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Sucker Punch Pro Series 169 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Falcone (ranked 2361 p4p, 2767 weight class) and Tor Troeng (ranked 309 p4p, 351 weight class). Falcone's entrance music is Goodfellas - long take restaurant scene. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Anthony Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tor Troeng!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone looking to score a takedown here. Troeng is defending well but Falcone drives through and ends up in Troeng's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Troeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Troeng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcone works over Troeng with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Falcone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and Troeng moves out of range easily.
Troeng closes the distance and clinches.
Troeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Falcone has had enough of the clinch but Troeng keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone has had enough of the clinch but Troeng keeps him there for the moment.
Troeng keeps control of Falcone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Troeng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Troeng stalling in the clinch.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Troeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Falcone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falcone forces Troeng back against the cage and clinches.
Falcone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falcone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Troeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Troeng with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Troeng trying to control the position but instead, Falcone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Troeng into the cage.
Troeng will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Falcone up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone is trying to stall.
Troeng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Troeng forces Falcone back against the cage and clinches.
Falcone breaks the clinch.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects.
Troeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Falcone blocks it.
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Falcone.
Troeng lands a head shot.
Troeng closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Falcone closes the distance and clinches.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Falcone blocks it.
Troeng's coach down at Deep waters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Troeng's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Troeng content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Falcone blocks it.
Falcone is looking to break free of the clinch but Troeng has double underhooks.
Troeng misses with a knee to the head.
Falcone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Troeng misses with a knee strike.
Troeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falcone manages to break the clinch.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Troeng takes the fight into the clinch.
Troeng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Falcone stalling against the cage.
Troeng keeps control of Falcone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falcone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Troeng misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Troeng.
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Troeng avoids a kick to the body.
Troeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Falcone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Troeng uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falcone has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Troeng's head.
Troeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Falcone circles away.
Falcone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Troeng darts in and clinches Falcone up against the cage.
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Troeng gets caught napping as Falcone dives in and scores a takedown. Troeng manages to retain guard.
Falcone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falcone throwing strikes from guard but Troeng blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Falcone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Troeng keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcone. That's going to slow Troeng down.
Falcone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Troeng's head.
A head kick by Falcone misses
and Troeng counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Troeng has Falcone up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone managing to block the knees to the body from Troeng.
Falcone lands a body punch.
Falcone pushes off an throws an elbow but Troeng leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falcone blocks it with crossed arms.
Troeng lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Troeng misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Falcone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but Falcone blocks with his arms.
Troeng can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
Troeng misses with a knee strike.
Falcone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Falcone breaks from the clinch.
Troeng slaps away a takedown attempt from Falcone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falcone looking to stall.
Troeng has had enough of the clinch but Falcone keeps him there for the moment.
Troeng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troeng wants to stall.
Falcone is trying to break free.
Troeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falcone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falcone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Troeng tries to kick Falcone off but Falcone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Falcone 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.
Falcone decides to return to a standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone dives in and grabs Troeng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Troeng pushes down on Falcone's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Falcone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Troeng is looking to clinch.
Falcone looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Falcone throws a nice looking combination but Troeng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Troeng as Falcone shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troeng lands a jab to the head.
Anthony Falcone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Falcone.
A left and a right from Falcone both land. Nice combination.
Falcone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troeng is looking to clinch but Falcone is avoiding it.
Falcone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Troeng sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Falcone somewhat.
It seemed like Troeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Troeng slaps away a takedown attempt from Falcone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Troeng clinches up with Falcone and pushes him back against the cage.
Falcone breaks the clinch.
Troeng dodges the punch combination from Falcone.
Falcone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Troeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone fails with the takedown
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Troeng tries to clinch up but Falcone circles away and keeps his distance.
Tor Troeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troeng slaps away a takedown attempt from Falcone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Troeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Troeng breaks from the clinch.
Troeng clinches with his opponent.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Falcone blocks it.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Falcone being controlled against the cage.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falcone blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Troeng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Falcone gets tackled into the cage by Troeng. Troeng maintains the clinch.
Troeng keeps control of Falcone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falcone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falcone tries to clinch there but Troeng circles away.
Falcone keeps the fight on the outside.
Falcone fails with the takedown.
Troeng gets a clinch.
Troeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falcone blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone breaks from the clinch.
Falcone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Falcone swats away the attempt to clinch by Troeng.
Falcone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone shoots in looking for a takedown. Troeng tries to sprawl out of it but Falcone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Troeng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Troeng has closed the distance and engaged Falcone in a clinch.
