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CHOKE Glory Tour Vol. 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes to the ring accompanied by Diablo - The Preacher. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jaroenrattanatarakon's choice of entrance music: tep-pa-jaao tao fai by Buddha Bless . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kiet Jaroenrattanatarakon!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Jaroenrattanatarakon, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Jaroenrattanatarakon against the ropes but Jaroenrattanatarakon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaroenrattanatarakon misses with a head kick.
Jaroenrattanatarakon throws a series of punches but Newton avoids them all with ease.
Newton blocks a head kick by Jaroenrattanatarakon.
Jaroenrattanatarakon tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jaroenrattanatarakon tries to bench press Newton off him but Newton keeps the position.
Jaroenrattanatarakon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaroenrattanatarakon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jaroenrattanatarakon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Newton off and has taken his back!
Newton turns into Jaroenrattanatarakon and is now in his guard.
Newton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Newton 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.
Newton trying to control but Jaroenrattanatarakon is working from the bottom.
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Newton is pushing down on Jaroenrattanatarakon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jaroenrattanatarakon is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is working for a kimura but Jaroenrattanatarakon is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Jaroenrattanatarakon is defending well.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Jaroenrattanatarakon is trying to stand.
Newton prevents Jaroenrattanatarakon from improving his position.
Newton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jaroenrattanatarakon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isac Newton!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buff Bagwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byrne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm Shipping Up To Boston kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buff Bagwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor Byrne!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagwell throws a hook but Byrne blocks it.
Byrne moves out of range as Bagwell strikes.
Bagwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Byrne doesn't manage to clinch there - Bagwell circles away.
Bagwell closes the distance and clinches up with Byrne, looking for a takedown. Bagwell pushes Byrne against the ropes but Byrne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buff Bagwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Byrne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Byrne is trying to work for a kimura but Bagwell is defending well.
Bagwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byrne wants to control but Bagwell is keeping him busy.
Bagwell is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Byrne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Byrne's back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Byrne looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Byrne is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bagwell lands strikes to the head.
Bagwell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bagwell looking to break Byrne's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Byrne remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bagwell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bagwell is breathing heavily.
Bagwell trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Byrne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Byrne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Byrne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Byrne.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Byrne looking for a sweep. Not yet Byrne, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Byrne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bagwell is one step ahead there.
Byrne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bagwell's guard.
Bagwell keeping full guard, as Byrne tries to pass.
Byrne won't allow Bagwell to sweep him here.
Bagwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Byrne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Byrne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Byrne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bagwell is trying to keep Byrne in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrne wants to pass the guard but Bagwell is keeping the position.
Byrne trying to control but Bagwell is working from the bottom.
Bagwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Byrne manages to get himself to full guard.
Bagwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Byrne's guard.
Byrne is trying to maintain the position but Bagwell is very close to passing his half guard.
Bagwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bagwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bagwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Byrne manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrne looking to control.
Byrne tries to strike from the bottom.
Byrne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bagwell drops back looking for a leg! Byrne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Byrne manages to kick Bagwell off! Bagwell jumps back into Byrne's guard.
Byrne has control of Bagwell's left arm, preventing Bagwell from doing any damage.
Bagwell wants to control from the top but Byrne keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor Byrne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Bagwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne misses with a takedown attempt - Bagwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bagwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Byrne tries to clinch up but Bagwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Bagwell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Byrne on the side of the head.
Bagwell throws a sloppy head kick and Byrne moves out of range easily.
Bagwell throws a head kick but Byrne moves out of range.
Byrne slips under a jab from Bagwell.
Byrne moves in looking to clinch but Bagwell pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrne tries to work over Bagwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Byrne'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.
Byrne pushes off an throws an elbow but Bagwell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bagwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bagwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Byrne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byrne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bagwell manages to get himself to full guard.
Byrne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bagwell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Byrne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Byrne with a nice head shot there.
Bagwell keeping full guard, as Byrne tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Byrne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bagwell is not content to let Byrne control the position.
Bagwell throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Byrne landing a few strikes.
Bagwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Byrne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Byrne goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bagwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Byrne but great work by Bagwell.
Byrne wants to control but Bagwell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bagwell works to advance to full mount. Byrne defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bagwell tries to control but Byrne wriggling away.
