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UNFC60: Alvarez Vs Paskalev PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koriolan Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koriolan Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik throws a leg kick which misses Koltun's front leg but catches the back leg as Koltun tries to avoid it.
Datsik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koltun darts in and clinches Datsik up against the cage.
Koltun lands an elbow just above Datsik 's eye.
It looks like Duke Datsik has been cut.
Koltun throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Koltun.
Koltun pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Koltun misses with an elbow over the top.
Datsik misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Datsik.
Koltun is fighting off a takedown attempt but Datsik is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Koltun to the mat. Koltun regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Datsik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun is trying to keep Datsik in close.
Koltun is controlling Datsik's posture.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Datsik wants to pass the guard but Koltun is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Datsik's guard.
Koltun controls from within his opponent's guard.
Datsik has his foot on Koltun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koltun works his way back into a safe position though.
Koltun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Datsik working for a triangle but Koltun defends it easily.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Datsik is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Datsik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koltun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koltun won't allow Datsik to sweep him here.
Datsik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koltun is aware though and is defending well.
Datsik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koltun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koltun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koltun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Datsik looking for a guillotine here but Koltun defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Datsik is retaining full guard.
Koltun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Datsik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koltun has managed to get both his arms back between Datsik's legs - danger averted.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Datsik is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koltun trying to control but Datsik is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koltun is looking to slow Datsik down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Koltun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Datsik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koltun.
Datsik staying out of range there.
Koltun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Datsik counters with a body kick.
Good exchange - Koltun coming out on top.
Datsik fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Datsik.
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 Duke Datsik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duke Datsik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koltun tries to clinch there but Datsik circles away.
Koltun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Datsik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koltun checks a low kick from Datsik.
Koltun wants to counter with a clinch but Datsik pushes him away.
Koltun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Datsik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koltun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koltun tries to score with a low kick but Datsik moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Datsik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Datsik.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Koltun is refusing to be controlled, as Datsik sits in half guard.
Koltun is looking to improve his position.
Datsik is trying to control the action in half guard but Koltun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun wants to improve his position but Datsik is controlling well.
Datsik thows a huge punch but Koltun dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik prevents Koltun from improving his position.
Koltun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koltun controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Datsik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Datsik wants to free his trapped foot but Koltun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Datsik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Datsik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Datsik seems to be working for a kimura but Koltun defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koltun is holding on to half guard well.
Let's hope that Koltun has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Koltun is refusing to be controlled, as Datsik sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Datsik working Koltun over with strikes.
Koltun is looking to control Datsik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koltun avoid being mounted?
Datsik throwing shots but Koltun is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koltun.
Datsik advances position into side control!
Koltun is trying to improve his position.
Datsik is staying tight to Koltun's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Datsik working the ground and pound from side control.
Koltun is trying to get back to half guard.
Koltun can't do much from the bottom here.
Koltun manages to get back to half guard.
Koltun has hold of Datsik's hands but Datsik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik prevents Koltun from improving his position.
Datsik wants to take a breather but Koltun is having none of it.
Koltun is trying to get back to full guard.
Datsik trying to control from half guard but Koltun is working away.
Koltun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koltun.
Datsik trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Datsik preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Datsik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koltun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Datsik throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Datsik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke Datsik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Koriolan Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Koltun unleashes a big counter combination but Datsik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koltun connects with a high kick.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Koltun throws a shot from downtown. Datsik moves away and avoids it.
Datsik scores with a takedown into Koltun's guard.
Koltun is pulling down on Datsik's head. It's preventing any offense from Datsik, at least for the moment.
Datsik looking to pass the guard.
Datsik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Datsik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Datsik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Datsik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koltun's head.
Koltun working a defensive guard here.
Koltun managing to control the position.
Datsik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koltun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Koriolan Koltun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Datsik looks to land a body kick but Koltun moved away.
Koriolan Koltun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Koltun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Datsik lands a high kick!
A shot to the liver by Koltun. Beautiful body shot.
Koltun tries to clinch but Datsik moves away
and Datsik counters with a nice body shot.
Datsik fails to land the takedown.
Datsik misses the shot to the body.
Koltun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koltun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsik at a distance.
Datsik takes a kick to the side of the head.
Koltun misses with a series of wild punches.
Koltun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koltun throws a nice inside leg kick.
Datsik tries to land a front kick but Koltun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik digs a good hook to Koltun's body.
Datsik works the jab nicely.
Duke Datsik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Datsik avoids the head kick by Koltun.
Datsik scores with a head kick.
Koltun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Datsik.
Datsik looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Datsik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Datsik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun throws a nice looking combination but Datsik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koltun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun thows a leg kick but Datsik checks it
and Datsik counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Koltun misses its intended target.
Datsik thuds his right hand into Koltun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Datsik lands a jab to Koltun's midsection.
Datsik lands with a hook. Koltun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koltun throws an off balance right hand
and Datsik counters with a straight right hand.
Datsik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koltuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik shoots in for a double leg but Koltun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koltun misses with a left hand
and Datsik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koltun thinking.
Datsik connects with a single shot there.
Datsik cracks the inside of Koltun's front leg.
Datsik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koltun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Datsik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koltun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Koltun takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Koltun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Datsik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Datsik blocks a head kick by Koltun.
Koltun tries to clinch up.
Koltun connects with a leg kick. Datsik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koltun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Datsik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Datsik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Datsik!