Troeng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Troeng rushes Falcone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone tries to break the clinch but Troeng is controlling the position.
Falcone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falcone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falcone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Troeng sprawls well. Troeng wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Falcone gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Falcone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Falcone. Those never looked like landing.
Falcone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falcone tries to clinch
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falcone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Troeng is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Falcone fails to land with a series of punches.
Troeng has closed the distance and engaged Falcone in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falcone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Troeng tries to stall but Falcone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Troeng.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falcone blocks it with crossed arms.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falcone blocks it with crossed arms.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Falcone blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone jumps guard but Troeng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Troeng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Troeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone shoots in and drives through. Troeng sprawls well.
Falcone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Falcone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Falcone tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Troeng.
Troeng is trying to control but can't.
Troeng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Falcone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Troeng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Falcone tries to control but Troeng wriggling away.
Falcone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Falcone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Troeng is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tor Troeng.
I think Troeng has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Kiloe (ranked 2366 p4p, 1512 weight class) and Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 276 p4p, 195 weight class). Kiloe comes to the cage accompanied by Boys Noize - Lava Lava. Bonifacio has chosen Karate - Kennedy as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Kiloe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kiloe misses.
A nice side step and Bonifacio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bonifacio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kiloe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonifacio manages to avoid it.
Kiloe misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonifacio . Kiloe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiloe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio .
Kiloe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonifacio stuns Kiloe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonifacio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kiloe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bonifacio rushes Kiloe and presses him up against the cage.
Kiloe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiloe.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
Kiloe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiloe misses with some punches.
Kiloe misses with a punch to the body.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kiloe fails to land.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Kiloe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Kiloe.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Kiloe misses with the head strike.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Bonifacio tries to work over Kiloe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiloe throws a head punch that misses.
Kiloe working aggressively here.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards.
Kiloe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bonifacio .
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Bonifacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiloe misses with the head strike.
Kiloe working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonifacio .
Bonifacio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kiloe tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Kiloe back against the cage.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiloe lands a body punch.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiloe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio 's elbow.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Kiloe.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Kiloe has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio .
Kiloe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kiloe misses with a punch to the body.
Kiloe lands a nice uppercut.
Kiloe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiloe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio pushes Kiloe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiloe misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Kiloe - that landed with a thud.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Kiloe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiloe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards.
Kiloe pushes Bonifacio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio tries to work over Kiloe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Kiloe.
Bonifacio looks winded!
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards.
Kiloe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiloe.
Kiloe misses with the head strike.
Kiloe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio 's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio .
Kiloe misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kiloe scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pete Kiloe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Bonifacio throws a good cross that connects.
Kiloe misses with a few strikes there.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Kiloe misses.
Bonifacio tries to counter with a clinch but Kiloe shakes him off and moves away.
Bonifacio closes the distance and pushes Kiloe back into the cage.
Kiloe misses with some punches.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiloe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pete Kiloe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonifacio tries to work over Kiloe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Kiloe blocks it.
Kiloe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiloe.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Kiloe throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio .
Kiloe misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiloe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kiloe fails to land.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiloe.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Kiloe controls the action.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Kiloe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kiloe.
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Kiloe.
Kiloe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bonifacio .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bonifacio .
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiloe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio 's elbow.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonifacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
Kiloe tries to work over Bonifacio 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe blocks a body shot from Bonifacio .
Kiloe tries to work over Bonifacio 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio cracks Kiloe with a nice body shot.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Kiloe controls the action.
Kiloe tries to work over Bonifacio 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Kiloe blocks it.
Bonifacio digs a right hand underneath Kiloe's ribcage. Kiloe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Kiloe prevents a body shot from Bonifacio .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiloe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio gets through Kiloe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kiloe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonifacio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Kiloe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiloe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiloe misses with a punch to the body.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiloe throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio .
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Kiloe letting Bonifacio take a breather here.
Kiloe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiloe blocks a body shot from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Kiloe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiloe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luigi Bonifacio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bonifacio stuns Kiloe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonifacio connects with a body shot.
Bonifacio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiloe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kiloe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio .
Kiloe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiloe prevents a body shot from Bonifacio .
A right handed body shot lands from Kiloe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiloe.
Kiloe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiloe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Bonifacio .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiloe misses with some punches.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiloe misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiloe.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio takes a shot to the head.
Kiloe tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
Kiloe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Bonifacio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kiloe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonifacio .
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiloe blocks a body shot from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio blocks a body shot from Kiloe.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiloe misses with some punches.
Kiloe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio 's elbow.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio .
Kiloe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio .
Kiloe misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiloe.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiloe working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio .
Kiloe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Kiloe's head.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards.
Kiloe lands a left hand.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiloe tries to work over Bonifacio 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiloe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kiloe fails to land.
Kiloe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Bonifacio is pushing Kiloe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kiloe misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Kiloe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiloe misses with the head strike.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Kiloe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Kiloe tries to work over Bonifacio 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Kiloe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiloe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kiloe or not.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio .
Kiloe prevents a body shot from Bonifacio .
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bonifacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonifacio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luigi Bonifacio !
Luigi Bonifacio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Pete Kiloe spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 838 p4p, 758 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 111 p4p, 99 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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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 33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Johannes Tulikoura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 27 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Tulikoura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tulikoura.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Tulikoura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tulikoura tries to score with a low kick but Swanson moves his leg out of the way.
Swanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tulikoura throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Swanson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tulikoura lands with a nice body punch.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Tulikoura.
Swanson lands an overhand right.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tulikoura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Tulikoura misses the target.
Tulikoura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tulikoura lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Tulikoura.
Swanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tulikoura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Tulikoura throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Swanson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson moves out of range as Tulikoura strikes.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with a body kick.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swanson momentarily.
Swanson scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with a kick to the body
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson cracks Tulikoura with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
Swanson avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Tulikoura steps away.
Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tulikoura's head backwards.
Swanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tulikoura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tulikoura thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Tulikoura lands a jab to the head.
Tulikoura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Tulikoura throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Tulikoura down.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tulikoura misses with a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tulikoura's head.
A good leg kick by Tulikoura.
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura digs a good hook to Swanson's body.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tulikoura jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson keeps Tulikoura at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Tulikoura, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Tulikoura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Swanson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tulikoura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson blocks a low kick nicely.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tulikoura wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Swanson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
Tulikoura tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Tulikoura throws a leg kick
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
That kick from Tulikoura tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Swanson moves out of range easily.
Tulikoura slips a jab from Swanson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow Swanson down.
Swanson checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tulikoura 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 Swanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tulikoura cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Tulikoura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tulikoura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swanson can do to turn this around?
Tulikoura takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tulikoura slips a straight right by Swanson.
Tulikoura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Swanson just manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Swanson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tulikoura has got the better of the exchanges.
Good exchange - Tulikoura coming out on top.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a nice uppercut.
Tulikoura misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tulikoura wants to land a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Swanson blocks the leg kick.
Swanson takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Johannes Tulikoura is winning the standup battle so far.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tulikoura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Tulikoura avoids it.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot
and Swanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Tulikoura shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Swanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Tulikoura.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Tulikoura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tulikoura.
Swanson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tulikoura misses with a leg kick
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tulikoura lands the left hand.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tulikoura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a chopping leg kick but Swanson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tulikoura scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Tulikoura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tulikoura drops his hands momentarily and Swanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tulikoura just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura works the jab nicely.
Tulikoura walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swanson checks it well.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulikoura is looking to land body kicks.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tulikoura. Tulikoura obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tulikoura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tulikoura slips under a jab from Swanson.
Tulikoura connects with a jab.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson lands a nice hook to Tulikoura's body. Tulikoura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tulikoura cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Tulikoura blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Swanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Swanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swanson.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot.
Tulikoura lands a nice hook to Swanson's body. Swanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Nice straight punches there by Swanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swanson.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tulikoura throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Tulikoura lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
Tulikoura looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Tulikoura throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulikoura throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tulikoura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tulikoura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Swanson clobbers Tulikoura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tulikoura looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tulikoura tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.
Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulikoura moves away.
Tulikoura throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Tulikoura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
A telegraphed right hand from Tulikoura misses the target.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swanson throws a lazy head kick
and Tulikoura counters with an outside leg kick.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tulikoura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a good, hard body kick but Tulikoura shrugs it off.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Tulikoura moves away and avoids it.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tulikoura blocks the leg kick.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulikoura.
Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tulikoura in his tracks.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Tulikoura moved out of range nicely.
Tulikoura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson scores with a hook.
Tulikoura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura tries to land a front kick but Swanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tulikoura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tulikoura checks a low kick from Swanson.
Tulikoura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benedicte Swanson.
