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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sthawy Sthowp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Rakusaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sthowp's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blind Guardian - Into the Storn. Rakusaba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: David Bowie - Suffragette City. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kazushi Rakusaba was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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181 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sthawy Sthowp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Rakusaba!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sthowp misses with a double jab
and Rakusaba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rakusaba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sthowp working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rakusaba has passed into half guard!
Rakusaba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sthowp is trying to control but can't.
Rakusaba content to control rather than advance.
Rakusaba is looking to take a break and control but Sthowp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakusaba is taking a breather. Sthowp says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sthowp is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kazushi Rakusaba.
Rakusaba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sthowp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rakusaba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sthowp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sthowp misses the shot to the body.
Rakusaba feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rakusaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Sthowp is retaining full guard.
Rakusaba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sthowp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rakusaba has managed to get both his arms back between Sthowp's legs - danger averted.
Rakusaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sthowp is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakusaba wants to control from the top but Sthowp keeps moving.
Sthowp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sthowp, not yet.
Sthowp keeping moving, preventing Rakusaba from controlling successfully.
Rakusaba content to stall in guard here.
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.
Rakusaba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kazushi Rakusaba was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sthowp misses with a left hand
and Rakusaba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rakusaba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rakusaba trying to control from half guard but Sthowp is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Rakusaba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sthowp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rakusaba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sthowp counters with a one-two to the body.
Rakusaba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sthowp to the mat! Sthowp manages to get full guard.
Sthowp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rakusaba defends it easily.
Rakusaba wants to control from the top but Sthowp keeps moving.
Rakusaba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sthowp can't keep his opponent in guard - Rakusaba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sthowp has a hand on Rakusaba's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rakusaba takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rakusaba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sthowp is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp is squirming around, avoiding Rakusaba's attempts to control the action.
Rakusaba is stalling here but it's allowed Sthowp to get half guard.
Sthowp actively working from the bottom here.
Rakusaba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sthowp is looking to improve his position.
Rakusaba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rakusaba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sthowp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rakusaba performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kazushi Rakusaba wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sthowp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rakusaba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Rakusaba 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rakusaba misses with a takedown
and Sthowp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sthowp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rakusaba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sthowp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakusaba is one step ahead there.
Rakusaba stands up over Sthowp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rakusaba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sthowp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rakusaba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp striking from the bottom here.
Rakusaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sthowp is keeping the position for now.
Rakusaba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rakusaba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sthawy Sthowp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sthowp misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Sthowp being controlled for a moment.
Sthowp throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakusaba controlling the position.
Rakusaba trying to control the action but Sthowp is working from the bottom.
Sthowp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rakusaba takes a little break here. Sthowp wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rakusaba trying to control the action but Sthowp is working from the bottom.
Kazushi Rakusaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Rakusaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rakusaba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Rakusaba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lindberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sancho Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zola's choice of entrance music: Black Crow On A Tombstone by Satyricon. Matt Lindberg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sancho Zola's chin.
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199 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Lindberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sancho Zola!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola misses with a takedown
and Lindberg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zola!
Zola has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Lindberg's lack of action.
Lindberg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Zola preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zola is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lindberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola wants to get back to his feet.
Lindberg wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lindberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Lindberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lindberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zola is in Lindberg's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zola preventing the sweep.
Zola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Lindberg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lindberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Zola counters with a takedown into side control.
Zola tries to score with some ground and pound. Lindberg controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lindberg isn't going anywhere.
Lindberg tries to buck Zola off but Zola is having none of it.
Lindberg is being controlled here.
Lindberg dodges the ground and pound from Zola.
Zola controlling the position from side mount.
Lindberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zola on the ground.
Zola wants to control but Lindberg is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zola working the ground and pound.
Zola is putting a hurting on Lindberg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zola lands a nice forearm strike.
Zola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Zola seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zola works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lindberg is not content to let Zola control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola working the strikes but Lindberg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Zola winds up and cracks Lindberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zola is taking a breather. Lindberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zola wants to free his trapped foot but Lindberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zola decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Lindberg.
Zola misses with a hook
and Lindberg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zola really felt that one!
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Zola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zola scores with a punch to the head.
Lindberg is rocked!
Lindberg is looking to land body kicks.
Oh Lindberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindberg but Lindberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lindberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Lindberg moves out of range as Zola strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg lands an overhand right.
Matt Lindberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindberg clinches up with Zola and pushes him back against the cage.
Zola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lindberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zola shoots for a double leg takedown but Lindberg sprawls well. He's pushed Zola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matt Lindberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sancho Zola.
Lindberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lindberg throws a sloppy head kick
so Zola counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zola wants to control from the top but Lindberg keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sancho Zola 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zola throws a right hand that misses
and Lindberg counters with a good, hard body kick but Zola shrugs it off.
Lindberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindberg misses with the combination.
Lindberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zola.
Nice sprawl there from Lindberg as Zola shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola avoids the head kick by Lindberg.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zola.
Matt Lindberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sancho Zola.
Lindberg sizes up Zola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lindberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lindberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zola's hands.
Lindberg lands a high kick!
Zola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Zola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lindberg lands a high kick!
Lindberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola misses with a lunging right hand
and Lindberg counters with a head kick.
Lindberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lindberg throws a lazy head kick
and Zola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lindberg's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola wants to pass the guard but Lindberg is keeping the position.
Lindberg wants to stand up but Zola is controlling him.
Lindberg keeping moving, preventing Zola from controlling successfully.
Sancho Zola has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg looking to control.
Zola is stalling in the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lindberg scores with a head kick.
Lindberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lindberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Zola. Zola gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zola. Lindberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lindberg throws a head kick that misses.
Matt Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lindberg.
Nice takedown defense from Lindberg. No joy for Zola on that attempt.
Zola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lindberg counters with a head kick. That will keep Zola thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindberg misses with a head kick.
Zola fails with a takedown attempt.
Zola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Lindberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lindberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Lindberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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156 lbs
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145 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Benz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather Jr misses with an uppercut
and Benz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benz.
Benz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayweather Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayweather Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Benz escapes and throws Mayweather Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mayweather Jr is trying to control Benz's posture but Benz avoids it.
Mayweather Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mayweather Jr tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Benz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Benz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benz is putting a hurting on Mayweather Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Benz working the ground and pound from side control.
Mayweather Jr is rocked!
Benz lands a few punches from side control.
Mayweather Jr is still in real trouble! Can Benz finish him?
Mayweather Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Benz keeps moving and retains side control.
Benz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Benz lands a strong strike to the head of Mayweather Jr. That's dazed him! Benz looking to finish here. Mayweather Jr is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Benz lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Benz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellson Ballswick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolai Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin misses with a takedown attempt
and Ballswick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ballswick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballswick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ballswick wants to pass the guard but Putin is keeping the position.
Ballswick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ballswick stands up from Putin's guard - Ballswick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hellson Ballswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt
and Ballswick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin is looking for a triangle but Ballswick pushes his legs off easily.
Ballswick gets to his feet. Putin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Ballswick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putin blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick has Putin up against the cage in a clinch.
Putin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ballswick prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin has Ballswick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ballswick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ballswick breaks the clinch.
Ballswick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Putin if he has to take too many more of those.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Ballswick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Putin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Putin.
Ballswick moves into the clinch.
Ballswick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ballswick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Putin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ballswick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ballswick gets underhooks to prevent Putin's takedown attempt.
Putin tries for a takedown but Ballswick manages to get underhooks.
Ballswick drags the fight down to the ground.
Ballswick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Putin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ballswick holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Putin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ballswick working for a triangle but Putin defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballswick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Putin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballswick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ballswick controls Putin momentarily but Putin frees himself.
Putin throws a big right hand that misses.
Putin postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hellson Ballswick.
Ballswick throws a solid leg kick but Putin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ballswick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ballswick counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin scores with a takedown into Ballswick's guard.
Ballswick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ballswick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Putin defends well.
Putin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ballswick can't keep his opponent in guard - Putin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Putin throwing shots but Ballswick is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick gets full guard.
Ballswick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Putin scoring with some ground and pound.
Ballswick looking to control.
Putin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Putin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballswick is keeping the position for now.
Ballswick trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Putin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ballswick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Putin has managed to get both his arms back between Ballswick's legs - danger averted.
Ballswick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Putin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Putin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Putin thows a big elbow that misses.
Putin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellson Ballswick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ballswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ballswick throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Ballswick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Putin on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ballswick.
Ballswick throws a combination that misses
and Putin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Putin working Ballswick over with strikes.
Putin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ballswick defends it well.
Putin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ballswick's head.
Putin is thwarting Ballswick's attempts to control the position.
Ballswick keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Putin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ballswick is trying to maintain the position but Putin is very close to passing his half guard.
Putin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ballswick's head.
Putin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ballswick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ballswick moves into full guard.
Ballswick managing to control the position.
Putin throwing strikes but missing.
Putin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ballswick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Putin advances position into side control!
Ballswick wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Ballswick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ballswick is breathing heavily.
Putin with the ground and pound but Ballswick regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Putin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Putin seems to be working for a kimura but Ballswick defends the submission attempt.
Ballswick trying to hold on to Putin's head to control him but Putin postures up.
Ballswick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ballswick trying to hold on to Putin's head to control him but Putin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick actively working from the bottom here.
Putin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ballswick tries to roll over but Putin keeps him under control.
Ballswick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Putin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ballswick wants to control but Putin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hellson Ballswick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ballswick sees it coming and defends easily.
Putin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ballswick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ballswick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Putin throwing strikes from guard but Ballswick blocks nicely.
Putin lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Putin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Putin working some strikes from top position.
Ballswick is looking for a triangle but Putin pushes his legs off easily.
Putin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ballswick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putin defends it easily.
Ballswick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Putin is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Putin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Putin feints and as Ballswick raises his hands in defense, Putin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ballswick trying to keep a closed guard but Putin is proving a slippery customer.
Putin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Putin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ballswick tries to kick Putin off but Putin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Putin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ballswick is just riding it out for now. Putin eventually gives up the hold.
