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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tipi Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by Mistakes. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tipi Savea!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Price gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Price unloads a knee to the mid-section. Savea lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Price lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Price.
Price lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Price throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saveas head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Price pushes Savea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Price takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Price lands a body punch in the clinch.
Savea looks gassed!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Price.
Savea goes for a takedown in the clinch but Price prevents it.
Price lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price works on Savea's body with a couple of short punches.
Price stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Price lands a knee to the body.
Price is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Price scores with a nice short uppercut.
Price throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saveas head.
Price stalling in the clinch.
Price lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Price on the inside.
Savea is rocked!
Price stalling in the clinch.
Savea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tim Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tipi Savea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Price stalls.
A short body shot lands from Price as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Price.
Price lands a body shot in the clinch.
Price working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Price.
Price prevents the takedown attempt.
Price lands a right hand.
Price holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price digs a right hand into Savea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savea's gas tank.
Price works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Price.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Price.
Price manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Price working Savea over with knees to the body.
Price lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Price as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price stalling.
Price lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savea backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Price.
Savea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Price just stands there and leans against the cage.
Price taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Price as Savea tries to tie him up.
Price stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Price.
A good leg kick by Price.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Price turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Price lands a right hook to the body.
Savea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Price is fending him off so far but Savea persists. Nope, Price circles away and we're back to standing.
Savea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savea shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Price feints and then cracks Savea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savea down.
Price pushes Savea up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Price.
Savea is trying to pull guard but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price scores with a shot to the side of Savea's head.
A shot in the inside from Price.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Price takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Price is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Price lands a good knee to the midsection. Savea won't want to take too many of those.
Price is leaning against Savea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Price is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Price slows down the pace here.
Price lands a body punch.
Price with a knee to the head.
Price is working Savea over against the cage.
Come on Price - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A frustrated look appears on Savea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Price has Savea pressed against the cage.
Price gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Savea tries to throw a body punch but Price avoids it by throwing Savea back against the cage.
Price lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Price.
Price manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Price.
A shot in the inside from Price.
Savea is still on wobbly legs! Can Price finish him?
Price taking a breather.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Savea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Price blocks it with crossed arms.
Savea seems to have recovered his senses.
Price leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Price.
Price lands a slapping body shot.
Price lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price scores with the left hand. Savea knows he should have avoided that one.
Price cracks Savea with an open hand slap.
Price scores with a spinning back kick!
Savea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Price drops Savea with a straight right hand, right on the button! Price follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Price!
Tim Price decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fat Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Bu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fat Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lu Bu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bu lands a slapping body shot.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Bu moves out of range.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Ronaldo does no damage.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Bu saw that one coming.
Ronaldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Bu should have avoided that one.
Bu takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
Ronaldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Ronaldo misses.
Bu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bu avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
Bu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu scores with a jab. Ronaldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bu connects with a body shot.
Bu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bu lands a really nice looking cross but Ronaldo seems unphased.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ronaldo looks to land a left hand but Bu moved out of range nicely.
Bu misses with a looping left.
Ronaldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bu looks to land a combination but Ronaldo avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Bu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ronaldo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bu connects with a leg kick. Ronaldo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ronaldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Lu Bu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bu scores with a leg kick.
Ronaldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bu lands the left hand.
Bu scores with a nice strike.
Bu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bu finds it's way round the side to connect with Ronaldo's head.
Bu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ronaldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ronaldo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a right hand that misses
and Bu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ronaldo throws a low kick, looking for Bu's leg but Bu calmly moves out of range.
Bu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bu thuds a left hand into Ronaldo's body.
Bu throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo swings widly with a right hand
and Bu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ronaldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bu works Ronaldo's body with a nice hook.
Ronaldo throws a big shot that misses.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bu digs a good body shot into Ronaldo's ribs.
Nice shot by Bu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Bu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Bu throws the left hand but Ronaldo avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Bu.
Ronaldo motions for Bu to come forward. Ronaldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bu throws a hook to the side of Ronaldo's head but Ronaldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bu lands a jab to the nose.
Ronaldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ronaldo misses with a looping left.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Bu.
Ronaldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ronaldo slips a straight right by Bu.
Bu misses with a left hand
and Ronaldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bu.
Ronaldo moves out of range as Bu strikes.
Bu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ronaldo at a distance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo misses with a wild combination.
Ronaldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bu lands a nice hook to Ronaldo's body. Ronaldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bu lands with an overhand left.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Bu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ronaldo moves forwards but Bu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Bu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bu connects with a right hand. Ronaldo shakes it off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Bu swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo tried to score with a low kick but Bu checks it.
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the head.
Bu slips a jab and a cross from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bu looks to land a left hand but Ronaldo moved out of range nicely.
Ronaldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Bu lands with a cross.
