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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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257 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction slips under a jab.
Aguinaldo digs a good hook to Destruction's body.
Destruction fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aguinaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destruction.
Aguinaldo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aguinaldo controlling the action here.
Aguinaldo with the ground and pound but Destruction uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Destruction is trying to keep Aguinaldo in close.
Aguinaldo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Destruction controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Destruction is on top in guard.
Aguinaldo controls Destruction momentarily but Destruction frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aguinaldo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Destruction's guard.
Aguinaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Destruction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destruction working a defensive guard here.
Aguinaldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Destruction is retaining full guard.
Aguinaldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Destruction lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aguinaldo!
Destruction trying to control but Aguinaldo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Destruction postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aguinaldo looks a forlorn figure.
Destruction connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aguinaldo is trying to escape the mount.
Aguinaldo blocking the ground and pound.
Destruction takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aguinaldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction avoids the attempt from Aguinaldo to control.
Aguinaldo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Destruction is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Destruction landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Andres Aguinaldo has been cut.
Destruction throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Aguinaldo because Destruction loaded up on that one.
Destruction scoring with strikes but Aguinaldo is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destruction landing shots from mount.
The cut above Andres Aguinaldo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andres Aguinaldo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Destruction!
Shawn Destruction bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigante Guerreiro Daileon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daileon comes to the cage accompanied by Akira Kushida - Chou Wakusei Sentou Boukan Daileon. Wong has chosen Doc Watson - Sitting on Top of the World as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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257 lbs
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255 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gigante Guerreiro Daileon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Wong!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Daileon misses its intended target.
Daileon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Wong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daileon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wong manages to get back to half guard.
Daileon thows a huge punch but Wong dodges it nicely.
Daileon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wong keeps working.
Daileon trying to mount his opponent but Wong defends it.
Wong is refusing to be controlled, as Daileon sits in half guard.
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
Wong is staying active underneath Daileon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daileon is working for a kimura but Wong is defending it quite comfortably.
Daileon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daileon is keen to just control but Wong is a slippery customer.
Daileon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wong tries to roll over but Daileon keeps him under control.
Wong is staying active underneath Daileon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daileon seems to be working for a kimura but Wong defends the submission attempt.
Wong manages to get to full guard.
Wong trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daileon advances to half guard.
Daileon is thwarting Wong's attempts to control the position.
Daileon seems to be looking for submissions.
Daileon wants to control but Wong is keeping him busy.
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
Wong wants to improve his position but Daileon is controlling well.
Wong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Daileon from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daileon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Gigante Guerreiro Daileon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Daileon wants to control but Wong is keeping busy.
Daileon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wong pulls his head out easily.
Daileon wants to control but Wong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is looking for a sweep. Wong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daileon wants to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daileon is staying active underneath Wong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daileon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wong pulls his head out easily.
Daileon wants to control but Wong is keeping busy.
Wong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daileon is just riding it out for now. Wong eventually gives up the hold.
Daileon is trying to stand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daileon looking for submissions off his back.
Wong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daileon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wong unloading with bombs!
Daileon is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Daileon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Daileon is trying to stand.
Daileon wants to control the action here but instead Wong manages to pass to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wong controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Wong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daileon is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daileon regains half guard.
Wong is trying to control the action in half guard but Daileon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Edward Wong wasn't active enough on the ground.
Daileon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daileon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wong counters with a left to the body.
Wong connects with a right hand. Daileon shakes it off.
Wong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daileon in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Daileon to the ground. Wong is now in Daileon's guard.
Wong passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Wong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Wong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wong wants to free his trapped foot but Daileon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Daileon tries to kick Wong off but Wong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Daileon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Daileon wants to sweep but Wong has passed to side control!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is looking for a sweep.
Daileon wants to get back to his feet but Wong is dominant here and he's now got Daileon's back!
Wong is looking for the choke from the back position but Daileon is controlling his hands well.
Wong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Daileon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wong not allowing Daileon to control his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daileon wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Wong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daileon.
Wong lands a jab.
It looks like Gigante Guerreiro Daileon has been cut.
Daileon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Daileon misses.
A lazy left from Daileon finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Daileon misses the target.
Wong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daileon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wong throws out the jab.
Daileon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daileon misses with a straight right.
No luck for Wong with that takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Wong.
Wong slaps away a takedown attempt from Daileon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edward Wong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daileon is trying to defend but Wong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daileon wants to control but Wong passes into side.
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Daileon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Daileon is trying to escape the position but Wong is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daileon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wong is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Edward Wong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daileon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daileon sees it coming and defends easily.
Daileon is looking for a sweep. Wong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daileon is looking to control Wong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daileon avoid being mounted?
Wong trying to control from half guard but Daileon is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is trying to control but Wong passes into side control!
Wong working away.
Wong tries for a kimura but Daileon is defending well.
Wong wants to control for a moment but Daileon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Daileon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wong working for a submission but Daileon is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daileon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Daileon throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Wong manages to pass to side control.
Daileon is looking for a sweep.
Daileon is trying to get back to his feet.
Daileon misses with a strike from the bottom.
Daileon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daileon tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Wong trying to control the action but Daileon is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wong has hold of Daileon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Daileon seems comfortable defending it but Wong has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Daileon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Daileon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wong couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edward Wong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boudreaux Godeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin comes into the arena with Stone Cold Steve Austin's entrance music blaring out of the sound system. Godeaux has chosen Battle Ready as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Steve Austin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Austin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boudreaux Godeaux!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin loads up on a big right hand but Godeaux slips the punch.
Godeaux ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Godeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Godeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godeaux.
Godeaux throws a leg kick but Austin moved away.
Austin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Godeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Austin misses with a hook. Godeaux ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Godeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Godeaux throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Austin scores with a kick to the body.
Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Austin throws a looping overhand right but Godeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Godeaux thuds his shin into the meat of Austin's side.
Godeaux misses with a body shot.
Austin misses with a hook.
Godeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Godeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Austin throws a body punch but Godeaux moves out of range.
Austin misses with a hook. Godeaux ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Godeaux moves out of range easily.
Steve Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Godeaux slips under a jab.
Boudreaux Godeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Austin misses.
Nice defenses there by Godeaux.
Austin throws a front kick aimed at Godeaux's knee but Godeaux avoids it well.
Austin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godeaux.
Godeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Austin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godeaux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Austin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Godeaux misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Godeaux.
Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godeaux.
Austin misses with a right hand
letting Godeaux counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Austin.
Austin throws a low kick, looking for Godeaux's leg but Godeaux calmly moves out of range.
Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Austin misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with a left hand
and Godeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin lands a leg kick that knocks Godeaux off balance momentarily.
Austin misses with a hook
and Godeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Austin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Austin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot lands for Austin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Godeaux misses with a double jab.
Godeaux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Austin back to the cage. Godeaux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Austin motions for Godeaux to come forward. Austin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Austin throws a lazy uppercut
and Godeaux counters with a two punch combo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Godeaux blocks the low kick.
Austin tries to move into range but Godeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Godeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Austin is out of range and Godeaux settles back down.
Godeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Godeaux's head but Godeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Godeaux walks into a left hand.
Godeaux cracks Austin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Godeaux throws a combination. Austin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good exchange - Godeaux coming out on top.
Godeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Austin catches Godeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Austin misses with a head kick.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Godeaux can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Austin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Godeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Austin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Godeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Austin misses.
Austin stuffs the takedown attempt from Godeaux. Godeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Godeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Austin throws a hook but Godeaux avoids it easily.
Godeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godeaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Godeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godeaux tries to work over Austin's front leg with a kick but Austin checks it.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Godeaux's head but Godeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Godeaux is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Austin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Godeaux misses with an uppercut.
Austin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Godeaux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Godeaux, as that shot connected.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Austin connects with a solid leg kick.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Godeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
Godeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Godeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Austin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Austin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Austin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Godeaux.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux misses with a leg kick
and Austin counters with a left to the body.
Austin misses with a straight right.
Godeaux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Godeaux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Godeaux moved out of range nicely.
Austin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Godeaux. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target.
Godeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Godeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boudreaux Godeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Godeaux drops his hands momentarily and Austin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Austin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Austin misses with a right hand
enabling Godeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Godeaux lands with a cross.
Godeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin.
Godeaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Austin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Godeaux somewhat.
Austin swings widly with a right hand
and Godeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godeaux.
Godeaux lands a body shot.
Boudreaux Godeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godeaux misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Godeaux throws a right hand that Austin ducks under and follows up with a left that Austin also avoids with ease.
Austin checks the leg kick.
Godeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Godeaux.
A punch combination from Godeaux misses.
Austin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Godeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Austin misses with a low kick.
Austin checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin.
Godeaux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Godeaux misses
and Austin counters with a left to the body.
Austin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Austin cracks Godeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Godeaux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Austin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Godeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godeaux manages to avoid it.
Godeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Godeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin scores with a punch to the head.
Godeaux throws a hook but Austin blocks it.
Austin looks to throw the jab but Godeaux is out of range.
Austin fails to land with a series of punches.
Godeaux lands a jab to the nose.
Godeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Austin's hands.
Godeaux throws a hook but Austin avoids it easily.
Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godeaux manages to avoid it.
Godeaux misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Godeaux scores with a hook to the body. Austin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Godeaux.
Godeaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Godeaux.
Godeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Godeaux misses with a leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Austin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godeaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Austin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Godeaux is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Austin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Godeaux doesn't seem phased though.
Austin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Austin dodges the punch combination from Godeaux.
Godeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Austin seems unphased.
Godeaux misses with a hook
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godeaux manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Godeaux misses its intended target.
Godeaux with a nice cross.
Godeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Godeaux throws a leg kick
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin misses with a body kick.
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Godeaux scores with a hook.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Austin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godeaux feints a jab promting Austin to slip. Godeaux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Austin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Godeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Austin.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Austin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Godeaux throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Godeaux digs a good hook to Austin's body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux blocks the body kick.
Godeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Godeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Godeaux.
Godeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Godeaux moves away and avoids it.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Godeaux moved out of range nicely.
Austin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Godeaux.
Austin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Austin. No joy for Godeaux on that attempt.
Steve Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boudreaux Godeaux.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Austin moves out of range as Godeaux strikes.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Godeaux moved out of range nicely.
Godeaux keeps Austin at a distance using the push kick.
Austin throws a low kick, looking for Godeaux's leg but Godeaux calmly moves out of range.
Godeaux checks a low kick from Austin.
A combination from Godeaux does no damage.
Godeaux wants to slow Austin down by chopping away at his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godeaux ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Godeaux's head but Godeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boudreaux Godeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Godeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Austin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Godeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Godeaux misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
Godeaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Austin to score with a decent uppercut.
Austin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Godeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godeaux throws a hook to the side of Austin's head but Austin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Austin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Godeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Godeaux moved out of range nicely.
Godeaux swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Austin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Godeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Godeaux digs a good hook to Austin's body.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Godeaux swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Godeaux ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Godeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Austin misses with a hook. Godeaux ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Godeaux.
A punch combination from Godeaux misses.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Godeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godeaux scores with the left hand. Austin knows he should have avoided that one.
Godeaux shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Godeaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Godeaux blocks the leg kick.
Godeaux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Godeaux looks for the body kick but Austin saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Austin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Austin.
Godeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
Austin lands with an uppercut that bounces Godeaux off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Godeaux.
