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ONI Fight Night 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anus Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Sneijder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sneijder comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pregador Luo - Bate Pesadão 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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130 lbs
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146 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anus Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wesley Sneijder!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sneijder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Sneijder counter with a right hand.
Anus Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sneijder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saukko but Saukko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saukko looks to land a combination. Sneijder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sneijder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saukko.
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sneijder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saukko works over Sneijder's head and body with a nice combination.
Sneijder shoots in for a takedown but Saukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anus Saukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Sneijder.
Saukko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sneijder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saukko but Saukko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saukko throws a right hand that Sneijder ducks under and follows up with a left that Sneijder also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Sneijder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saukko is breathing heavily.
Saukko tries to bum rush Sneijder with a series of wild strikes but Sneijder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sneijder tries to clinch there but Saukko circles away.
Sneijder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Saukko.
Sneijder fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anus Saukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sneijder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saukko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saukko wants it to stay on the feet.
Sneijder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saukko is fending him off so far but Sneijder persists. Nope, Saukko circles away and we're back to standing.
Saukko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sneijder slips a jab and a cross from Saukko.
Saukko misses with a double jab.
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Sneijder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saukko misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sneijder throws a series of punches but Saukko avoids them all with ease.
Sneijder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sneijder fails with a takedown attempt.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Sneijder avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Sneijder throws a one two combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sneijder.
Sneijder misses with a series of wild punches.
Sneijder shoots for a double leg takedown but Saukko sprawls well. He's pushed Sneijder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sneijder lands a really nice looking cross but Saukko seems unphased.
Saukko throws a right and a left that Sneijder avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Sneijder.
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sneijder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saukko as he jumps to the side.
Saukko swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Saukko.
Sneijder scoring well with a low kick there.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Sneijder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sneijder throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Saukko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sneijder.
Sneijder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saukko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sneijder.
Sneijder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saukko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saukko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Saukko ducks right into an uppercut from Sneijder.
Saukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sneijder can pounce on him.
Sneijder has a takedown stuffed.
Sneijder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sneijder fails to land the takedown.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Sneijder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saukko slaps away a takedown attempt from Sneijder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Sneijder avoids them all with ease.
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sneijder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saukko but Saukko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saukko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sneijder.
Saukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sneijder throws a leg kick which misses Saukko's front leg but catches the back leg as Saukko tries to avoid it.
Sneijder's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sneijder duly obliges.
Saukko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sneijder, right into the meat.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sneijder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saukko avoids the head kick by Sneijder.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sneijder counters with a leg kick.
Sneijder shoots in for a double leg but Saukko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anus Saukko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sneijder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sneijder dodges the punch combination from Saukko.
Sneijder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saukko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saukko swinging wildly here.
Saukko walks into a left hand.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Sneijder counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sneijder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saukko circles away.
Sneijder is looking to clinch but Saukko is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saukko misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sneijder lands with a kick to the temple. Saukko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sneijder circles away quickly and effectively.
Sneijder pushes Saukko up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko tries to circle away but Sneijder has him pinned against the cage.
Sneijder has had enough of the clinch but Saukko keeps him there for the moment.
Saukko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sneijder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saukko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sneijder shoots in for a takedown but Saukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saukko throws a nice looking combination but Sneijder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Sneijder slips a jab and a cross from Saukko.
Saukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Sneijder.
Sneijder throws a head kick but Saukko moves out of range.
No joy there for Saukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saukko moves out of range as Sneijder throws a body kick.
No joy there for Saukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sneijder counters with a thumping low kick.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
Sneijder dodges the punch combination from Saukko.
Sneijder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saukko sprawls well. Saukko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sneijder gets slowly back to his feet.
Anus Saukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Sneijder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sneijder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sneijder is defended easily by Saukko.
Sneijder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sneijder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saukko slips a jab and a cross from Sneijder.
Saukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sneijder lands a slapping body shot.
Saukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Sneijder lands with a right hand.
Saukko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saukko misses with a series of wild punches.
Sneijder lands a slapping body shot.
Sneijder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder wants to clinch up but Saukko keeps it at a distance.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Sneijder counters with a straight right hand.
Sneijder shoots in looking for a takedown. Saukko tries to sprawl out of it but Sneijder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saukko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Sneijder counters with a nice uppercut.
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sneijder circles away quickly and effectively.
Sneijder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saukko.
No luck for Sneijder with that takedown attempt.
Sneijder slips a jab and a cross from Saukko.
Sneijder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saukko defends it nicely.
No joy there for Saukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sneijder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saukko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sneijder somewhat.
Sneijder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saukko avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saukko misses with a few strikes there.
Saukko throws a right and a left that Sneijder avoids nicely.
Sneijder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saukko but Saukko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A good leg kick by Sneijder.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sneijder counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sneijder.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sneijder counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Saukko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sneijder counters with a nice kick to the body.
Saukko misses with the combination.
Anus Saukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saukko throws a right and a left that Sneijder avoids nicely.
Sneijder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saukko scores with a one two! Sneijder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sneijder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saukko as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Sneijder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sneijder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sneijder.
Sneijder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saukko's waist but Saukko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sneijder off to one side.
Saukko throws a right and a left that Sneijder avoids nicely.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sneijder counters with a nice uppercut.
Saukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sneijder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saukko's waist but Saukko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sneijder off to one side.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sneijder counters with a series of strikes. Saukko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Saukko. Those never looked like landing.
Saukko tries to bum rush Sneijder with a series of wild strikes but Sneijder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sneijder misses with a two punch combination.
Sneijder scores with a one two! Saukko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sneijder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sneijder scores with a jab. Saukko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sneijder connects with a leg kick. Saukko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saukko looks to land a combination but Sneijder avoids it well.
