller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Traveller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mma's knee momentarily.
Mma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mma throws a nice looking combination but Traveller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traveller throws a counter combo.
Mma looks to land a body kick but Traveller moved away.
Traveller throws a lazy right hand but Mma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Mma misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traveller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traveller scores with the left hand. Mma knows he should have avoided that one.
Traveller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma looks to land a left hand but Traveller moved out of range nicely.
Traveller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traveller misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Traveller.
Mma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traveller takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma avoids a kick to the body.
Mma slips a jab and a cross from Traveller.
Astro Traveller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Traveller. Traveller obviously looking to wear him down.
Mma checks a low kick from Traveller.
Mma walks into a stiff left hand from Traveller.
Traveller scores with a spinning back kick!
Traveller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mma checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Mma misses its target.
Traveller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mma blocks the body kick.
Mma throws a series of punches but Traveller avoids them all with ease.
Mma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Traveller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traveller throws a jab but it's blocked by Mma.
Traveller scores with a one two! Mma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma walks into a jab.
Traveller throws out a leg kick but Mma moves out of range and Traveller only half commits.
Mma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Traveller misses the target.
Mma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mma scores with a one two! Traveller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Traveller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Traveller.
Good leg kick by Mma.
Mma blocks a jab.
Nice body kick there by Traveller.
Mma scores with a leg kick.
Mma swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range.
Traveller throws out a counter right but Mma avoids it with no problem.
Traveller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Traveller tries to land a front kick but Mma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traveller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Traveller digs a good body shot into Mma's ribs.
Mma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Traveller.
Traveller scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Mma.
Mma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mma blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Mma.
Mma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Traveller.
Traveller clinches.
Mma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Traveller has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Traveller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mma breaks the clinch.
Mma throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Traveller scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traveller throws a hook to the side of Mma's head but Mma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mma throws a hook to the side of Traveller's head but Traveller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traveller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Traveller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Traveller.
Traveller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mma.
Mma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mma misses the shot to the body.
Traveller lands with a right hand.
Mma misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traveller lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Traveller misses its intended target.
Traveller tries to close the distance and clinch but Mma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Astro Traveller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Traveller.
Traveller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Traveller tries to clinch but Mma moves out of range.
Traveller moves into the clinch.
Mma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Traveller digs a right hand into Mma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mma's gas tank.
Mma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traveller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traveller lands with an overhand left.
Mma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mma there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Mma.
Traveller misses with a low kick as Mma jumps back.
Traveller misses with a lunging right hand
and Traveller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Mma looks to land a left hand but Traveller moved out of range nicely.
Traveller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mma. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traveller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Traveller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mma takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Traveller.
Nice uppercut there from Traveller.
Mma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Traveller on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Traveller.
Traveller takes a swing at Mma's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Traveller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mma doesn't seem phased though.
Mma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traveller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mma connects with a high kick.
Mma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Traveller.
Traveller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Traveller clinches up with Mma and pushes him back against the cage.
Traveller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Traveller lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traveller lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Traveller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mma in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Traveller misses.
Traveller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Traveller connects with a jab.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveller was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Traveller with a nice calf kick.
Traveller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Traveller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mma.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traveller moves away.
Traveller pushes Mma up against the cage in a clinch.
Mma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Traveller.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Traveller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Traveller misses with a body punch.
Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traveller.
As Traveller backs away, Mma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Traveller throws a lazy right hand but Mma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traveller throws a leg kick which misses Mma's front leg but catches the back leg as Mma tries to avoid it.
Traveller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Traveller tries to clinch up
and Mma counters with a three punch combo that has Traveller backing up. Traveller nods at Mma to acknowledge the strikes.
Mma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveller was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Mma misses with a wild body shot.
Traveller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mma. That did some damage!
Mma misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Traveller misses its intended target.
Traveller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mma on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma throws a hook to the side of Traveller's head but Traveller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traveller moves into the clinch.
Mma prevents a body shot from Traveller.
Traveller working aggressively here.