Bu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a right hand that Bu ducks under and follows up with a left that Bu also avoids with ease.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Bu saw that one coming.
Ronaldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ronaldo avoids the body shot from Bu.
Ronaldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ronaldo swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ronaldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bu dips to his left and cracks Ronaldo with an uppercut!
Ronaldo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ronaldo on the side of the head.
Bu lands with a straight right. Ronaldo didn't see that one coming.
Bu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ronaldo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bu thows a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bu.
Ronaldo takes one to the side of the head.
Ronaldo avoids the head kick by Bu.
Bu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bu thows a body kick. Ronaldo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ronaldo blocks a head kick by Bu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bu works Ronaldo's body with a nice hook.
Bu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Bu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ronaldo throws a hook but Bu avoids it easily.
Bu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo misses with a right hand
and Bu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo throws a head kick but Bu moves out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a few strikes there.
Bu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ronaldo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bu.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bu.
Bu stuns Ronaldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ronaldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bu lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo connects with the punch.
Bu digs a good hook to Ronaldo's body.
Ronaldo throws a lazy right hand but Bu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Bu finds it's way through Ronaldo's defenses.
Bu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ronaldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ronaldo motions for Bu to come forward. Ronaldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lu Bu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bu throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick which misses Bu's front leg but catches the back leg as Bu tries to avoid it.
Bu looks to land a combination but Ronaldo avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a nice looking combination but Bu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Bu ducked under it nicely.
Bu misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bu lands a slapping body shot.
Bu slips a jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bu.
A big right from Ronaldo misses.
Bu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ronaldo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bu misses with a looping right.
Ronaldo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bu misses with a body punch
and Ronaldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bu on the side of the head.
Bu throws a good cross that connects.
Bu misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo scores with a nice head shot.
Bu throws a shot to the body.
Bu misses with a head kick.
Bu checks a leg kick.
Bu throws out a loose jab but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo drops his hands momentarily and Bu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bu misses with a straight left.
Ronaldo misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo throws a right and a left that Bu avoids nicely.
Ronaldo throws a lazy right hand but Bu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Bu as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Bu.
Bu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ronaldo. Ronaldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bu connects with a leg kick. Ronaldo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bu tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bu there.
Bu thumps Ronaldo with a low kick.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Bu moves out of range easily.
Bu takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
Bu defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bu.
Ronaldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bu doesn't seem bothered though.
Ronaldo avoids a kick to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bu lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Bu throws a head kick but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bu blocks a jab.
Bu looks to land a right hand but Ronaldo moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bu misses the target.
Bu throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bu misses with a body kick.
Bu ducks right into an uppercut from Ronaldo.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bu connects with a high kick.
Bu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch
and Bu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bu is breathing heavily.
Bu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bu throws an off balance right hand
and Ronaldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bu misses with an uppercut
and Ronaldo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bu thinking.
Fat Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Bu misses with a lunging right hand
and Ronaldo counters with a left and a right that stings Bu.
Bu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ronaldo.
Bu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ronaldo's head backwards.
Lu Bu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ronaldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bu lands with an uppercut that bounces Ronaldo off the cage and back into range.
Bu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ronaldo misses with a hook.
Bu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Ronaldo misses.
A low kick from Ronaldo misses
and Bu counters with a right hand to the body.
Bu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bu tests Ronaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ronaldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronaldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Ronaldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bu misses the body punch
and Ronaldo counters with a good low kick that Bu was not able to check.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Bu.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bu jabs at Ronaldo's body.
Bu misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Bu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bu 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Lu Bu!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Lu Bu!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Lu Bu!
Lu Bu wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Lu Bu 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaki Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenji Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Requiem for a Dream. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isaki Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jenji Ueda!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi throws a right hand that Ueda ducks under and follows up with a left that Ueda also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomi works over Ueda's head and body with a nice combination.
Gomi thuds a left hand into Ueda's body.
Ueda misses the shot to the body.
Ueda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ueda checks a low kick from Gomi.
Gomi throws a sloppy head kick and Ueda moves out of range easily.
Ueda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomi swivels and escapes.
Ueda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ueda lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Isaki Gomi has been cut.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ueda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gomi blocks it with crossed arms.
Ueda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ueda prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ueda swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ueda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gomi manages to break the clinch.
Ueda instigates a clinch.
Ueda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ueda lands a nice elbow.
Gomi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ueda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Ueda is controlling the position.
Gomi blocks an elbow strike from Ueda.
Gomi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
Gomi being controlled against the cage.
Ueda crunches a lovely knee into Gomi's ribcage.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ueda managing to block the knees to the body from Gomi.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomi avoids the damage to the body.
Ueda throws an elbow but it misses.
Ueda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gomi regains guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ueda tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomi is retaining full guard.
Gomi is controlling Ueda's posture.
