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SKFC Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ivan Drago Rules the World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Boxer has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jeff Boxer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Drago's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Prefers standup |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago clinches up with Boxer and pushes him back against the cage.
Drago has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Boxer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Drago controls the action.
Drago lands punches and elbows.
Drago is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Boxer. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Can Boxer hold on?! Drago is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Boxer is rocked!
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!
Boxer gets cracked with a huge elbow and he's out cold! Possibly KO of the night from the back? Unusual but possible!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Drago!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oda Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sissokho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oda Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Sissokho!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sissokho throws a nice looking combination but Hattori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sissokho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hattori counters with a one-two to the body.
Sissokho lands a jab-cross combination.
Sissokho throws a nice looking combination but Hattori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sissokho misses with a combination
and Hattori counters with a head kick. That will keep Sissokho thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hattori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hattori connects with a leg kick. Sissokho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sissokho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hattori counters with a series of strikes. Sissokho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses.
Sissokho tries to bum rush Hattori with a series of wild strikes but Hattori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hattori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sissokho works over Hattori's head and body with a nice combination.
Hattori thuds his shin into the meat of Sissokho's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sissokho lands with a straight right. Hattori didn't see that one coming.
Sissokho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sissokho.
Sissokho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hattori.
Sissokho looks to land a right hand but Hattori moved out of range.
Sissokho swinging wildly here.
Sissokho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sissokho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sissokho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hattori counters with a body kick that stops Sissokho in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sissokho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hattori throws a sloppy head kick and Sissokho moves out of range easily.
Hattori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sissokho lands with a nice body punch.
Sissokho avoids the head kick by Hattori.
Sissokho looks to land a combination but Hattori avoids it well.
Sissokho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hattori tries a head kick but it misses.
Sissokho misses with the combination.
Sissokho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sissokho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sissokho throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Sissokho does no damage.
Sissokho misses with a few strikes there.
Sissokho avoids the head kick by Hattori.
Hattori throws a sloppy head kick and Sissokho moves out of range easily.
Hattori fails to land with a series of punches.
Hattori takes one to the side of the head.
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.
Sissokho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Sissokho. Those never looked like landing.
Sissokho misses with a double jab
and Hattori counters with a big head kick but Sissokho shrugs it off.
Hattori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sissokho dodges the punch combination from Hattori.
Sissokho fails to land with a series of punches.
Sissokho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hattori misses with a few strikes there.
Sissokho lands a glancing blow to the side of Hattori's head.
Sissokho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sissokho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Sissokho both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Hattori.
A punch combination from Sissokho misses.
Sissokho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hattori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sissokho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hattori counters with a three punch combo that has Sissokho backing up. Sissokho nods at Hattori to acknowledge the strikes.
Sissokho throws a series of strikes that have Hattori backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sissokho jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sissokho digs a good body shot into Hattori's ribs.
Hattori is breathing heavily.
Hattori takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bob Sissokho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sissokho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hattori circles away quickly and effectively.
Sissokho thuds a left hand into Hattori's body.
Sissokho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hattori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hattori misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Sissokho misses.
Sissokho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sissokho tries to bum rush Hattori with a series of wild strikes but Hattori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sissokho throws a body punch but Hattori moves out of range.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses.
Sissokho avoids the head kick by Hattori.
Sissokho misses with a series of wild punches.
Sissokho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Sissokho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sissokho lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sissokho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sissokho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hattori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Hattori does no damage.
Sissokho throws a right and a left that Hattori avoids nicely.
Hattori lands a head kick. Sissokho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sissokho misses with a few strikes there.
Sissokho throws a one two combo.
Hattori takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sissokho avoids the head kick by Hattori.
Sissokho misses with the combination.
Hattori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sissokho.
Sissokho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sissokho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hattori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sissokho.
Hattori tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Sissokho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sissokho avoids the head kick by Hattori.
Sissokho misses with a double jab.
Sissokho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hattori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sissokho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hattori rather than just go for the knockout.
Sissokho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hattori's hands.
Hattori is rocked!