Godeaux swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Godeaux blocks a leg kick.
Godeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Austin blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Godeaux. Those never looked like landing.
Godeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Godeaux throws a low kick but Austin avoids it.
Godeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Godeaux blocks the low kick.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux misses with a low kick.
Godeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Austin.
Godeaux misses with a body shot.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Godeaux throws a hook but Austin blocks it.
Godeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Austin's head back.
A swing and a miss from Austin.
Austin throws the left hand but Godeaux avoids the punch easily.
Austin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux is looking to chop away at Austin's legs.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Austin misses with a jab to the body
and Godeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Austin.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Godeaux is just out of range.
Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Godeaux moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin slips under a jab from Godeaux.
Austin misses the jab.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Godeaux.
Austin thows a body shot but no joy.
Austin loads up on a big right hand but Godeaux slips the punch.
Austin misses with an uppercut. Godeaux saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Godeaux.
Godeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Austin throws a body punch but Godeaux moves out of range.
Godeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godeaux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Austin takes a swing at Godeaux's ribcage but misses.
Godeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Austin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Austin throws a hook but Godeaux avoids it easily.
Austin misses with a hook. Godeaux ducked under it nicely.
Godeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godeaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Godeaux tries to work over Austin's front leg with a kick but Austin checks it.
Godeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Austin's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux misses with a low kick.
Godeaux jabs Austin right on the nose. Austin blinks but takes it well.
Austin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Godeaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godeaux moves away.
Austin thows a leg kick but Godeaux checks it
and Godeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Godeaux jabs at Austin's body.
A left and a right from Godeaux both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin throws a leg kick which misses Godeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Godeaux tries to avoid it.
Godeaux throws a lazy right hand but Austin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boudreaux Godeaux.
Well Godeaux 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 as a draw!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Boudreaux Godeaux!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Boudreaux Godeaux!
Boudreaux Godeaux wins by majority decision!
Boudreaux Godeaux is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RIP Evan Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen. Tanner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tornado of Souls - Megadeth. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 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
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, RIP Evan Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Tanner misses with a looping left.
Dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanner wants to clinch.
Tanner clinches up against the cage.
Tanner taking a breather.
Dos Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner jumps guard and drags Dos Santos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tanner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tanner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dos Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanner is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Dos Santos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tanner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tanner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tanner.
Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tanner.
Dos Santos is not content to let Tanner control the position.
Dos Santos is pressing down on Tanner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tanner postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Tanner stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanner postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner controlling from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner throws a strike but Dos Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tanner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Santos defends it easily.
Tanner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Tanner is looking for a triangle but Dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanner trying to control the position.
Tanner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tanner 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.
Tanner looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Tanner looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Dos Santos preventing the sweep.
Dos Santos passes Tanner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tanner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tanner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
Dos Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dos Santos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tanner.
Dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanner keeps working.
Tanner is trying to improve his position.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Tanner is controlling his arm.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanner on the ground.
Dos Santos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dos Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Dos Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos lands with a cross.
Dos Santos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanner.
Tanner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanner misses with an uppercut
and Dos Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Tanner looks gassed!
Dos Santos lands a nice hook to Tanner's body. Tanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
RIP Evan Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dos Santos lands with a hook. Tanner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tanner is rocked!
Dos Santos knocks out Tanner with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Dos Santos before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Dos Santos picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nobutaka Hiyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiyoshi comes into the arena with Baka Survivor blaring out of the sound system. Lucas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Serial Killer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nobutaka Hiyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Hiyoshi misses.
Lucas needs to keep his hands up - Hiyoshi had a free shot at his head there.
Lucas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiyoshi throws out the jab.
Hiyoshi throws a series of strikes that have Lucas backpedaling.
Lucas with a jab.
Lucas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lucas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hiyoshi misses with a looping right.
Lucas avoids the head kick by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hiyoshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hiyoshi throws a leg kick but Lucas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hiyoshi looks to land a left hand but Lucas moved out of range nicely.
Lucas scores with a punch to the head.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Nobutaka Hiyoshi has been cut.
Lucas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hiyoshi connects with a solid leg kick.
Hiyoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Hiyoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiyoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Lucas.
Lucas avoids the head kick by Hiyoshi.
Lucas blocks a head kick by Hiyoshi.
Lucas moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucas.
Lucas scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucas.
Lucas misses with some punches.
Lucas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hiyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiyoshi tries a body shot but Lucas blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Lucas.
Lucas landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas scores with a knee to the head.
Lucas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hiyoshi backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands with a short shot to the head.
Hiyoshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lucas lands a body punch.
Hiyoshi is breathing heavily.
Lucas pushes Hiyoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hiyoshi backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lucas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hiyoshi avoids it.
Lucas tries a body shot but Hiyoshi blocks it.
A short right from Lucas on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lucas.
Lucas lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hiyoshi fails to land.
Hiyoshi is trying to maintain a safe position but Lucas gets an underhook and turns Hiyoshi into the cage.
Lucas lands with a light punch inside.
Lucas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hiyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucas can't find room to land a body shot as Hiyoshi controls the action.
Hiyoshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hiyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hiyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucas prevents a body shot from Hiyoshi.
A right hand to the body from Lucas.
Lucas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hiyoshi's defenses.
Hiyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiyoshi prevents a body shot from Lucas.
Lucas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hiyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Lucas blocking some punches.
Lucas tries to throw a body punch but Hiyoshi avoids it by throwing Lucas back against the cage.
Hiyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucas prevents a body shot from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Lucas.
Hiyoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lucas lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiyoshi's elbow.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hiyoshi looking to stall.
Maybe Hiyoshi would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A head punch on the inside from Hiyoshi fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Lucas.
Hiyoshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lucas - that will leave a mark!