Well Tulikoura 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
In his post fight interview, Johannes Tulikoura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frog Ribbit (ranked 1874 p4p, 1346 weight class) and Lukasz Wieczorek (ranked 254 p4p, 188 weight class). Wieczorek comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sabaton - Winged Hussars kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frog Ribbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukasz Wieczorek!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbit just misses with a punch to the body.
Wieczorek tries to counter with a clinch but Ribbit shakes him off and moves away.
Wieczorek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wieczorek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lukasz Wieczorek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Ribbit misses.
Ribbit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ribbit misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wieczorek misses the target.
Ribbit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wieczorek.
Wieczorek looks to throw the jab but Ribbit is out of range.
It looked like Ribbit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wieczorek.
Ribbit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wieczorek was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribbit.
Nice shot lands for Wieczorek.
Ribbit throws a body punch but Wieczorek moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbit works Wieczorek's body with a nice hook.
Wieczorek punishes Ribbit's body with a nice straight punch.
Ribbit slips under a jab from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek lands a really nice looking cross but Ribbit seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wieczorek misses with a hook. Ribbit ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbit throws an off balance right hand
and Wieczorek counters with a nice uppercut.
Wieczorek catches Ribbit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 Ribbit is rocked!
Ribbit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Ribbit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ribbit throws a hook but Wieczorek avoids it easily.
Wieczorek closes the distance and clinches.
Ribbit seems to have got his legs back now.
Wieczorek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wieczorek lands with a short shot to the head.
Wieczorek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wieczorek drops Ribbit with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wieczorek follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Wieczorek!
Lukasz Wieczorek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between A. Mere Con (ranked 859 p4p, 742 weight class) and Thomas Hearn (ranked 113 p4p, 96 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hearn's choice of entrance music: Professor X - Dave. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, A. Mere Con!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hearn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Con throws a hook but Hearn blocks it.
Con takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Con on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hearn swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Thomas Hearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hearn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearn.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Con throws a hook but Hearn blocks it.
Con tests Hearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hearn connects with a body shot that sends Con's belly button to the back.
Hearn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hearn.
Con fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hearn on the side of the head.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearn motions for Con to come forward. Hearn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Hearn there.
Con avoids the body shot from Hearn.
Hearn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hearn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hearn missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Con's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Con.
Con throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hearn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Con scores with a shot to the side of Hearn's head.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Hearn.
Con doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Con lands a nice uppercut.
Con blocks a body shot from Hearn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Con lands a body shot.
Con tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hearn's elbow.
Con blocks a body shot from Hearn.
Hearn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Con backwards.
Hearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Con digs a right hand underneath Hearn's ribcage. Hearn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Con will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hearn up against the cage.
Con lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Con prevents a body shot from Hearn.
A hook to the body from Con.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
Hearn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Con is working Hearn over against the cage.
Con looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Con misses with a punch to the body.
Con tries to throw a body punch but Hearn avoids it by throwing Con back against the cage.
Con wants to stall.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
Hearn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Con stuns Hearn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hearn staying out of range there.
Hearn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hearn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hearn scores with a jab to the body.
Hearn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hearn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Con digs a good body shot into Hearn's ribs.
Hearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Con counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Hearn misses.
Hearn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Con. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearn misses with a low kick as Con jumps back.
A big left from Hearn misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Con.
Hearn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Con wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hearn scores with a hook.
Hearn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hearn misses with a low kick.
Con connects with a crisp jab.
Con bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hearn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Con checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Con checks the leg kick nicely there.
Con misses with an uppercut
and Hearn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Con slips a jab from Hearn.
Con looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearn is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Con lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hearn doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con thuds his right hand into Hearn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hearn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Con is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Con scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hearn 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 Con has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Con and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Hearn's shoulder, as Hearn tries to avoid the shot.
Hearn misses the shot to the body.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearn.
Hearn throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Hearn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Con on the side of the head.
Con misses with a hook.
Hearn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hearn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Hearn moves away and avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hearn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn throws an overhand right that lands on Con's shoulder, as Con tries to avoid the shot.
Con tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Hearn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hearn.
A jab from Con misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hearn! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
Hearn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hearn scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Con drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hearn throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab.
Con digs a good hook to Hearn's body.
Hearn throws a front kick aimed at Con's knee but Con avoids it well.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearn.
A little feinted left hand from Con on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Hearn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Con swings for the body but Hearn moves out of range.
Con checks a leg kick.
Con has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hearn pushes Con back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Con is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Con is working Hearn over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Con.