Byrne manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Byrne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bagwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bagwell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bagwell fails to move to back control.
Bagwell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bagwell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bagwell fails to advance to Byrne's back.
Byrne tries to hold on but Bagwell pushes him away.
Bagwell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byrne is looking to escape.
Bagwell is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bagwell extends the arm and Byrne is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buff Bagwell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asaki Hioko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswaldo Matis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asaki Hioko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oswaldo Matis!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matis blocks a head kick by Hioko.
Matis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hioko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matis looks gassed!
Hioko throws an overhand right that has Matis reeling! Hioko follows up with more punches and Matis is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Asaki Hioko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aoki King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Walburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the ring accompanied by I Believe I can Fly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aoki King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Walburn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walburn throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walburn doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Walburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walburn throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Walburn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walburn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Walburn throws a head kick that misses.
Walburn throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
King gets to his feet. Walburn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Walburn throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Walburn counter with a right hand.
Walburn throws a nice head kick!
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Walburn circles away.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Walburn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King tries to clinch up
and Walburn counters with a head kick. That will keep King thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Walburn looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Walburn.
King avoids the head kick by Walburn.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Walburn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Walburn is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
King tries to roll over but Walburn keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Walburn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. King Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Walburn's back instead.
King is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Walburn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tightening his grip on Walburn, looking for the choke.
King is trying to stick to Walburn's back but Walburn is turning into King. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in King's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Walburn.
King throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Walburn throws a big right hand that misses.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walburn manages to get himself to full guard.
Walburn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Walburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
King postures up in Walburn's guard and throws a big left but Walburn blocks it.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Walburn has wrist control.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Walburn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
Walburn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. King is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Walburn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take King's back instead.
Walburn looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Walburn doesn't have the hooks in and King manages to turn into his guard.
King wants to pass the guard but Walburn is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Walburn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walburn is one step ahead there.
King had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Walburn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. King Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Walburn's back instead.
Walburn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walburn is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Walburn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walburn keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King gets a takedown into half guard.
King is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Walburn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walburn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walburn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Walburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King drops back looking for a leg! Walburn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walburn manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Walburn's guard.
King is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Walburn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. King is looking to defend but Walburn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for King! Walburn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, King taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Walburn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greer Morimune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift comes to the ring accompanied by This Fire Burns by Killswitch Engage. Nathan Swift could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greer Morimune's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Greer Morimune!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Morimune.
Morimune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morimune throws a leg kick which misses Swift's front leg but catches the back leg as Swift tries to avoid it.
Swift misses with a head kick.
Swift swings for the body but Morimune moves out of range.
Swift throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morimune.
Morimune closes the distance and clinches up with Swift, looking for a takedown. Morimune pushes Swift against the ropes but Swift circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morimune throws a leg kick but Swift sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swift.
Swift throws a right and a left that Morimune avoids nicely.
Morimune scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morimune.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swift looks for a takedown but Morimune sprawls well.
Morimune scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swift is breathing heavily.
Swift takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swift avoids the head kick by Morimune.
Morimune closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morimune lands in his opponent's guard.
Swift being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morimune's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Morimune has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Swift is trying to keep Morimune in close.
Swift working for a triangle but Morimune defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Swift throws his legs up looking for a submission but Morimune uses it to pass to side control.
Swift is letting Morimune control him for a moment.
Morimune is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Despite being in the dominant position, Greer Morimune just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morimune throws a head kick but Swift moves out of range.
Morimune showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swift.
No joy there for Swift, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morimune paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swift shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morimune counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morimune throws a nice head kick!
Morimune throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Swift's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swift takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid body kick from Morimune.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morimune, right into the meat.
Morimune goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Morimune throws a head kick but Swift moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Swift.
Morimune throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morimune shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morimune showed some decent athleticism there.
Morimune is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swift sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greer Morimune dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Swift thows a leg kick but Morimune checks it
and Morimune counters with a straight right hand.
Morimune lands with a kick to the temple. Swift shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morimune thuds his shin into the meat of Swift's side.
Good shot there by Morimune.
Swift throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morimune throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Morimune.
Morimune tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Swift does no damage.
Swift falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morimune counters with a stiff right hand.