A very excited looking Duke Datsik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Pahlm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Camora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pahlm comes to the cage accompanied by Peace Love & Pitbulls - Dog Church . Johan Pahlm has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johan Pahlm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raf Camora!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pahlm missing with a left hand there. Camora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camora is looking to land body kicks.
Pahlm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pahlm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pahlm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pahlm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camora misses the shot to the body.
Camora scores with a leg kick.
Camora thuds his shin into the meat of Pahlm's side.
Camora fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pahlm checks it well.
Pahlm is looking to counter the offense by Camora and move into the clinch.
Pahlm looks to throw the jab but Camora is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pahlm cracks a nice hook into Camora's ribs.
Pahlm moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Camora. Beautiful body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Camora - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camora's corner calls for a 1-2. Camora obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Camora is looking to chop away at Pahlm's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camora blocks a head kick by Pahlm.
Camora thows a body kick. Pahlm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Camora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pahlm misses with a looping left.
Raf Camora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pahlm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camora bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheers as Camora lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pahlm doesn't seem phased though.
Camora slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Pahlm.
Camora lands with a straight right. Pahlm didn't see that one coming.
Pahlm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camora.
Pahlm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pahlm misses with a hook. Camora ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pahlm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pahlm just misses with a punch to the body.
Camora thinks about the counter body kick.
Pahlm throws a head kick that Camora semi-blocks.
It looks like Raf Camora has been cut.
Camora throws a head kick but Pahlm moves out of range.
Pahlm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camora. Camora circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Camora catches Pahlm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pahlm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camora throws out a counter right but Pahlm avoids it with no problem.
Camora stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pahlm.
Camora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Camora fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pahlm on the side of the head.
Camora with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pahlm throws out a leg kick but Camora moves out of range and Pahlm only half commits.
Pahlm moves out of range as Camora throws a body kick.
Good exchange - Pahlm coming out on top.
Camora throws a head kick but Pahlm moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camora misses with a leg kick
and Pahlm counters by moving into the clinch.
Camora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camora pressing his opponent against the cage.
Camora swings wildly with an uppercut but Pahlm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pahlm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Camora breaks the clinch.
Camora ducks under a wild hook from Pahlm.
Camora throws out a counter right but Pahlm avoids it with no problem.
Pahlm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pahlm. Pahlm obviously looking to wear him down.
Camora has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Camora misses with a kick to the body.
Pahlm throws a push kick but Camora slaps the foot to one side.
Camora throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Pahlm as he checks the leg kick.
Camora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Camora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pahlm.
Pahlm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camora works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Camora lands with a straight right. Pahlm didn't see that one coming.
Camora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camora scores with a push kick.
Pahlm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Camora wants to land a leg kick but Pahlm is out of range.
Pahlm scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camora throws a leg kick but Pahlm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pahlm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camora.
Camora loads up on a big right hand but Pahlm slips the punch.
A slow jab from Camora misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raf Camora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raf Camora's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Camora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pahlm is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Camora.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camora.
Pahlm jabs at Camora's body.
Camora lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Camora misses the shot to the body.
Pahlm lands with a good body shot.
Camora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pahlm is looking to counter the offense by Camora and move into the clinch.
Pahlm avoids a kick to the body.
Pahlm gets a clinch.
Pahlm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pahlm tries to land knees in the clinch but Camora avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pahlm tries to land knees in the clinch but Camora avoids the damage to the body.
Pahlm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camora is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Camora.
Pahlm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Camora avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pahlm throws an elbow but misses.
Pahlm leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pahlm - that landed with a thud.
Pahlm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pahlm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Camora.
Pahlm misses with a punch to the body.
Camora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camora lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pahlm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camora is defending well for now.
Pahlm struggles to land a body shot inside as Camora controls his hands.
Camora prevents a body shot from Pahlm.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camora.
Pahlm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Camora avoids it.
Camora misses with a body punch.
Camora blocks an elbow strike.
Pahlm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Camora.
Camora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camora manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Camora.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm misses with a looping right.
Camora throws a leg kick but Pahlm checks it.
Pahlm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Camora works Pahlm's body with a nice hook.
Pahlm lands a head kick!
Pahlm throws a jab when Camora was well out of range.
Camora tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pahlm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pahlm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camora.
Pahlm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Camora counters with a body kick.
Camora throws out a leg kick but Pahlm moves out of range and Camora only half commits.
As Camora tries to get set, Pahlm tries to push him back and clinch up but Camora manages to avoid the attempt.
Camora ducks under a wild hook from Pahlm.
Camora feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Camora throws a leg kick which misses Pahlm's front leg but catches the back leg as Pahlm tries to avoid it.
Pahlm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Camora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pahlm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camora avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pahlm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camora sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camora appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pahlm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camora throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Pahlm tenderised Camora's leg. Camora is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Camora slams his shin into Pahlm's torso.
Some bone on bone action there as Pahlm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camora turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Camora tenderised Pahlm's leg. Pahlm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camora avoids the body shot from Pahlm.
A big right from Pahlm misses.
A good leg kick by Camora.
Camora tries a head kick but it misses.
Pahlm connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Pahlm.
Camora avoids the body shot from Pahlm.
Pahlm moves out of range as Camora throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pahlm closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Camora.
Pahlm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camora lands a nice shot to the body.
Pahlm looking to throw knees to the head but Camora is blocking nicely.
