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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Tonu (ranked 4577 p4p, 491 weight class) and Francisco Javier (ranked 4592 p4p, 493 weight class). Francisco Javier will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Tonu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francisco Javier!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Javier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonu on the side of the head.
Tonu throws a right and a left that Javier avoids nicely.
Javier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Javier lands a big right hand that sends Tonu crashing to the mat! Javier stays standing though and waves Tonu back to his feet!
Tonu is rocked!
It looks like Edward Tonu has been cut.
Javier delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Javier dodges the punch combination from Tonu.
Tonu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Javier counters with a nice right hand that sends Tonu toppling to the canvas! Tonu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Javier finish him?!
Oh Tonu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Javier uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tonu tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Javier is absolutely delighted - when Tonu wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Francisco Javier!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Char Xiu (ranked 5846 p4p, 425 weight class) and Winston Cooper (ranked 2419 p4p, 243 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Char Xiu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winston Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Good exchange - Xiu coming out on top.
Cooper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Xiu keeps it at a distance.
Xiu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xiu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xiu counters with a single leg into guard. Cooper didn't expect that.
Xiu landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu passes Cooper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cooper is trying to stand up here but Xiu is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xiu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xiu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cooper is looking to improve his position.
Xiu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cooper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xiu is looking to advance position but Cooper won't allow it.
Xiu 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.
Nice strikes from Xiu there.
Cooper looking for submissions off his back.
Xiu working the head and body with strikes.
Cooper is rocked!
Xiu lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cooper! More strikes land and this one is all over! Xiu jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Char Xiu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Rutten (ranked 2930 p4p, 351 weight class) and Tom Chandler (ranked 3451 p4p, 396 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Rutten misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Rutten on that attempt.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
Rutten is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Rutten goes for a double leg but Chandler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chandler continues to drive forward.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chandler sprawls and moves away.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Rutten sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutten, which made it look bad.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rutten gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Rutten manages to retain guard.
Rutten has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Rutten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rutten wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Rutten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Chandler is in close to Rutten's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
Rutten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Chandler stays in close to Rutten's body and controls the position.
Rutten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chandler is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chandler but Chandler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rutten is looking to clinch.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rutten was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Rutten gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Rutten shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Rutten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Chandler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rutten bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rutten moves into full mount!
Chandler tries to hold on but Rutten pushes him away.
Chandler is looking to improve his position but Rutten isn't that keen on the idea.
Chandler taking shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten trying to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Rutten lands a couple of good shots and Chandler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten keeps control of the position as Chandler tries to break free.
Rutten patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rutten is looking for a rear naked choke here but Chandler reverses the position brilliantly into Rutten's guard!
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutten has wrist control.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Rutten trying to control the position.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler throws a strike but Rutten rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chandler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Chandler up and slammed him! Chandler can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chandler controls the position for a moment.
Rutten is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chandler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rutten trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Chandler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chandler 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.
Chandler is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Chandler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chandler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rutten connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Rutten sits in half guard.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rutten dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rutten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chandler defends well and Rutten ends up having to push Chandler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutten is defended easily by Chandler.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Rutten manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chandler on his heels. He'll look to pass Chandler's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten is looking to stand up but Chandler won't let him.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutten's guard.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Rutten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler passes Rutten's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rutten keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is defending against the submission attempts here by Chandler.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Rutten's head.
Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sebastian Rutten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutten gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Chandler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rutten haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rutten managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler gets caught flat footed, as Rutten shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten landing some decent shots from guard.
Chandler controlling Rutten's posture.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rutten tries to stand but Chandler is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rutten 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Rutten!
A victorious Sebastian Rutten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel King (ranked 3990 p4p, 461 weight class) and Guillo Perez (ranked 3108 p4p, 382 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Daniel King has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Daniel King seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez 's elbow.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez .
Perez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
A big left from King misses.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Perez slips under a jab from King.
King throws a shot from downtown. Perez moves away and avoids it.
King lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from King misses.
And Perez tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Perez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Perez presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perez can't get the takedown.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perez lands an uppercut.