Gomi 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jenji Ueda was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ueda is looking to clinch.
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomi misses with a few strikes there.
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ueda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Isaki Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ueda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ueda lands a head shot.
Ueda moves out of range as Gomi throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda misses with a double jab.
Gomi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Ueda tenderised Gomi's leg. Gomi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ueda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
Ueda lands a head shot.
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
Gomi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ueda misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick 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!
Gomi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ueda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ueda pushes Gomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomi blocks an elbow strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ueda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaki Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ueda to keep the fight standing.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Ueda has double underhooks.
Ueda lands a knee to the body.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Ueda leaning against his opponent.
Ueda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomi.
Gomi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gomi tries to stall but Ueda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Ueda.
Gomi avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Ueda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gomi misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Gomi.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ueda misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi blocks the elbow strike.
Ueda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ueda has hold of one of Gomi's legs. Gomi is fighting the takedown attempt but Ueda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Ueda from controlling successfully.
Gomi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ueda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ueda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ueda trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Ueda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ueda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ueda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ueda wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
Gomi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ueda defends well.
Ueda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomi has his foot on Ueda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ueda works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ueda wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
Gomi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ueda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ueda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ueda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ueda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ueda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ueda throwing strikes from guard but Gomi blocks nicely.
Gomi keeping full guard, as Ueda tries to pass.
Ueda controlling from the top position.
Gomi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ueda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenji Ueda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaki Gomi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ueda tries to clinch up.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Ueda avoids them all with ease.
Gomi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
Gomi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ueda.
Gomi looks for the body kick but Ueda saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ueda clinches with his opponent.
Gomi managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gomi wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ueda.
A short right from Ueda.
Gomi is stalling here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ueda lands an elbow inside that Gomi shrugs off.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gomi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gomi dodges an elbow strike from Ueda.
Ueda leaning against his opponent.
Gomi misses with an elbow over the top.
Gomi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gomi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ueda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ueda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gomi's face.
Gomi is rocked!
Isaki Gomi's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ueda slows down the pace here.
Oh Gomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ueda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaki Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ueda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomi seems to have got his legs back now.
Ueda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gomi is trying to defend but Ueda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ueda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ueda not doing much here.
Gomi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ueda working the head and body with strikes.
Ueda throwing shots but Gomi is blocking nicely.
Ueda controlling the action here.
Ueda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomi's head.
Gomi is refusing to be controlled, as Ueda sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ueda.
Ueda is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ueda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ueda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ueda stalling away here and it's allowed Gomi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gomi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jenji Ueda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ueda uses it to pass to side control.
Ueda is looking to take a break and control but Gomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gomi can't do much from the bottom here.
Ueda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ueda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gomi to see if he's OK.
Gomi regains half guard.
Ueda is keen to just control but Gomi is a slippery customer.
Gomi is trying to maintain the position but Ueda is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ueda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomi is trying to control but can't.
Ueda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomi defending well though.
Gomi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ueda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomi is looking to control Ueda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomi avoid being mounted?
Ueda is looking to take a break and control but Gomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ueda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ueda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ueda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ueda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ueda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gomi trying to control here.
Ueda lands with a punch from half guard.
Ueda lands a big elbow - Gomi is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ueda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jenji Ueda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Glasgow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Glasgow might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sail by Armin van Buuren. Cute Fluffy Bunny has chosen Fight to Survive as his entrance music. Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Glasgow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Glasgow misses its intended target.
Cute Fluffy Bunny lands a nice shot that snaps Glasgow's head back.
Glasgow misses with a hook.
Cute Fluffy Bunny checks a low kick from Glasgow.
Glasgow lands an overhand right.
A jab lands there for Glasgow.
Glasgow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Glasgow fails to land with a series of punches.
Cute Fluffy Bunny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cute Fluffy Bunny misses with a body kick.
Glasgow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cute Fluffy Bunnys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cute Fluffy Bunny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glasgow tries to clinch there but Cute Fluffy Bunny circles away.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries a head kick but it misses.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a shot from downtown. Glasgow moves away and avoids it.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tests Glasgow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glasgow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cute Fluffy Bunny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Glasgow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tried to score with a low kick but Glasgow checks it.
Glasgow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Glasgow is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cute Fluffy Bunny is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Glasgow!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sang Min The Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sang Min The Flash will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sang Min The Flash!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Flash is looking to clinch.
The Flash clinches.
The Flash gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sapp.
Sapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Flash scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sapp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Flash pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Flash stops a takedown attempt from Sapp.
The Flash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Flash trying to land knees to the body.
The Flash gets through Sapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Flash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Flash gets through Sapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sapp wants a takedown.
Sapp has The Flash pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Flash manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Flash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Flash scores with a hook to the body.