Saukko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sneijder counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko misses with a series of wild punches.
Saukko moves out of range of the strikes.
Saukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sneijder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like Sneijder is going to stand back up.
Sneijder maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Saukko could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sneijder has cracked it and Saukko is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sneijder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wesley Sneijder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duane Dibbley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demonic has chosen The Rolling Stones - Sympathy for the Devil as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duane Dibbley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demonic!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dibbley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demonic moves into the clinch.
Dibbley letting Demonic take a breather here.
Dibbley gets control of Demonic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dibbley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Demonic wants to control from the top but Dibbley keeps moving.
Dibbley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dibbley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dibbley is looking for a triangle but Demonic pushes his legs off easily.
Dibbley being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibbley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dibbley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demonic is aware though and is defending well.
Demonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dibbley is keeping the position for now.
Dibbley 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.
Dibbley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Demonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dibbley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dibbley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dibbley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demonic is aware though and is defending well.
Dibbley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demonic is aware though and is defending well.
Demonic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dibbley is being controlled here.
Dibbley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Demonic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Demonic is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demonic is looking to advance position but Dibbley won't allow it.
Demonic trying to control the action but Dibbley is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dibbley is trying to get back to full guard.
Demonic passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demonic wants to control the pace but Dibbley is squirming around nicely.
Dibbley is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Demonic controlling the pace for now.
Dibbley is looking to improve his position but Demonic isn't that keen on the idea.
Dibbley tries to lock up and control but Demonic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Demonic controlling from mount.
Dibbley can't escape the position.
Demonic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demonic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demonic.
Dibbley shoots in for a takedown but Demonic shows good takedown defense.
Demonic misses with a lunging right hand
and Dibbley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dibbley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dibbley is working for a submission of some sort.
Dibbley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Demonic gets back to full guard.
Dibbley won't allow Demonic to sweep him here.
Demonic has Dibbley pulled in close to control his posture.
Dibbley trying to control the position from guard on top but Demonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dibbley throws a strike but Demonic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Demonic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Demonic wants to control but Dibbley is keeping him busy.
Dibbley can't do much from the bottom here.
Dibbley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Demonic controlling the pace.
Dibbley wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley is refusing to be controlled, as Demonic sits in half guard.
Demonic wants to pass to mount but Dibbley is defending the position.
Dibbley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demonic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dibbley gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demonic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Demonic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Demonic.
A hook to the body from Demonic.
Dibbley has Demonic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Demonic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Demonic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dibbley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Demonic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Dibbley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Demonic.
Demonic lands a body punch.
Demonic lands with a left to the head.
Demonic has a couple of punches blocked by Dibbley.
Dibbley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Demonic is pressed up against the cage. Dibbley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demonic down to the mat. Demonic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Demonic lunges at Dibbley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dibbley's hand.
Demonic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibbley tries to keep at a distance but Demonic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dibbley tries to score a body lock takedown but Demonic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Demonic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demonic scores with a shoulder strike.
Demonic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Demonic.
Demonic cracks Dibbley with a nice body shot.
Demonic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demonic lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Demonic as the two fighters clinch.
Demonic slows down the pace here.
Dibbley jumps guard but Demonic stands there with Dibbley around his waist. Dibbley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demonic lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demonic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Demonic.
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Demonic presses Dibbley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Demonic lands a body shot.
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Demonic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demonic lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Demonic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demonic pushes Dibbley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demonic lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibbley backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demonic cracks Dibbley with a nice body shot.
Dibbley breaks from the clinch.
Demonic looks to land a right hand but Dibbley moved out of range.
Demonic misses with a looping right.
Dibbley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Demonic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dibbley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Demonic counters with a right hand to the body.
Demonic moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Demonic - that landed with a thud.
Demonic lands a right hand.
Demonic lands with a right to the head.
Dibbley is working for takedown but Demonic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Demonic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demonic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Demonic stalling in the clinch.
Demonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Demonic is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Demonic.
A body shot lands from Demonic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demonic scores with a shot to the side of Dibbley's head.
Demonic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demonic has Dibbley pressed against the cage.
Dibbley wants to get back to striking at distance but Demonic won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Demonic.
Demonic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demonic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dibbley.
Demonic lands with a right to the head.
Dibbley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demonic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Demonic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibbleys head.
Demonic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demonic.
Demonic pushes Dibbley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demonic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Demonic.
Demonic lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demonic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dibbley goes for a takedown attempt but Demonic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Demonic loads up on a big right hand but Dibbley slips the punch.
Demonic throws a jab when Dibbley was well out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Demonic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dibbley fails to pull guard.
Demonic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Demonic.
Dibbley has had enough of the clinch but Demonic keeps him there for the moment.
Demonic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dibbley.
Dibbley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Demonic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dibbley.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but Demonic holds him up against the cage and eventually Dibbley drops back down to his feet.
Demonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Demonic gets through Dibbley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Demonic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demonic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Demonic lands a body punch.
Demonic lands a body shot.
Demonic lands with a light punch inside.
Demonic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demonic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Demonic.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Demonic.
Demonic gets through Dibbley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Demonic as the two fighters clinch.
Demonic lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dibbley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Demonic pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Demonic closes the distance and clinches.
Demonic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demonic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Demonic.
Demonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Demonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demonic effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demonic.
Demonic lands an uppercut.
Dibbley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Demonic.
A bit of stalling here from Demonic.
Demonic digs a right hand underneath Dibbley's ribcage. Dibbley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Demonic has Dibbley pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Demonic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demonic.
Demonic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demonic gets underhooks to prevent Dibbley's takedown attempt.
Demonic scores with a shot to the side of Dibbley's head.
Demonic stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibbley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demonic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Demonic lands with a straight right. Dibbley didn't see that one coming.