It looks like Daniel King has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perez blocks a body shot from King.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniel King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillo Perez .
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez .
King tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a body punch.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with the head strike.
King tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez 's elbow.
Perez pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perez scores with a nice hook to the head.
King working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working aggressively here.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Perez .
King misses with a punch to the body.
Perez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King can't fight it off and eventually Perez manages to take the fight to the floor. King looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perez .
King seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
King has momentary wrist control but Perez slips an elbow through the middle.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
Perez with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Perez sitting in guard here, content to control.
King trying to control the position.
King trying to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King continues to stall.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guillo Perez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel King'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.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perez rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perez jumps guard.
Perez looking for a triangle here. King is fighting it but it looks tight! Perez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, King is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Guillo Perez !
During a confident post fight interview, Guillo Perez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Perez (ranked 3790 p4p, 353 weight class) and Harri Haaparanta (ranked 2544 p4p, 262 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Haaparanta!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez lands a jab to the nose.
Perez lands with a nice body punch.
Haaparanta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perez lands a nice looking body shot.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
Haaparanta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haaparanta looks to land a left hand but Perez moved out of range nicely.
Haaparanta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perez's sensitive parts.
Haaparanta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haaparanta slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haaparanta! But no joy.
Haaparanta lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Perez misses its intended target.
Haaparanta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perez's head.
Haaparanta throws a lazy head kick
and Haaparanta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haaparanta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haaparanta lands a really nice looking cross but Perez seems unphased.
Haaparanta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haaparanta misses with the combination.
Good work by Perez as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perez lunges at Haaparanta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haaparanta's hand.
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Haaparanta throws a head kick that misses.
Haaparanta looks for the body kick but Perez saw that one coming.
Haaparanta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haaparanta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Haaparanta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Haaparanta saw that one coming.
Haaparanta just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Perez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta's coach down at K.O Heaven was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haaparanta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haaparanta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Perez lands a lovely overhand right.
Haaparanta slips under a jab.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haaparanta misses with a leg kick
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haaparanta.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Haaparanta tries a quick counter leg kick but Perez is wise to it.
Haaparanta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haaparanta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
Perez avoids the head kick by Haaparanta.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Haaparanta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Haaparanta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haaparanta.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haaparanta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perez swings for the body but Haaparanta moves out of range.
Haaparanta lands a head kick. Perez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a series of strikes that have Haaparanta backpedaling.
Haaparanta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haaparanta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perez to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Haaparanta misses.
Haaparanta throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haaparanta connects with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haaparanta swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
Haaparanta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Haaparanta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haaparanta misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Haaparanta.
Perez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haaparanta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
Haaparanta misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez misses with a hook. Haaparanta ducked under it nicely.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haaparanta manages to avoid it.
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haaparanta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez cracks Haaparanta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Haaparanta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haaparanta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haaparanta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haaparanta throws a leg kick that misses.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Haaparanta manages to avoid it.
Haaparanta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perez takes a step back to recover.
Perez digs a good body shot into Haaparanta's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Haaparanta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haaparanta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haaparanta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perez.
Haaparanta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Haaparanta fakes the leg kick and cracks Perez in the body.
Haaparanta connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Haaparanta.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harri Haaparanta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haaparanta ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Good shot there by Perez.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Haaparanta slips a straight right by Perez.
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!
Haaparanta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez works the jab nicely.
Perez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haaparanta on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaparanta tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez avoids the head kick by Haaparanta.
Haaparanta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Haaparanta scores with a hook.
Haaparanta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perez scores with a body shot.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
Perez throws a body punch but Haaparanta moves out of range.
A cross from Perez lands.
Nice defenses there by Haaparanta.
Manny Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
Haaparanta misses with a head kick.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haaparanta manages to avoid it.
Haaparanta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez takes a swing at Haaparanta's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Perez misses.
Perez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haaparanta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haaparanta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez throwing a counter right hand but Haaparanta manages to avoid it.
Perez avoids the body shot from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haaparanta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perez.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
It looked like Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perez moves out of range as Haaparanta throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haaparanta takes one on the button.