Sissokho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hattori counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Hattori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sissokho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hattori circles away quickly and effectively.
Hattori seems to have got his legs back now.
Sissokho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Sissokho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sissokho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hattori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oda Hattori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hattori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sissokho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hattori counters with a head kick. That will keep Sissokho thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sissokho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hattori misses with a head kick.
Sissokho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sissokho misses with a combination
and Hattori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sissokho catches Hattori with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sissokho throws a combination. Hattori tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sissokho misses with a two punch combination.
Sissokho is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sissokho fails to land with a series of punches.
Sissokho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sissokho blocks a head kick by Hattori.
Hattori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sissokho misses with a two punch combination.
Sissokho scores with a nice head shot.
Sissokho swinging wildly here.
Sissokho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hattori counters with a head kick.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sissokho tries to bum rush Hattori with a series of wild strikes but Hattori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hattori tries a head kick but it misses.
Sissokho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hattori throws a sloppy head kick and Sissokho moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the liver by Sissokho. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Hattori.
Sissokho blocks a head kick by Hattori.
Sissokho throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sissokho misses with a wild combination.
Hattori takes one on the button.
Sissokho avoids the head kick by Hattori.
Sissokho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hattori counters with a big head kick but Sissokho shrugs it off.
Sissokho throws a one two combo.
Hattori ducks right into an uppercut from Sissokho.
Some wild striking there from Sissokho.
Hattori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hattori throws a sloppy head kick and Sissokho moves out of range easily.
Sissokho misses with a combination
and Hattori counters with a thumping low kick.
Sissokho fails to land with a series of punches.
Sissokho digs a good hook to Hattori's body.
Hattori looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sissokho misses with a combination
and Hattori counters with a straight right hand.
Sissokho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hattori throws a head kick but Sissokho moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sissokho throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sissokho catches Hattori with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sissokho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hattori counters with a nice body kick.
Sissokho takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sissokho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hattori was well out of range. Poor timing from Sissokho.
Sissokho misses with a double jab
and Hattori counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sissokho misses with a double jab
and Hattori counters with a big head kick but Sissokho shrugs it off.
A combination from Sissokho does no damage.
Sissokho blocks a head kick by Hattori.
Sissokho misses with a combination
and Hattori counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sissokho is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sissokho misses with a wild combination.
Sissokho misses with a combination
and Hattori counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice body kick from Hattori.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sissokho throws a series of punches but Hattori moves out of range.
Sissokho misses with a series of wild punches.
Hattori misses with a wild combination.
Sissokho throws a right and a left that Hattori avoids nicely.
Sissokho misses with a double jab
and Hattori counters with a two punch combo.
Hattori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sissokho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hattori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sissokho counters with a series of strikes. Hattori will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sissokho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sissokho throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
Sissokho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hattori eats them both and turns towards Sissokho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sissokho throws a right and a left that Hattori avoids nicely.
Sissokho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sissokho misses with the combination.
Sissokho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hattori can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Sissokho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hattori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sissokho avoids the head kick by Hattori.
Hattori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sissokho looks to land a combination but Hattori avoids it well.
Hattori throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hattori misses with a head kick.
Bob Sissokho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sissokho throws a right and a left that Hattori avoids nicely.
Sissokho throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
Hattori slips a jab and a cross from Sissokho.
Sissokho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hattori counters with an outside leg kick.
Sissokho misses with a double jab.
Hattori misses with a few strikes there.
Hattori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sissokho throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sissokho.
Sissokho misses with the combination.
Hattori dodges the punch combination from Sissokho.
Hattori misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Sissokho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sissokho misses with a two punch combination.
Sissokho scores with a three punch combo!
Sissokho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hattori counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Danga de danga de dang - Sissokho scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sissokho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sissokho throws a combination that misses
and Hattori counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sissokho is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sissokho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sissokho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses.
Sissokho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sissokho throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
Sissokho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Sissokho.
Hattori lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hattori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hattori throws a right and a left that Sissokho avoids nicely.
Sissokho misses with a body shot.