Demonic throws a lazy uppercut
and Dibbley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dibbleyis looking to pass into half guard but Demonic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Demonic is in guard.
Demonic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dibbley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Dibbley is retaining full guard.
Demonic trying to control but Dibbley is working from the bottom.
Demonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Dibbley is retaining full guard.
Demonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dibbley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demonic has managed to get both his arms back between Dibbley's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demonic trying to control but Dibbley is working from the bottom.
Dibbley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dibbley has his foot on Demonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demonic works his way back into a safe position though.
Demonic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demonic.
Dibbley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Demonic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demonic rushes Dibbley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Demonic.
Nice body punch from Demonic.
Dibbley has had enough of the clinch but Demonic keeps him there for the moment.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Demonic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dibbley wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Dibbley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Demonic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dibbley up against the cage.
Demonic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demonic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but Demonic holds him up against the cage and eventually Dibbley drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demonic lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Demonic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Demonic.
Demonic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibbley backwards.
Dibbley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demonic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Demonic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Demonic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demonic'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.
Demonic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibbley backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Demonic.
Demonic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dibbley.
Demonic lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demonic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demonic works on Dibbley's body with a couple of short punches.
Demonic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibbley backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Demonic's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Demonic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Demonic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dibbley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demonic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Demonic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dibbley up against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley tries to circle away but Demonic has him pinned against the cage.
Demonic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demonic.
Dibbley gets tackled into the cage by Demonic. Demonic maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Demonic fails to land.
Demonic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but Demonic holds him up against the cage and eventually Dibbley drops back down to his feet.
Dibbley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's six 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.
Demonic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dibbley, pushing him back against the cage.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but Demonic won't allow it.
Demonic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dibbley's efforts to push away.
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Demonic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Demonic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demonic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dibbley or not.
Demonic is working Dibbley over against the cage.
Demonic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Demonic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dibbley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Demonic just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Demonic.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Demonic.
Dibbley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demonic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Demonic gets through Dibbley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Demonic.
Demonic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Demonic.
Dibbley can't get the takedown.
Demonic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Demonic is pressed up against the cage. Dibbley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demonic down to the mat. Demonic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dibbley tries to keep at a distance but Demonic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Well,Dibbley is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Demonic digs a right hand into Dibbley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dibbley's gas tank.
Demonic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibbley backwards.
Demonic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Demonic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Demonic.
Demonic gets underhooks to prevent Dibbley's takedown attempt.
Demonic lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Demonic.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demonic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Demonic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Demonic.
Demonic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dibbley or not.
A short right from Demonic.
Demonic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Demonic scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Demonic receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Demonic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demonic has Dibbley pressed against the cage.
Demonic tries a body shot but Dibbley blocks it.
A hook to the body from Demonic.
Demonic is leaning against Dibbley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Demonic as the two fighters clinch.
Demonic presses Dibbley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Demonic as the two fighters clinch.
Demonic presses Dibbley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duane Dibbley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Demonic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Demonic lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demonic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Demonic!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Demonic!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Demonic!
Demonic wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by The Killers - Anderson The Bitch. Lesnar has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Eddie Miller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fedor Lesnar's chin.
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285 lbs
11 - 13 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Miller didn't expect that.
Miller pulls Lesnar in close to his closed guard and prevents Lesnar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miller is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Lesnar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lesnar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miller is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Miller is pulling down on Lesnar's head. It's preventing any offense from Lesnar, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Miller has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
A clash of legs there as Lesnar blocks the low kick.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Lesnar back into the cage.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a head punch that misses.
Miller presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lesnar looks gassed!
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Miller.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lesnar is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lesnar is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lesnar seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Miller digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miller digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller lands a left hand.
Lesnar takes a shot to the head.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Miller.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Miller drops Lesnar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lesnar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller pushes Lesnar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miller is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Miller.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Miller presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller is working Lesnar over against the cage.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Miller works on Lesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Miller.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Miller works on Lesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesnar.
Miller lands a body punch.
Miller is working Lesnar over against the cage.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller works on Lesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miller presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Miller is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miller pushes Lesnar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miller presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Miller cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Miller.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Miller works on Lesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Miller.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesnars head.
Miller works on Lesnar's body with a couple of short punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Miller.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Miller is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eddie Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Lesnar.
Good body shot from Miller.
Miller is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Miller.
Lesnar stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Miller digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Miller lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Miller.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Miller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lesnar or not.
Lesnar looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller is working Lesnar over against the cage.
Miller presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Miller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lesnar or not.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Miller.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesnar.
Miller lands a body punch.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Miller pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesnar.
Miller pushes Lesnar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lesnar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
Eddie Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lesnar slips under a jab.
Lesnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from Lesnar.
Lesnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Miller.
A hook to the body from Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Miller here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Miller.
Miller avoiding damage as Lesnar throws knees to the body.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Lesnar takes a shot to the head.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesnar.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miller dips a shoulder and cracks Lesnar with a mighty uppercut! Lesnar falls back against the cage and Miller unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lesnar is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Miller screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Miller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginger Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi comes to the cage accompanied by On The Dub-ble. 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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190 lbs
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190 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginger Mann!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann swings for the body but Takeshi moves out of range.
Mann throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeshi counters with a nice leg kick.
Mann has managed to clinch.
Mann can't break the clinch.
Mann avoiding damage as Takeshi throws knees to the body.
Mann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mann wants to break free but Takeshi has control.
Takeshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takeshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mann manages to break the clinch.
Mann misses with the combination.
Mann throws a low kick but Takeshi avoids it.
Takeshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mann misses with a combination
and Takeshi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ginger Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Takeshi.
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Takeshi misses.
Mann connects with a single shot there.
Mann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takeshi counters with a good low kick that Mann was not able to check.