Haaparanta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perez to score with a decent uppercut.
Haaparanta ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Haaparanta takes one to the chin there.
Perez with a hook.
Perez with a hook.
Haaparanta lands with a slapping head kick.
Perez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Haaparanta looks to land a combination. Perez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Haaparanta is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Haaparanta.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Haaparanta's shoulder, as Haaparanta tries to avoid the shot.
Haaparanta gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez misses with the combination.
Haaparanta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Haaparanta misses.
Haaparanta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
Haaparanta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haaparanta misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haaparanta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haaparanta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Haaparanta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haaparanta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Haaparanta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perez checks a low kick from Haaparanta.
Perez throws a series of punches but Haaparanta moves out of range.
Perez cracks Haaparanta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haaparanta misses with a leg kick.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick
and Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haaparanta has time to react.
Perez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haaparanta moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Haaparanta moves away from the strike by Perez.
Haaparanta defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Haaparanta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Perez.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Perez scores with a nice head shot.
Haaparanta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haaparanta slips a straight right by Perez.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Haaparanta drops his hands momentarily and Perez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Haaparanta misses.
Haaparanta throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haaparanta can do to turn this around?
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haaparanta has time to react.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Haaparanta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Haaparanta does no damage.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Haaparanta moved out of range.
Perez misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaparanta tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haaparanta tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez looks to land a combination. Haaparanta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Perez scores with a hook to the body. Haaparanta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perez blocks a head kick by Haaparanta.
Haaparanta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
As Haaparanta looks to move away, Perez throws a big counter combo but Haaparanta just gets out of the way.
Haaparanta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haaparanta dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haaparanta at a distance.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haaparanta connects with a high kick.
Haaparanta throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Haaparanta throws a head kick that misses.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez digs a good body shot into Haaparanta's ribs.
Haaparanta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Perez blocks a head kick by Haaparanta.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haaparanta.
Haaparanta slips under a jab from Perez.
Haaparanta throws a sloppy head kick
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Perez.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Haaparanta misses
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Haaparanta misses with a combination
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta throws a head kick that misses.
Haaparanta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez scores with a jab.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Haaparanta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Perez.
Perez's corner calls for a 1-2. Perez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haaparanta avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Haaparanta swinging wildly here.
Perez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haaparanta misses with a double jab.
A jab from Perez misses.
Haaparanta throws a right hand that Perez ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez also avoids with ease.
As Haaparanta looks to move away, Perez throws a big counter combo but Haaparanta just gets out of the way.
Perez slips a straight right by Haaparanta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez scores with a one two! Haaparanta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haaparanta misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haaparanta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Haaparanta's head back.
Haaparanta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haaparanta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haaparanta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Haaparanta slips the punch.
Haaparanta moves out of range as Perez strikes.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harri Haaparanta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haaparanta connects with a high kick.
A big right from Haaparanta misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Baker (ranked 2525 p4p, 286 weight class) and Bret Harris (ranked 3680 p4p, 384 weight class). Bret Harris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Harris!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Baker is struggling to control the position.
Baker cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baker is trying to trip Harris. He has hold of a leg but Harris is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Baker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Baker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Baker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baker cracks Harris with a solid left hand.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Baker pushes his legs off easily.
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Baker throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baker holds on and takes a little breather.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris stands and steps away. Baker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baker!
Harris is rocked!
It looks like Bret Harris has been cut.
Harris throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baker, as that shot connected.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Baker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harris momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baker drops Harris with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Harris! Baker dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker!
Jonny Baker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Bret Harris was interviewed post fight and said 'This Has To Be A DREAM!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CJ Johnson (ranked 2600 p4p, 321 weight class) and Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 1688 p4p, 221 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Relentless - Slayer. Arnoldas Sireika has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with CJ Johnson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnoldas Sireika!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sireika. Sireika circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sireika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sireika misses with a double jab.
Sireika misses with a straight left.
Sireika scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sireika looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Sireika is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sireika.
Sireika jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sireika throws out a powerful jab.
Sireika leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sireika slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sireika misses with a straight right.
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!
Johnson moves away from the strike by Sireika.