Pahlm throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Camora.
Camora working aggressively here.
Camora avoiding damage as Pahlm throws knees to the body.
Pahlm trying to land knees to the body.
Pahlm gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pahlm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Camora's brow.
Camora avoiding damage as Pahlm throws knees to the body.
Pahlm throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johan Pahlm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raf Camora's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Camora connects with a leg kick. Pahlm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Camora throws a leg kick but Pahlm moved away.
Pahlm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camora finds it's way round the side to connect with Pahlm's head.
Pahlm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pahlm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good work by Camora as he checks the leg kick.
Pahlm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Camora feints a counter leg kick.
Pahlm tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pahlm is looking to counter the offense by Camora and move into the clinch.
Nice cross by Pahlm.
Camora feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pahlm's calf.
Camora connects with a body shot.
Donk. Pahlm catches Camora right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pahlm throws out a leg kick but Camora moves out of range and Pahlm only half commits.
Camora misses with a straight left.
Pahlm walks into a left hand.
Pahlm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Camora misses with a body kick.
Pahlm tries to clinch but Camora is having none of it.
Pahlm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Camora.
Camora tries to score with a low kick but Pahlm moves his leg out of the way.
As Camora tries to get set, Pahlm tries to push him back and clinch up but Camora manages to avoid the attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Camora.
That kick from Camora tenderised Pahlm's leg. Pahlm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pahlm blocks the body kick.
Camora tries a low kick but Pahlm avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pahlm. Camora does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camora.
Pahlm throws out a loose jab but Camora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pahlm throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camora.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pahlm, right into the meat.
Camora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Pahlm.
Camora throws a head kick that misses.
Camora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pahlm throws a body punch but Camora moves out of range.
Pahlm misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Camora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camora is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Pahlm misses.
A big left from Pahlm misses.
Camora misses with a low kick as Pahlm jumps back.
Camora throws a hook but Pahlm blocks it.
Camora connects with a high kick.
Camora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pahlm.
Camora throws the kick towards the body but Pahlm avoids it.
Pahlm tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Camora manages to circle out of the way.
Camora looks to throw the jab but Pahlm is out of range.
Camora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pahlm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pahlm tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Camora manages to circle out of the way.
Camora avoids the body shot from Pahlm.
Camora was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camora.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pahlm lands a slapping body shot.
Good work by Pahlm as he checks the leg kick.
Pahlm misses with a low kick.
Pahlm misses with an uppercut
and Camora counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pahlm's knee momentarily.
Camora throws a wild body kick that Pahlm sees coming a mile off.
Pahlm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raf Camora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camora avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Camora as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Camora misses.
Camora tries to land a front kick but Pahlm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pahlm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camora scores with a kick to the midsection.
Camora misses with a leg kick.
Camora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pahlm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Camora lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raf Camora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Camora has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raf Camora!
Raf Camora thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miles Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odell Paquette (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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miles Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Odell Paquette!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Miles Monroe has been cut.
Paquette has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Monroe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Monroe fails with the takedown.
Monroe shoots in but no luck this time.
Paquette misses with a looping left.
Paquette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paquette scores with a punch to the head.
Monroe is rocked!
Paquette lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Monroe up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Paquette from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Monroe's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Odell Paquette!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Davenport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink has chosen Fuel as his entrance music. Ernie Bezoink has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Davenport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davenport shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bezoink as he avoids it easily.
Davenport looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bezoink scores with a head kick.
Davenport shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bezoink defends it nicely.
Bezoink keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Davenport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezoink tries to clinch up.
Davenport drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bezoink sprawls and moves away.
Jab, jab by Bezoink - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davenport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davenport attempts a counter takedown but Bezoink avoids it well and moves away.
Bezoink throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davenport counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Davenport is thwarting Bezoink's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Davenport there.
Davenport trying to pass the guard but Bezoink defending well.
Bezoink wants to improve his position but Davenport is controlling well.
Davenport is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Davenport is working for a submission of some sort.
Davenport keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davenport is looking for a kimura here.
Bezoink really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davenport. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bezoink is trying to maintain the position but Davenport is very close to passing his half guard.
Davenport is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bezoink sees it coming and defends easily.
Davenport moves into full mount! Bezoink won't be happy about that!
Davenport landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davenport content just to control the position here.
Davenport trying to control but Bezoink is having none of it.
Davenport with the ground and pound from mount.
Davenport scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bezoink?
Davenport fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Davenport lands a couple of good shots and Bezoink has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bezoink is rocked!
Davenport is riding his opponent, not letting Bezoink buck him off.
Bezoink grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bezoink is still in real trouble! Can Davenport finish him?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Davenport. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bezoink seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davenport softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezoink won't enjoy being in this position. Davenport looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bezoink is tapping - it's over boys! Davenport picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Davenport!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wibowo (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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wibowo shoots in and gets a takedown into Takayanagi's guard.
Wibowo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wibowo pushing down on Takayanagi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wibowo is looking for a kimura but Takayanagi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wibowo to get the leverage.
Takayanagi trying to control but Wibowo postures up.
Wibowo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takayanagi sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takayanagi is refusing to be controlled, as Wibowo sits in half guard.
Wibowo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takayanagi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wibowo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi is trying to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wibowo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wibowo is trying to control. Takayanagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takayanagi wants to get back to full guard.
Wibowo trying to control from half guard but Takayanagi is working away.
Takayanagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wibowo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wibowo's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Takayanagi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wibowo rolls, trying to escape but Takayanagi keeps control of the position.
Wibowo trying to control the position but Takayanagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Wibowo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wibowo wants to hold on but Takayanagi pushes him away.
Takayanagi with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo gets back to half guard.
Wibowo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takayanagi prevents Wibowo from improving his position.
Wibowo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takayanagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wibowo is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Takayanagi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wibowo looking to control.
Wibowo is trying to hold Takayanagi in close to prevent damage but Takayanagi has managed to pass into half guard.
Wibowo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo keeping moving, preventing Takayanagi from controlling successfully.
Wibowo keeping full guard, as Takayanagi tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wibowo is on top in guard.
Takayanagi looking to control but Wibowo passes into half guard.
Takayanagi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wibowo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takayanagi defends it well.
Wibowo is looking to advance position but Takayanagi won't allow it.
Takayanagi trying to hold on to Wibowo's head to control him but Wibowo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi actively working from the bottom here.
Takayanagi is trying to maintain the position but Wibowo is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wibowo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wibowo throwing shots but Takayanagi is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takayanagi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wibowo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takayanagi sees it coming and defends easily.
Takayanagi scores with a few weak punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Wibowo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
That kick from Wibowo tenderised Takayanagi's leg. Takayanagi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wibowo slaps away a takedown attempt from Takayanagi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wibowo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takayanagi defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takayanagi has a takedown stuffed.
Wibowo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wibowo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wibowo looks to throw the jab but Takayanagi is out of range.
Takayanagi has his takedown stuffed
and Wibowo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takayanagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takayanagi wants it to stay on the feet.
Wibowo looks to land a right hand but Takayanagi moved out of range.
Takayanagi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wibowo.
Wibowo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wibowo scores with a jab to the body.
Takayanagi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wibowo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takayanagi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wibowo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wibowo is looking to reverse the position.
Takayanagi looks up at the clock and then as Wibowo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Takayanagi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wibowo can't do much from the bottom here.
Wibowo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takayanagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takayanagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wibowo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takayanagi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Takayanagi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wibowo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wibowo tries to bench press Takayanagi off him but Takayanagi keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Meguru Takayanagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wibowo is looking for a sweep.
Wibowo wants to control but Takayanagi postures up.
Wibowo is looking to reverse the position.
Wibowo being controlled for a moment.
Takayanagi is chipping away with strikes.
Wibowo is trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takayanagi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wibowo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wibowo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takayanagi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wibowo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takayanagi off and has taken his back!
Takayanagi is trying to break free.
Wibowo scores with strikes from the back.
Takayanagi is trying to remain composed but Wibowo is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Takayanagi rolls, trying to escape but Wibowo keeps control of the position.
Wibowo tries to get the hooks in deep but Takayanagi pushed the leg off.
Takayanagi grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Takayanagi takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Wibowo keeps control of the position as Takayanagi tries to break free.
Wibowo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Takayanagi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo is trying to stick to Takayanagi's back but Takayanagi is turning into Wibowo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wibowo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Takayanagi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wibowo trying to control the position.
Takayanagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wibowo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wibowo looking for a guillotine here but Takayanagi defends easily.
Takayanagi looking to pass the guard.
Wibowo is looking for a triangle but Takayanagi pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Wibowo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wibowo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wibowo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takayanagi trying to control from the bottom.
Wibowo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takayanagi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wibowo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibowo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wibowo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takayanagi is looking to escape.
Takayanagi tries to hold on but Wibowo pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wibowo prevents Takayanagi from getting the reversal.
Wibowo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Takayanagi?
Wibowo avoids the attempt from Takayanagi to control.
Wibowo cracks Takayanagi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Takayanagi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wibowo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wibowo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Takayanagi tries to hold on but Wibowo postures up.
Wibowo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takayanagi is looking to escape.
Takayanagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi tries to lock up and control but Wibowo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takayanagi is trying to escape the mount.
Wibowo working for a guillotine from mount but Takayanagi is in no mood to give up.
A nice elbow there by Wibowo.
Wibowo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takayanagi is surviving well by controlling Wibowo's body position as best he can.
Takayanagi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wibowo. What's that going to do exactly?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wibowo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Takayanagi is trying desperately to improve position.
Wibowo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Takayanagi hang on?
Takayanagi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo looking to control but Takayanagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takayanagi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wibowo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wibowo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takayanagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wibowo seems to be working for a kimura but Takayanagi defends the submission attempt.
Takayanagi tries to roll over but Wibowo keeps him under control.
Wibowo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takayanagi is just riding it out for now. Wibowo eventually gives up the hold.
Meguru Takayanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takayanagi punching from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Takayanagi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wibowo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wibowo is trying to work for a kimura but Takayanagi is defending well.
Kevin Wibowo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takayanagi moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takayanagi trying to control the position.
Wibowo stands and throws Takayanagi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Wibowo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wibowo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Wibowo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Hound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Hound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Silver!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Silver there.
It looks like The Hound has been cut.
Silver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silver loads up on a big right hand but Hound slips the punch.
Hound ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hound just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Silver misses.
Hound throws the left hand but Silver avoids the punch easily.
Hound scores with a nice strike.
Hound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hound throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silver lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hound keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
Silver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hound blocks a leg kick.
Hound tries to counter with a takedown but Silver is quick to defend against it.