A left lands for Takeshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi lands a really nice looking cross but Mann seems unphased.
Takeshi darts in and clinches Mann up against the cage.
Mann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takeshi throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mann blocking some punches.
Takeshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Mann looks gassed!
Mann is trying to break the clinch but Takeshi has him pressed against the cage.
Takeshi lands a shoulder strike.
Mann being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mann.
Mann tries to circle away but Takeshi has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Takeshi.
Takeshi landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ginger Mann has been cut.
Takeshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mann blocks an elbow strike from Takeshi.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takeshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takeshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takeshi obliges.
Takeshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mann is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is pushing Mann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Takeshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mann is rocked!
Takeshi lands a big knee to the head and Mann goes down! Takeshi pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryuu Takeshi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumo Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigmund Bjorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sudo comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't Be Touched. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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296 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jumo Sudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sigmund Bjorn!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sudo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bjorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sudo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjorn moves away.
Sudo tries to work over Bjorn's front leg with a kick but Bjorn checks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bjorn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sudo - the referee stops the clock and Bjorn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sudo. Bjorn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bjorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Sigmund Bjorn has been cut.
Bjorn checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjorn. Sudo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sudo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bjorn's sensitive parts.
Sudo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo throws a chopping leg kick but Bjorn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sudo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Bjorn.
Sudo scores with a hook to the body. Bjorn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sudo thows a body shot but no joy.
Jumo Sudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sudo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big right from Bjorn misses.
Sudo tried to score with a low kick but Bjorn checks it.
Sudo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sudo throws a right hand that Bjorn ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjorn also avoids with ease.
Bjorn takes one to the side of the head.
Sudo scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjorn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bjorn is rocked!
Sudo steps in with a hook that catches Bjorn right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sudo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bjorn looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jumo Sudo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Four Middle Fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fingers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cut Stoppage- This one will get finished. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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288 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Four Middle Fingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Fingers should have avoided that one.
Fingers throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fingers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fingers is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Fingers tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fingers is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fingers holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fingers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Fingers is defending well.
Fingers is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
Fingers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fingers some visible discomfort.
Fingers is trying to get back to half guard.
Fingers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fingers tries to get out of the position.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Fingers tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fingers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fingers is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fingers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Fingers is working hard here to advance position.
Fingers manages to get to full guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Fingers has wrist control.
Fingers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fingers controlling the position.
Fingers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fingers trying to control the position.
Fingers is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Four Middle Fingers just wasn't active enough.
Fingers misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fingers is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Fingers circles away and we're back to standing.
Fingers misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fingers. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fingers as he avoids it easily.
Fingers throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Fingers trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Fingers pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
Fingers wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We're going to have a standup here because Four Middle Fingers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fingers misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fingers is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones is fighting to break Fingers's control of his arms but Fingers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fingers looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Four Middle Fingers just wasn't active enough.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Four Middle Fingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jones.
Fingers with a jab.
Fingers lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fingers pinned against the cage. Fingers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fingers connects with a body shot.
Fingers jabs at Jones's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fingers misses with a body kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fingers throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Fingers lands with a good body shot.
Fingers misses the jab.
Fingers tries to clinch up.
Fingers pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Four Middle Fingers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Fingers. Beautiful body shot.
Fingers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fingers misses with a looping right.
Fingers feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Fingers clinches up against the cage.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Fingers.
Nice elbow from Fingers.
Fingers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fingers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fingers obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fingers.
It looks like Jimmy Jones has been cut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fingers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fingers misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Fingers.
A left hand lands to the body for Fingers.
Fingers looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Fingers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fingers lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Fingers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fingers scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fingers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fingers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fingers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fingers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fingers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fingers.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fingers stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fingers. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fingers throws out the jab.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Fingers throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fingers. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fingers. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fingers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot lands for Fingers.
Fingers scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Fingers digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Fingers looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Four Middle Fingers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Fingers misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fingers thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Fingers misses with a body kick.
Fingers connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Fingers does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Fingers.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Fingers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Fingers.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fingers. That's going to slow Jones down.
Fingers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Fingers scores with a decent looking hook.
Fingers misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Fingers.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Fingers sprawls well.
Fingers stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Four Middle Fingers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jones's cut.
That's time! Fingers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A good leg kick by Fingers.
Fingers takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Fingers misses with an uppercut.
Fingers misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fingers is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Fingers has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Fingers trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fingers pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Four Middle Fingers.
Fingers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Fingers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fingers.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fingers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Fingers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fingers throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Fingers shows good takedown defense.
Fingers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones throws a hook but Fingers blocks it.
Fingers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fingers lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Fingers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fingers.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fingers. That's going to slow Jones down.
Fingers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fingers.
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!
Fingers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Fingers.
Fingers moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Fingers moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Fingers lands a body shot.
Fingers scores with a nice head shot.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fingers wants to clinch.
Fingers cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Fingers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Fingers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Fingers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fingers throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Fingers scores with a jab.
Fingers throws out a powerful jab.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fingers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fingers looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fingers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fingers scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fingers scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Fingers. Beautiful body shot.
Fingers tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Fingers just misses with a punch to the body.
Four Middle Fingers is winning the standup battle so far.
Fingers punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Four Middle Fingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jones.
A big left from Fingers misses.
Good exchange - Fingers coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fingers.
Fingers misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fingers's guard now.
Fingers is controlling Jones's posture.
Fingers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fingers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Four Middle Fingers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones moves out of range as Fingers strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Fingers which made him look bad.
Fingers connects with a crisp jab.
Fingers thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Fingers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fingers misses the shot to the body.
Fingers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fingers scores with a body shot.
Fingers tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Fingers.