Traveller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traveller tries to throw a body punch but Mma avoids it by throwing Traveller back against the cage.
Mma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Traveller breaks the clinch.
Traveller scores with a nice body kick.
Mma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Traveller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Traveller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mma looks to land a combination. Traveller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traveller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mma.
A little feinted left hand from Mma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Traveller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeff Mma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Traveller misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Astro Traveller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Traveller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Astro Traveller!
A victorious Astro Traveller 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 600 p4p, 416 weight class) and Juraj Divisek (ranked 92 p4p, 61 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juraj Divisek!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Divisek tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis connects with the punch.
Divisek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lacplesis takes one on the button.
Divisek instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis manages to break the clinch.
Divisek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lacplesis checks a low kick from Divisek.
A jab from Lacplesis finds it's way through Divisek's defenses.
Lacplesis jabs at Divisek's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divisek avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis looks to land a right hand but Divisek moved out of range.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lacplesis lands a jab.
Lacplesis slips a straight right by Divisek.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis cracks Divisek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Divisek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis pushes Divisek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divisek tries a knee to the head but Lacplesis blocks it.
Divisek trying to land knees to the body.
Lacplesis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lacplesis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Divisek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divisek.
Divisek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lacplesis avoids it.
Lacplesis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divisek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Divisek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Divisek swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis tries to work over Divisek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Divisek blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
A short body shot lands from Lacplesis as the two fighters clinch.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Divisek.
Divisek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.
Lacplesis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Divisek as the two fighters clinch.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Divisek looking to throw knees to the head but Lacplesis is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Divisek.
A short right from Divisek.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head.
Divisek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis scores with a hook.
Divisek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lacplesis scoring well with a low kick there.
Lacplesis sizes up Divisek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Divisek moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Divisek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis rushes Divisek and presses him up against the cage.
Divisek lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diviseks head.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Divisek or not.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Divisek taking a breather.
Divisek lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divisek blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Divisek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Divisek prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Divisek lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Divisek.
Divisek swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divisek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Divisek lands a left hand.
A short right from Divisek on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Divisek throws a head punch that misses.
Divisek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Divisek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Divisek fails to land.
A short right from Divisek.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
Divisek misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Divisek throws a front kick aimed at Lacplesis's knee but Lacplesis avoids it well.
Lacplesis moves into the clinch successfully.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Divisek.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Divisek or not.
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Lacplesis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
Lacplesis sizes up Divisek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis moves into the clinch successfully.
Divisek blocks an uppercut.
Divisek misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A knee to the head by Divisek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Divisek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Divisek.
Divisek tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Divisek misses with a body punch.
Divisek tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Divisek back against the cage.
Divisek stalling in the clinch.
Divisek prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Divisek.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Divisek misses with some punches.
Lacplesis pushes Divisek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Divisek takes a shot to the head.
Divisek pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Divisek tries to land knees in the clinch but Lacplesis avoids the damage to the body.
Lacplesis tries to circle away but Divisek has him pinned against the cage.
Divisek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divisek connects with a knee to the head.
Divisek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Divisek lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Divisek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Divisek.
Divisek is leaning against Lacplesis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Divisek.
Divisek connects with a knee to the head.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
Divisek steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lacplesis.
Divisek throws a hook but Lacplesis avoids it easily.
Divisek instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Divisek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Divisek lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis is leaning against Divisek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Divisek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Divisek.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis wants to break free but Divisek has control.
Lacplesis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Divisek checks it.
Divisek closes the distance and clinches.
Divisek working aggressively here.
Divisek misses with some punches.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek throws a head punch that misses.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike.
Divisek gets through Lacplesis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Divisek's ribcage. Divisek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Divisek's elbow.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacplesis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Divisek.
Lacplesis closes the distance and pushes Divisek back into the cage.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Divisek controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Divisek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Divisek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Divisek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juraj Divisek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Divisek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Divisek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divisek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
Divisek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Divisek.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divisek tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Divisek doesn't seem bothered though.