Sireika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sireika.
Sireika takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Arnoldas Sireika has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Sireika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Sireika does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sireika gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sireika gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Sireika manages to retain guard.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Sireika had control of the position.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sireika has wrist control.
Johnson 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.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sireika can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sireika trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sireika wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sireika throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sireika throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sireika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sireika throws a nice head kick!
A left lands for Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sireika moves away.
Sireika throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A head kick misses from Sireika.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sireika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Sireika was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arnoldas Sireika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sireika misses with a double jab.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson motions for Sireika to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sireika feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Sireika moves out of range.
Sireika throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sireika.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Sireika.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Sireika counters with a nice body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sireika throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Sireika shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sireika.
Sireika uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sireika throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sireika sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sireika has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Sireika's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sireika.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnoldas Sireika's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sireika looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sireika can do to turn this around?
Sireika avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sireika staying out of range there.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Sireika saw that one coming.
Sireika fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Sireika let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sireika misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sireika.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Sireika.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sireika.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Sireika creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sireika takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sireika.
Sireika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Sireika pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sireika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Sireika on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Sireika does no damage.
Sireika fails in his attempt to clinch.
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sireika swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sireika misses the target.
Sireika is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Sireika throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Sireika 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sireika uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sireika sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Sireika is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Sireika is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sireika! But no joy.
Sireika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook but Sireika blocks it.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Sireika sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sireika swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sireika lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Sireika's body. Sireika takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sireika takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson clinches.
Sireika swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sireika.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Sireika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Sireika lands with a short shot to the head.
Sireika pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sireika creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sireika misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Sireika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sireika is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Sireika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sireika tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Sireika misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson tries to work over Sireika's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
CJ Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Sireika.
Sireika gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Sireika's head.
Sireika is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Sireika tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Sireika is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson gets through Sireika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sireika stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson pushes Sireika back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sireika with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sireika tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sireika backwards.
Sireika is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Sireika gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Sireika throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sireika backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sireika throws a head punch that misses.
Sireika throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sireika misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sireika backwards.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arnoldas Sireika's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sireika as he jumps to the side.
Sireika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sireika.
Sireika swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Sireika misses with a looping left.
Sireika loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Sireika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Sireika blocks a jab.
Sireika looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sireika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sireika works the jab nicely.
Sireika throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sireika.
Sireika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sireika.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sireika looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sireika misses with a looping left.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sireika pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sireika working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sireika throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sireika is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
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!
A short right from Sireika.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sireika just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arnoldas Sireika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Sireika controls the action.
Sireika throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Sireika manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson is trying to drag Sireika to the mat but Sireika just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sireika missing with knees to the body.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Sireika's head.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sireika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sireika misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson gets through Sireika's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Sireika blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Sireika's head.
Sireika struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Sireika lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sireika fails to land.
Sireika lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Sireika's head.
Sireika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sireika lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson works on Sireika's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sireika pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sireika blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sireika using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sireika clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johnson is working for a rear naked choke. Sireika is not defending it well and Johnson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Sireika refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Sireika's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). CJ Johnson!
A relieved looking CJ Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Storm (ranked 1060 p4p, 50 weight class) and Era Winger (ranked 1866 p4p, 96 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Era Winger !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winger .
Storm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Winger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well.
Winger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Storm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winger .
Winger slips a jab from Storm.
Winger misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Winger moved out of range nicely.
Winger ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm tries to move into range but Winger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winger misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm throws a leg kick which misses Winger 's front leg but catches the back leg as Winger tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winger throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Winger throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Winger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winger .
A left lands for Winger .
Winger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winger scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winger , as that shot connected.
Winger scores with a nice head shot.
Winger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Winger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Storm lands a jab.
Winger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winger throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Winger .
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Winger misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger moves away from the strike by Storm.
Winger looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Storm scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winger .
Winger throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Winger throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winger misses with a looping right.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winger throws out the jab.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winger .
Winger blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
A big left from Storm misses.