Fingers lands with an overhand left.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves forwards but Fingers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fingers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fingers is looking to land body kicks.
Fingers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fingers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fingers throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Fingers scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fingers scores with a nice right hand.
Fingers throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fingers throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fingers.
Fingers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Fingers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fingers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fingers looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fingers swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Fingers didn't expect that.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Fingers keeps moving.
Fingers is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fingers is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Fingers pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Four Middle Fingers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fingers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
That's eight 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.
Fingers lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fingers.
Fingers lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Fingers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Fingers moved out of range nicely.
Fingers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fingers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Fingers.
Fingers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fingers jabs at Jones's body.
Fingers thows a body shot but no joy.
Fingers misses with a wild combination.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fingers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fingers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones tries to move into range but Fingers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fingers.
Fingers takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fingers.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fingers thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fingers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
That kick from Fingers tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Fingers.
Fingers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fingers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fingers tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Fingers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Four Middle Fingers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fingers dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Fingers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fingers finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fingers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fingers slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fingers lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Fingers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Fingers does it's job there.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Fingers misses.
Fingers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fingers lands a front kick.
Fingers looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Fingers there.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fingers throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Fingers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fingers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fingers cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fingers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fingers.
Fingers moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fingers.
Fingers connects with a jab.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Fingers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fingers can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Fingers. Beautiful body shot.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Fingers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Fingers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fingers thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Fingers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fingers misses with a wild combination.
Fingers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Fingers clinches.
Fingers lands with a light punch inside.
Fingers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Fingers misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Fingers.
Fingers lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Fingers lands a knee to the body.
Fingers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Fingers, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fingers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fingers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fingers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fingers works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Fingers digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fingers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fingers lands a shoulder strike.
Fingers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fingers.
Fingers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fingers landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Fingers.
Fingers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fingers lands a shoulder strike.
Fingers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fingers misses with a body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fingers jabs at Jones's body.
Fingers clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Fingers.
Fingers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Fingers.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fingers as he jumps to the side.
Four Middle Fingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jones.
A left lands for Fingers.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fingers.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fingers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Fingers throws a body kick that misses.
Fingers throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Fingers scores with a kick to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fingers lands with a shot to the body.
Fingers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Fingers throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Fingers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fingers scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Fingers.
A jab from Fingers misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fingers, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fingers.
Fingers throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Fingers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fingers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fingers.
Good leg kick by Fingers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fingers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fingers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fingers jabs at Jones's body.
Fingers throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fingers.
Fingers closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Fingers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Fingers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fingers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Four Middle Fingers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fingers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
That has opened up Jimmy Jones's cut even more.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Fingers misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Fingers on the inside.
Fingers lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fingers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fingers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fingers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Fingers.
Fingers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fingers lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fingers obliges.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Fingers misses with a knee to the head.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fingers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Fingers tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fingers fails to land.
Fingers gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Fingers tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Fingers.
Fingers misses with a punch on the inside.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fingers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Fingers misses with some punches.
Fingers throws an elbow that misses.
Fingers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones is trying to drag Fingers to the mat but Fingers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jimmy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fingers lands a knee to the head.
Fingers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones wants to break free but Fingers has control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fingers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fingers controls his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fingers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fingers lands a knee to the body.
Fingers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fingers.
Fingers tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Fingers misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fingers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fingers tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fingers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fingers misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Fingers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fingers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fingers as he avoids it easily.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fingers.
Fingers misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Four Middle Fingers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fingers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Four Middle Fingers!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Four Middle Fingers!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Four Middle Fingers!
Four Middle Fingers wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elio Mohorovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohorovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roots by Sepultura kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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203 lbs
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25
201 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuri Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elio Mohorovic!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov throws a leg kick
and Mohorovic counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Yuri Ivanov has been cut.
Mohorovic misses the body punch
and Ivanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mohorovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Mohorovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mohorovic's calf.
Mohorovic ducks right into an uppercut from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivanov. That snapped Mohorovic's head back.
Ivanov misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Mohorovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ivanov avoids the body shot from Mohorovic.
Mohorovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanov counters with a body kick that stops Mohorovic in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mohorovic misses with a hook
and Ivanov counters with a nice body kick.
Elio Mohorovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mohorovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ivanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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.
Mohorovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
Mohorovic swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanov counters with a good low kick that Mohorovic was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Mohorovic misses
and Ivanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanov lands a leg kick that knocks Mohorovic off balance momentarily.
Ivanov wants to slow Mohorovic down by chopping away at his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mohorovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mohorovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mohorovic checks a leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mohorovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mohorovic.
Mohorovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohorovic throws an off balance right hand
letting Ivanov counter with a right hand.
Ivanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mohorovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ivanov scrambles back to his feet.
Ivanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic misses with a left hand
and Ivanov counters with a nice body kick.
Mohorovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ivanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mohorovic misses with a hook
and Ivanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mohorovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanov.
Ivanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ivanov scores with a spinning back kick!
Ivanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mohorovic thows a body shot but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ivanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivanov misses with a kick to the body.
Ivanov connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Ivanov misses
and Mohorovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanov thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Ivanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mohorovic misses with a body punch
and Ivanov counters with a good, hard body kick but Mohorovic shrugs it off.
Mohorovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.
Mohorovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohorovic misses with an uppercut
and Ivanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Ivanov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ivanov throws a lazy head kick
and Mohorovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanov misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ivanov throws a leg kick
enabling Mohorovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanov throws a leg kick but Mohorovic checks it.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut.
Ivanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mohorovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic misses with a right hand
letting Ivanov counter with a right hand.
Ivanov misses with a low kick.