Lacplesis throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Divisek. That did some damage!
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Divisek moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divisek was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Divisek lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Divisek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
Divisek pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Divisek.
Lacplesis tries to work over Divisek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Divisek pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divisek lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Divisek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Divisek lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divisek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Divisek.
Divisek tries to land a knee to the head but Lacplesis blocks with his arms.
Divisek scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Divisek.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lacplesis managing to block the knees to the body from Divisek.
Divisek tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Divisek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Divisek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divisek tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Divisek.
Divisek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis managing to block the knees to the body from Divisek.
Divisek scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Divisek lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Divisek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.
A short uppercut from Divisek.
Divisek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divisek.
Divisek blocks an uppercut.
Divisek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lacplesis's face.
Divisek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Divisek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to work over Divisek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Divisek taking a breather.
Divisek tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Divisek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Divisek misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Divisek.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Divisek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divisek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Divisek missing with knees to the body.
Divisek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divisek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Divisek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Divisek.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Divisek misses with a punch on the inside.
Divisek tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Divisek.
Divisek tries a knee to the head but Lacplesis blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juraj Divisek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Divisek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
During a confident post fight interview, Juraj Divisek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akio Kurosaki (ranked 183 p4p, 109 weight class) and Dick Caunt (ranked 28 p4p, 13 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Akio Kurosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Caunt!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Caunt. Beautiful body shot.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick as Caunt jumps back.
Caunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kurosaki checks it well.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kurosaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Caunt.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caunt blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caunt.
Kurosaki pushes Caunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Caunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caunt presses Kurosaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Caunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt lands a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Caunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Caunt misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Caunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt manages to break the clinch.
Caunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurosaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
A big right from Caunt misses.
An inside leg kick from Caunt misses.
Caunt thuds a left hand into Kurosaki's body.
Kurosaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurosaki needs to keep his hands up - Caunt had a free shot at his head there.
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
Caunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Caunt - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt lands with a straight right. Kurosaki didn't see that one coming.
Caunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Caunt ducked under it nicely.
Kurosaki wants to slow Caunt down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki lands a body shot.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki moves forwards but Caunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caunt throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Caunt defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt feints a counter leg kick.
Caunt connects with a right hand. Kurosaki shakes it off.
Kurosaki throws a shot to the body.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caunt misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurosaki works the jab nicely.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurosaki's head.
Kurosaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Caunt.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurosaki.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caunt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Caunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Caunt connects with the punch.
Caunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Caunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
Caunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Caunt. That snapped Kurosaki's head back.
Caunt with a nice calf kick.
Caunt misses with a double jab.
Caunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good shot there by Caunt.
Caunt lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caunt.
Caunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Caunt is looking to chop away at Kurosaki's legs.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Caunt slips the punch.
Caunt takes one to the chin there.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Caunt moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
Caunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caunt scores with a jab.
Kurosaki is looking to clinch but Caunt is avoiding it.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caunt can pounce on him.
Caunt throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Caunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caunt.
Caunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Kurosaki connects with a single shot there.
Kurosaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.
That kick from Caunt tenderised Kurosaki's leg. Kurosaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki checks a low kick from Caunt.
Caunt lands a jab to Kurosaki's midsection.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Caunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Caunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot by Caunt.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caunt connects with a right hand. Kurosaki shakes it off.
Caunt works the jab nicely.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caunt.
Decent striking displayed by Caunt there.
Caunt looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
Caunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Caunt.
A jab lands there for Caunt.
Kurosaki instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Caunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caunt.
Caunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Caunt controls his hands.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurosaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Caunt trying to control the position but instead, Kurosaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caunt into the cage.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Caunt.
Caunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Kurosaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Caunt works on Kurosaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Caunt blocking some punches.
Caunt lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki is leaning against Caunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Caunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt digs a right hand underneath Kurosaki's ribcage. Kurosaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Caunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Caunt blocking some punches.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Dick Caunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Caunt.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Caunt.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caunt.
A short right from Caunt.