Swift misses with a few strikes there.
Swift doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morimune counters with a big head kick but Swift shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morimune connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Morimune.
Nathan Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swift bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morimune's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morimune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morimune avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swift shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morimune counters with a takedown into side control.
Swift tries to buck Morimune off but Morimune is having none of it.
Morimune trying to control the position but Swift is working away.
Morimune working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morimune wants to control but Swift is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift is trying to get back to half guard.
Swift gets back to half guard.
Morimune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morimune frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Swift is trying desperately to improve position.
Morimune mounts Swift! Really nice guard pass there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morimune takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Swift is squirming around, avoiding Morimune's attempts to control the action.
Swift wants to control but Morimune is having none of it.
Morimune fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morimune can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swift is looking to escape.
Swift tries to reverse the position but Morimune maintains control.
Morimune looking to control but Swift is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morimune prevents Swift from getting the reversal.
Swift is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Swift tries to reverse the position but Morimune maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greer Morimune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Morimune throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morimune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nathan Swift is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morimune lands a head kick. Swift smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Morimune looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swift is fending him off so far but Morimune persists. Nope, Swift circles away and we're back to standing.
Greer Morimune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swift throws a head kick that misses.
Morimune takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Swift scores with a four punch combination!
Morimune avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swift throws a combination that misses
and Morimune counters with a nice body kick.
Swift darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Swift seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morimune does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Swift is looking for a kimura but Morimune is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swift to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morimune makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morimune.
Morimune keeping moving, preventing Swift from controlling successfully.
Swift postures up.
Morimune looking for a guillotine here but Swift defends easily.
Swift drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morimune manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Swift has Morimune in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morimune stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swift swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swift working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morimune doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morimune manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swift working for submissions but it's allowed Morimune to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift is trying to maintain the position but Morimune is very close to passing his half guard.
Morimune performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Swift actively working from the bottom here.
Swift wants to get back to full guard but Morimune has passed into side control.
Morimune controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swift is looking to get to half guard.
Swift has given up his back here.
Swift rolls, trying to escape but Morimune keeps control of the position.
Nathan Swift has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morimune controls the action.
Swift is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Greer Morimune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swift can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greer Morimune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morimune has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greer Morimune!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Fredric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredric kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rocky Theme Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Fredric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillip Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredric tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Fredric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fredric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Randy Fredric has been cut.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garcia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fredric to get to his feet.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Fredric is looking to clinch.
Garcia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fredric takes one on the button.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Fredric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Garcia catches Fredric right on the button with a cross.
Garcia drops Fredric with a big left hand and mounts him. Fredric is in big trouble!
Fredric is rocked!
Garcia postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Fredric is out cold - huge knockout for Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phillip Garcia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josey Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vitor Rua has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vitor Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josey Wales!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wales is looking to clinch.
Wales lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua misses with a wild combination.
Rua thuds his right hand into Wales's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wales is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Wales closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wales lands in his opponent's guard.
Rua wants to stand up but Wales is controlling him.
Wales postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Wales from controlling successfully.
Wales might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rua kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wales is pushing down on Rua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rua is fighting to maintain full guard but Wales has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rua wants to improve his position but Wales is controlling well.
Rua is staying active underneath Wales, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wales is looking to clinch.
Wales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wales fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rua sprawls well initially but Wales persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wales not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wales is tying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rua gets full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wales trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wales trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
Josey Wales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wales tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Wales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
Rua throws a series of punches but Wales moves out of range.
Wales tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Wales.
Wales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rua.
Rua throws a nice looking combination but Wales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wales tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Rua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wales looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rua works over Wales's head and body with a nice combination.
Wales is rocked!
Wales misses with a wild body shot.
Wales is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
Wales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua looks to land a combination but Wales avoids it well.
Rua looks to land a combination but Wales avoids it well.
Rua throws a series of punches but Wales moves out of range.
Are you kidding me?! Rua ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Wales clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitor Rua!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jawo comes to the ring accompanied by Bebot by Black Eyed Peas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonny Jawo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mac Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crawford shoots in and drives through. Jawo sprawls well.
Jawo stuffs the takedown attempt from Crawford. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet.
Jawo takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sonny Jawo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Crawford.