Lucas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucas avoids the body shot from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hiyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi swinging wildly here.
Lucas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lucas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiyoshi.
A head kick misses from Hiyoshi.
Lucas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hiyoshi.
Lucas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lucas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hiyoshi throws a head kick but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas looks to land a combination but Hiyoshi avoids it well.
Hiyoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucas.
Lucas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiyoshi connects with a body shot.
Hiyoshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucas moves away.
Lucas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hiyoshi can pounce on him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas moves into the clinch successfully.
Hiyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiyoshi is trying to stall.
Lucas scores with a hook to the body.
Hiyoshi blocking some punches.
Lucas misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lucas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucas lands with a light punch inside.
Lucas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hiyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Lucas controls the action.
Hiyoshi misses with some punches.
Lucas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hiyoshi's face.
Lucas lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucas.
Hiyoshi misses with the head strike.
Lucas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi pushes Lucas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lucas working aggressively here.
Lucas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucas landing knees to the body.
Lucas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hiyoshi.
Lucas throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Hiyoshi.
Lucas throws a head punch that misses.
Lucas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lucas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiyoshi's elbow.
Lucas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Hiyoshi.
Lucas has a couple of punches blocked by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi blocks an elbow strike.
Hiyoshi trying to stall but Lucas improves his position.
Hiyoshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lucas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hiyoshi on the inside.
Lucas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hiyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Lucas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hiyoshi avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Lucas.
Lucas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucas blocks a body shot from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hiyoshi gets through Lucas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hiyoshi blocks a body shot from Lucas.
Hiyoshi is looking to control Lucas's arms but Lucas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hiyoshi has his back to the cage.
Hiyoshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nobutaka Hiyoshi's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Lucas.
Hiyoshi is pushing Lucas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lucas misses with a knee strike.
Hiyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Hiyoshi back against the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lucas.
Hiyoshi lands a left hand.
Lucas lands a left hand.
Lucas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hiyoshi gets through Lucas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hiyoshi looking to stall.
Lucas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucas tries a body shot but Hiyoshi blocks it.
Lucas throws a head punch that misses.
Lucas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lucas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lucas pushes Hiyoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hiyoshi tries to break free but Lucas pushes him back against the cage.
Lucas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lucas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hiyoshi's face.
Hiyoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lucas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nobutaka Hiyoshi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Hiyoshi misses.
Henry Lucas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucas is looking to clinch.
Hiyoshi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lucas checks it well.
Hiyoshi jabs Lucas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Hiyoshi.
Lucas slips a jab from Hiyoshi.
A good leg kick by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lucas to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lucas.
Lucas tries to clinch up but Hiyoshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Hiyoshi throws a combination that misses
and Lucas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lucas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiyoshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiyoshi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lucas eats them both and turns towards Hiyoshi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas misses with a looping right.
A combination from Hiyoshi does no damage.
Lucas lands with a slapping head kick.
Hiyoshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Lucas.
Hiyoshi is looking to land body kicks.
Hiyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Lucas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hiyoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Lucas has closed the distance and engaged Hiyoshi in a clinch.
Lucas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiyoshi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hiyoshi blocks an uppercut.
Lucas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hiyoshi trying to control the position but instead, Lucas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hiyoshi into the cage.
Lucas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucas working aggressively here.
Lucas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lucas tries to work over Hiyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Hiyoshi.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lucas.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lucas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiyoshi's elbow.
Hiyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiyoshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
Lucas working aggressively here.
Lucas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but Hiyoshi blocks it.
Hiyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lucas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lucas is working Hiyoshi over against the cage.
Lucas gets through Hiyoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hiyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Hiyoshi back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lucas.
Lucas takes a shot to the head.
Lucas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hiyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Lucas controls the action.
Lucas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hiyoshi is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hiyoshi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hiyoshi blocks a body shot from Lucas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lucas obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lucas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lucas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lucas obliges.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lucas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hiyoshi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lucas up against the cage.
Lucas lands with a short shot to the head.
Lucas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucas.
Hiyoshi looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Lucas.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lucas lands an elbow inside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiyoshi controls his hands.
Lucas tries to work over Hiyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lucas with a knee to the head.
Lucas takes a shot to the head.
Lucas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hiyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Lucas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lucas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lucas gets through Hiyoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hiyoshi takes a shot to the head.
Henry Lucas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lucas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hiyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Hiyoshi back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hiyoshi.
Lucas lands with a right to the head.
Hiyoshi throws a head punch that misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Lucas.
Hiyoshi tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hiyoshi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hiyoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hiyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hiyoshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucas.
Hiyoshi pushes Lucas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiyoshi misses with some punches.
Hiyoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hiyoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hiyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucas swings for the body but Hiyoshi moves out of range.
Hiyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiyoshi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lucas takes a step back to recover.
Lucas connects with a right hand. Hiyoshi shakes it off.
Lucas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook. Lucas ducked under it nicely.
Lucas lands a leg kick that knocks Hiyoshi off balance momentarily.
Hiyoshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hiyoshi throws a sloppy head kick and Lucas moves out of range easily.
Hiyoshi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lucas. That one must have hurt.
Hiyoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucas.
A shot to the liver by Lucas. Beautiful body shot.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hiyoshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Lucas.
Hiyoshi connects with a solid leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiyoshi thumps Lucas with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas moves into the clinch.
Lucas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lucas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hiyoshi presses Lucas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lucas as Hiyoshi tries to tie him up.
Lucas tries a body shot but Hiyoshi blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiyoshi.
Lucas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiyoshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lucas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiyoshi works on Lucas's body with a couple of short punches.
Hiyoshi prevents a body shot from Lucas.
A knee to the head by Lucas.
Lucas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hiyoshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lucas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiyoshi takes an elbow to the temple.