Kurosaki misses with some punches.
Kurosaki prevents Caunt from breaking the clinch.
Caunt lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Caunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Caunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosaki.
Caunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Caunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Caunt.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caunt lands with a left to the head.
Caunt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kurosaki is keeping busy.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caunt misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Kurosaki does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Caunt.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
Caunt lands a jab.
Caunt staying out of range there.
Kurosaki defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kurosaki.
Caunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurosaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Caunt scrambles back to his feet.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurosaki connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurosaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Caunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Caunt cracks Kurosaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Kurosaki drops his hands momentarily and Caunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Caunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A cross from Kurosaki lands.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kurosaki checks it well.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Caunt manages to avoid it.
A big left from Caunt misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurosaki as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Kurosaki avoids the head kick by Caunt.
Kurosaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Caunt checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Caunt misses.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
Caunt cracks Kurosaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Caunt throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Caunt misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kurosaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurosaki thumps Caunt with a low kick.
Caunt with a jab.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Caunt slips the punch.
A nice side step and Caunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
Caunt throws a good cross that connects.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Jab by Kurosaki.
Caunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Caunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Caunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Caunt walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Caunt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Caunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Caunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Caunt misses the target.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Caunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caunt takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caunt! But no joy.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Caunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Caunt throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caunt! But no joy.
Caunt slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Caunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
A telegraphed right hand from Caunt misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Caunt moved out of range.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caunt throws out the jab.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kurosaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Caunt ducked under it nicely.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caunt throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Caunt tries to keep at a distance but Kurosaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caunt stalling against the cage.
Caunt lands a good knee to the midsection. Kurosaki won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Caunt fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki gets through Caunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki tries to throw a body punch but Caunt avoids it by throwing Kurosaki back against the cage.
Caunt pushes Kurosaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Caunt misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt lands a right hand.
Kurosaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Caunt.
Kurosaki lands with a right to the head.
Caunt is trying to break the clinch but Kurosaki is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Caunt misses with the head strike.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch.
Caunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caunt lands with a left to the head.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dick Caunt just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Caunt.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caunt.
Caunt blocks an uppercut.
Caunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurosaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt tries a body shot but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Caunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
Caunt throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caunt.
Caunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caunt lands with a left to the head.
Caunt is working Kurosaki over against the cage.
Kurosaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki working aggressively here.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
Kurosaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Caunt manages to break the clinch.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caunt throws out a powerful jab.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
A jab from Caunt misses.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caunt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Caunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurosaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Caunt.
Caunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caunt misses with a double jab.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Caunt.
Kurosaki throws a front kick aimed at Caunt's knee but Caunt avoids it well.
Caunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caunt looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Caunt manages to avoid it.
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!
Caunt throws a leg kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Caunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Caunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Caunt misses.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki digs a good hook to Caunt's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caunt 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 Kurosaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kurosaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Caunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caunt.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Caunt slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Caunt tries a low kick but Kurosaki avoids it.
Kurosaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caunt tried to score with a low kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Caunt takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kurosaki.
Caunt swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
Caunt drops his hands momentarily and Kurosaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Caunt.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Kurosaki blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Caunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Kurosaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Caunt tries to score with a low kick but Kurosaki moves his leg out of the way.
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosaki.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the side of Caunt's head.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Caunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosaki's elbow.
Kurosaki lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Kurosaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Caunt scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caunt throws out a counter right but Kurosaki avoids it with no problem.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Caunt moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Caunt throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Good work by Kurosaki as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Caunt.
Kurosaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Caunt pushes Kurosaki away with a front kick.
Caunt throws a low kick but Kurosaki avoids it.
Caunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Caunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt throws a front kick that sends Kurosaki stumbling back into the cage.
Kurosaki takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurosaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Caunt.
Kurosaki connects with a crisp jab.
Caunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Kurosaki moves in looking to clinch but Caunt pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki ducks right into an uppercut from Caunt.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Caunt.
Caunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caunt, as that shot connected.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caunt slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki 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.
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Caunt lands a nice uppercut.
Caunt pushes Kurosaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurosaki.
Caunt blocking some punches.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caunt has Kurosaki pressed against the cage.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki lands with a right to the head.
Caunt can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosaki controls the action.
Kurosaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosaki fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Caunt.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosaki or not.
Kurosaki letting Caunt take a breather here.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
Kurosaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a shoulder strike.
Caunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Caunt.
Caunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Caunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Kurosaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caunt misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurosaki as Caunt tries to tie him up.
Kurosaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
Caunt prevents a body shot from Kurosaki.
Caunt breaks from the clinch.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Caunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caunt scores with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurosaki 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.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Caunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Caunt slips the punch.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Kurosaki takes one to the chin there.
Caunt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caunt misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurosaki misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Caunt.
Dick Caunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Caunt throws out a leg kick but Kurosaki moves out of range and Caunt only half commits.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
Dick Caunt 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 Leif Erikson (ranked 709 p4p, 800 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 108 p4p, 115 weight class). Erikson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Into Battle - Ensiferum. Leif Erikson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simon Gustafsson's chin.
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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 25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leif Erikson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson throws a good cross that connects.
 It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Erikson misses with a leg kick
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Erikson 's guard.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erikson is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Erikson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gustafsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Erikson uses it to pass to side control.
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Erikson keeps moving and retains side control.
Erikson controls the position.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erikson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustafsson is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Erikson off and has taken his back!
Gustafsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Erikson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Erikson for a finish.
Gustafsson looking to break Erikson 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Erikson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gustafsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gustafsson is looking for a choke. Erikson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Erikson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but Erikson controlling him for the moment.
Erikson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erikson has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle here but Erikson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Erikson off him but Erikson keeps the position.
Erikson controls the position from side control.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson takes a little break here. Gustafsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Erikson trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Gustafsson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson looking for subs off his back but Erikson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gustafsson ducks right into an uppercut from Erikson .
Gustafsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Erikson 's guard.
Erikson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Erikson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Erikson has escaped and now he's on top!
Erikson wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erikson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erikson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erikson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Erikson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson is sitting in close to Gustafsson's body. Gustafsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Erikson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Erikson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gustafsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Gustafsson!
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 41 p4p, 76 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 3 p4p, 13 weight class). Urameshi has chosen Smile Bomb as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Reinikainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
Reinikainen thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Reinikainen shoots for a takedown but Urameshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Urameshi 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reinikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Urameshi should have avoided that one.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi misses with a two punch combination.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reinikainen somewhat.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Reinikainen's ribs.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Urameshi quickly recovers to half guard.
Reinikainen working Urameshi over with strikes.
Reinikainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Urameshi is looking to escape.
Urameshi has hold of Reinikainen's hands but Reinikainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reinikainen slips a nice elbow through Urameshi's hands, connecting with Urameshi's forehead.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reinikainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Urameshi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi has one foot on Reinikainen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Reinikainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Urameshi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reinikainen rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reinikainen. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Reinikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Reinikainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Urameshi.
A shot to the liver by Reinikainen. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a shot to the body.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Some bone on bone action there as Urameshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reinikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen drives through with a takedown into Urameshi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Urameshi is looking to stand up but Reinikainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Reinikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reinikainen landing with the ground and pound.
Urameshi wants to stand up but Reinikainen is controlling him.
Reinikainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Urameshi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Reinikainen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?
Urameshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Urameshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reinikainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Urameshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Urameshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinikainen.
Urameshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Urameshi.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Reinikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Urameshi.
A left lands for Reinikainen.
Urameshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reinikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Urameshi jumps back.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Urameshi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reinikainen stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Urameshi just manages to avoid it.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi stuns Reinikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reinikainen cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reinikainen with a body shot.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen shoots in and bounces Urameshi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Urameshi keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reinikainen is controlling him.