Sapp is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by The Flash.
A short left from The Flash.
Sapp is rocked!
The Flash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sapps head.
Oh Sapp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Flash creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sapp with a big uppercut! Sapp tries to clinch up but The Flash pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sapp to the mat! Sapp covers up and The Flash unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sang Min The Flash!
Sang Min The Flash was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguelito Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Cage has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguelito Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage misses with a double jab.
Dragon missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragon misses with a two punch combination.
Cage tries to clinch there but Dragon circles away.
Dragon scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Dragon.
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragon tries to bum rush Cage with a series of wild strikes but Cage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dragon was covering up waiting for the punch and Cage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cage won't allow Dragon to get back to his feet.
Dragon wriggles free and stands up.
Dragon throws a lazy uppercut
and Cage counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon sneaks out the side door and pushes Cage away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dragon checks a low kick from Cage.
Cage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dragon's guard.
Cage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dragon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cage has picked Dragon up and slammed him! Dragon can't keep hold of the triangle and Cage manages to pass to side control!
Cage looks up at the clock and then as Dragon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cage smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
Cage controlling from side mount.
Cage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon is looking to get back to his feet here but Cage is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dragon's back.
Cage lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dragon.
Cage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dragon is defending well though. Cage let's go of the attempt for now.
Cage tries to keep control of the position but Dragon is staying busy.
Dragon is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage has managed to slip his arm under Dragon's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dragon is tapping out! Submission win for Cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Cage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kazuushi Sakuraba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wax Tailor feat. The Others . 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kazushi Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kazuushi Sakuraba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking to score a takedown here. Kazuushi Sakuraba is defending well but Kazushi Sakuraba drives through and ends up in Kazuushi Sakuraba's guard.
Kazuushi Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazushi Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Kazushi Sakuraba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazushi Sakuraba won't allow Kazuushi Sakuraba to sweep him here.
Kazuushi Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get himself to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kazuushi Sakuraba stacks Kazushi Sakuraba on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kazuushi Sakuraba!
Kazuushi Sakuraba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kazuushi Sakuraba's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Kazuushi Sakuraba throwing shots but Kazushi Sakuraba is blocking nicely.
Kazuushi Sakuraba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kazuushi Sakuraba wants to control but Kazushi Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazuushi Sakuraba is nestled in close to Kazushi Sakuraba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kazuushi Sakuraba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kazuushi Sakuraba is keen to just control but Kazushi Sakuraba is a slippery customer.
Kazuushi Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Kazuushi Sakuraba wants to control but Kazushi Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Kazuushi Sakuraba not doing much here.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Kazuushi Sakuraba is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kazuushi Sakuraba wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good exchange - Kazuushi Sakuraba coming out on top.
Kazuushi Sakuraba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazushi Sakuraba is trying to keep Kazuushi Sakuraba in close.
Kazuushi Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Kazushi Sakuraba keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kazushi Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazuushi Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Kazushi Sakuraba keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuushi Sakuraba throwing strikes but missing.
Kazushi Sakuraba has his foot on Kazuushi Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazuushi Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Kazushi Sakuraba has momentary wrist control but Kazuushi Sakuraba slips an elbow through the middle.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Kazuushi Sakuraba pushes his legs off easily.
Kazuushi Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Kazushi Sakuraba keeps moving.
Kazushi Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazuushi Sakuraba defends it easily.
Kazuushi Sakuraba scoring with some ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kazuushi Sakuraba wants to hold on but Kazushi Sakuraba pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kazushi Sakuraba cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kazuushi Sakuraba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kazuushi Sakuraba gets back to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Kazuushi Sakuraba is defending well.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to control but Kazuushi Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to advance position but Kazuushi Sakuraba won't allow it.
Kazuushi Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba throwing shots but Kazuushi Sakuraba is blocking nicely.
Kazushi Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kazuushi Sakuraba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kazuushi Sakuraba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kazushi Sakuraba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kazuushi Sakuraba trying to control from the bottom.
Kazuushi Sakuraba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kazuushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba connects with a couple of short punches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazuushi Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazushi Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Kazuushi Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
Kazuushi Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Kazushi Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Kazuushi Sakuraba keeps moving.
Kazushi Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazuushi Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazushi Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Kazuushi Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
Kazuushi Sakuraba is trying to control the position but Kazushi Sakuraba postures up.
Kazuushi Sakuraba is looking to stand up but Kazushi Sakuraba isn't so interested in that idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba stopping the sweep attempt from Kazuushi Sakuraba.
Kazuushi Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass.
Kazuushi Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Kazushi Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Kazuushi Sakuraba is trying to control the position but Kazushi Sakuraba postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kazuushi Sakuraba.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kazuushi Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches.
Kazushi Sakuraba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kazuushi Sakuraba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to clinch.