Silver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hound misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Silver misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silver.
Hound misses with an uppercut.
Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hound throws an overhand right that lands on Silver's shoulder, as Silver tries to avoid the shot.
Hound avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hound takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hound feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silver throws the left hand but Hound avoids the punch easily.
Hound decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Hound is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Silver won't allow Hound to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver wants to improve his position but Hound is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver wants to control but Hound is keeping busy.
Hound looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hound is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silver is just riding it out for now. Hound eventually gives up the hold.
Silver felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silver is refusing to be controlled, as Hound sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound is controlling the pace.
Hound is thwarting Silver's attempts to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Hound misses the target.
Hound tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hound scores with a hook.
Hound bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hound feinted with a counter takedown.
Hound on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hound throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silver scores with a sloppy right hand. Hound should have avoided that one.
Silver throws a hook but Hound avoids it easily.
Hound throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silver lands with an uppercut that bounces Hound off the cage and back into range.
Hound moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hound is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hound takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver throws a hook to the side of Hound's head but Hound sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hound takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Hound.
Silver scores with a shot to the body.
Hound looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silver throws the left hand but Hound avoids the punch easily.
Silver scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Silver. Beautiful body shot.
Hound connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Hound's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silver takes one to the chin there.
Hound shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silver napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hound is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hound wants to control but Silver is keeping him busy.
Hound tries to advance to mount but Silver denies him.
Hound is looking to take a break and control but Silver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound is trying to get an arm triangle but Silver is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is not content to let Hound control the position.
Hound swings around for an armbar but Silver sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hound's guard.
Hound trying to keep a closed guard but Silver is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hound 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.
Hound seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound managing to control the position.
Silver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silver won't allow Hound to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hound is on top in guard.
Hound passes Silver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hound pushing down on Silver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hound with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hound is keen to just control but Silver is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hound is really struggling to control Silver but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hound. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silver wants to improve his position but Hound is controlling well.
Hound wants to take a breather but Silver is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silver slaps away a takedown attempt from Hound, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hound fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silver sprawls well initially but Hound persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hound trying to control from half guard but Silver is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Hound dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Hound's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Silver.
Hound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silver! But no joy.
Silver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hound looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
A slow jab from Hound misses its intended target.
Hound lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silver circles away quickly and effectively.
Hound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away.
Silver moves out of range as Hound strikes.
Hound looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silver slips a jab from Hound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Silver misses.
Silver cracks Hound with a good jab.
Silver missing with a left hand there. Hound was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silver avoids the body shot from Hound.
Hound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it.
Hound takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver misses with a body shot.
Hound throws a shot from downtown. Silver moves away and avoids it.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hound misses with a wild body shot.
Silver appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hound sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hound scores with the left hand. Silver knows he should have avoided that one.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Hound moved out of range nicely.
Johnny Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hound.
Hound gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hound misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silver is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hound fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hound working aggressively here.
Silver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hound lands a nice uppercut.
Hound can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Hound is controlling him.
Hound tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hound fails to land.
Hound lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Silver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hound.
Hound tries to pull guard but Silver won't allow it.
Silver is trying to force a seperation but Hound has the dominant position.
Come on Silver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silver taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hound softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hound changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hound takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silver! But no joy.
Hound throws a hook but Silver blocks it.
Silver darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver slips a jab from Hound.
Silver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hound.
Hound jabs Silver right on the nose. Silver blinks but takes it well.
Hound will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hound looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hound fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silver! But no joy.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Silver thuds a left hand into Hound's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silver cracks Hound with a good jab.
Silver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hound.
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hound. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hound cracks Silver with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to The Hound.
I think Hound has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... The Hound!
The Hound seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Crazy Train 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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145 lbs
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149 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory connects with a body shot.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gregory's sensitive parts.
Gregory throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Gregory will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gregory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gregory misses with a few strikes there.
Gregory sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Gregory avoids it this time.
Gregory fails with a takedown attempt.
Gregory throws a leg kick
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gregory blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregory on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Gregory in his tracks for a moment.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith trying to stall but Gregory improves his position.
Gregory trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Gregory blocks an uppercut.
Gregory takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gregory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregory misses with a punch to the body.
Gregory blocking some punches.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Gregory is rocked!
It looks like Joe Gregory has been cut.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gregory seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregory takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith lands a right hand.
Oh Gregory is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gregory avoids it.
Gregory taking a breather.
Gregory seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Gregory is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregory.
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregory moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Gregory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory lands a right hook to the body.
Gregory shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gregory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Gregory lands a jab to the nose.
Peter Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Gregory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gregory swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Gregory misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith connects with a jab.
Gregory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gregory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe Gregory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws out a counter right but Gregory avoids it with no problem.
Gregory shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Gregory's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gregory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gregory.
Gregory is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gregory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Gregory shakes him off and moves away.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gregory.
Gregory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregory.
Gregory throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gregory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gregory to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gregory controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
Gregory slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith is not content to let Gregory control the position.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gregory wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is not content to let Gregory control the position.
Smith tries to bench press Gregory off him but Gregory keeps the position.
Gregory tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gregory but great work by Smith.
Smith working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
Smith gets to mount! Gregory was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gregory wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gregory is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Gregory's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Joe Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith looking to finish Gregory with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gregory!
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gregory is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith cracks Gregory with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smith!