Oda Hattori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sissokho feints a jab promting Hattori to slip. Sissokho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hattori slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sissokho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hattori throws a nice looking combination but Sissokho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hattori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hattori has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sissokho!
Hattori throws a series of punches but Sissokho avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Sissokho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sissokho dodges the punch combination from Hattori.
Danga de danga de dang - Hattori scores with a four punch combination!
Sissokho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hattori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sissokho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hattori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hattori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sissokho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hattori counters with a three punch combo that has Sissokho backing up. Sissokho nods at Hattori to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hattori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sissokho throws a nice looking combination but Hattori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sissokho misses with the combination.
Sissokho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sissokho misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sissokho misses with a double jab
and Hattori counters with a big head kick but Sissokho shrugs it off.
Sissokho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hattori takes one to the side of the head.
Sissokho blocks a head kick by Hattori.
Sissokho throws a right and a left that Hattori avoids nicely.
Hattori throws a sloppy head kick and Sissokho moves out of range easily.
Sissokho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hattori circles away quickly and effectively.
Sissokho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sissokho throws a combination that misses
and Hattori counters with a head kick. That will keep Sissokho thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hattori throws a sloppy head kick and Sissokho moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sissokho. Those never looked like landing.
Sissokho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hattori circles away quickly and effectively.
Sissokho lands a slapping body shot.
Sissokho misses with a series of wild punches.
Hattori lands a high kick!
Sissokho misses with a combination
and Hattori counters with a nice body shot.
Hattori misses with a head kick.
Sissokho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sissokho cracks Hattori with an open hand slap.
Sissokho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hattori counters with a low kick, right behind Sissokho 's knee.
Hattori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hattori dodges the punch combination from Sissokho.
Sissokho misses with a combination
and Hattori counters with a left and a right that stings Sissokho.
Sissokho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bob Sissokho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sissokho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hattori.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Sissokho.
Well Sissokho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sissokho!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rj Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Gigurda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dias comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat Theme. Rj Dias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rj Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Denis Gigurda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dias gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gigurda counters by moving into the clinch.
Gigurda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dias tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gigurda counters with a single leg into guard. Dias didn't expect that.
Gigurda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gigurda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigurda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Gigurda from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Denis Gigurda was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gigurda has managed to clinch.
Dias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dias wants to clinch but Gigurda slips to the side
and Gigurda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gigurda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dias seems keen to control Gigurda's posture.
Gigurda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dias, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias misses with a takedown
and Gigurda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias wants to improve his position but Gigurda is controlling well.
Gigurda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dias is controlling Gigurda's trapped leg to prevent Gigurda from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dias is pressing down on Gigurda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigurda stays in close to Dias's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Denis Gigurda.
Dias shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gigurda counters with a single leg into guard. Dias didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rj Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gigurda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gigurda wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving.
Gigurda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gigurda stands and steps away. Dias gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigurda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dias sprawls well. Dias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gigurda gets slowly back to his feet.
Gigurda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dias doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gigurda counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias is not content to let Gigurda control the position.
Gigurda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gigurda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gigurda wants to control but Dias is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Gigurda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dias enables Gigurda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dias manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dias working a defensive guard here.
Gigurda looking to sit in guard and control but Dias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gigurda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gigurda looking for a sweep. Not yet Gigurda, not yet.
Dias wants to control from the top but Gigurda keeps moving.
Gigurda keeping full guard, as Dias tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigurda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dias is one step ahead there.
Dias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dias takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Dias trying to control but Gigurda is working from the bottom.
Gigurda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dias looking to sit in guard and control but Gigurda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gigurda looking to pass the guard.
Dias controlling Gigurda's posture.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Gigurda from controlling successfully.
Dias looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dias looks to land a combination but Gigurda avoids it well.
Gigurda stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias darts in trying to clinch
and Gigurda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gigurda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dias is on top in guard.
Dias looking to sit in guard and control but Gigurda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dias pulls Gigurda in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gigurda is one step ahead there.
Dias controlling Gigurda's posture.
Dias working a defensive guard here.
Dias trying to control the position here.