Winger scores with a hook.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Winger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winger throws out the jab.
Winger misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Winger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winger in his tracks.
Winger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Winger throws a big shot that misses.
Winger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storm on the side of the head.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winger moves away from the strike by Storm.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Winger moved out of range nicely.
Winger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Winger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Winger moved out of range.
Storm lands an overhand right.
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!
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winger throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winger throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Winger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Winger saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Winger misses.
Winger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winger .
Winger throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Winger throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm misses with a hook. Winger ducked under it nicely.
Storm moves away from the strike by Winger .
Storm cracks a nice hook into Winger 's ribs.
Storm thuds his right hand into Winger 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winger , as that shot connected.
Winger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Storm misses.
Winger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Winger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Winger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Storm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Winger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Era Winger dominated that round.
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.
Storm jabs at Winger 's body.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Winger 's head but Winger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winger looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Winger 's leg but Winger calmly moves out of range.
Winger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Winger throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Winger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Winger misses with a low kick.
Storm lands an overhand right.
Winger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
A clash of legs there as Winger blocks the low kick.
Winger throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Winger .
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winger under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm clobbers Winger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm staying out of range there.
Winger throws a body shot but no joy.
Winger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm swings for the body but Winger moves out of range.
Winger throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Storm slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Winger misses the target.
Winger lands a really nice looking cross but Storm seems unphased.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winger .
Storm throwing a counter right hand but Winger manages to avoid it.
A jab from Winger misses.
Storm misses with a leg kick.
Storm has managed to clinch.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Storm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winger struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winger backwards.
Winger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Winger can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Winger .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Storm.
Storm prevents a body shot from Winger .
Winger lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Storm blocks a body shot from Winger .
Winger lands with a short shot to the head.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm is working Winger over against the cage.
Winger prevents a body shot from Storm.
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
Winger is breathing heavily.
Storm working aggressively here.
Winger tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
A short left from Storm.
Storm pushes Winger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Storm presses Winger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Winger blocks it.
Winger pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winger misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winger 's elbow.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winger blocks an uppercut.
Winger misses with a punch to the body.
Winger can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winger avoiding damage as Storm throws knees to the body.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
Winger blocks a body shot from Storm.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
A short right from Storm on the inside.
Storm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm blocks a body shot from Winger .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm digs a right hand underneath Winger 's ribcage. Winger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Storm lands a body punch.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm working aggressively here.
Winger misses with some punches.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Winger fails to land.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Storm lands an elbow that stopped Winger in his tracks for a moment.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Winger .
Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winger .
Winger struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Winger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Winger lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winger scores with a hook to the body.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Winger is blocking nicely.
Winger takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Winger misses with a right hand
and Storm counters with a three punch combo that has Winger backing up. Winger nods at Storm to acknowledge the strikes.
Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Winger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Winger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
Winger cracks Storm with an open hand slap.
Jab from Storm.
Winger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Storm checks it well.
Storm is looking to counter the offense by Winger and move into the clinch.
Winger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Winger 's defenses.
Winger is rocked!
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Winger is still on wobbly legs! Can Storm finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm throws a monster overhand right that drops Winger ! Storm follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lincoln Storm!
Our winner, Lincoln Storm, 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 1194 p4p, 139 weight class) and Thip Top (ranked 2327 p4p, 237 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thip Top!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Top tries a head kick but it misses.
White Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Top blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Top just misses with a elbow thrown towards White Jr's brow.
I was talking to White Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Top pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Top throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Top lands an elbow inside.
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from White Jr.
Top tries to circle away but White Jr has him pinned against the cage.
White Jr lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Top.
A right hook to the body lands for White Jr.
Top lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Top blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Top lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Top there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
White Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Top throws a leg kick
and White Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Top fights it but they end up in guard.
White Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
White Jr wants to control from the top but Top keeps moving.
Top is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White Jr stays in close to Top's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Top can do anything to dispel that myth.
White Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Top looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
White Jr looking to pass the guard.
White Jr pushes down on Top's leg and manages to get into half guard.
White Jr wants to control but Top is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Top keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Top is controlling White Jr's trapped leg to prevent White Jr from advancing to side control.