Putin is looking for a kimura but Ballswick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Putin to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ballswick trying to hold on to Putin's head to control him but Putin postures up.
Putin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ballswick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Putin 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.
Ballswick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putin defends it easily.
Ballswick looking for a guillotine here but Putin defends easily.
Putin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ballswick's head.
Putin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Putin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ballswick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Putin defends it easily.
Ballswick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Putin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Putin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Putin throwing strikes but missing.
Ballswick working a defensive guard here.
Ballswick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Putin lands a couple of elbows.
Ballswick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Putin postures up.
Putin thows a big elbow that misses.
Ballswick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin works over Ballswick with some ground and pound from guard.
Putin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Putin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Putin is fighting to break Ballswick's control of his arms but Ballswick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Putin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Putin is in close to Ballswick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ballswick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ballswick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Putin throwing strikes but missing.
Ballswick has momentary wrist control but Putin slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Putin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ballswick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Putin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Putin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Putin works over Ballswick with some ground and pound from guard.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballswick is retaining full guard.
Ballswick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Putin cracks Ballswick with a solid left hand.
Ballswick looking to control.
Putin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Putin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ballswick is looking for a triangle but Putin pushes his legs off easily.
Ballswick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Putin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Putin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Putin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cherry comes to the cage accompanied by Busters Back. Buster Cherry is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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279 lbs
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260 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buster Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevor Price!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherry digs a good hook to Price's body.
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Cherry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Price misses with a right hand
and Cherry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Trevor Price has been cut.
Trevor Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price misses with a few strikes there.
Price thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cherry.
Price looks gassed!
Price misses with a lunging right hand
and Cherry counters with a nice uppercut.
Price rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cherry counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Cherry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck McBuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Random (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Random's choice of entrance music: Nas - Made you look. Chuck McBuck had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck McBuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rock Random!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Random feints and then cracks McBuck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBuck down.
Random scores with a takedown into McBuck's guard.
Random controlling from the top position.
Random wants to stand and escape but instead McBuck has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Random throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Random looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Random keeping full guard, as McBuck tries to pass.
Random working a defensive guard here.
Random had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McBuck defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Random lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McBuck!
Poor strikes thrown by Random there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Random sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Random looking to control but McBuck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Random punching from mount but McBuck doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McBuck wants to hold on but Random pushes him away.
Random goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McBuck turns into him and now he's in Random's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBuck preventing the sweep.
Random is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Random is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McBuck defends well.
Random is controlling McBuck's posture.
McBuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Random is retaining full guard.
Random looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McBuck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Random has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McBuck has managed to get both his arms back between Random's legs - danger averted.
McBuck preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBuck works over Random with some ground and pound from guard.
McBuck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McBuck trying to control but Random is working from the bottom.
McBuck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Random is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Random not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Random is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McBuck is aware though and is defending well.
McBuck preventing the sweep.
Random looks gassed!
McBuck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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.
McBuck won't allow Random to sweep him here.
McBuck stays in close to Random's body and controls the position.
Random is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McBuck is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Random is on top in guard.
Random must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McBuck wants to sweep but no luck.
Random scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Random wants to control from the top but McBuck keeps moving.
Random pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBuck is keeping the position for now.
Random trying to control but McBuck is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Random dominated that round.
That's time! McBuck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McBuck throws an overhand right that lands on Random's shoulder, as Random tries to avoid the shot.
McBuck moves out of range of the body kick from Random.
McBuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McBuck sizes up Random with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Random forces McBuck back against the cage and clinches.
McBuck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Random prevents it.
McBuck takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Chuck McBuck has been cut.
Random lands a knee to the head.
McBuck wants to stall.
Random lands an elbow just above McBuck 's eye.
McBuck takes an elbow to the temple.
McBuck has Random pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Random manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Random landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Random lands a knee to the body.
Random lands an elbow inside.
Random gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Random tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Random lands a damaging elbow.
Random comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Random lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Random leaning his opponent against the cage.
Random using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Random creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McBuck's defenses.
Random lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Random lands an elbow inside that McBuck shrugs off.
Random lands a nice elbow.
Chuck McBuck's cut is getting worse.
Random landing knees to the head.
Random comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McBuck takes an elbow to the temple.
Random lands a damaging elbow.
Random gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Random crunches a lovely knee into McBuck's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Random.
Random stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Random landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Random lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Random lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Random takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Random working McBuck over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Random lands a nice knee to the body.
Random using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McBuck avoiding damage as Random throws knees to the body.
McBuck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Random pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck McBuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Random swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McBuck counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Random. That snapped McBuck's head back.
Random throws a one two combo.
McBuck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Random wants to clinch.
Random blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by McBuck there.
McBuck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Random's jab looks to have found its range, popping McBuck under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBuck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Random, as that shot connected.
Random is looking to clinch but McBuck is avoiding it.
McBuck shoots and misses
and Random counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Random dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Random paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chuck McBuck's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McBuck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Random is looking to clinch but McBuck is avoiding it.
Random moves into the clinch.
Random lands an elbow inside that McBuck shrugs off.
McBuck takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Random.
Random lands an elbow that stopped McBuck in his tracks for a moment.