Kazuushi Sakuraba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kazushi Sakuraba closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kazuushi Sakuraba prevents Kazushi Sakuraba from moving into mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kazushi Sakuraba creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kazuushi Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Kazuushi Sakuraba manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazushi Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazuushi Sakuraba controls Kazushi Sakuraba momentarily but Kazushi Sakuraba frees himself.
Kazushi Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kazuushi Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kazuushi Sakuraba. Kazushi Sakuraba shrugs it off though.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuushi Sakuraba.
Some wild striking there from Kazuushi Sakuraba.
An inside leg kick lands from Kazuushi Sakuraba.
Kazuushi Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuushi Sakuraba looks for the body kick but Kazushi Sakuraba saw that one coming.
Kazuushi Sakuraba misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuushi Sakuraba throws a leg kick that misses.
Kazushi Sakuraba scores a takedown into full mount!
Kazuushi Sakuraba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Kazushi Sakuraba there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kazushi Sakuraba looking to secure an arm triangle but Kazuushi Sakuraba defends it well.
Kazuushi Sakuraba tries to lock up and control but Kazushi Sakuraba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kazuushi Sakuraba is trying desperately to improve position.
Kazushi Sakuraba landing strikes from the mount and Kazuushi Sakuraba is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazushi Sakuraba misses with a head shot.
Kazuushi Sakuraba can't escape the position.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking to control but Kazuushi Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kazushi Sakuraba pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kazushi Sakuraba prevents Kazuushi Sakuraba from getting the reversal.
Kazuushi Sakuraba tries to hold on but Kazushi Sakuraba pushes him away.
Kazushi Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kazuushi Sakuraba has worked his arm free - good work by Kazuushi Sakuraba!
Kazuushi Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuushi Sakuraba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Kazuushi Sakuraba is defending the position.
Kazushi Sakuraba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kazushi Sakuraba trying to advance position but Kazuushi Sakuraba counters by regaining guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazuushi Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Kazuushi Sakuraba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kazushi Sakuraba's guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Kazuushi Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Kazuushi Sakuraba has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kazushi Sakuraba to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kazuushi Sakuraba is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kazushi Sakuraba pulls down on the head and he's put Kazuushi Sakuraba to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazushi Sakuraba!
An out of breath Kazushi Sakuraba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenthal comes to the cage accompanied by 2 Hits. Wesley has chosen Eminem - Go To Sleep as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Rosenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley tries to clinch but Rosenthal is having none of it.
Rosenthal throws out a loose jab but Wesley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rosenthal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wesley somewhat.
Wesley misses with a hook.
Wesley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesley being controlled here momentarily.
Rosenthal 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.
Wesley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rosenthal 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Ed Rosenthal wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rosenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wesley.
Rosenthal throws out a loose jab but Wesley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosenthal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Christian Wesley has been cut.
Rosenthal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wesley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wesley instigates a clinch.
Rosenthal is trying to push Wesley away but Wesley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wesley has a couple of punches blocked by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal is trying to break the clinch but Wesley is controlling him.
Wesley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wesley misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal trying to stall but Wesley improves his position.
Rosenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Wesley controls the action.
Wesley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wesley works on Rosenthal's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wesley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal's elbow.
Rosenthal is trying to break the clinch but Wesley has him pressed against the cage.
Wesley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal's elbow.
Wesley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wesley can't find room to land a body shot as Rosenthal controls the action.
Wesley lands a left hand.
Wesley pushes Rosenthal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosenthal.
Wesley misses with a punch to the body.
Wesley tries a body shot but Rosenthal blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal manages to break the clinch.
Rosenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wesley thows a body kick. Rosenthal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wesley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rosenthal is trying to get back to full guard.
Wesley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rosenthal is refusing to be controlled, as Wesley sits in half guard.
Rosenthal tries to roll over but Wesley keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley is trying to control. Rosenthal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Christian Wesley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wesley is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rosenthal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wesley is in Rosenthal's guard.
Rosenthal will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wesley content to stall in guard here.
Wesley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wesley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wesley trying to control but Rosenthal is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wesley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Christian Wesley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wesley darts in and clinches Rosenthal up against the cage.
Wesley tries to throw a body punch but Rosenthal avoids it by throwing Wesley back against the cage.
Rosenthal has had enough of the clinch but Wesley keeps him there for the moment.
Rosenthal blocking some punches.
Rosenthal blocks an uppercut.
Rosenthal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wesley tries to work over Rosenthal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wesley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rosenthal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rosenthal is trying to break the clinch but Wesley is controlling him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wesley tries to work over Rosenthal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wesley throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal tries to break free but Wesley pushes him back against the cage.
Rosenthal breaks the clinch.
Rosenthal tries to clinch up but Wesley circles away and keeps his distance.