A. Mere Con has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hearn.
Hearn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Con backwards.
Hearn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Con is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Con.
Con lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Con goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hearn.
Hearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cons head.
Con working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Con scores with a hook to the body.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Con controls the action.
Con throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearn.
Con tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearn connects with a solid leg kick.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con slips a jab from Hearn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Con tests Hearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hearn tries to score with a low kick but Con moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Hearn does no damage.
Hearn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Con.
Hearn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Con counter with a right hand.
Hearn throws a hook but Con blocks it.
Hearn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Con thuds a left hand into Hearn's body.
Jab from Hearn.
Hearn thumps Con with a low kick.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Hearn.
Con tries to clinch but Hearn moves out of range.
That kick from Hearn tenderised Con's leg. Con is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearn.
Hearn cracks Con with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hearn walks into a jab.
Thomas Hearn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hearn.
Con blocks the body kick.
Hearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
Hearn blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Hearn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Con slips under a jab.
Hearn misses with a hook
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hearn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hearn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hearn misses with a series of wild punches.
Hearn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Con is able to avoid easily.
Hearn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Hearn.
Hearn walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Hearn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Con's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Hearn scores with a nice right hand.
Con slips under a jab from Hearn.
Hearn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hearn is looking to chop away at Con's legs.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con scores with a nice right hand.
Hearn lands a nice hook to Con's body. Con takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hearn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Con missing with a left hand there. Hearn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hearn fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Hearn.
Con changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Con checks a low kick from Hearn.
Hearn moves away from the strike by Con.
Hearn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Con lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hearn scores with a jab. Con acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hearn throws the left hand but Con avoids the punch easily.
Hearn throws a sloppy body shot
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hearn. That's going to slow Con down.
Con checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Con digs a good hook to Hearn's body.
Con checks a leg kick nicely.
Con misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Con.
Hearn takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Hearn.
Hearn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
A jab lands there for Con.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con misses with a hook
and Hearn counters with a leg kick.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Con.
Hearn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Con uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearn.
Hearn defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Hearn moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Hearn tenderised Con's leg. Con is trying to keep his angry face on.
Con cracks Hearn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Hearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con backing away here, and Hearn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Con as he checks the leg kick.
Con is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hearn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Hearn.
Hearn misses with a hook
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hearn misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Hearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Hearn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearn.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hearn throws out a powerful jab.
Con tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hearn counters with a right hand to the body.
Hearn looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Con throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hearn 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 Con has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Con and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by Con.
Con lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hearn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Hearn there.
A cross from Con lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearn. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Hearn avoids the body shot from Con.
Con backing away here, and Hearn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hearn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Hearn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick from Hearn misses.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Con lands with an overhand left.
Hearn throws out a leg kick but Con moves out of range and Hearn only half commits.
Con lands with a straight right. Hearn didn't see that one coming.
Con throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
Hearn misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hearn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Con counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Con lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hearn. That snapped Con's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Con 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... A. Mere Con!
A very excited looking A. Mere Con made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Techno Viking (ranked 1013 p4p, 640 weight class) and ZaDarius Haden (ranked 144 p4p, 91 weight class). Haden has chosen Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Techno Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viking has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Viking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haden throws a looping overhand right but Viking ducks down to avoid it.
Viking throws a lazy right hand but Haden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haden throws out a loose jab but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Viking throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Viking misses with a head kick.
Haden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haden slips under a jab.
Viking keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
A punch lands to the side of Haden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden misses with a looping right.
Haden avoids the head kick by Viking.
Viking misses with a straight left.
Viking connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking throws a head kick but Haden moves out of range.
Viking misses with a right hand
and Haden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Viking!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Haden's best efforts.
Haden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Viking can't escape the position.
Haden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Viking's face.
Viking bucks Haden off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viking's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haden under the eye.
Haden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Viking.
Haden tries to move into range but Viking moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden ducks straight into an uppercut from Viking and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Haden manages to regain guard straight away.
 Haden is rocked!
Viking wants to stand but Haden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Viking engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Viking controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Haden is proving hard to escape from.
Viking trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Viking controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden clobbers Viking with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Viking tries to clinch up but Haden circles away and keeps his distance.
Viking keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Haden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Viking throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viking manages to avoid it.
Viking moves into range and clinches up with Haden.
A short right from Haden.
Haden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viking misses with a punch on the inside.
Haden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viking holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden cracks Viking with a nice body shot.