Random lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Chuck McBuck's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Random lands an elbow inside.
Random comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chuck McBuck's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rock Random!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bimbo Lice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiapo Okina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lice comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Refuse/Resist. Bimbo Lice has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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146 lbs
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147 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bimbo Lice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiapo Okina!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lice scores with a nice body kick.
Okina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lice swivels and escapes.
Okina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lice tries to avoid it but Okina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lice to the ground. Lice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Okina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bimbo Lice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiapo Okina.
An inside leg kick lands from Lice.
Lice throws a one two combo.
Okina swings widly with a right hand
and Lice counters with a thumping low kick.
Okina looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Lice.
An inside leg kick lands from Lice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lice connects with a leg kick. Okina looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okina misses with a body shot
and Lice counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Okina sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Okina moves forwards but Lice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lice connects with an inside leg kick.
Lice throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okina is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lice is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Okina.
Lice cracks Okina with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okina misses with a lunging right hand
and Lice counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lice throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lice throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lice feints and then cracks Okina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okina down.
Lice lands a jab to Okina's midsection.
Lice's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okina under the eye.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lice. Okina shrugs it off though.
Okina misses with a jab to the body
and Lice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lice cracks Okina with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lice. That's going to slow Okina down.
Okina 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.
Lice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lice scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lice, right into the meat.
Lice cracks Okina with an open hand slap.
Lice scores with a jab to the body.
Okina takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okina takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okina's sensitive parts.
Lice scores with a leg kick.
Lice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okina.
Nice cross by Lice.
Lice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okina's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okina throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Lice to counter with a crisp jab.
Lice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Lice.
Lice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bimbo Lice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lice throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okina's calf.
Nice shot by Lice.
Lice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Okina is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okina is still on wobbly legs! Can Lice finish him?
Lice feints and then cracks Okina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okina down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lice lets loose with a powerful body kick. Okina will feel that in the morning.
Okina seems to have recovered his senses.
Lice scores with a jab.
Okina takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lice scores with a leg kick.
Lice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okina on the side of the head.
Okina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lice defends it nicely.
Lice thumps Okina with a low kick.
Lice works Okina's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okina fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lice avoids it really well and circles away.
Okina gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Lice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Okina drops his hands momentarily and Lice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lice throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okina's head.
Lice throws a low kick but Okina avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Okina might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lice has got the better of the exchanges.
Lice wants to slow Okina down by chopping away at his legs.
Okina misses with a hook
and Lice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, jab by Okina - just one landing.
Okina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Okina misses with a head shot. Lice uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okina.
Okina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okina throws a big right hand that misses.
Lice trying to control the position.
Okina lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Okina won't allow Lice to sweep him here.
Okina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okina can do to turn this around?
Okina postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lice is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Okina, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lice trying to control the position from guard on top but Okina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okina has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lice thows a big elbow that misses.
Lice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lice stopping the sweep attempt from Okina.
Okina managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bimbo Lice will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Okina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lice counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lice is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiapo Okina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okina tries to land a body kick
and Lice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okina takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okina has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lice.
Lice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okina misses with a hook to the body
and Lice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okina scores with the left hand. Lice knows he should have avoided that one.
Okina throws a combination that misses
and Lice counters with an inside leg kick.
Lice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lice scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lice scores with a hook to the body. Okina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okina's sensitive parts.
Nice shot by Lice.
Lice lands a nice shot to the body.
Lice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okina has time to react.
Okina has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okina there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lice lands a jab to Okina's midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lice.
Lice lands a leg kick that knocks Okina off balance momentarily.
Lice thuds his shin into the meat of Okina's side.
Lice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okina crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lice - the referee stops the clock and Okina gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lice. Okina manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Okina 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lice scores with a hook to the body. Okina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lice lands a really nice looking cross but Okina seems unphased.
A punch combination from Lice misses.
Lice cracks the inside of Okina's front leg.
Okina stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lice.
Lice fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okina has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lice scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bimbo Lice is winning the standup battle so far.
Lice lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Lice.
Lice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Lice.
Okina throws a sloppy head kick
and Lice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lice plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Okina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lice cracks the inside of Okina's front leg.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okina crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lice - the referee stops the clock and Okina gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lice. Okina manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lice, right into the meat.
Bimbo Lice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okina shoots and misses
and Lice counters with an inside leg kick.
Okina's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lice throws a head kick that half lands.
That kick from Lice tenderised Okina's leg. Okina is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okina shoots in for a takedown but Lice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okina. That did some damage!
Okina has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lice.
Okina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lice counters with a left to the body.
Okina takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiapo Okina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okina tries to move into range but Lice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okina on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lice!
Okina misses with a takedown attempt - Lice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bimbo Lice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiapo Okina.
Lice connects with a leg kick. Okina looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Lice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lice, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Lice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes to the cage accompanied by Solitaire Unraveling. Ripgut is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Abominable Putridity - Throat Fisting Abortion. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Perry Cox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Ripgut!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox misses with a body shot.
Cox misses with a left hand
so Ripgut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ripgut stands up and waves to Cox to follow him.