Rosenthal throws a nice looking combination but Wesley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rosenthal throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesley counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosenthal missing with a left hand there. Wesley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wesley tries to clinch but Rosenthal is having none of it.
Wesley forces Rosenthal back against the cage and clinches.
Wesley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wesley.
Rosenthal breaks the clinch.
Rosenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wesley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosenthal manages to avoid it.
Wesley tries to clinch but Rosenthal moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Wesley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rosenthal doesn't seem phased though.
Wesley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rosenthal wants to clinch up but Wesley keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Wesley.
Rosenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesley.
Wesley shoots in and drives through. Rosenthal sprawls well.
Wesley slips a straight right by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal scores with a jab. Wesley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
Rosenthal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wesley tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Rosenthal - just one landing.
Wesley wants to clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wesley tries to clinch up but Rosenthal circles away and keeps his distance.
Wesley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosenthal keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Rosenthal there.
Wesley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rosenthal takes a swing at Wesley's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rosenthal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rosenthal misses with a wild combination.
Rosenthal tries to move into range but Wesley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wesley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Wesley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wesley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosenthal swivels and escapes.
Ed Rosenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wesley.
Wesley jabs Rosenthal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rosenthal throws a poor cross that misses
and Wesley counters with an inside leg kick.
Rosenthal misses with a hook.
Rosenthal connects with a jab.
Wesley tries a head kick but it misses.
Rosenthal is looking to clinch but Wesley is avoiding it.
A jab from Wesley misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rosenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rosenthal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wesley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Wesley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Wesley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rosenthal cracks Wesley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wesley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rosenthal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Rosenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rosenthal.
Wesley swats away the attempt to clinch by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal stuffs the takedown.
Rosenthal checks a leg kick.
Rosenthal closes the distance and clinches.
Wesley tries to work over Rosenthal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wesley can't find room to land a body shot as Rosenthal controls the action.
Rosenthal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wesley up against the cage.
Wesley prevents Rosenthal from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosenthal backwards.
Wesley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal's elbow.
Rosenthal prevents the takedown attempt.
Wesley tries a body shot but Rosenthal blocks it.
Christian Wesley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wesley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wesley is working for takedown but Rosenthal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ed Rosenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wesley.
Rosenthal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rosenthal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rosenthal swings widly with a right hand
and Wesley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rosenthal thinking.
Rosenthal throws a shot from downtown. Wesley moves away and avoids it.
Rosenthal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rosenthal misses with a hook
and Wesley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rosenthal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wesley backs up against the cage.
Christian Wesley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wesley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesley instigates a clinch.
Wesley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rosenthal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rosenthal catches Wesley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rosenthal missing with a left hand there. Wesley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Wesley misses its intended target.
Rosenthal blocks a jab.
Wesley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rosenthal wants to improve his position but Wesley is controlling well.
Wesley wants to take a breather but Rosenthal is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is looking to improve his position.
Christian Wesley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wesley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wesley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wesley controlling his opponent.
Wesley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wesley misses with some ground and pound and Rosenthal recovers position to half guard.
Rosenthal is staying active underneath Wesley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wesley is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wesley content to stall in guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wesley trying to control but Rosenthal is working from the bottom.
Wesley preventing the sweep.
Wesley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Christian Wesley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rosenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rosenthal lands a glancing blow to the side of Wesley's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rosenthal.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal throws a hook but Wesley avoids it easily.
Rosenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Rosenthal finds it's target.
Wesley wants to clinch up but Rosenthal keeps it at a distance.
Wesley ducks under a wild hook from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosenthal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosenthal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wesley has him pressed against the cage.
Wesley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Rosenthal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wesley.
Rosenthal takes a shot to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wesley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rosenthal.
Wesley can't find room to land a body shot as Rosenthal controls the action.
Wesley swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosenthal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rosenthal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rosenthal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rosenthal prevents a body shot from Wesley.
Rosenthal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wesley goes for a takedown attempt but Rosenthal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wesley is defended easily by Rosenthal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wesley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wesley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wesley fails to land with a series of punches.
Wesley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rosenthal pinned against the cage. Rosenthal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rosenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesley dives in and scores a takedown into Rosenthal's guard.
Wesley is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesley trying to control but Rosenthal is working from the bottom.
Ed Rosenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal 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.
Rosenthal throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wesley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rosenthal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Rosenthal. No joy for Wesley on that attempt.
Wesley is looking to clinch but Rosenthal is avoiding it.
Rosenthal stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Wesley.
I think Wesley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Christian Wesley!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Christian Wesley!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Christian Wesley!
Christian Wesley wins by unanimous decision!
Christian Wesley made sure to mention his sponsor, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarek Thrun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick has chosen Conquer All as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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224 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jarek Thrun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Dick!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrun throws a hook but Dick avoids it easily.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thrun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Thrun.