Lucas tries a body shot but Hiyoshi blocks it.
Hiyoshi blocks an uppercut.
Lucas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hiyoshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Lucas.
Lucas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hiyoshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Lucas.
Lucas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hiyoshi backwards.
Lucas misses with a knee to the head.
Hiyoshi misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lucas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nobutaka Hiyoshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Lucas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucas checks a leg kick.
Lucas misses with a two punch combination.
Hiyoshi wants to slow Lucas down by chopping away at his legs.
Lucas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiyoshi motions for Lucas to come forward. Hiyoshi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiyoshi manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Hiyoshi misses.
Lucas scores with a head kick. Hiyoshi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lucas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Hiyoshi missing with a left hand there. Lucas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lucas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lucas, right into the meat.
Lucas is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas connects with a high kick.
Lucas tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Hiyoshi.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses.
Hiyoshi misses with a head kick.
Hiyoshi lands a jab to Lucas's midsection.
Hiyoshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Hiyoshi lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Lucas.
Lucas connects with a body shot that sends Hiyoshi's belly button to the back.
Hiyoshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucas takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Lucas - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiyoshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hiyoshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiyoshi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hiyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hiyoshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lucas counters with a straight right hand.
Hiyoshi is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Hiyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiyoshi throws a leg kick but Lucas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hiyoshi thows a body shot but no joy.
Hiyoshi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucas.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hiyoshi - that will leave a mark!
Lucas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiyoshi.
Lucas scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiyoshi throws an off balance right hand
and Lucas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Lucas tenderised Hiyoshi's leg. Hiyoshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi misses with a body shot.
Lucas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiyoshi throws out the jab.
A jab from Hiyoshi misses.
Lucas wants to clinch up but Hiyoshi keeps it at a distance.
Lucas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiyoshi, pushing him back against the cage.
Lucas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Hiyoshi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiyoshi.
Lucas misses with a knee to the head.
Lucas misses with an elbow over the top.
Hiyoshi is trying to maintain a safe position but Lucas gets an underhook and turns Hiyoshi into the cage.
Lucas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiyoshi controls his hands.
Lucas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Lucas.
Lucas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucas lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi works on Lucas's body with a couple of short punches.
Hiyoshi scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas misses with some punches.
Hiyoshi misses with a body punch.
Lucas is leaning against Hiyoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiyoshi just leaning against Lucas, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiyoshi.
Lucas works on Hiyoshi's body with a couple of short punches.
Hiyoshi tries a body shot but Lucas blocks it.
Hiyoshi tries to stall but Lucas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lucas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hiyoshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lucas.
Hiyoshi misses with a body punch.
Lucas prevents a body shot from Hiyoshi.
Lucas lands a body punch.
Lucas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lucas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiyoshi controls his hands.
Lucas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lucas scores with a hook to the body.
Lucas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hiyoshi takes a shot to the head.
Lucas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hiyoshi tries to break the clinch but Lucas is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Lucas fails to land.
Hiyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hiyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiyoshi misses with some punches.
Hiyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lucas misses with a knee strike.
Hiyoshi trying to stall but Lucas improves his position.
Hiyoshi working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiyoshi working aggressively here.
Lucas tries a body shot but Hiyoshi blocks it.
Lucas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lucas digs a right hand underneath Hiyoshi's ribcage. Hiyoshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hiyoshi taking a breather.
Lucas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hiyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiyoshi tries to break the clinch but Lucas is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Lucas.
Lucas lands with a left to the head.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lucas or not.
Hiyoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Hiyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiyoshi tries a body shot but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas prevents a body shot from Hiyoshi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiyoshi.
Lucas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiyoshi controls his hands.
Lucas lands an uppercut.
Hiyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
Lucas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hiyoshi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucas.
A hook to the body from Lucas.
Hiyoshi takes a shot to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hiyoshi looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiyoshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucas blocking some punches.
Hiyoshi looking to stall.
Lucas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucas pushes Hiyoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiyoshi blocks an uppercut.
Hiyoshi is trying to maintain a safe position but Lucas gets an underhook and turns Hiyoshi into the cage.
Nobutaka Hiyoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lucas as Hiyoshi tries to tie him up.
Lucas lands a good knee to the midsection. Hiyoshi won't want to take too many of those.
Hiyoshi avoids the elbow strike from Lucas, against the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hiyoshi.
Lucas trying to land knees to the body.
Lucas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucas tries to throw a body punch but Hiyoshi avoids it by throwing Lucas back against the cage.
Lucas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hiyoshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hiyoshi blocking some punches.
Lucas misses with a knee to the head.
Lucas lands with a short shot to the head.
Lucas scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucas misses with a knee strike.
Hiyoshi working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Lucas.
Hiyoshi lands with a right to the head.
Hiyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Lucas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucas 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Henry Lucas!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Henry Lucas!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Henry Lucas!
Henry Lucas wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Henry Lucas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripgut is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Abominable Putridity - Throat Fisting Abortion. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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225 lbs
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World class 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
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Ripgut!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin connects with a solid leg kick.
Rasputin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ripgut counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ripgut avoids the body shot from Rasputin.
Ripgut defending well as Rasputin loads up on a big left hand.
Rasputin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ripgut ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a shot from downtown. Ripgut moves away and avoids it.
Ripgut jabs at Rasputin's body.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rasputin throws out a loose jab but Ripgut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripgut misses with a looping left.
Rasputin lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Sean Ripgut has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut lands a body shot.
Ripgut throws a hook but Rasputin avoids it easily.
Ripgut scores with a decent looking hook.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripgut wants to clinch but Rasputin slips to the side
and Rasputin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ripgut tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rasputin takes a swing at Ripgut's ribcage but misses.
Ripgut tries to clinch up.