Ripgut 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.
Cox throws a hook but Ripgut avoids it easily.
Cox misses with a lunging right hand
and Ripgut counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripgut decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ripgut counters with a shoot takedown. Cox fights it but they end up in guard.
Ripgut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ripgut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ripgut stands up from Cox's guard - Ripgut perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut tries to clinch up
and Cox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripgut moves away.
Cox missing with a left hand there. Ripgut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cox thuds a left hand into Ripgut's body.
Cox missing with a left hand there. Ripgut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Ripgut.
Cox throws a body punch but Ripgut moves out of range.
Cox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ripgut counters with a good, hard body kick but Cox shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cox misses with a hook.
Cox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ripgut was well out of range. Poor timing from Cox.
Cox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ripgut counters with a nice leg kick.
Ripgut scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripgut throws a big shot that misses.
Ripgut lands a head kick!
Cox misses with a wild body shot.
Cox misses with a double jab
and Ripgut counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut doesn't manage to clinch there - Cox circles away.
Cox misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ripgut to counter with a crisp jab.
Ripgut delivers a nice body kick.
Cox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ripgut counters with a thumping low kick.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Ripgut thuds a left hand into Cox's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripgut tries a head kick but it misses.
Ripgut is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
Cox misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ripgut can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut lands with a kick to the ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ripgut.
Cox is looking to wear down Ripgut with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ripgut closes the distance and clinches.
Ripgut lands a nice uppercut.
Ripgut landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ripgut throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cox throws a head punch that misses.
Ripgut lands an elbow just above Cox 's eye.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripgut landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ripgut lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ripgut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cox tries to circle away but Ripgut has him pinned against the cage.
Ripgut lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ripgut dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cox walks into a left hand.
Ripgut gets a clinch.
Ripgut trying to control the position but instead, Cox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ripgut into the cage.
Cox has had enough of the clinch but Ripgut keeps him there for the moment.
Cox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ripgut missing with knees to the body.
Cox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ripgut avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ripgut crunches a lovely knee into Cox's ribcage.
Ripgut lands a damaging elbow.
Ripgut effectively controlling the action here.
Cox blocks the elbow strike.
Ripgut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cox is defending well for now.
Cox can't find room to land a body shot as Ripgut controls the action.
Cox avoiding damage as Ripgut throws knees to the body.
Cox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cox misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripgut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cox.
Ripgut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ripgut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ripgut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cox is defending well for now.
Ripgut keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cox's efforts to push away.
Ripgut has Cox pressed against the cage, preventing Cox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ripgut stalling in the clinch.
Ripgut lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ripgut lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cox or not.
Ripgut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ripgut lands a nice knee to the body.
Ripgut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cox wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Ripgut.
Ripgut trying to land knees to the body.
Ripgut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ripgut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cox's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ripgut.
Ripgut tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
Ripgut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ripgut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ripgut lands a nice elbow.
Ripgut lands a good knee to the midsection. Cox won't want to take too many of those.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ripgut lands an elbow just above Cox 's eye.
Ripgut tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ripgut. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ripgut lands an elbow that stopped Cox in his tracks for a moment.
Cox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ripgut landing knees to the body.
Cox takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Ripgut.
Ripgut creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cox's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ripgut.
Ripgut stalls.
Sean Ripgut seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ripgut.
Ripgut missing with knees to the body.
Ripgut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ripgut lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripgut is pressed up against the cage. Cox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ripgut down to the mat. Ripgut avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ripgut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ripgut tries to clinch up.
Cox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ripgut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ripgut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cox.
Cox misses the body punch
and Ripgut moves into the clinch.
Cox gets through Ripgut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ripgut prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Ripgut.
Ripgut trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Ripgut.
Ripgut working Cox over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ripgut landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ripgut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ripgut lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ripgut lands a good knee to the midsection. Cox won't want to take too many of those.
Ripgut working Cox over with knees to the body.
Ripgut tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
Ripgut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ripgut.
Cox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ripgut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ripgut scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ripgut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ripgut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cox throws a poor cross that misses
and Ripgut counters with a thumping low kick.
Ripgut lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cox's sensitive parts.
Ripgut jabs Cox right on the nose. Cox blinks but takes it well.
Cox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ripgut makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ripgut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ripgut smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ripgut darts in and clinches Cox up against the cage.
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripgut's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox is trying to break the clinch but Ripgut has him pressed against the cage.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ripgut stalls.
Cox is trying to break free.
Ripgut lands a nice knee to the body.
Cox dodges an elbow strike from Ripgut.
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Ripgut.
Ripgut lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cox or not.
Ripgut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cox tries a body shot but Ripgut blocks it.
Ripgut works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ripgut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ripgut lands a nice elbow.
Cox takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Ripgut.
Ripgut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripgut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cox is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cox trying to stall but Ripgut improves his position.
Ripgut softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ripgut.
Cox is trying to push Ripgut away but Ripgut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ripgut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ripgut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cox.
Nice body punch from Cox - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Ripgut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ripgut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cox's brow.
Ripgut missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ripgut obliges.