Dias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rj Dias just wasn't active enough.
Dias with a poor takedown
and Gigurda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Gigurda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gigurda avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Dias.
Gigurda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dias did well to prevent Gigurda getting side control.
Gigurda working over Dias with some ground and pound. Dias looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gigurda is thwarting Dias's attempts to control the position.
Gigurda controlling the action here.
Dias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gigurda is working away from the top position though.
Gigurda wants to pass to mount but Dias is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigurda content to control rather than advance.
Gigurda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Denis Gigurda hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gigurda avoids the head kick by Dias.
Dias shoots and misses
and Gigurda counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gigurda wants a takedown but no success here.
Gigurda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dias's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Gigurda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gigurda.
Gigurda avoiding damage.
Gigurda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dias's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gigurda successfully pulls guard.
Gigurda wants to improve his position but instead Dias has moved into half guard.
Gigurda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dias wants to control from the top but Gigurda keeps moving.
Dias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gigurda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dias is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias prevents Gigurda from getting back to his feet.
Gigurda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gigurda is keeping the position for now.
Dias trying to control but Gigurda is working from the bottom.
Dias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gigurda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rj Dias has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gigurda has his takedown stuffed
and Dias counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gigurda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gigurda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dias stays in close to Gigurda's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rj Dias.
I think Gigurda 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Gigurda!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Shinsato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinsato has chosen Yoshi Story as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Shinsato!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinsato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shinsato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Akira Shinsato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinsato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shinsato tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Shinsato gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinsato won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Shinsato throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Shinsato is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva looking to control.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shinsato is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsato taking shots to the head.
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shinsato looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Shinsato that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shinsato is rocked!
Silva misses with a head shot.
Silva working Shinsato over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinsato squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shinsato looks a forlorn figure.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Shinsato is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shinsato looks gassed!
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shinsato is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Shinsato wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Silva celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Combos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jeff Combos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Combos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Stone!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Combos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Combos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Combos works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Samuel Stone has been cut.
Combos jabs Stone right on the nose. Stone blinks but takes it well.
Combos misses with a body shot.
Combos throws a series of strikes that have Stone backpedaling.
Combos stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone slips under a jab.
Combos lands a jab to the head.
Combos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Combos throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Combos works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.
Combos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Combos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stone shoots in and bounces Combos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone connects with a couple of short punches.
Stone controlling from the top position.
Combos trying to strike off his back.
Combos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stone drops back looking for a leg! Combos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Combos manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Combos's guard.
Stone slips nicely into half guard.
Stone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Combos!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone landing strikes from the mount and Combos is in trouble!
Stone breaks from Combos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stone is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Stone extends the arm and Combos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Stone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Beninth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Beninth is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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130 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Beninth!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard 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.
A head kick by Howard misses
and Beninth counters with an outside leg kick.
Beninth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Howard counters with a thumping low kick.
Howard takes a swing at Beninth's ribcage but misses.
Howard throws a low kick but Beninth avoids it.
Howard throws a lazy head kick
and Beninth counters with a nice body kick.
Beninth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howard moves out of range of the leg kick from Beninth.
Beninth lands a leg kick that knocks Howard off balance momentarily.
Howard is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beninth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beninth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Howard. That did some damage!
Beninth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beninth moves in looking to clinch but Howard pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beninth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beninth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Howard stuffs the takedown attempt from Beninth. Beninth gets slowly back to his feet.
Beninth tries to clinch but Howard moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beninth, right into the meat.
A head kick lands from Beninth that sends Howard to the canvas. Howard tries to scramble back to his feet but Beninth brings him back down into side control.
Howard is rocked!
It looks like Dean Howard has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beninth in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Howard is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Beninth!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sun Tzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sun Tzu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davey Knox!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox shoots for a double leg takedown but Tzu sprawls well. He's pushed Knox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tzu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Davey Knox has been cut.
Tzu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tzu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Knox is rocked!
Tzu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knox glances at the clock... BAM! Tzu nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Knox crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Knox is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sun Tzu!