Reinikainen is working Urameshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Urameshi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reinikainen, as that shot connected.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Reinikainen tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reinikainen looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Reinikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi jabs at Reinikainen's body.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen has his takedown stuffed
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Reinikainen lands a body shot.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reinikainen takes one to the chin there.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reinikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urameshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urameshi as he jumps to the side.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Urameshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reinikainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Urameshi's half guard.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Urameshi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Urameshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reinikainen stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Good standup being displayed there by Reinikainen as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Reinikainen - just one landing.
Reinikainen cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Reinikainen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
As Urameshi backs away, Reinikainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reinikainen. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reinikainen with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Artturi Reinikainen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Reinikainen scores with a four punch combination!
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Reinikainen cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urameshi but Urameshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reinikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Urameshi leaves Reinikainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Urameshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reinikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reinikainen duly obliges.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reinikainen misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reinikainen with a body shot.
Reinikainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Urameshi moves out of range.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reinikainen thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Reinikainen.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Urameshi misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Reinikainen.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
A combination from Reinikainen does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Urameshi should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urameshi's sensitive parts.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Urameshi looks to land a combination but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Reinikainen tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Reinikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Reinikainen.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi dips to his left and cracks Reinikainen with an uppercut!
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Reinikainen does it's job there.
Urameshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Reinikainen's body. Reinikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reinikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reinikainen defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Urameshi.
Reinikainen scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Jab from Reinikainen.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Reinikainen misses the target.
Reinikainen scores with a nice right hand.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urameshi gets caught napping as Reinikainen dives in and scores a takedown. Urameshi manages to retain guard.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen is working Urameshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Urameshi's brow.
Reinikainen won't allow Urameshi to get back to his feet.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but Reinikainen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reinikainen trying to pass the guard but Urameshi defending well.
Urameshi is refusing to be controlled, as Reinikainen sits in half guard.
Urameshi pushes Reinikainen off looking to stand but Reinikainen dives back in and keeps control.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Urameshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Urameshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reinikainen lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Reinikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen 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.
In defeat, Yusuke Urameshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Williams (ranked 4 p4p, 89 weight class) and Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenobi.
Kenobi defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams with a hook.
Kenobi slips a jab from Williams.
Kenobi tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams moves away from the strike by Kenobi.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kenobi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Kenobi throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenobi tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Kenobi swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Kenobi tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenobi throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams digs a good hook to Kenobi's body.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Kenobi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi clinches with his opponent.
Williams is trying to break free.
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams is trying to push Kenobi away but Kenobi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Kenobi keeps him there for the moment.
Kenobi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Williams pushes Kenobi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Kenobi prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenobi won't allow it.
Williams tries to break free but Kenobi pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kenobi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenobi won't allow it.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Kenobi lands a slapping body shot.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Kenobi throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenobi moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Williams throws the left hand but Kenobi avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenobi! But no joy.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenobi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kenobi prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Kenobi.
Williams throws the left hand but Kenobi avoids the punch easily.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Kenobi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenobi lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Kenobi moves away from the strike by Williams.
Kenobi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Williams throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kenobi rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Kenobi is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenobi.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Nice body kick there by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kenobi.
Williams checks a low kick from Kenobi.
Kenobi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams staying out of range there.
Kenobi lands a jab to the nose.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi lands an uppercut.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenobi tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Kenobi feints a counter leg kick.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Kenobi punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenobi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Kenobi wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenobi. Kenobi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kenobi. That one must have hurt.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Obi Wan Kenobi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kenobi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kenobi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams tests Kenobi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Kenobi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenobi is looking to clinch.
Kenobi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kenobi throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kenobi jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kenobi defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenobi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Kenobi lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Kenobi throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi has managed to clinch.
Kenobi keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenobi.
Williams jabs at Kenobi's body.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kenobi.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick lands for Kenobi.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Kenobi tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Kenobi had a free shot at his head there.
Kenobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Kenobi.
Williams takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
Williams cracks Kenobi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams walks into a jab.