Ripgut crunches a lovely knee into Cox's ribcage.
Ripgut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ripgut obliges.
Knees to the body from Ripgut.
Ripgut is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox avoiding damage as Ripgut throws knees to the body.
Cox lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripgut.
Cox can't find room to land a body shot as Ripgut controls the action.
Cox lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripgut stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ripgut crunches a lovely knee into Cox's ribcage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ripgut throws an elbow but misses.
Cox being controlled against the cage.
Cox avoiding damage as Ripgut throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ripgut.
Ripgut landing knees to the body.
Ripgut stalling in the clinch.
Cox wants to break free but Ripgut has control.
Ripgut lands an elbow just above Cox 's eye.
Ripgut tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
Ripgut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ripgut is trying to maintain a safe position but Cox gets an underhook and turns Ripgut into the cage.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Ripgut.
Ripgut is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripgut's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Cox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Ripgut.
Cox working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ripgut really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ripgut makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cox misses with a leg kick
and Ripgut moves into the clinch.
Ripgut lands an elbow that stopped Cox in his tracks for a moment.
Cox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cox blocks an elbow strike.
Cox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ripgut.
Ripgut has Cox pressed against the cage, preventing Cox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ripgut leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ripgut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ripgut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Ripgut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut lands an elbow inside that Cox shrugs off.
Cox is trying to break the clinch but Ripgut is controlling him.
Ripgut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripgut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Perry Cox has been cut.
Cox takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ripgut just leaning against Cox, taking a breather.
Ripgut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ripgut lands an elbow inside that Cox shrugs off.
Ripgut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ripgut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ripgut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ripgut stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ripgut.
Stalling in the clinch from Ripgut.
Cox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ripgut pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripgut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ripgut - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ripgut missing with knees to the body.
Cox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ripgut counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sean Ripgut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cox misses the body punch
and Ripgut counters with a body kick that stops Cox in his tracks momentarily.
Cox misses with a shot to the body
and Ripgut counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Ripgut - that landed with a thud.
Ripgut lands an elbow inside that Cox shrugs off.
Ripgut throws an elbow that misses.
Ripgut missing with knees to the body.
Ripgut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ripgut lands a knee to the body.
Cox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ripgut.
Ripgut scores a nice knee to the body.
Ripgut lands a nice knee to the body.
Ripgut works on Cox's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ripgut obliges.
Ripgut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ripgut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cox.
Ripgut unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ripgut landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ripgut lands an elbow just above Cox 's eye.
Ripgut stalls.
Cox misses with a punch to the body.
Ripgut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ripgut tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut crunches a lovely knee into Cox's ribcage.
Ripgut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripgut lands a damaging elbow.
Ripgut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cox's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ripgut obliges.
Ripgut unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ripgut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cox takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ripgut.
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Ripgut lands a good knee to the midsection. Cox won't want to take too many of those.
Cox avoiding damage as Ripgut throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ripgut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cox fails to land.
Ripgut tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ripgut dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Perry Cox'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cox misses with a hook
and Ripgut moves into the clinch.
Cox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cox working aggressively here.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Ripgut.
A nice left hand lands by Cox.
Cox working hard to break the clinch.
Ripgut missing with knees to the body.
Cox trying to stall but Ripgut improves his position.
Ripgut missing with knees to the body.
Cox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripgut tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cox wants to break free but Ripgut has control.
Ripgut trying to stall but Cox improves his position.
Cox misses with the head strike.
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Ripgut.
Cox manages to break the clinch.
Cox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ripgut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cox misses with a hook
and Ripgut counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ripgut missing with knees to the body.
Cox is looking to break free of the clinch but Ripgut has double underhooks.
Cox gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ripgut has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ripgut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
Ripgut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ripgut misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Cox misses
and Ripgut counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cox's knee momentarily.
Ripgut scores with a kick to the body.
Cox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ripgut can pounce on him.
Ripgut thuds his shin into the meat of Cox's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ripgut - that will leave a mark!
Ripgut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ripgut counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cox misses with a left hand
and Ripgut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ripgut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ripgut misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ripgut.
A head kick from Ripgut lands but Cox takes it in his stride.
Ripgut thumps Cox with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ripgut does no damage.
Ripgut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ripgut thumps Cox with a low kick.
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!
Cox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ripgut. That's going to slow Cox down.
Ripgut tries to clinch up but Cox circles away and keeps his distance.
Ripgut attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripgut moves into the clinch.
Perry Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripgut lands an elbow that stopped Cox in his tracks for a moment.
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripgut's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Ripgut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ripgut has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 42:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 42:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Ripgut! Sean Ripgut retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dionicio Pizarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pizarro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Globus - Europa (Instrumental Version) . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remedios Verzosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dionicio Pizarro!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verzosa misses with a body punch
and Pizarro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Verzosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pizarro advances position into side control!
Pizarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verzosa keeps working.
Verzosa sneaks back into half guard.
Verzosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pizarro is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizarro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pizarro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Verzosa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Verzosa!
Pizarro keeping moving, preventing Verzosa from controlling successfully.
Verzosa looking to pass the guard.