Sun Tzu is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragalamah Babbaramananah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia has chosen Numb/Encore as his entrance music. Demon Maia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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188 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragalamah Babbaramananah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Demon Maia!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babbaramananah tries to clinch up but Maia circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragalamah Babbaramananah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Babbaramananah misses the target.
Babbaramananah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babbaramananah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babbaramananah looks for the body kick but Maia saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Babbaramananah.
Maia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babbaramananah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maia on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maia.
Babbaramananah misses with a looping right.
Babbaramananah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maia's hands.
Maia throws a combination that misses
enabling Babbaramananah to counter with a crisp jab.
Babbaramananah thuds his right hand into Maia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babbaramananah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragalamah Babbaramananah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Babbaramananah wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Maia blocks a jab.
Babbaramananah lands a head shot.
Babbaramananah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Babbaramananah.
Maia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Babbaramananah.
Babbaramananah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maia.
Maia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babbaramananah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Babbaramananah misses with a body shot.
Babbaramananah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babbaramananah throws a push kick but Maia slaps the foot to one side.
Maia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Babbaramananah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maia shoots in and drives through. Babbaramananah sprawls well.
Maia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Babbaramananah throws the kick towards the body but Maia avoids it.
Babbaramananah wants to clinch
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. Babbaramananah fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babbaramananah looking to control.
Maia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maia passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Babbaramananah!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babbaramananah wants to hold on but Maia pushes him away.
Maia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Babbaramananah is surviving well by controlling Maia's body position as best he can.
Maia wants to take his opponent's back but Babbaramananah doesn't allow it.
Maia has control of Babbaramananah's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Babbaramananah regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia moves to back control.
Babbaramananah is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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.
Maia working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Babbaramananah is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Maia has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Babbaramananah taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demon Maia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khoren Abraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abraham has chosen Derezzed - Daft Punk as his entrance music. Khoren Abraham will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fu Manchu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khoren Abraham!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Abraham lands but Manchu takes it in his stride.
It looks like Fu Manchu has been cut.
Manchu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manchu lands in his opponent's guard.
Manchu won't allow Abraham to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abraham is on top in guard.
Manchu looking for a guillotine here but Abraham defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manchu looking for a guillotine here but Abraham defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu trying to keep a closed guard but Abraham is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abraham preventing the sweep.
Manchu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abraham is aware though and is defending well.
Abraham trying to control but Manchu is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Khoren Abraham hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Abraham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manchu swings widly with a right hand
and Abraham counters with an outside leg kick.
Manchu tries for a takedown but Abraham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manchu lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abraham.
Manchu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abraham defends it nicely.
Manchu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abraham counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fu Manchu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchu is breathing heavily.
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!
Manchu has his takedown stuffed
letting Abraham counter with a right hand.
Abraham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Abraham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abraham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abraham lands a big head kick that sends Manchu tumbling to the mat! Abraham takes a step backwards and waves Manchu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Abraham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Abraham scores with a body shot.
Abraham lands a big head kick that sends Manchu tumbling to the mat! Abraham takes a step backwards and waves Manchu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fu Manchu's cut is getting worse.
Abraham lands with a nice body punch.
Abraham thows a body kick. Manchu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manchu needs to keep his hands up - Abraham had a free shot at his head there.
Abraham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manchu. That did some damage!
Abraham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manchu's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khoren Abraham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fu Manchu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abraham moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Abraham tests Manchu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manchu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abraham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abraham misses with a wild body shot.
Abraham lands a jab to the nose.
Fu Manchu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Manchu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abraham as he jumps to the side.
Manchu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abraham.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abraham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manchu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abraham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manchu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abraham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abraham lands a good knee to the midsection. Manchu won't want to take too many of those.
Manchu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fu Manchu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abraham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Abraham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manchu backwards.
Abraham lands an elbow that stopped Manchu in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abraham scores with a shot to the side of Manchu's head.
Abraham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abraham.
Abraham scores with a shot to the side of Manchu's head.
Jeez, Fu Manchu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fu Manchu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Khoren Abraham! Khoren Abraham retains his heavyweight title!
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