Ripgut throws a leg kick
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripgut lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ripgut takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ripgut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rasputin is out of range and Ripgut settles back down.
Rasputin scores with a jab. Ripgut acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rasputin dips to his left and cracks Ripgut with an uppercut!
Rasputin throws a low kick but Ripgut moves out of range easily.
Ripgut fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ripgut misses with a low kick as Rasputin jumps back.
Ripgut tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rasputin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ripgut tries to clinch up.
Ripgut throws a low kick but Rasputin moves out of range easily.
Rasputin walks into a jab.
Rasputin throws a leg kick but Ripgut moved away.
Rasputin blocks the body kick.
Ripgut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rasputin momentarily.
Rasputin throws a solid leg kick but Ripgut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to land a front kick but Ripgut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ripgut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rasputin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Rasputin misses
and Ripgut counters with a thumping low kick.
Ripgut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rasputin.
Ripgut looks to clinch
and Rasputin counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin misses the shot to the body.
Rasputin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ripgut scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Rasputin tenderised Ripgut's leg. Ripgut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ripgut tries to clinch but Rasputin is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin needs to keep his hands up - Ripgut had a free shot at his head there.
Rasputin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ripgut is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rasputin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ripgut counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rasputin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Ripgut is predictable there
and Rasputin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ripgut thinking.
Ripgut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripgut attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rasputin wants to slow Ripgut down by chopping away at his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rasputin moves away.
Rasputin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rasputin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasputin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ripgut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ripgut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rasputin feints and then cracks Ripgut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ripgut down.
Rasputin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rasputin throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ripgut doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Rasputin blocks a head kick by Ripgut.
Ripgut thows a leg kick but Rasputin checks it
letting Rasputin counter with a right hand.
Ripgut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ripgut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rasputin tries to land a front kick but Ripgut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ripgut slips under a jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin cracks the inside of Ripgut's front leg.
Rasputin swings for the body but Ripgut moves out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rasputin's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin slips a straight right by Ripgut.
Rasputin staying out of range there.
Ripgut misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Ripgut.
Ripgut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ripgut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rasputin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ripgut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rasputin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Ripgut misses
and Rasputin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasputin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ripgut, right into the meat.
Ripgut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ripgut misses with a body kick.
Ripgut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rasputin misses with a jab to the body
and Ripgut counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ripgut - that will leave a mark!
Ripgut has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ripgut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Ripgut's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rasputin gets tackled into the cage by Ripgut. Ripgut maintains the clinch.
Ripgut pushes off an throws an elbow but Rasputin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasputin avoids it.
Ripgut missing with knees to the body.
Rasputin stalling in the clinch but Ripgut improves position.
Ripgut scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Piotr Rasputin has been cut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ripgut. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rasputin lands with a light punch inside.
Ripgut pushes off an throws an elbow but Rasputin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ripgut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ripgut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ripgut throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rasputin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ripgut landing knees to the body.
Ripgut tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasputin avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ripgut blocking some punches.
Ripgut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripgut.
Ripgut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ripgut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasputin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin prevents a body shot from Ripgut.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Ripgut lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ripgut obliges.
Ripgut lands an elbow inside.
Ripgut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ripgut lands an elbow just above Rasputin 's eye.
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!
Ripgut crunches a lovely knee into Rasputin's ribcage.
Ripgut creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rasputin's defenses.
Ripgut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ripgut crunches a lovely knee into Rasputin's ribcage.
Ripgut lands an elbow that stopped Rasputin in his tracks for a moment.
Ripgut lands an elbow just above Rasputin 's eye.
Ripgut crunches a lovely knee into Rasputin's ribcage.
Ripgut tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasputin avoids the damage to the body.
Ripgut misses with a knee to the head.
Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasputin avoids it.
Ripgut unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rasputin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ripgut tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasputin avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasputin avoids it.
Sean Ripgut seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land.
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripgut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ripgut scores with a head kick. Rasputin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ripgut smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Rasputin misses the target.
Rasputin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rasputin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ripgut.
Ripgut tries to clinch up.
Rasputin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throws a shot from downtown. Ripgut moves away and avoids it.
Ripgut lands a nice shot to the body.
Ripgut misses with a head kick.
Ripgut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rasputin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ripgut.
Rasputin tries a low kick but Ripgut avoids it.
Rasputin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ripgut avoids the body shot from Rasputin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut tries to clinch there but Rasputin circles away.
Ripgut lands a high kick!
Ripgut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rasputin.
Ripgut throws a leg kick which misses Rasputin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rasputin tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripgut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ripgut connects with a solid leg kick.
Ripgut throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Ripgut moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ripgut obliges.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ripgut lands an elbow just above Rasputin 's eye.
Ripgut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Ripgut blocks an uppercut.
Ripgut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rasputin managing to block the knees to the body from Ripgut.
Ripgut lands an elbow that stopped Rasputin in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ripgut.
Ripgut scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin takes an elbow to the temple.
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasputin avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripgut.
Ripgut tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasputin avoids the damage to the body.
Ripgut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasputin.
Rasputin managing to block the knees to the body from Ripgut.
Ripgut lands a right hand.
Ripgut misses with an elbow strike.
Ripgut landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rasputin's defenses.
Ripgut lands a nice knee to the body.
Ripgut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ripgut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasputin.
Rasputin managing to block the knees to the body from Ripgut.
Ripgut scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ripgut obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ripgut obliges.
Ripgut throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ripgut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ripgut landing knees to the body.
Ripgut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rasputin is defending well for now.