Viking stops a takedown attempt from Haden.
Haden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Techno Viking dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Viking throws the left hand but Haden avoids the punch easily.
Haden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Viking is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Haden misses.
Viking misses with a left hand
and Haden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Viking's guard.
Haden postures up and lands a big shot to Viking's brow.
Haden throwing strikes from guard but Viking blocks nicely.
Viking is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haden is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viking avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haden trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Haden is working Viking over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haden shoots for a takedown but Viking saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viking lands a high kick to the side of Haden's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Viking dives into guard, looking to finish.
Haden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viking wants to stand but Haden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haden has control of Viking's left arm, preventing Viking from doing any damage.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Viking controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking's corner calls for a 1-2. Viking obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That has opened up ZaDarius Haden's cut even more.
Viking tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking tried to score with a low kick but Haden checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Viking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden stuns Viking with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haden lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Viking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haden.
Techno Viking is winning the standup battle so far.
Viking connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Techno Viking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viking doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Viking connects with a high kick.
Haden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Viking fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Viking misses.
Haden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden moves away from the strike by Viking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Viking, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viking throws a lazy uppercut
and Haden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viking walks into a left hand.
Haden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haden fails to land the takedown.
Techno Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ZaDarius Haden.
Haden walks into a jab.
Viking has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Viking on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haden shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Viking is looking for a sweep. Haden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Viking.
Haden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viking's head.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viking ducks right into an uppercut from Haden.
Viking throws a poor cross that misses
and Haden counters with a stiff right hand.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viking.
Viking closes the distance and clinches.
Haden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Viking misses.
Viking slips a jab from Haden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden looks to land a combination. Viking sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Viking is rocked!
Viking misses with a head kick.
Oh Viking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viking is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haden.
Viking leaves his chin hanging out and Haden seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Viking crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Cobain (ranked 520 p4p, 598 weight class) and Conspiracy Theorist (ranked 77 p4p, 89 weight class). Cobain comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like Teen Spirit. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Cobain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conspiracy Theorist!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobain missing with a left hand there. Theorist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Theorist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Theorist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobain on the side of the head.
Theorist lands with a nice body punch.
Cobain scoring well with a low kick there.
Theorist misses the shot to the body.
Cobain misses with a low kick.
Cobain dips to his left and cracks Theorist with an uppercut!
Theorist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theorist throws a jab when Cobain was well out of range.
Cobain scores with a jab to the body.
Theorist moves out of range as Cobain strikes.
Theorist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Theorist misses with a body shot.
As Theorist backs away, Cobain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Theorist walks into a stiff left hand from Cobain.
Cobain scores with a jab. Theorist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Theorist.
Theorist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobain.
Cobain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Theorist needs to keep his hands up - Cobain had a free shot at his head there.
Theorist lands with a cross.
Theorist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Theorist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theorist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Theorist misses.
Cobain looks to land a left hand but Theorist moved out of range nicely.
Theorist missing with a left hand there. Cobain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Theorist misses.
Cobain lands a two punch combo.
Cobain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobain scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobain moves out of range as Theorist strikes.
Theorist misses the body punch
and Cobain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Theorist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cobain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Theorist walks into a stiff left hand from Cobain.
Cobain scores with a nice strike.
Cobain misses the shot to the body.
Cobain avoids the body shot from Theorist.
Cobain moves out of range as Theorist strikes.
Cobain tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobain misses with a lunging right hand
and Theorist counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Theorist.
Cobain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Theorist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobain moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Theorist lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theorist.
Cobain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobain feints and then cracks Theorist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Theorist down.
Cobain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Cobain jabs Theorist right on the nose. Theorist blinks but takes it well.
Theorist fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theorist throws an overhand right that lands on Cobain's shoulder, as Cobain tries to avoid the shot.
Cobain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from Theorist misses.
Cobain throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobain.
Theorist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Theorist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cobain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cobain thuds his right hand into Theorist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cobain throws a looping overhand right but Theorist ducks down to avoid it.
Theorist throws a body shot but no joy.
Theorist checks a leg kick.
Theorist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobain.
Cobain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Theorist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Theorist throws out the jab.
Cobain looks to land a combination. Theorist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
Nice cross by Theorist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Theorist tests Cobain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Theorist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Theorist catches Cobain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Theorist throws the left hand but Cobain avoids the punch easily.
Cobain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Theorist scores with a shot to the body.
Cobain lands with an uppercut that bounces Theorist off the cage and back into range.