Williams takes one on the button.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi slips under a jab.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenobi rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Kenobi stalls.
Kenobi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Kenobi slows down the pace here.
Williams tries to break free but Kenobi pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenobi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Kenobi misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Kenobi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenobi 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 Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams staying out of range there.
Kenobi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kenobi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi moves away from the strike by Williams.
A big right from Williams misses.
Kenobi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Kenobi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Kenobi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kenobi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Williams misses.
Kenobi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Williams staying out of range there.
Kenobi throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams slips a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenobi slips under a jab.
Kenobi wants to clinch.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenobi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kenobi connects with the punch.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Kenobi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Kenobi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenobi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenobi is looking to clinch.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams backing away here, and Kenobi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Williams lands a nice hook to Kenobi's body. Kenobi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kenobi throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
A big right from Williams misses.
Kenobi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Williams slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenobi.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenobi works the jab nicely.
Kenobi throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the head.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenobi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenobi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenobi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenobi throws a body kick that misses.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kenobi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenobi thumps Williams with a low kick.
Kenobi throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Kenobi.
Kenobi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kenobi.
Kenobi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Williams misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Kenobi throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Kenobi only half commits.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Kenobi moved out of range nicely.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook.
Kenobi connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams checks a low kick from Kenobi.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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Kenobi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi 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.
Kenobi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Kenobi moved out of range nicely.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Kenobi scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Kenobi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi wants to counter with a clinch but Williams pushes him away.
Jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
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The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenobi doesn't seem phased though.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Kenobi saw that one coming.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenobi.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Kenobi had a free shot at his head there.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wayne Williams did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch lands to the side of Kenobi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Kenobi throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Williams throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenobi! But no joy.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenobi.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenobi at a distance.
Kenobi tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Kenobi misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenobi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams backing away here, and Kenobi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenobi's head.
Williams throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Kenobi instigates a clinch.
Williams tries to break free but Kenobi pushes him back against the cage.
Kenobi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenobi lands an elbow inside.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kenobi pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenobi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Kenobi tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenobi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams tries to break free but Kenobi pushes him back against the cage.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenobi misses the target.
Kenobi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Kenobi looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Kenobi is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Williams misses.
Kenobi gets a clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Kenobi keeps him there for the moment.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenobi.
Kenobi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Kenobi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kenobi.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Kenobi's head back.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams cracks Kenobi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Williams misses the jab.
Kenobi lands a slapping body shot.
Kenobi slips a jab from Williams.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Kenobi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Kenobi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenobi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenobi closes the distance and clinches.
Kenobi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kenobi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Kenobi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
A jab from Williams misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kenobi moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Kenobi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenobi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kenobi lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenobi counters with a nice leg kick.
Williams lands a nice hook to Kenobi's body. Kenobi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wayne Williams will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenobi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Kenobi.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Nice straight punches there by Kenobi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenobi.
Kenobi lands with a good body shot.
Kenobi wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Kenobi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi misses with a head kick.
Williams throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Kenobi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams slips a jab from Kenobi.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Kenobi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams throws the left hand but Kenobi avoids the punch easily.
Kenobi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenobi slips under a jab from Williams.
Kenobi slips under a jab.
Kenobi scores with a head kick.
A low kick lands for Kenobi.
Kenobi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Kenobi misses with a kick to the body.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenobi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenobi throws out the jab.
Kenobi slips under a jab from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Kenobi saw that one coming.
Kenobi connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams misses with a hook.
Kenobi scores with a hook.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Williams jabs at Kenobi's body.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenobi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kenobi throws a nice head kick!
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenobi tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Kenobi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenobi.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Kenobi saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Jab from Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams backing away here, and Kenobi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kenobi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Kenobi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Kenobi saw that one coming.
Kenobi lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
That kick from Kenobi tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenobi takes one to the chin there.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenobi.
Williams moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
Kenobi tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick lands for Kenobi.