Top trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Top manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Top has wrist control.
Top keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Top is trying to keep White Jr in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
White Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White Jr trying to control but Top is working from the bottom.
White Jr 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.
White Jr won't allow Top to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr advances position into side control!
An elbow from White Jr crashes against the mat.
White Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
White Jr trying to control the position but Top is working away.
White Jr swings around for an armbar but Top sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into White Jr's guard.
Top stays in close to White Jr's body and controls the position.
Top got a little sloppy there for a moment and White Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Top has managed to get both his arms back between White Jr's legs - danger averted.
White Jr looking to control.
Top wants to stand but White Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce White Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Top.
White Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Top breaks away and moves out of range.
White Jr avoids a kick to the body.
White Jr tries to clinch
and Top counters with a leg kick.
White Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crunch! Top slams his shin into White Jr's torso.
Top stuffs the takedown attempt from White Jr. White Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Top throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
White Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Top. Top obviously looking to wear him down.
White Jr looks for a takedown but Top sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce White Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Top throws a leg kick
and White Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Top's guard.
White Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Top's head.
Top had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White Jr defends it easily.
Top bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White Jr's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
White Jr wants to sweep here but Top controlling him for the moment.
White Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Top defends well.
White Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Top has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Top trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White Jr is controlling Top's posture.
White Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Top gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White Jr is pulling down on Top's head to control his posture.
Top trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
White Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
White Jr is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Top has his hands clasped together but White Jr extends and breaks Top's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by White Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce White Jr!
An out of breath Bruce White Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Llosa (ranked 1081 p4p, 153 weight class) and Manuel Neuer (ranked 1602 p4p, 211 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Llosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Llosa successfully pulls guard.
Llosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Llosa, not yet.
Neuer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Llosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neuer is aware though and is defending well.
Llosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Llosa trying to keep a closed guard but Neuer is proving a slippery customer.
Neuer drops back looking for a leg! Llosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Llosa manages to kick Neuer off! Neuer jumps back into Llosa's guard.
Neuer passes Llosa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neuer wants to work for an arm triangle but Llosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Llosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neuer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Neuer connects with a nice short shot to Llosa's temple.
Llosa tries to get to full guard but Neuer has control of the leg.
Llosa trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Llosa sees it coming and defends easily.
Llosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Llosa actively working from the bottom here.
Llosa wants to control but Neuer is keeping busy.
Llosa is looking to improve his position.
Llosa is trying to maintain the position but Neuer is very close to passing his half guard.
Neuer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Llosa is trying to control but can't.
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura but Llosa is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer wants to work for an arm triangle but Llosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Llosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Llosa gets full guard.
Neuer throwing strikes from guard but Llosa blocks nicely.
Llosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neuer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Llosa is trying to keep Neuer in close.
Neuer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neuer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Llosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Llosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neuer defends well.
Llosa is trying to keep Neuer in close.
Neuer throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer looking to pass the guard.
Neuer advances to half guard.
Llosa actively working from the bottom here.
Llosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neuer pulls his head out easily.
Llosa is in trouble now - Neuer has advanced to mount!
Llosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neuer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Llosa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Llosa can't escape the position.
Llosa wants to control but Neuer is having none of it.
Llosa is looking to get to half guard.
Neuer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llosa prevents Neuer from taking his back.
Neuer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Llosa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Neuer landing shots from mount.
Llosa tries to lock up and control but Neuer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Llosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Neuer has a good base and remains in mount.
Llosa tries to lock up and control but Neuer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Neuer looking to secure an arm triangle but Llosa defends it well.
Llosa tries to hold on but Neuer postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neuer is working for a guillotine from mount but Llosa frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neuer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Llosa working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Neuer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Llosa clinches up against the cage.
Llosa gets control of Neuer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Llosa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Llosa is trying to keep Neuer in close.
Manuel Neuer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neuer is looking to work some ground and pound but Llosa has wrist control.
Neuer advances position into side control!
Neuer has hold of Llosa's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Llosa seems comfortable defending it but Neuer has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Llosa is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Llosa is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Neuer couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manuel Neuer!
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