Pizarro looking for a guillotine here but Verzosa defends easily.
Verzosa distracts Pizarro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizarro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Verzosa throws a big right hand that misses.
Verzosa pushes down on Pizarro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Verzosa working Pizarro over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verzosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Verzosa wants to take a breather but Pizarro is having none of it.
Pizarro won't allow Verzosa to pass to mount.
Pizarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Verzosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Pizarro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Verzosa lands a nice short elbow.
Verzosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pizarro keeps working.
Verzosa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pizarro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Verzosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Verzosa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pizarro looking for submissions off his back.
Verzosa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pizarro wants to improve his position but Verzosa is controlling well.
Pizarro is refusing to be controlled, as Verzosa sits in half guard.
Verzosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Verzosa with the ground and pound but Pizarro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Verzosa pushing down on Pizarro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Verzosa stalling away here and it's allowed Pizarro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Verzosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dionicio Pizarro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Verzosa misses with a body shot.
A big right from Verzosa misses.
Pizarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Pizarro defending well as Verzosa loads up on a big left hand.
Pizarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Verzosa is just out of range.
Pizarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verzosa.
Verzosa misses the jab.
Pizarro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verzosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pizarro moves away.
Verzosa throws a big shot that misses.
Pizarro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verzosa misses with a right hand
and Pizarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verzosa.
Verzosa misses with a hook
and Pizarro counters with a straight right hand.
Verzosa misses the body punch
and Pizarro counters with a shoot takedown. Verzosa fights it but they end up in guard.
Verzosa trying to control the position here.
Pizarro throws and elbow that misses. Verzosa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pizarro's guard. Nice move by Verzosa!
Pizarro working for a triangle but Verzosa defends it easily.
Pizarro can't keep his opponent in guard - Verzosa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizarro is refusing to be controlled, as Verzosa sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Verzosa lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Verzosa.
Verzosa winds up and cracks Pizarro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Verzosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Pizarro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Verzosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Verzosa working over Pizarro with some ground and pound. Pizarro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pizarro trying to control but Verzosa postures up.
Verzosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pizarro keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizarro actively working from the bottom here.
Pizarro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Verzosa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Verzosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pizarro is not content to let Verzosa control the position.
Pizarro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Verzosa tries to pass to full mount but Pizarro defends it.
Pizarro tries to roll over but Verzosa keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Verzosa is trying to control. Pizarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Verzosa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Verzosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pizarro sees it coming and defends easily.
Verzosa is trying to control. Pizarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pizarro has his hands clasped together around Verzosa's back. He's all about the action.
Verzosa wants to take a breather but Pizarro is having none of it.
Remedios Verzosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Verzosa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Verzosa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pizarro defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remedios Verzosa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Verzosa misses with a jab to the body
enabling Pizarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Remedios Verzosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verzosa scores with a jab to the body.
Verzosa throws a hook to the side of Pizarro's head but Pizarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Verzosa. Beautiful body shot.
Verzosa works Pizarro's body with a nice hook.
Pizarro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pizarro takes one to the side of the head.
Pizarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verzosa.
Verzosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pizarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verzosa connects with a body shot that sends Pizarro's belly button to the back.
Pizarro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verzosa thows a body shot but no joy.
Pizarro moves forwards but Verzosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verzosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pizarro has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa cracks Pizarro with an open hand slap.
Verzosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Verzosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pizarro at a distance.
Pizarro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Verzosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Verzosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Pizarro is just out of range.
Pizarro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verzosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Verzosa lands with a nice body punch.
Verzosa misses with a body shot.
Verzosa throws an off balance right hand
and Pizarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pizarro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verzosa throws out the jab.
Verzosa looks to throw the jab but Pizarro is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pizarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verzosa lands a jab to Pizarro's midsection.
Pizarro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verzosa throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Verzosa.
Verzosa digs a good hook to Pizarro's body.
Verzosa works Pizarro's body with a nice hook.
Verzosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verzosa connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Verzosa.
Verzosa misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Verzosa.
Remedios Verzosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verzosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pizarro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verzosa thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa throws a shot from downtown. Pizarro moves away and avoids it.
Verzosa thows a body shot but no joy.
Verzosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Verzosa thuds his right hand into Pizarro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pizarro is rocked!
Pizarro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Verzosa regains half guard.
Verzosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Verzosa pulls Pizarro in close to prevent any damage.
Verzosa trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizarro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verzosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Verzosa controlling the position.
Pizarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verzosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pizarro has managed to get both his arms back between Verzosa's legs - danger averted.
Verzosa keeping moving, preventing Pizarro from controlling successfully.
Pizarro stopping the sweep attempt from Verzosa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Verzosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remedios Verzosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verzosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remedios Verzosa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweet has chosen Go To Sleep as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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168 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dawkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammy Sweet!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweet jabs Dawkins right on the nose. Dawkins blinks but takes it well.
Dawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Sweet's shoulder, as Sweet tries to avoid the shot.
Sweet is looking to clinch.
Dawkins throws a hook to the side of Sweet's head but Sweet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Dawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sweet misses with a low kick as Dawkins jumps back.
Dawkins misses with a hook
and Sweet counters with an inside leg kick.