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasputin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ripgut attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rasputin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ripgut has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ripgut and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rasputin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rasputin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ripgut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ripgut tries to clinch but Rasputin moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ripgut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ripgut throws a chopping leg kick but Rasputin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Rasputin misses its intended target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rasputin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sean Ripgut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasputin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ripgut throws a leg kick but Rasputin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ripgut throws out a leg kick but Rasputin moves out of range and Ripgut only half commits.
Rasputin cracks the inside of Ripgut's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rasputin.
Ripgut is looking to land body kicks.
Ripgut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut misses with a head kick.
Rasputin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Rasputin.
Rasputin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Rasputin tenderised Ripgut's leg. Ripgut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasputin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ripgut checks it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ripgut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rasputin counters with a good low kick that Ripgut was not able to check.
Rasputin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ripgut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ripgut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Rasputin.
Ripgut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rasputin checks a low kick from Ripgut.
Ripgut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasputin looks to throw a body kick
and Ripgut counters with a straight right hand.
Ripgut slips under a jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Ripgut's shoulder, as Ripgut tries to avoid the shot.
Ripgut lands a leg kick that knocks Rasputin off balance momentarily.
Ripgut bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rasputin's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut tries to land a front kick but Rasputin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rasputin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ripgut loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.
Rasputin lands a leg kick that knocks Ripgut off balance momentarily.
Rasputin moves out of range of the body kick from Ripgut.
Rasputin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ripgut.
Rasputin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rasputin missing with a left hand there. Ripgut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ripgut throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rasputin counters with an inside leg kick.
Ripgut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Rasputin misses
and Ripgut counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ripgut connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Ripgut.
Ripgut fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Rasputin moves out of range of the body kick.
Ripgut takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ripgut swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Ripgut's shoulder, as Ripgut tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Ripgut.
Rasputin thows a body shot but no joy.
Ripgut avoids a kick to the body.
Ripgut throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ripgut staying out of range there.
Ripgut blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throws a leg kick which misses Ripgut's front leg but catches the back leg as Ripgut tries to avoid it.
Rasputin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rasputin thows a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin looks to land a left hand but Ripgut moved out of range nicely.
Ripgut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ripgut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ripgut comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rasputin throws a hook to the side of Ripgut's head but Ripgut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasputin lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut.
Rasputin cracks Ripgut with a good jab.
Rasputin is looking to slow Ripgut down with leg kicks.
Rasputin moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rasputin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rasputin wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripgut won't allow it.
Rasputin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ripgut lands a shot to the body.
Rasputin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ripgut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Ripgut.
Ripgut working Rasputin over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripgut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ripgut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ripgut lands a good knee to the midsection. Rasputin won't want to take too many of those.
Ripgut trying to land knees to the body.
Ripgut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasputin.
Ripgut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rasputin is defending well for now.
Rasputin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rasputin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ripgut throws an elbow but it misses.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Ripgut.
Nice body punch from Ripgut.
Ripgut lands a knee to the body.
Ripgut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ripgut lands with a light punch inside.
Rasputin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ripgut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Ripgut trying to land knees to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rasputin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rasputin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ripgut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rasputin momentarily.
Ripgut scoring well with a low kick there.
Rasputin throws out a loose jab but Ripgut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well,Rasputin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rasputin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rasputin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rasputin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ripgut tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.
Ripgut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ripgut smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a leg kick
and Ripgut counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rasputin looks to land a body kick but Ripgut moved away.
Ripgut throws a leg kick but Rasputin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ripgut tried to score with a low kick but Rasputin checks it.
Piotr Rasputin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasputin moves out of range of the leg kick from Ripgut.
Rasputin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ripgut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ripgut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripgut is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rasputin misses with a body kick.
Ripgut keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rasputin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rasputin misses the target.
Rasputin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin misses with a kick to the body.
Rasputin cracks the inside of Ripgut's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Ripgut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ripgut 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Sean Ripgut!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sean Ripgut!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Sean Ripgut!
Sean Ripgut wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Sean Ripgut thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima tries to clinch up.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Narushima is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Narushima circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams throws a body punch but Narushima moves out of range.
Narushima misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Narushima throws out the jab.
Ryo Narushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Narushima connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Narushima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Narushima.
A low kick from Williams misses
and Narushima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Narushima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Narushima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams gets control of Narushima's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Narushima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Narushima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima looking to pass the guard.
Narushima stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Narushima is controlling him.
Narushima is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Williams has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Narushima is looking to defend but Williams has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Narushima! Williams pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Narushima taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenneth Williams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son Goku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, REDEMPTION SONG. Goku has chosen Cha-La-Head-Cha-La as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
20 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Son Goku!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Goku.
Goku connects with a single shot there.
Goku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goku's calf.
Marciano tries to work over Goku's front leg with a kick but Goku checks it.
Goku blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Goku scores with the left hand. Marciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Marciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goku throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Goku.
Marciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku throws a push kick but Marciano slaps the foot to one side.
Marciano scores with the left hand. Goku knows he should have avoided that one.
Marciano tries to clinch up.
Goku goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goku misses with a low kick.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Goku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano is looking to slow Goku down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Goku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Son Goku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Goku tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Marciano looks to throw the jab but Goku is out of range.
Goku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
Marciano misses with the body kick
and Goku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Goku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goku throws a series of punches but Marciano moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Goku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marciano doesn't seem phased though.
Goku thuds his shin into the meat of Marciano's side.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Goku.
Marciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goku.
Goku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goku moves away.
A head kick misses from Goku.
Goku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Goku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Goku blocks a low kick nicely.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Goku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick from Goku.
A left and a right from Goku both land. Nice combination.
Marciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goku.
Marciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano misses with a hook. Goku ducked under it nicely.
Marciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goku. That did some damage!
Goku throws the kick towards the body but Marciano avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
Goku scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goku tries to land a leg kick but Marciano saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goku.