A very excited looking Peter Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taishi Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mori comes to the cage accompanied by The House That Snow Built. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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24
200 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taishi Mori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danneskjöld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Taishi Mori has been cut.
Mori looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mori lands a nice short elbow.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions off his back.
Danneskjöld trying to hold on to Mori's head to control him but Mori postures up.
We've been hearing that Mori has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mori seems to be working for a kimura but Danneskjöld defends the submission attempt.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danneskjöld actively working from the bottom here.
Danneskjöld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mori pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori is trying to control. Danneskjöld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mori seems to be looking for submissions.
Danneskjöld won't allow Mori to pass to mount.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions off his back.
Mori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danneskjöld sees it coming and defends easily.
Danneskjöld is trying to get back to full guard.
Mori working Danneskjöld over with strikes.
Danneskjöld tries to get to full guard but Mori has control of the leg.
Mori is working for a kimura but Danneskjöld is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mori landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mori is looking for a kimura but Danneskjöld is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mori to get the leverage.
Mori is working for a kimura but Danneskjöld is defending it quite comfortably.
Mori throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Danneskjöld to regain full guard.
Danneskjöld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danneskjöld wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danneskjöld is keeping the position for now.
Mori drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mori jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mori trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Mori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danneskjöld is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danneskjöld has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danneskjöld utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mori postures up.
Danneskjöld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mori defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori passes Danneskjöld's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mori is looking to take a break and control but Danneskjöld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danneskjöld keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Danneskjöld is refusing to be controlled, as Mori sits in half guard.
Mori lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Danneskjöld wants to control but Mori is keeping busy.
Mori wants to pass to mount but Danneskjöld is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danneskjöld tries to roll over but Mori keeps him under control.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taishi Mori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taishi Mori's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mori avoids it really well and circles away.
Mori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danneskjöld can do to turn this around?
Mori needs to keep his hands up - Danneskjöld had a free shot at his head there.
Mori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mori tries a head kick but it misses.
Danneskjöld tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danneskjöld somewhat.
Danneskjöld shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mori pinned against the cage. Mori gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taishi Mori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Danneskjöld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danneskjöld will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld avoids the head kick by Mori.
Danneskjöld misses with a series of wild punches.
Mori throws a head kick but Danneskjöld moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mori or perhaps it was just good defense by Danneskjöld, which made it look bad.
Mori slips a jab and a cross from Danneskjöld.
Mori is looking to counter with head kicks.
Danneskjöld throws a head kick that misses.
Mori drops down looking for a counter takedown but Danneskjöld sprawls and moves away.
Mori tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Danneskjöld defends well and Mori ends up having to push Danneskjöld into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danneskjöld has Mori up against the cage in a clinch.
Danneskjöld is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mori pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mori missing with knees to the body.
Danneskjöld tightens his grip and picks Mori up, before dumping him to the ground. Mori manages to land in guard.
Danneskjöld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danneskjöld's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danneskjöld stands up over Mori, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danneskjöld stopping the sweep attempt from Mori.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danneskjöld's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Danneskjöld working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mori working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Danneskjöld has passed into half guard!
Mori is trying to control but can't.
Danneskjöld drops an elbow to the side of Mori's head.
Danneskjöld seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori tries to get to full guard but Danneskjöld has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld lands strikes from half guard.
Danneskjöld blocks the strikes from Mori.
Danneskjöld thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mori's head.
Mori gets back to full guard.
Danneskjöld trying to control but Mori is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Danneskjöld postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Danneskjöld postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Danneskjöld chips away with some ground and pound.
Mori with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Danneskjöld can't handle though.
Mori utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori keeping full guard, as Danneskjöld tries to pass.
Danneskjöld with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mori looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Danneskjöld passes into half guard.
Mori actively working from the bottom here.
Danneskjöld slips a nice elbow through Mori's hands, connecting with Mori's forehead.
Danneskjöld lands strikes from half guard.
Mori is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danneskjöld scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Danneskjöld postures up and lands a big shot to Mori's brow.
Mori is trying to control the position but Danneskjöld postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Danneskjöld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taishi Mori's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Danneskjöld goes for a double leg but Mori avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mori continues to drive forward.
Mori closes the distance but Danneskjöld moves to the side
and Danneskjöld counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mori won't be happy with that.
Mori takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mori wants to control but Danneskjöld postures up.
Danneskjöld working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Danneskjöld creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Danneskjöld tries for a kimura but Mori is defending well.
Mori wants to control but Danneskjöld postures up.
Danneskjöld working the head with strikes.
Danneskjöld working the head and body with strikes.
Mori is trying to control Danneskjöld's posture but Danneskjöld avoids it.
Mori is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Danneskjöld winds up and cracks Mori with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danneskjöld pulls his head out easily.
Danneskjöld seems to be working for a kimura but Mori defends the submission attempt.
Mori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mori has hold of Danneskjöld's hands but Danneskjöld slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mori looking for submissions off his back.
Danneskjöld is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld is working for a kimura but Mori is defending it quite comfortably.
Danneskjöld working the head and body with strikes.
Mori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danneskjöld is nestled in close to Mori, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Danneskjöld winds up and cracks Mori with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Danneskjöld seems to be working for a kimura but Mori defends the submission attempt.
Danneskjöld looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Danneskjöld winds up and cracks Mori with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mori won't allow Danneskjöld to pass to mount.