Crawford tries to land a leg kick but Jawo saw it coming and moves away.
Jawo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jawo stuffs the takedown.
Jawo thows a body kick. Crawford tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jawo catches Crawford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crawford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jawo tries to avoid it but Crawford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jawo to the ground. Jawo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crawford wants to control but Jawo is keeping him busy.
Jawo tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg.
Jawo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawford on the ground.
Crawford seems to be looking for submissions.
Jawo trying to control from the bottom.
Crawford wants to free his trapped foot but Jawo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crawford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo trying to control here.
Crawford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crawford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crawford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jawo's head.
Crawford wants to take a breather but Jawo is having none of it.
Crawford thows a huge punch but Jawo dodges it nicely.
Jawo won't allow Crawford to pass to mount.
Jawo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford is pressing down on Jawo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jawo is holding on for now.
Crawford performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crawford is looking to take a break and control but Jawo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jawo misses with a wild body shot.
Jawo misses with a straight right.
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.
Jawo swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jawo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jawo.
Crawford slips a jab and a cross from Jawo.
The crowd cheers as Jawo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crawford doesn't seem phased though.
Crawford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Jawo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jawo looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawford is just out of range.
Jawo looks to land a right hand but Crawford moved out of range.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Jawo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Jawo does no damage.
Jawo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jawo misses with a head kick.
Sonny Jawo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jawo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crawford counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jawo's guard now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crawford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jawo controlling the position.
Crawford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crawford looking to pass the guard.
Crawford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford wanted to stand there but Jawo had control of the position.
Jawo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jawo keeping full guard, as Crawford tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crawford tries to clinch there but Jawo circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crawford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jawo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Crawford seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jawo is holding on tight.
Crawford looking to ground and pound but Jawo is blocking nicely.
Crawford looking to secure an arm triangle but Jawo defends it well.
Jawo tries to lock up and control but Crawford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crawford working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crawford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo is squirming around, avoiding Crawford's attempts to control the action.
Jawo is trying to escape the mount but Crawford keeps good control and instead manages to take Jawo's back.
Crawford is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Crawford is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jawo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawo fending off the submission attempt from Crawford.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jawo can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jawo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt.
Jawo is looking to wear down Crawford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jawo as he jumps to the side.
Jawo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawford moves away.
Crawford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Jawo.
A lazy left from Jawo finds it's target.
Jawo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crawford is out of range and Jawo settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford has a takedown stuffed.
Sonny Jawo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Crawford.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jawo.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crawford misses with a kick to the body
and Jawo counters with a body kick that stops Crawford in his tracks momentarily.
Jawo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawford checks a low kick from Jawo.
Mac Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jawo throws a push kick but Crawford slaps the foot to one side.
Jawo takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
Jawo swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Jawo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jawo.
Jawo tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawford shoots in but Jawo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jawo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crawford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crawford forces his way into half guard.
Crawford is keen to just control but Jawo is a slippery customer.
Crawford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawo is looking for a sweep. Crawford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crawford is looking for a kimura here.
Jawo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jawo tries to get out of the position.
Crawford is keen to just control but Jawo is a slippery customer.
Jawo trying to control here.
Crawford wants to pass the guard but Jawo is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crawford trying to control the action but Jawo is working from the bottom.
Crawford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crawford is tying to control. Jawo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crawford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 Sonny Jawo.
I think Jawo 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sonny Jawo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cheeseburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Lupul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheeseburger comes to the ring accompanied by Alice In Chains - Rooster. Lupul has chosen Strangled With A Halo, Pig Destroyer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Greg Lupul has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Cheeseburger's chin.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Cheeseburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Lupul!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupul wants to clinch up but Cheeseburger keeps it at a distance.
Lupul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheeseburger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lupul tries to clinch there but Cheeseburger circles away.
Lupul lands with a slapping head kick.
Cheeseburger connects with a jab.
Cheeseburger closes the distance and clinches up with Lupul, looking for a takedown. Cheeseburger pushes Lupul against the ropes but Lupul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lupul connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Cheeseburger to the floor! Lupul dives in looking for the finish!
Cheeseburger is rocked!
It looks like Jimmy Cheeseburger has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheeseburger trying to hold on to Lupul's head to control him but Lupul postures up.