Ivanov misses with a hook
and Mohorovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mohorovic misses with a hook
and Ivanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ivanov is looking to pass Mohorovic's guard but actually Mohorovic recovers to full guard.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ivanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mohorovic 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Mohorovic keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov won't allow Mohorovic to sweep him here.
Ivanov postures up in Mohorovic's guard and throws a big left but Mohorovic blocks it.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mohorovic has wrist control.
Ivanov cracks Mohorovic with a solid left hand.
Mohorovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mohorovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Mohorovic, not yet.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Mohorovic keeps moving.
That's six 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.
Mohorovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Mohorovic, not yet.
Mohorovic keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yuri Ivanov.
Mohorovic thows a body shot but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ivanov counters with a head kick.
Mohorovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ivanov misses the shot to the body.
Ivanov misses with a hook
enabling Mohorovic to counter with a crisp jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov gets a clinch.
Mohorovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Mohorovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivanov.
Ivanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mohorovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mohorovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mohorovic backwards.
Mohorovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohorovic tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mohorovic digs a right hand into Ivanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanov's gas tank.
Mohorovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mohorovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
A short right from Mohorovic on the inside.
A short left from Mohorovic.
Ivanov can't get the takedown.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mohorovic digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov digs a right hand underneath Mohorovic's ribcage. Mohorovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Mohorovic.
Ivanov is rocked!
Mohorovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Ivanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivanov scores with a shot to the side of Mohorovic's head.
Mohorovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mohorovic lands with a left to the head.
Mohorovic prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
Mohorovic scores with a hook to the body.
Ivanov seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Mohorovic.
Mohorovic misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mohorovic.
Mohorovic digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Mohorovic.
Mohorovic lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Mohorovic.
Mohorovic lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mohorovic throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mohorovic.
A hook to the body from Mohorovic.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mohorovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mohorovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Elio Mohorovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mohorovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elio Mohorovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Ivanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Ivanov.
Mohorovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mohorovic checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Mohorovic misses
and Ivanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohorovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivanov counters with a big head kick but Mohorovic shrugs it off.
Ivanov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mohorovic throws a right hand that misses
and Ivanov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mohorovic actively working from the bottom here.
Ivanov controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mohorovic's thigh. Mohorovic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mohorovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ivanov controls the pace.
Ivanov passes Mohorovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ivanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is nestled in close to Mohorovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mohorovic tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Mohorovic is working from the bottom.
Ivanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mohorovic won't allow Ivanov to pass to mount.
Ivanov is looking to pass Mohorovic's guard but actually Mohorovic recovers to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohorovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohorovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanov thows a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov distracts Mohorovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanov landing with the ground and pound.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov advances position into side control!
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Mohorovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six 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.
Mohorovic tries to bench press Ivanov off him but Ivanov keeps the position.
Mohorovic sneaks back into half guard.
Ivanov controlling the action here.
Ivanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looks to land a strike but Mohorovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mohorovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mohorovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ivanov controls the pace.
Ivanov trying to control but Mohorovic is working from the bottom.
Mohorovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mohorovic is on top in guard.
Yuri Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mohorovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanov is retaining full guard.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Mohorovic is proving a slippery customer.
Mohorovic working some strikes from top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohorovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mohorovic wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Mohorovic thows a big elbow that misses.
Mohorovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohorovic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ivanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mohorovic, into his guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohorovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Yuri Ivanov!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Yuri Ivanov!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Yuri Ivanov!
Yuri Ivanov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Athrun Zala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drowning Pool - Bodies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Athrun Zala!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zala throws a big shot that misses.
Zala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dela Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
Athrun Zala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dela Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zala's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Zala's legs - danger averted.
Zala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dela Cruz is controlling him.
Zala keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zala controlling the position.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Zala keeps moving.
Dela Cruz pushes down on Zala's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Zala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dela Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Zala is trying to stand.
Zala pushes Dela Cruz off but Dela Cruz dives into side control.
Zala is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.
Zala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dela Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zala is being controlled here.
Dela Cruz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zala is being controlled here.
Zala is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dela Cruz is controlling him well.
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Zala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dela Cruz swings around for an armbar but Zala sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dela Cruz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz controls Zala momentarily but Zala frees himself.
Dela Cruz has his hands on Zala's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're going to have a standup here because King Dela Cruz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dela Cruz is defended easily by Zala.
Zala tries to clinch up
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz stays in close to Zala's body and controls the position.
Dela Cruz wants to pass the guard but Zala is keeping the position.
Dela Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dela Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dela Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dela Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Zala keeps moving.
Dela Cruz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zala is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dela Cruz, into his guard.
Zala looking to pass the guard.
Zala thows a big elbow that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz pulls Zala in close to prevent any damage.
Zala wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Zala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zala controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zala throws and elbow that misses. Dela Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zala's guard. Nice move by Dela Cruz!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Zala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dela Cruz pulls Zala in to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dela Cruz is pulling down on Zala's head. It's preventing any offense from Zala, at least for the moment.
Zala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dela Cruz 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.
Zala throws and elbow that misses. Dela Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zala's guard. Nice move by Dela Cruz!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zala keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Dela Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zala throws out a leg kick but Dela Cruz moves out of range and Zala only half commits.
Zala looks to clinch
and Dela Cruz counters with a takedown into side control.
Dela Cruz working away.
Dela Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Dela Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dela Cruz working the strikes but Zala uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dela Cruz.
King Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zala working a defensive guard here.
Dela Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dela Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Zala is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dela Cruz 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. King Dela Cruz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zala swinging wildly here.
Zala misses with a combination
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dela Cruz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Zala is keeping him busy.
Zala wants to control but Dela Cruz postures up.
Zala taking a bit of punishment here - Dela Cruz scoring with strikes.
Dela Cruz tries for a kimura but Zala is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zala is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dela Cruz is controlling him well.