Goku throws a chopping leg kick but Marciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goku gets a clinch.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Goku controls his hands.
Marciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Marciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goku lands with a shot to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marciano swings for the body but Goku moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marciano.
Marciano swings for the body but Goku moves out of range.
Goku takes one on the button.
Goku connects with a body shot that sends Marciano's belly button to the back.
Marciano blocks the body kick.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goku scores with a sloppy right hand. Marciano should have avoided that one.
Marciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goku doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away.
Goku with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Goku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano misses with a head kick.
Goku avoids the head kick by Marciano.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Goku.
Marciano throws the left hand but Goku avoids the punch easily.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Marciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goku.
Goku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goku throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano's shoulder, as Marciano tries to avoid the shot.
Goku is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marciano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Goku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goku's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goku duly obliges.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a low kick but Goku avoids it.
Goku's corner calls for a 1-2. Goku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marciano blocks the body kick.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Goku slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Marciano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marciano catches Goku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goku tries to close the distance and clinch but Marciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goku scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano throws the left hand but Goku avoids the punch easily.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Goku sees coming a mile off.
Goku tries to clinch but Marciano moves out of range.
A big left from Marciano misses.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body.
Goku tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marciano.
Goku throws the kick towards the body but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano takes a swing at Goku's ribcage but misses.
Goku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goku moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Goku.
Goku walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marciano.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Goku scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marciano. That's going to slow Goku down.
Marciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goku scores with a push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goku. That's going to slow Marciano down.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Goku ducks down to avoid it.
Goku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goku misses with a head kick.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goku.
Marciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Goku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goku, as that shot connected.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marciano's calf.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goku.
Marciano misses with a shot to the body
and Goku counters with a nice leg kick.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goku.
Goku lunges at Marciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marciano's hand.
Goku looks to land a combination. Marciano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Don Marciano has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Goku.
Goku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goku throws a nice head kick!
Marciano swings for the body but Goku moves out of range.
Goku moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano misses with some punches.
A short left from Goku.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Goku avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goku throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marciano tries a body shot but Goku blocks it.
Goku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goku blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goku misses with a body punch.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano has Goku pressed against the cage.
Goku blocking some punches.
Marciano tries a body shot but Goku blocks it.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Goku controls the action.
Goku prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Marciano is trying to break free.
Goku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goku gets through Marciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano has Goku pushed against the cage.
Goku misses with the head strike.
Goku can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano prevents a body shot from Goku.
Marciano blocking some punches.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Marciano has had enough of the clinch but Goku keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goku.
Marciano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goku is defending well for now.
Goku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Goku backwards.
Goku has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Marciano wants to break free but Goku has control.
Goku misses with a punch on the inside.
Goku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goku misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano letting Goku take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Marciano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goku misses with the head strike.
Goku looking to slow down the pace here.
Marciano wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Goku.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goku backwards.
Goku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Goku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goku.
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Goku avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
A short right from Goku.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goku lands a shoulder strike.
Goku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Son Goku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Goku.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Goku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Goku.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Goku.
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!
Goku tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goku blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Goku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Goku fails to land.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Goku lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Goku fails to land.
Goku stalling in the clinch.
Goku throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Goku fails to land.
Goku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goku tries to stall but Marciano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goku has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano.
Marciano avoiding damage as Goku throws knees to the body.
Marciano blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Goku.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goku lands a nice uppercut.
Goku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goku misses with a punch on the inside.
Goku has Marciano pressed against the cage.
Marciano lands a body punch.
Goku misses with the head strike.
Marciano breaks the clinch.
Marciano throws a hook but Goku blocks it.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
Goku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marciano.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goku moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
Goku ducks right into an uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goku.
Goku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goku checks it well.
Goku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goku missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marciano lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goku counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goku wants to clinch up but Marciano keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Son Goku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Marciano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goku checks it well.
Goku scores with a kick to the body.
Goku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marciano's sensitive parts.
Goku staying out of range there.
Marciano ducks right into an uppercut from Goku.
Marciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
Goku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marciano takes a swing at Goku's ribcage but misses.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marciano thows a body kick. Goku tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Goku throws a leg kick but Marciano checks it.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goku.
Goku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marciano takes a swing at Goku's ribcage but misses.
Goku scores with a nice head shot.
Goku misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
Goku checks a leg kick.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Goku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goku doesn't seem bothered though.
Marciano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goku.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goku throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marciano lands a front kick.
Marciano throws a push kick but Goku slaps the foot to one side.
Goku throws a solid leg kick but Marciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goku.
Goku throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Marciano misses with an uppercut.
Marciano misses with a left hand
and Goku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Marciano. Those never looked like landing.
Goku misses with a series of wild punches.
Son Goku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Goku tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marciano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marciano.
Goku connects with a leg kick. Marciano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marciano is out of range and Goku settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Goku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Goku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marciano misses with a leg kick.
Goku checks a leg kick nicely.
Marciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Goku is just out of range.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Goku. That snapped Marciano's head back.
Marciano is looking to wear down Goku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goku throws a body kick the misses
and Marciano counters with a leg kick.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano throws a nice looking combination but Goku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marciano looks for the body kick but Goku saw that one coming.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Goku.
Goku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marciano in his tracks.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Goku.
Goku scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Goku misses the shot to the body.
Goku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Goku.
Goku fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goku is rocked!
Marciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Goku is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Goku out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Marciano!
Post fight, Don Marciano took to the microphone: 'Made Men aint suppose to make statements but this win felt damn good. **Don Marciano flexed his guns to the ring girls before grabbing the mic** I know I had to beat down one of your favorite fighters but I owed it to the crowd.. I love all you little Japanese fuckers! Drinks on me tonight!'.
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