Cobain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Theorist in his tracks.
Theorist is rocked!
Cobain ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Theorist is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobain finish him?
Cobain scores with a hook to the body. Theorist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cobain drops Theorist with a huge uppercut! Theorist drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cobain is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Cobain!
A relieved looking Kurt Cobain 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 956 p4p, 538 weight class) and Ben Reed (ranked 153 p4p, 81 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matsuda might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Reed!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Matsuda slips the punch.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed throws a push kick but Matsuda slaps the foot to one side.
Reed blocks a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Matsuda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reed sizes up Matsuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuda lands with a straight right. Reed didn't see that one coming.
Reed misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsuda checks a leg kick.
Matsuda feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuda throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Matsuda drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuda swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuda at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Reed.
Matsuda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matsuda scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsuda under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Matsuda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matsuda misses with a straight right.
Matsuda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reed. That one must have hurt.
A big left from Reed misses.
A head kick misses from Reed.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuda misses the target.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed lands a right hook to the body.
Matsuda sizes up Reed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
A jab from Matsuda misses.
Matsuda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuda keeps moving and retains side control.
Reed struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to bench press Matsuda off him but Matsuda keeps the position.
Matsuda controlling the position from side mount.
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Matsuda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsuda working away.
Matsuda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reed keeping his opponent close.
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Reed parries the strikes from Matsuda easily there. Matsuda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reed to escape.
Matsuda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsuda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
Reed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matsuda's best efforts.
Reed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsuda.
Matsuda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matsuda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsuda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Matsuda stops Reed from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tanaka Matsuda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matsuda shoots in and drives through. Reed sprawls well.
Good shot there by Matsuda.
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
Reed throws a nice head kick!
Matsuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
Matsuda lands a slapping body shot.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Reed catches Matsuda right on the button with a cross.
Reed jabs at Matsuda's body.
Matsuda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Reed throws a hook to the side of Matsuda's head but Matsuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsuda swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed misses with the body kick
and Matsuda counters with a single leg into guard. Reed didn't expect that.
Reed has his hands on Matsuda's head, controlling the position.
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reed holds on and takes a little breather.
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed controlling Matsuda's posture.
Reed is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matsuda avoids the body shot from Reed.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed defending well as Matsuda loads up on a big left hand.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Matsuda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Matsuda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matsuda trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Matsuda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsuda being controlled here momentarily.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed seems keen to control Matsuda's posture.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Matsuda moved out of range.
Matsuda fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Matsuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Reed misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuda moves away from the strike by Reed.
Matsuda tries to counter with a takedown but Reed is quick to defend against it.
Matsuda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed throws a right hand that Matsuda ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuda also avoids with ease.
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reed is trying to defend but Matsuda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matsuda is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
Reed is controlling Matsuda's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reed trying to control but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda stops Reed from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matsuda is nestled in close to Reed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matsuda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matsuda seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Matsuda working over Reed with some ground and pound. Reed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reed holds on and takes a little breather.
Matsuda works over Reed with some ground and pound from guard.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matsuda 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsuda being controlled here momentarily.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsuda stops Reed from standing up.
Matsuda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Matsuda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsuda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsuda lands a couple of elbows.
Reed is trying to control the position but Matsuda postures up.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Matsuda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matsuda trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reed is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
Matsuda is in close to Reed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Matsuda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reed has control of Matsuda's left arm, preventing Matsuda from doing any damage.
Matsuda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matsuda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reed controls Matsuda momentarily but Matsuda frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsuda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reed is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
Matsuda cracks Reed with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuda 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
A very excited looking Tanaka Matsuda made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Mediocre (ranked 69 p4p, 117 weight class) and Do Ho Joy (ranked 7 p4p, 19 weight class). Mediocre comes to the cage accompanied by The Champ Is Here!. Do Ho Joy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Mediocre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Do Ho Joy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mediocre misses with a body shot.
Mediocre misses with an uppercut. Ho Joy saw that one coming.
Ho Joy throws a sloppy head kick
and Mediocre counters with a straight right hand.
Mediocre lands with a straight right. Ho Joy didn't see that one coming.
Mediocre swats away the attempt to clinch by Ho Joy.
It looked like Mediocre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mediocre checks a leg kick.
Ho Joy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mediocre.
Ho Joy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mediocre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ho Joy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mediocre is out of range and Ho Joy settles back down.
Mediocre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ho Joy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ho Joy throws a head kick but Mediocre moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Mediocre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho Joy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ho Joy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mediocre throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho Joy.