Oh Cheeseburger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lupul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cheeseburger tries to lock up and control but Lupul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cheeseburger seems to have got his legs back now.
Lupul tries to control but Cheeseburger wriggling away.
Cheeseburger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupul controlling from the full mount.
Cheeseburger working to try and regain half guard.
Lupul controlling the position easily from mount.
Cheeseburger wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cheeseburger is really stuck here.
Lupul trying to control momentarily.
Cheeseburger is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lupul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cheeseburger breaks Lupul's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cheeseburger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lupul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lupul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lupul!
Cheeseburger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cheeseburger is trying to control but can't.
Lupul postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cheeseburger to stand up.
Lupul tries to clinch but Cheeseburger is having none of it.
Lupul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cheeseburger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Cheeseburger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupul wants to clinch.
Lupul throws a series of punches but Cheeseburger moves out of range.
Lupul doesn't manage to clinch there - Cheeseburger circles away.
Lupul throws out a leg kick but Cheeseburger moves out of range and Lupul only half commits.
Lupul moves into the clinch.
Cheeseburger pulls guard.
Cheeseburger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lupul has picked Cheeseburger up and slammed him! Cheeseburger can't keep hold of the triangle and Lupul manages to pass to side control!
Cheeseburger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lupul is controlling him well.
Cheeseburger struggling a bit here.
Lupul is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cheeseburger's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupul trying to control the position but Cheeseburger is working away.
Lupul stands up.
Lupul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupul is looking to clinch but Cheeseburger is avoiding it.
Lupul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheeseburger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheeseburger misses with a two punch combination.
Lupul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cheeseburger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupul tries to clinch but Cheeseburger moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Lupul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cheeseburger's cut.
That's time! Cheeseburger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cheeseburger blocks a head kick by Lupul.
Lupul tries to clinch up.
Lupul tries to clinch but Cheeseburger is having none of it.
A jab from Cheeseburger finds it's way through Lupul's defenses.
Lupul dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cheeseburger. That did some damage!
Lupul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lupul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheeseburger moves away.
Cheeseburger throws a hook but Lupul avoids it easily.
Cheeseburger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lupul but Lupul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Lupul misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupul moves in looking to clinch but Cheeseburger pushes him off.
Lupul wants to clinch up but Cheeseburger keeps it at a distance.
Lupul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheeseburger, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheeseburger dodges an elbow strike from Lupul.
Lupul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cheeseburger blocks it with crossed arms.
Lupul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cheeseburger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lupul trying to land knees to the body.
Lupul missing with knees to the body.
Lupul is breathing heavily.
Cheeseburger managing to block the knees to the body from Lupul.
Lupul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lupul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheeseburger.
Lupul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheeseburger.
Lupul misses with a knee to the head.
Cheeseburger wants a takedown but no success here.
Cheeseburger is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lupul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Cheeseburger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheeseburger looking for a takedown.
Cheeseburger wants a takedown but no success here.
Cheeseburger avoiding damage as Lupul throws knees to the body.
Lupul connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cheeseburger's face.
Cheeseburger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lupul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cheeseburger goes for a takedown attempt but Lupul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Greg Lupul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheeseburger lands a head kick. Lupul smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupul tries to clinch up but Cheeseburger circles away and keeps his distance.
Lupul wants to clinch up but Cheeseburger keeps it at a distance.
Lupul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheeseburger.
Lupul bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cheeseburger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cheeseburger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A right-left combo lands from Cheeseburger.
Lupul instigates a clinch.
Cheeseburger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lupul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lupul scores a nice knee to the body.
Lupul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lupul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheeseburger.
Lupul looking to throw knees to the head but Cheeseburger is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseburger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lupul smiles and moves away.
Cheeseburger lands with a straight right. Lupul didn't see that one coming.
Cheeseburger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cheeseburger misses with the combination.
Lupul wants to clinch up but Cheeseburger keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lupul throws a sloppy head kick
and Cheeseburger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheeseburger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cheeseburger connects with a nice short shot to Lupul's temple.
Still in half guard, Cheeseburger seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupul wants to get back to full guard.
Cheeseburger is looking to advance position but Lupul won't allow it.
Cheeseburger works his way into full mount!
Lupul is desperately trying to improve his position but Cheeseburger has a good base and remains in mount.