Mori is refusing to be controlled, as Danneskjöld sits in half guard.
Danneskjöld looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mori is trying to control but can't.
Danneskjöld is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danneskjöld.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld blocks the strikes from Mori.
Mori is looking to improve his position.
Mori actively working from the bottom here.
Mori on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mori is defending against the submission attempts here by Danneskjöld.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Danneskjöld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Danneskjöld has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Danneskjöld!
Our winner, Ragnar Danneskjöld, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Taishi Mori spoke after the fight, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Euolucao - BEEF'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Kraken acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Vos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Kraken!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vos.
Vos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kraken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vos works the jab nicely.
Vos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraken misses with a low kick.
Vos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Vos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vos.
Vos moves out of range of the strikes.
Kraken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kraken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Kraken gets a clinch.
Vos is trying to pull guard but Kraken turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kraken lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Kraken.
Kraken tries to throw a body punch but Vos avoids it by throwing Kraken back against the cage.
Vos is trying to break the clinch but Kraken is controlling him.
Kraken keeps control of Vos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kraken lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kraken.
Kraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kraken walks away with a smile on his face. Vos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kraken throws a looping overhand right but Vos ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kraken.
Kraken closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kraken lands in his opponent's guard.
Kraken trying to control but Vos is working from the bottom.
Vos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraken manages to get himself to full guard.
Our spies down at at 5 Star Spar Bazaar inform us that Kraken has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kraken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kraken's guard.
Vos wants to control but Kraken is keeping him busy.
Vos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vos controlling the action here.
Kraken is looking to improve his position.
Kraken won't allow Vos to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vos won't allow Kraken to sweep him here.
Kraken keeping moving, preventing Vos from controlling successfully.
Vos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kraken is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vos stands and throws Kraken's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kraken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kraken has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraken is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kraken!
Vos trying to control but Kraken is having none of it.
Kraken is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vos moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kraken has worked his arm free - good work by Kraken!
Vos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kraken rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vos's guard! Nice work there by Kraken!
Vos controls Kraken momentarily but Kraken frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kraken dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab lands there for Vos.
Jake Vos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kraken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kraken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kraken scrambles back to his feet.
Kraken connects with a high kick.
Vos misses with a straight left.
Vos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kraken.
Vos is looking to counter punch.
Kraken tries to move into range but Vos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Vos blocks the leg kick.
Kraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kraken misses with a leg kick
and Vos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kraken scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kraken throws a shot from downtown. Vos moves away and avoids it.
Kraken swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Vos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vos.
Vos checks a low kick from Kraken.
Vos throws a hook but Kraken avoids it easily.
Kraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Kraken ducks under a wild hook from Vos.
Kraken flicks out a counter leg kick but Vos steps away.
Kraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vos thuds his right hand into Kraken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vos throws a hook to the side of Kraken's head but Kraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Vos misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vos checks the leg kick.
Vos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vos looks to throw the jab but Kraken is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vos manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kraken misses the target.
Vos misses with a looping left.
Jake Vos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Vos finds it's way through Kraken's defenses.
Vos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraken ducks under a wild hook from Vos.
Kraken defending well as Vos loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Kraken.
Vos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vos loads up on a big right hand but Kraken slips the punch.
Kraken connects with a solid leg kick.
Vos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vos looks to land a right hand but Kraken moved out of range.
Kraken misses with a hook. Vos ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Vos misses.
Kraken feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vos throws a body punch but Kraken moves out of range.
Kraken connects with an inside leg kick.
Vos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kraken throws a hook to the side of Vos's head but Vos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vos tries to clinch but Kraken moves out of range.
Kraken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vos throwing a counter right hand but Kraken manages to avoid it.
Kraken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Vos finds it's way through Kraken's defenses.
Kraken is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kraken moves away from the strike by Vos.
Kraken tries a quick counter leg kick but Vos is wise to it.
Vos throws a hook but Kraken blocks it.
That kick from Kraken tenderised Vos's leg. Vos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kraken.
Kraken defending well as Vos loads up on a big left hand.
Kraken tries to score with a low kick but Vos moves his leg out of the way.
Kraken throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vos's head.
Vos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vos forces Kraken back against the cage and clinches.
Kraken lands with a short shot to the head.
Kraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Vos controls his hands.
Vos tries to pull guard but Kraken won't allow it.
Vos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kraken uses from the top position.
Vos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kraken keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vos's head.
Kraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Vos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraken distracts Vos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vos controls Kraken momentarily but Kraken frees himself.
Kraken landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Vos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vos misses with a lunging right hand
and Kraken counters with a low kick, right behind Vos 's knee.
Vos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kraken.
Kraken throws a head kick that misses
and Kraken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Vos misses its intended target.
Kraken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vos's calf.
Kraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vos throws a hook but Kraken avoids it easily.
Kraken feints and then cracks Vos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vos down.
Vos wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Vos blocks the low kick.
Kraken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kraken misses with a looping left.
Kraken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos throws a shot from downtown. Kraken moves away and avoids it.
Kraken ducks under a wild hook from Vos.
Vos missing with a left hand there. Kraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vos throws a right hand that misses
and Kraken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kraken.
Vos missing with a left hand there. Kraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kraken misses with a low kick.
Kraken throws an overhand right that lands on Vos's shoulder, as Vos tries to avoid the shot.
Kraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vos.