Kenobi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenobi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Kenobi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Kenobi is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenobi 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 Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Kenobi saw that one coming.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenobi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kenobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wayne Williams.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
Obi Wan Kenobi is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Obi Wan Kenobi, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Yodsawan Sitsongrit (ranked 29 p4p, 34 weight class) and Marcello Sosa (ranked 4 p4p, 6 weight class). Sosa has chosen EMOTIONALLY SCARRED as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit cracks Sosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sosa 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.
Sosa throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sosa is able to avoid easily.
Sosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sosa gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Sosa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sosa misses with some punches.
Sosa crunches a lovely knee into Sitsongrit's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sosa gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sosa connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Sosa.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Sosa controls his hands.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Sosa.
Sitsongrit pushes Sosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Sosa lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Sosa.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sosa.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sosa pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sosa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sitsongrit.
Sosa tries a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sosa.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sosa missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets through Sosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Sosa.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sosa.
Sosa pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
A nice left hand lands by Sosa.
Sosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Sosa's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
A left hand lands to the body for Sosa.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Sosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sosa blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sosa scores a nice knee to the body.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sitsongrit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sosa - the referee stops the clock and Sitsongrit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sosa. Sitsongrit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Sosa.
Sosa missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Sosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Sosa avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sosa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosa lands a nice knee to the body.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Sosa controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sosa misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sosa tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Sosa back against the cage.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Sosa controls his hands.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sosa presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sosa obliges.
Sosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Sosa.
Sosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
Sosa misses with the head strike.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Sosa.
Sosa lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Sosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sosa lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Sosa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa misses with some punches.
Sosa presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Sosa throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Sosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
A short right from Sosa on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sosa tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Sosa back against the cage.
Sosa misses with a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sosa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sitsongrit.
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body.
Sosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Sosa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sitsongrit.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Sosa prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sosa counters with a body kick.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sosa counters with a solid body kick.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sosa cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sosa stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Sosa.
Marcello Sosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Sosa does it's job there.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sosa.
Sosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sosa tries to clinch up.
Sosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sosa misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Sosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sosa is looking to land body kicks.
Sosa throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Sitsongrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Sosa's head.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sosa thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Sosa's head but Sosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sosa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sosa checks it well.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sosa is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to keep at a distance but Sosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Sosa lands a good knee to the midsection. Sitsongrit won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sosa scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sosa tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Sosa back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
Sosa missing with knees to the body.
Sosa lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sosa prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Sosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sosa fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sosa misses with some punches.
Sosa lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sosa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sosa lands a good knee to the midsection. Sitsongrit won't want to take too many of those.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
Sosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
Sosa missing with knees to the body.
Sosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sosa lands a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Sosa throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Sosa.
Sosa throws a head punch that misses.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sosa missing with knees to the body.
Sosa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sitsongrit in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit works on Sosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sosa working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Sosa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sosa.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Sosa throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sosa blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa looking to throw knees to the head but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sosa.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sosa scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Sosa.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Sosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sosa.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sosa scores with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sosa misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sosa misses with some punches.
Sosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sitsongrit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sosa working aggressively here.
Sosa cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sosa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sitsongrit blocks it with crossed arms.
Sosa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sosa cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Sosa's head.
A knee to the head by Sosa.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Sosa throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marcello Sosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sosa.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Sosa checks it.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Sosa seems unphased.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Sosa avoids it.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sosa.
Sosa is looking to score with low kicks.
As Sosa backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sosa is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Sosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sosa wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Sosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sosa - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
No joy there for Sosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
That kick from Sosa tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Sosa counters with a body kick that stops Sitsongrit in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit cracks Sosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Sosa's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sosa.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sosa throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Sosa manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Sosa moved away.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
Sosa scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Sosa saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Sosa lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sosa misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sosa lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit is trying to break free.
Sosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
A short right from Sosa.
Sosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Sosa tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage as Sosa throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sosa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sitsongrit blocks it with crossed arms.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Sosa!
Marcello Sosa is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Marcello Sosa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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