Dick with a nice cross.
Thrun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dick can pounce on him.
Dick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dick tries a head kick but it misses.
Dick connects with a right hand. Thrun shakes it off.
Dick misses with a looping left.
Dick moves away from the strike by Thrun.
Dick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thrun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dick.
Dick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrun. That did some damage!
Thrun just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrun misses with a wild body shot.
Dick thows a body kick. Thrun tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrun shoots for a double leg takedown but Dick sprawls well. He's pushed Thrun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thrun moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrun misses with a looping right.
Dick takes the fight into the clinch.
Thrun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dick tries a knee to the head but Thrun blocks it.
Dick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrun is trying to pull guard but Dick has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Thrun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick presses Thrun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thrun is breathing heavily.
Dick working Thrun over with knees 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!
Dick lands a knee to the body.
Dick digs a right hand into Thrun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thrun's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Dick.
Dick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dick working Thrun over with knees to the body.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrun's elbow.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrun controls his hands.
Dick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrun tries to work over Dick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick lands a nice knee to the body.
Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrun backwards.
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dick with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Dick.
Dick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thrun takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrun backwards.
Dick scores a nice knee to the body.
Dick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrun backwards.
Dick works on Thrun's body with a couple of short punches.
Dick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Dick.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dick.
Still in the clinch, Dick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thrun goes for a takedown attempt but Dick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Dick.
Thrun walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick pushes Thrun up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Dick.
Dick pushes Thrun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick misses with a knee strike.
Dick misses with a knee strike.
Dick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrun backwards.
Thrun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Dick.
A shot in the inside from Dick.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrun jumps guard but Dick stands there with Thrun around his waist. Thrun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dick landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is working Thrun over against the cage.
Dick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thrun backwards.
Dick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thrun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thruns head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dick.
Thrun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dick connects with a knee to the head.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Thrun avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dick.
Dick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dick presses Thrun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dick scores with a knee to the head.
Dick lands with a right to the head.
Dick is working Thrun over against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dick gets through Thrun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Dick.
Thrun blocks a body shot from Dick.
Dick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Thrun avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage.
Dick lands with a left to the head.
Dick lands with a short shot to the head.
Dick lands a knee to the head.
Thrun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thrun prevents a body shot from Dick.
Dick lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrun backwards.
Dick crunches a lovely knee into Thrun's ribcage.
Dick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick with a knee to the head.
Dick lands a right hand.
Thrun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrun blocks a body shot from Dick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dick connects with a knee to the head.
Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dick connects with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dick.
A knee to the head by Dick.
Dick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dick lands with a light punch inside.
Dick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dick.
Dick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dick works on Thrun's body with a couple of short punches.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dick.
Thrun manages to pull guard.
Thrun looking to control.
Dick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dick wants to stand but Thrun is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thrun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dick stands and steps away. Thrun gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thrun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thrun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A clash of legs there as Thrun blocks the low kick.
Dick wants to clinch up but Thrun keeps it at a distance.
Dick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrun.
Dick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrun on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dick.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thrun looks to score with a jab to the body but Dick is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Thrun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thrun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thrun is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thrun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dick misses with a body punch.
Thrun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dick cracks Thrun with a nice body shot.
Dick lands a right hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dick pushes Thrun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrun fails to pull guard.
Dick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hook to the body lands for Dick.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrun controls his hands.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dick prevents Thrun from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dick.
Dick digs a right hand underneath Thrun's ribcage. Thrun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Dick presses Thrun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thrun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thrun backwards.
Dick tries to land a knee to the head but Thrun blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dick connects with a solid leg kick.
Thrun dives in and grabs Dick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dick pushes down on Thrun's head and hops out.
Dick scores with a nice head shot.
Dick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thrun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thrun shoots in looking for a takedown but Dick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thrun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thrun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thrun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dick. Dick obviously looking to wear him down.
Dick forces Thrun back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dick stops a takedown attempt from Thrun.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Thrun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick working aggressively here.
Dick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thrun.
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!
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrun backwards.
A short left from Dick.
Dick with a knee to the head.
Dick missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Dick.
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dick pushes Thrun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dick lands a nice uppercut.
Thrun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrun blocks a body shot from Dick.
Dick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrun's efforts to push away.
Dick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dick on the inside.
Dick looking to throw knees to the head but Thrun is blocking nicely.
Dick has a couple of punches blocked by Thrun.
A nice left hand lands by Dick.
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick misses with a knee to the head.
Thrun looking to stall.
Thrun tries to score a body lock takedown but Dick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tom Dick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thrun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from Dick.
A knee to the head by Dick.
Dick working aggressively here.
Dick has a couple of punches blocked by Thrun.