Lupul is trying to stand up.
Cheeseburger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lupul turns into him and now he's in Cheeseburger's guard.
Cheeseburger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Lupul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cheeseburger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Lupul has managed to clinch.
Cheeseburger jumps guard.
Lupul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheeseburger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lupul controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cheeseburger keeping moving, preventing Lupul from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheeseburger looking for a guillotine here but Lupul defends easily.
Cheeseburger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheeseburger is looking to sweep but instead, Lupul has passed into half guard.
Cheeseburger is pressing down on Lupul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheeseburger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lupul stands up and waves to Cheeseburger to follow him.
Cheeseburger throws a shot from downtown. Lupul moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cheeseburger looks to land a right hand but Lupul moved out of range.
Lupul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheeseburger tries to keep at a distance but Lupul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lupul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lupul missing with knees to the body.
Cheeseburger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lupul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lupul gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cheeseburger.
Cheeseburger is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lupul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Cheeseburger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupul misses with a knee strike.
Cheeseburger looking for a takedown.
Lupul connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cheeseburger's face.
Cheeseburger fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Lupul - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lupul lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lupul is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lupul prevents the takedown attempt.
Lupul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lupul throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cheeseburger blocks it with crossed arms.
Cheeseburger can't get the takedown.
Lupul crunches a lovely knee into Cheeseburger's ribcage.
Cheeseburger dodges an elbow strike from Lupul.
Lupul gets underhooks to prevent Cheeseburger's takedown attempt.
Cheeseburger wants a takedown.
Lupul tries to land a knee to the head but Cheeseburger blocks with his arms.
Cheeseburger is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lupul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lupul lands a nice knee to the body.
Lupul missing with knees to the body.
Cheeseburger avoiding damage as Lupul throws knees to the body.
Lupul gets underhooks to prevent Cheeseburger's takedown attempt.
Lupul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jimmy Cheeseburger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseburger tries to score a body lock takedown but Lupul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lupul landing knees to the head.
Cheeseburger goes for a takedown attempt but Lupul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Greg Lupul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lupul wants to clinch but Cheeseburger slips to the side
and Cheeseburger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheeseburger swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupul.
Greg Lupul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lupul forces Cheeseburger back against the ropes and clinches.
Cheeseburger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lupul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Lupul.
Cheeseburger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lupul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lupul landing knees to the head.
Cheeseburger avoids a wild elbow strike from Lupul.
Lupul throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greg Lupul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lupul managing to block the knees to the body from Cheeseburger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Lupul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lupul 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Lupul!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tane Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Kulminator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is it was over. Kulminator comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ZZ-No way out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tane Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonid Kulminator!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson wants to clinch up but Kulminator keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Kulminator keeps it at a distance.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Kulminator keeps it at a distance.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Kulminator takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kulminator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kulminator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Kulminator dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Kulminator blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Kulminator lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kulminator.
A shot to de liver by Kulminator. Beautiful body shot.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kulminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Kulminator's head but Kulminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulminator takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kulminator circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kulminator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kulminator.
Kulminator looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kulminator counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulminator leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kulminator throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kulminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kulminator lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulminator.
Kulminator is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kulminator backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kulminator.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulminator.
Kulminator throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Kulminator.
Kulminator blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Kulminator on the inside.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Leonid Kulminator has been cut.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kulminator as the two fighters clinch.
Kulminator is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kulminator's defenses.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Kulminator.
Kulminator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Kulminator prevents a body shot from Thompson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kulminator.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Kulminator.
Kulminator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Kulminator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulminator lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Kulminator wants to stall.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulminator managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Kulminator.
Kulminator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulminator working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kulminator is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson digs a right hand into Kulminator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kulminator's gas tank.
Kulminator lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulminator's brow.
Kulminator content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kulminator throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thompson as Kulminator tries to tie him up.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Kulminator blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Kulminator 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulminator tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Kulminator back against the cage.
Kulminator taking a breather.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Kulminator taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kulminators head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kulminator's brow.
Kulminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonid Kulminator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonid Kulminator's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kulminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thompson closes the distance but Kulminator moves to the side
enabling Kulminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kulminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
A nice combination there by Kulminator.