Dela Cruz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dela Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Zala is defending well.
Zala dodges the ground and pound from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz advances nicely into full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to control but Zala wriggling away.
Dela Cruz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zala takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dela Cruz lands a big elbow.
Dela Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dela Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Zala tries to reverse the position but Dela Cruz maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Dela Cruz.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Zala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dela Cruz dominating with strikes here.
Zala blocking the ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zala wants to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Dela Cruz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dela Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Zala tries to hold on but Dela Cruz pushes him away.
Dela Cruz with good strikes from the mount here!
Dela Cruz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zala looks a forlorn figure.
Zala is breathing heavily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zala holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dela Cruz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dela Cruz landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zala sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dela Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dela Cruz trying to control from half guard but Zala is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela Cruz.
Zala wants to get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dela Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dela Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Dela Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dela Cruz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zala tries to clinch
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dela Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zala can do to turn this around?
Dela Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zala is on top in guard.
Zala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Dela Cruz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zala wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dela Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz controlling his opponent.
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.
Zala is squirming around, avoiding Dela Cruz's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Dela Cruz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dela Cruz looking to ground and pound but Zala is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Dela Cruz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zala taking shots to the head.
Zala is squirming around, avoiding Dela Cruz's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to secure an arm triangle but Zala defends it well.
Dela Cruz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zala?
Zala is desperately trying to improve his position but Dela Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Dela Cruz looking to finish Zala with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zala!
Dela Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Zala working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dela Cruz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dela Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dela Cruz misses with a head shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zala in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
You get the feeling that Zala really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dela Cruz goes for an armbar but Zala turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zala.
Zala stands and throws Dela Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Dela Cruz is right now.
Dela Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Zala postures up.
King Dela Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zala sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dela Cruz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zala is trying to ground and pound but Dela Cruz uses the momentary lack of control by Zala to regain half guard.
Zala throws a strike but Dela Cruz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zala tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard.
Zala throws a strike but Dela Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dela Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zala keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz stays in close to Zala's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. King Dela Cruz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zala moves to clinch but Dela Cruz breaks away
and Dela Cruz counters with a shoot takedown. Zala fights it but they end up in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Zala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Dela Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dela Cruz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for King Dela Cruz!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for King Dela Cruz!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for King Dela Cruz!
King Dela Cruz wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama comes to the cage accompanied by Akiyama Theme Song (This Is My Life - Edward Maya). 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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220 lbs
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216 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Romulo Barral!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barral.
Akiyama cracks the inside of Barral's front leg.
Akiyama connects with a solid leg kick.
Akiyama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barral on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akiyama. That's going to slow Barral down.
Akiyama lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Akiyama is predictable there
and Barral decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akiyama's guard.
Akiyama controlling the position.
Akiyama's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barral missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akiyama controls Barral momentarily but Barral frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama is controlling Barral's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kenji Akiyama just wasn't active enough.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akiyama.
Barral thows a body shot but no joy.
Akiyama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barral is out of range and Akiyama settles back down.
A big left from Barral misses.
Kenji Akiyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akiyama.
Akiyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barral has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice cross by Akiyama.
Akiyama swings widly with a right hand
and Barral connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akiyama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akiyama lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama tries to clinch there but Barral circles away.
Barral waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akiyama.
Barral steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akiyama. That one must have hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiyama, right into the meat.
Akiyama swings widly with a right hand
and Barral counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a low kick.
Akiyama throws a head kick that Barral semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenji Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akiyama throws the kick towards the body but Barral avoids it.
Akiyama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral blocks a low kick nicely.
Akiyama throws a leg kick
and Barral counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akiyama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akiyama misses with a kick to the body
and Barral counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Barral blocks the leg kick.
Barral throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akiyama scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barral counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Akiyama is predictable there
enabling Barral to counter with a crisp jab.
Barral moves out of range of the body kick.
Akiyama misses with an uppercut
and Akiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a head kick but Barral moves out of range.
Akiyama slips a jab from Barral.
Akiyama throws an off balance right hand
and Barral counters with a straight right hand.
Akiyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akiyama thows a leg kick but Barral checks it
and Barral counters with a takedown into side control.
Akiyama dodges the ground and pound from Barral.
Akiyama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barral throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akiyama tries to roll over but Barral keeps him under control.
Barral thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barral not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama trying to control but Barral postures up.
Akiyama is in trouble now - Barral has advanced to mount!
Barral landing strikes from the mount and Akiyama is in trouble!
Akiyama working to try and regain half guard.
Akiyama blocking the ground and pound.
Akiyama is trying to escape the mount.
Barral landing shots from mount.
Akiyama is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama blocking the ground and pound.
Barral has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barral thowing shots but they're missing.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Barral sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Barral is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Akiyama to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Akiyama shrugs it off.
Barral controlling from the full mount.
Barral thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barral fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barral misses with a head shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barral throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Akiyama because Barral loaded up on that one.
Barral working Akiyama over with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Barral there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Barral working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Barral connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barral landing strikes from the mount.
Barral looking to ground and pound but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Barral in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Akiyama blocking the ground and pound.
Barral scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barral goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Akiyama is on top in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barral pulls Akiyama in close to prevent any damage.
Barral trying to control the position.
Barral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akiyama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Barral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akiyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Kenji Akiyama wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Akiyama thows a leg kick but Barral checks it
and Barral 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.
Akiyama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A clash of legs there as Barral blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Romulo Barral will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiyama, right into the meat.
Barral has a takedown stuffed.
Akiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama misses with a body kick.
Akiyama misses with a jab to the body
and Barral counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barral blocks a leg kick.
Akiyama throws a leg kick
and Barral counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Akiyama misses
and Barral counters with a right hand to the body.