Kraken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vos checks a low kick from Kraken.
Kraken is looking to slow Vos down with leg kicks.
A big left from Vos misses.
Kraken moves into the clinch.
Kraken lands an uppercut.
Vos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voss head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kraken misses with some punches.
A short left from Kraken.
Vos has Kraken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kraken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kraken on the inside.
Kraken lands a left hand.
Kraken cracks Vos with a nice body shot.
Vos jumps into guard, dragging Kraken to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kraken has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vos is proving hard to escape from.
Kraken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraken's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraken preventing the sweep.
Kraken looking to pass the guard.
Vos is trying to control the position but Kraken postures up.
Vos is looking for a triangle here but Kraken uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kraken goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kraken but great work by Vos.
Kraken manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kraken is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vos trying to control but Kraken is having none of it.
Kraken is trying desperately to improve position.
Vos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kraken is holding on tight.
Vos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kraken is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kraken and Vos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kraken tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kraken has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kraken!
Jack Kraken seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Daft Punk - Giorgio By Moroder. Paskalev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnost Paskalev!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paskalev.
Paskalev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alvarez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Alvarez.
Paskalev tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Paskalev moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Paskalev misses the target.
Good leg kick by Paskalev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paskalev's calf.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Paskalev shoots in.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paskalev scores with a nice strike.
Paskalev shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alex Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnost Paskalev.
Paskalev moves out of range of the body kick.
Paskalev gets a double leg takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Paskalev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paskalev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paskalev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paskalev trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Paskalev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paskalev wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez 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.
Paskalev trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paskalev postures up.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Paskalev from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Paskalev is keeping the position.
Paskalev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Paskalev trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Paskalev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paskalev keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paskalev is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but instead Paskalev has moved into half guard.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paskalev preventing the sweep.
Paskalev wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paskalev wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Paskalev looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arnost Paskalev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Paskalev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Paskalev.
Paskalev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paskalev tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Paskalev avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paskalev lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Paskalev into the cage.
Paskalev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Paskalev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Paskalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paskalev throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paskalev sprawls and moves away.
Paskalev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvarez is able to avoid easily.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
And Paskalev tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paskalev throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Paskalev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Paskalev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arnost Paskalev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev connects with a crisp jab.
Paskalev misses with a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Paskalev fights it but they end up in guard.
Paskalev looking to control.
Paskalev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alvarez stacks Paskalev 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 Alvarez!
Paskalev tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev manages to get back to half guard.
Paskalev wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Paskalev won't allow it.
Paskalev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Paskalev is defending well.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Paskalev is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alvarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paskalev!
Paskalev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alvarez tries to control but Paskalev wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paskalev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alvarez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Paskalev misses with a body shot.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paskalev sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Paskalev with that takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvarez blocks the leg kick.
Paskalev swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev misses the jab.
Alvarez tries to work over Paskalev's front leg with a kick but Paskalev checks it.
Arnost Paskalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paskalev misses the body punch
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Paskalev didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Paskalev looking to control.
Paskalev looking for subs off his back but Alvarez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Paskalev tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alex Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paskalev gets back to full guard.
Paskalev is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paskalev keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Paskalev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Paskalev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paskalev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
And Paskalev tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Paskalev as he checks the leg kick.
Paskalev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Paskalev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paskalev lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Paskalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paskalev checks a leg kick.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paskalev.
Alvarez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paskalev slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Paskalev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paskalev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paskalev just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez slaps away a takedown attempt from Paskalev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alvarez clearly takes 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.
Paskalev looks for a takedown but Alvarez sprawls well.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Paskalev's shoulder, as Paskalev tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev misses the jab.
Paskalev misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paskalev dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Paskalev's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Paskalev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paskalev ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez defending well as Paskalev loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paskalev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alex Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnost Paskalev.
Paskalev lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy right hand. Paskalev should have avoided that one.
Paskalev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Paskalev misses.
Paskalev is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Paskalev avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Paskalev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Paskalev manages to avoid it.
Paskalev fails with the takedown
and Alvarez counters with an outside leg kick.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Paskalev avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Alvarez blocks the low kick.
Paskalev throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez is looking to slow Paskalev down with leg kicks.
Paskalev misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a good low kick that Paskalev was not able to check.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paskalev.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Paskalev misses with a low kick.
Paskalev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Paskalev persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paskalev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paskalev. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Paskalev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paskalev, right into the meat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paskalev looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Paskalev drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Paskalev trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alex Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paskalev dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Paskalev's head and hops out.
It looked like Alvarez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paskalev.
Paskalev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paskalev connects with a solid leg kick.
Paskalev throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alvarez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Paskalev reverses the position - he's now on top in Alvarez's guard.
Paskalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paskalev is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Paskalev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alvarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paskalev passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paskalev wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paskalev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Paskalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Paskalev from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alvarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Paskalev won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Paskalev wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Paskalev stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paskalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alvarez has Paskalev pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paskalev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Paskalev misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paskalev.
Alvarez misses with a kick to the body.
Paskalev throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Paskalev shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Paskalev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arnost Paskalev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnost Paskalev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paskalev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alvarez is in Paskalev's guard.
Paskalev wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Paskalev is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Paskalev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alvarez!
Alex Alvarez retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Alex Alvarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Arnost Paskalev stepped up to the mic, saying 'Honey Badger needs sleep now'.
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