Thompson clinches but Kulminator breaks the clinch
and Kulminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Kulminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson wants to clinch but Kulminator slips to the side
and Kulminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Kulminator counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson clinches but Kulminator breaks the clinch
and Kulminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Kulminator.
Kulminator connects with a nice looking jab.
Kulminator thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kulminator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kulminator misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kulminator.
Kulminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch but Kulminator moves away
and Kulminator counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson clinches but Kulminator breaks the clinch
and Kulminator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulminator lands with a shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Kulminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a two punch combo.
Thompson dips to his left and cracks Kulminator with an uppercut!
Thompson closes the distance but Kulminator moves to the side
and Kulminator counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson wants to clinch but Kulminator slips to the side
and Kulminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thompson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kulminator lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulminator throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Kulminator fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kulminator looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Kulminator slips under a jab.
Kulminator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson tries to clinch but Kulminator moves away
and Kulminator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kulminator is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kulminator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kulminator.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kulminator moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kulminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson closes the distance but Kulminator moves to the side
and Kulminator counters with a one-two to the body.
Tane Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulminator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
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!
Kulminator throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulminator.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kulminator misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Kulminator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonid Kulminator's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kulminator comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulminator misses the shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson wants to clinch but Kulminator slips to the side
and Kulminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kulminator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Nice cross by Kulminator.
Kulminator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson clinches but Kulminator breaks the clinch
and Kulminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson closes the distance but Kulminator moves to the side
and Kulminator counters with a two punch combo.
Kulminator lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kulminator.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson tries to clinch but Kulminator moves away
and Kulminator counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kulminator connects with a single shot there.
Kulminator closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson wants to clinch
enabling Kulminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulminator lands a body shot.
A left and a right from Kulminator both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulminator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Kulminator wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson tries to clinch but Kulminator moves away
and Kulminator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kulminator scores with a three punch combo!
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Kulminator digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulminator paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kulminator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thompson in his tracks.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
and Kulminator counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kulminator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulminator takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson wants to clinch
enabling Kulminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
letting Kulminator counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulminator lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a right hand to the body.
Leonid Kulminator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson wants to clinch but Kulminator slips to the side
and Kulminator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kulminator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kulminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Kulminator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Kulminator really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonid Kulminator's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thompson wants to clinch
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Kulminator, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kulminator slips under a jab.
Thompson clinches but Kulminator breaks the clinch
and Kulminator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kulminator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Kulminator thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a one-two to the body.
Kulminator checks a leg kick.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Kulminator lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson throws a jab when Kulminator was well out of range.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Kulminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Kulminator is working the combinations to good effect here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Kulminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kulminator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson closes the distance but Kulminator moves to the side
and Kulminator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Kulminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kulminator takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson wants to clinch but Kulminator slips to the side
and Kulminator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulminator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Kulminator takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Kulminator.
Kulminator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thompson in his tracks.
Kulminator throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Kulminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson closes the distance but Kulminator moves to the side
and Kulminator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kulminator lands a right hook to the body.
Kulminator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kulminator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulminator throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Kulminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulminator misses with a body shot.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Kulminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Kulminator counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kulminator doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a left to the body.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kulminator checks it well.
Kulminator circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kulminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Kulminator dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Leonid Kulminator's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Kulminator counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson tries to clinch but Kulminator moves away
and Kulminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kulminator misses with a body shot
and Thompson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kulminator lands a nice shot to the body.
Kulminator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Kulminator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kulminator circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kulminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to clinch but Kulminator slips to the side
and Kulminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulminator lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Kulminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kulminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kulminator slips under a jab from Thompson.
Kulminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch up
enabling Kulminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kulminator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kulminator counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Kulminator.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Kulminator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kulminator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kulminator to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kulminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulminator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kulminator misses with a body shot.
Kulminator moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kulminator looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Kulminator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Leonid Kulminator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kulminator slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Kulminator works over Thompson's head and body with a nice combination.
Tane Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulminator moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Kulminator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kulminator 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 44:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 44:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Kulminator!
Leonid Kulminator is the new welterweight champion!
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