Dick pushes Thrun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick tries to work over Thrun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dick is pressed up against the cage. Thrun has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dick down to the mat. Dick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thrun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dick tries to clinch but Thrun moves out of range.
Dick drives through and clinches with Thrun against the cage.
Thrun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dick after a bit of a struggle.
Dick is leaning against Thrun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dick lands with a right to the head.
Dick lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dick.
A nice left hand lands by Dick.
Dick gets through Thrun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dick with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thrun tries for a takedown but Dick manages to get underhooks.
Dick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thrun lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Dick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick lands a good knee to the midsection. Thrun won't want to take too many of those.
Thrun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thrun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thrun jumps guard but Dick stands there with Thrun around his waist. Thrun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dick landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dick.
Dick lands with a light punch inside.
Dick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick gets through Thrun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thrun prevents a body shot from Dick.
Thrun goes for a takedown attempt but Dick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrun.
A jab from Dick does it's job there.
Dick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thrun has time to react.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thrun loads up on a big right hand but Dick slips the punch.
Thrun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dick tries to clinch there but Thrun circles away.
Dick moves out of range as Thrun strikes.
Dick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrun throws out the jab.
Dick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dick sizes up Thrun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dick moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dick.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dick tries to work over Thrun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thrun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dick moves in looking to clinch but Thrun pushes him off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dick - that will leave a mark!
Dick blocks a jab.
Dick misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Dick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Dick.
Dick tries to land a leg kick but Thrun saw it coming and moves away.
Tom Dick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dick. Dick obviously looking to wear him down.
Dick connects with an inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thrun.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thrun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thrun lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dick working a defensive guard here.
Thrun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick looking to control.
Thrun throwing strikes from guard but Dick blocks nicely.
Jarek Thrun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dick controls Thrun momentarily but Thrun frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Dick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dick catches Thrun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dick misses with a body shot.
Dick scores with a decent looking hook.
Dick wants to clinch.
Thrun scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrun throws a body punch but Dick moves out of range.
Thrun throws out a loose jab but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrun throws a looping overhand right but Dick ducks down to avoid it.
Dick is looking to clinch.
Thrun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dick circles away quickly and effectively.
Thrun takes one on the button.
Thrun scores with a nice head shot.
Thrun misses the body punch
and Dick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thrun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thrun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dick lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Dick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dick tries to clinch up but Thrun circles away and keeps his distance.
Dick scores with a punch to the head.
Dick dodges the punch combination from Thrun.
Dick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thrun looks to land a combination but Dick avoids it well.
Jab from Dick.
Dick connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Dick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tom Dick!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Tom Dick!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Tom Dick!
Tom Dick wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tom Dick thanked [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « NAF↑ TRIPLE 160Q ® for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe comes into the arena with Uncle Sam Goddamn blaring out of the sound system. Nasty has chosen Dr. Dre- Kush as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earnest Abe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buck Nasty!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abe.
Abe lands with a right hand.
Abe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Abe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nasty.
Abe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nasty is looking to clinch.
Abe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nasty.
Nasty closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abe avoids a wild elbow strike from Nasty.
Abe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abe avoids a wild elbow strike from Nasty.
Abe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nasty gets through Abe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nasty blocking some punches.
Nasty lands a shoulder strike.
Nasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abe moves out of range as Nasty strikes.
Abe staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abe.
Abe misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Nasty.
Nasty throws a shot from downtown. Abe moves away and avoids it.
Abe keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Nasty.
Nasty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abe.
Nasty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abe.
Abe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasty was well out of range. Poor timing from Abe.
Abe avoids the body shot from Nasty.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nasty. Abe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nasty throws a jab but it's blocked by Abe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty misses the jab.
Nasty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasty tries to close the distance and clinch but Abe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nasty.
Abe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abe throws a lazy right hand but Nasty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Abe misses.
Abe ducks under a wild hook from Nasty.
Nasty might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nasty throws a wild body kick that Abe sees coming a mile off.
Abe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nasty tries to clinch there but Abe circles away.
Abe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nasty.
Nasty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nasty has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nasty just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abe's brow.
Nasty throws a punch but it's blocked by Abe.
Nice body punch from Abe - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Abe.
Nasty creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty wants to break free but Abe has control.
Nasty lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Abe.
Abe is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Abe.
Abe blocks an elbow strike.
Abe avoids the elbow strike from Nasty, against the cage.
Nasty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abe's elbow.
Abe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nasty is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Abe lands with a right to the head.
Abe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nasty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Abe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nasty works over Abe's head and body with a nice combination.
Nasty wants to clinch up but Abe keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abe. Nasty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nasty moves to clinch but Abe breaks away
and Nasty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nasty is rocked!
Nasty is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Abe just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Nasty has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Earnest Abe!
Earnest Abe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
88% |
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