Mediocre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho Joy.
It looked like Mediocre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho Joy tries to clinch up but Mediocre circles away and keeps his distance.
Mediocre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho Joy instigates a clinch.
Mediocre misses with the head strike.
Mediocre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mediocre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mediocre working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Mediocre.
Ho Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as Mediocre controls his hands.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mediocre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ho Joy backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mediocre misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Mediocre avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage.
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mediocre can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Joy controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mediocre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mediocre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mediocre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Mediocre.
A shot in the inside from Mediocre.
Ho Joy stalling against the cage.
Mediocre presses Ho Joy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mediocre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mediocre is working Ho Joy over against the cage.
Ho Joy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre lands a left hand.
Mediocre lands a nice shot to the body.
Mediocre lands a right hand.
Ho Joy tries to work over Mediocre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho Joy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ho Joy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Mediocre.
Mediocre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mediocre misses with the head strike.
Mediocre misses with a punch to the body.
Mediocre misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mediocre.
Ho Joy blocking some punches.
Ho Joy lands with a light punch inside.
Mediocre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho Joy's elbow.
Ho Joy throws a head punch that misses.
Mediocre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mediocre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mediocre swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mediocre misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
Ho Joy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mediocre backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mediocre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ho Joy.
Mediocre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Mediocre.
A nice left hand lands by Mediocre.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mediocre takes a shot to the head.
Mediocre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mediocre.
Ho Joy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy stalling in the clinch.
Mediocre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ho Joy or not.
Ho Joy blocking some punches.
Mediocre lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Mediocre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mediocre avoids the head kick by Ho Joy.
Mediocre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ho Joy's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho Joy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ho Joy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Joy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ho Joy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Mediocre misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Joy. Mediocre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mediocre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mediocre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mediocre throws a series of punches but Ho Joy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mediocre on the side of the head.
Ho Joy catches Mediocre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ho Joy misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Mediocre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy wants to clinch up but Mediocre keeps it at a distance.
Mediocre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ho Joy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ho Joy throws a sloppy body shot
and Mediocre counters with a left to the body.
Mediocre lands the left hand.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ho Joy tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Mediocre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mediocre sends Ho Joy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mediocre is motioning to the referee to let Ho Joy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ho Joy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses.
Mediocre is looking to counter punch.
Ho Joy is still on wobbly legs! Can Mediocre finish him?
Do Ho Joy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Joy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mediocre counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Ho Joy is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mister Mediocre!
Mister Mediocre retains his lightweight title!
Mister Mediocre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Do Ho Joy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thats it for me. Thank you all!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 9 p4p, 194 weight class) and Heller Cabrera (ranked 2 p4p, 25 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Heller Cabrera enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heller Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Cabrera blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Cabrera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
A leg kick checked by Cabrera.
Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cabrera moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabrera's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Cabrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Cabrera closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabrera controls his hands.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Cabrera blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Cabrera jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabrera blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabrera.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Cabrera jumps guard and drags Sitsongrit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Cabrera's legs - danger averted.
Cabrera is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Cabrera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit thumps Cabrera with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cabrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongrit, pushing him back against the cage.
Cabrera prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Cabrera jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Cabrera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrera can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Cabrera blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Cabrera can't break the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit presses Cabrera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Cabrera.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cabrera tries to clinch up
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Cabrera moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Cabrera right on the button with a cross.
Cabrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cabrera throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabrera 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cabrera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Cabrera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Cabrera looks to land a combination. Sitsongrit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit'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.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabrera is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera.
Cabrera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Cabrera back into the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Cabrera controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Cabrera stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cabrera counters with a thumping low kick.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Cabrera's body. Cabrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Cabrera down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCabrera.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Cabrera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Cabrera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabrera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Cabrera checks it.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Cabrera throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
Cabrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Cabrera tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera blocks a leg kick.
Cabrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cabrera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Cabrera throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Cabrera jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabrera pulls guard successfully.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Cabrera looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Cabrera won't let him.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Cabrera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Cabrera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit thumps Cabrera with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit had his way with Heller Cabrera in that round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cabrera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heller Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Cabrera down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Cabrera moved away.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Cabrera rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cabrera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage.
Cabrera is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heller Cabrera.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.
Cabrera wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Cabrera gets control of Sitsongrit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cabrera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit is pushing down on Cabrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cabrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Sitsongrit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cabrera controls his leg.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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