Barral takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Akiyama connects with a jab.
Akiyama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akiyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Barral decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akiyama's guard.
Barral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barral in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barral is looking to advance position but Akiyama has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Barral keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Akiyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barral really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama controlling his opponent.
Barral is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barral is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral wants to hold on but Akiyama pushes him away.
Romulo Barral has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barral working to try and regain half guard.
Barral wants to hold on but Akiyama pushes him away.
Akiyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barral is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four 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.
Barral tries to improve his position but instead Akiyama has taken his back!
Akiyama working for a choke but Barral is defending well.
Barral looking very determined here, making life difficult for Akiyama.
Barral rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barral is trying to maintain the position but Akiyama is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama wants to take a breather but Barral is having none of it.
Akiyama is taking a breather. Barral says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barral tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Akiyama has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Barral really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barral tries to hold on but Akiyama postures up.
Akiyama controlling his opponent.
Barral sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barral is looking to improve his position.
Akiyama is controlling the pace.
Akiyama tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barral controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barral wants to get back to full guard.
Barral is looking to control Akiyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barral avoid being mounted?
Barral makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barral.
Akiyama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barral trying to control the position.
Akiyama preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barral has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Akiyama has passed into side control.
Akiyama tries to stand but Barral is controlling his head.
Akiyama advances to full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akiyama takes Barral's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Barral is in trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barral is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Akiyama dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Akiyama throws a leg kick
letting Barral counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barral is defended easily by Akiyama.
Kenji Akiyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Akiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Akiyama looks to land a body kick but Barral moved away.
Akiyama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama tries to land a body kick
and Barral counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barral stuns Akiyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akiyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Akiyama
and Barral counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barral throws a body punch but Akiyama moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Barral misses the target.
Akiyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akiyama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barral is out of range and Akiyama settles back down.
Barral blocks a head kick by Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barral counters with a right hand to the body.
Akiyama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akiyama throws a leg kick but Barral sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akiyama misses with a leg kick.
Akiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two 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.
Akiyama dips to his left and cracks Barral with an uppercut!
Akiyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akiyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barral connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akiyama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barral is out of range.
Akiyama throws a sloppy body shot
and Barral counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barral looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akiyama misses the body punch
letting Barral counter with a right hand.
Barral throws an overhand right that lands on Akiyama's shoulder, as Akiyama tries to avoid the shot.
Barral's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Akiyama misses
letting Barral counter with a right hand.
Akiyama is looking to land body kicks.
Akiyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Barral counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barral stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barral has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Akiyama.
Barral fails to land the takedown.
Barral misses the shot to the body.
Akiyama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akiyama thows a leg kick but Barral checks it
and Barral counters with a nice body shot.
Barral swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barral counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akiyama thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barral decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akiyama's guard.
Akiyama keeping full guard, as Barral tries to pass.
Akiyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barral stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akiyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barral won't allow Akiyama to sweep him here.
Barral is looking to advance position but Akiyama has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barral tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akiyama stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Akiyama gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Barral to counter with a crisp jab.
Akiyama misses with a body shot
and Barral counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akiyama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Akiyama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Akiyama throws a lazy body kick
so Barral counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barral throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akiyama has his hands on Barral's head, controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barral trying to control but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Akiyama can't keep his opponent in guard - Barral advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barral thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akiyama's head.
Barral stalling.
Akiyama won't allow Barral to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barral.
Barral sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akiyama defending well though.
Barral is pressing down on Akiyama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akiyama is holding on for now.
Barral throwing shots but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Akiyama is holding on to half guard well.
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. Barral connects with a nice short shot to Akiyama's temple.
That's eight 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.
Barral not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barral with the ground and pound but Akiyama uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barral is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barral is pushing down on Akiyama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akiyama is fighting to maintain full guard but Barral has managed to sneak the leg through.
Akiyama is trying to maintain the position but Barral is very close to passing his half guard.
Barral passes the guard and advances to mount!
Akiyama avoids a strike by Barral and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Barral's guard! Fantastic escape!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barral looking to control.
Akiyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barral pulls Akiyama in to control the position.
Akiyama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barral wants to hit a switch here but Akiyama passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barral there!
Barral gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulo Barral comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barral has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Romulo Barral!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Romulo Barral!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Romulo Barral!
Romulo Barral wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Smash Ya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McPherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crazy Smash Ya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ian McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPherson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smash Ya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smash Ya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McPherson misses with a jab to the body
and Smash Ya counters with a stiff right hand.
Smash Ya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McPherson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick there by McPherson.
McPherson throws a lazy uppercut
and Smash Ya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Ya misses with a double jab.
Crazy Smash Ya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPherson misses with a hook
and Smash Ya counters with a left and a right that stings McPherson.
Smash Ya misses with a body punch
and McPherson counters with a left to the body.
Smash Ya misses with a body shot
and McPherson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smash Ya won't be happy with that.
McPherson controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McPherson in side control, throwing shots but Smash Ya defends.
Smash Ya is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McPherson is controlling him well.
McPherson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smash Ya prevents McPherson from improving position.
McPherson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smash Ya is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McPherson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smash Ya!
Smash Ya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McPherson on the ground.
Smash Ya wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smash Ya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smash Ya tries to get out of the position.
McPherson unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Smash Ya that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPherson dominating with strikes here.
Smash Ya takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smash Ya wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McPherson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Smash Ya is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Smash Ya flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. McPherson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Smash Ya and secures both hooks! This could be bad! McPherson slips an arm under Smash Ya chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. McPherson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. McPherson is squeezing on Smash Ya like an anaconda would it's prey. Smash Ya fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian McPherson!
Ian McPherson is the new middleweight champion!
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