Sweet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dawkins misses with a hook.
Sweet forces Dawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Dawkins slowing the pace effectively.
Sweet prevents a body shot from Dawkins.
A bit of stalling here from Dawkins.
Sweet blocks a body shot from Dawkins.
Dawkins stalling in the clinch but Sweet improves position.
Dawkins just leaning against Sweet, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brian Dawkins.
Dawkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sweet throws a body punch but Dawkins moves out of range.
Dawkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Sweet counters with a right hand to the body.
Sweet moves out of range of the strikes.
Sweet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawkins throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sweet counter with a right hand.
Brian Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins misses with a hook to the body
and Sweet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawkins misses with a left hand
and Sweet holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Dawkins to work.
Sweet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dawkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sweet can't find room to land a body shot as Dawkins controls the action.
Dawkins tries to work over Sweet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Sweet.
Sweet misses with a body punch.
Sweet lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweet lands a body punch.
Sweet tries to throw a body punch but Dawkins avoids it by throwing Sweet back against the cage.
Sweet tries a body shot but Dawkins blocks it.
The referee calls for Sweet to work.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sweet.
Sweet is looking to control Dawkins's arms but Dawkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sweet has his back to the cage.
Dawkins can't find room to land a body shot as Sweet controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sweet tries a body shot but Dawkins blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawkins.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dawkins seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sweet scores with a hook to the body.
Dawkins taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brian Dawkins.
Sweet scores with a leg kick.
Sweet takes one to the side of the head.
Sweet connects with a right hand. Dawkins shakes it off.
Sweet looks to throw the jab but Dawkins is out of range.
Dawkins swings for the body but Sweet moves out of range.
Dawkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sweet.
Sweet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawkins.
Sweet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawkins jabs Sweet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sweet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawkins throws out the jab.
Sweet connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sweet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dawkins misses with a hook
and Sweet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dawkins misses with a looping right.
Sweet misses with a looping right.
Sweet throws a shot to the body.
Dawkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Sweet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Sweet moves into the clinch.
Sweet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sweet jabs at Dawkins's body.
Dawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweet was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawkins.
Dawkins misses with a hook
and Sweet counters by clinching up.
Dawkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sweet tries a body shot but Dawkins blocks it.
Dawkins tries to work over Sweet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawkins blocks a body shot from Sweet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins stalling against the cage.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sweet's elbow.
Sweet blocks a body shot from Dawkins.
Dawkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sweet blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dawkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawkins has Sweet pushed against the cage.
Sweet misses with a body punch.
Dawkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brian Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dawkins misses with an uppercut
and Sweet counters with a series of strikes. Dawkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dawkins misses with a body punch
and Sweet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawkins takes one to the chin there.
Dawkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sweet misses.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawkins with a jab.
Sweet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dawkins.
Dawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Sweet's shoulder, as Sweet tries to avoid the shot.
Dawkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dawkins misses with a right hand
and Sweet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawkins throws a lazy right hand but Sweet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sweet closes the distance and clinches.
Dawkins prevents a body shot from Sweet.
Sweet lands a body punch.
Sweet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sweet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sweet - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Sweet.
Dawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Sweet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sweet leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sweet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweet lands a shot to the body.
Sweet avoiding damage.
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sweet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dawkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sweet counters with a left to the body.
Sweet dips to his left and cracks Dawkins with an uppercut!
Dawkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sweet counters with a right hand to the body.
Sweet wants to land a leg kick but Dawkins is out of range.
Dawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Sweet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawkins throws an off balance right hand
and Sweet counters with a nice leg kick.
Dawkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sweet can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sweet cracks Dawkins with a good jab.
Sweet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dawkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sweet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Sweet.
Sweet tests Dawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Sweet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet lands with an uppercut that bounces Dawkins off the cage and back into rage.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dawkins misses with a hook
and Sweet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sweet lands with a shot to the body.
Sweet clinches up against the cage.
Sweet scores with a hook to the body.
Dawkins tries to stall but Sweet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dawkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet presses Dawkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet is leaning against Dawkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sweet - that landed with a thud.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Sweet won't allow it.
Dawkins is trying to push Sweet away but Sweet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dawkins taking a breather.
Sweet scores with a hook to the body.
Sweet works on Dawkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Sweet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Sweet is leaning against Dawkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sweet has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to work over Sweet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sweet tries to work over Dawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sweet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sweet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawkins's efforts to push away.
Dawkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sweet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawkins is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sweet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dawkins trying to control the position but instead, Sweet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dawkins into the cage.
Sweet struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawkins controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Sweet.
Sweet lands a body shot.
Dawkins is working Sweet over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sweet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sweet digs a right hand into Dawkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dawkins's gas tank.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sweet really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sweet needs to keep his hands up - Dawkins had a free shot at his head there.
Dawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sweet ducks under a wild hook from Dawkins.
Dawkins works the jab nicely.
Dawkins throws a right and a left that Sweet avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Sweet. Beautiful body shot.
Dawkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sweet counters with a straight right hand.
Dawkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Sweet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawkins loads up on a big right hand but Sweet slips the punch.
Sweet cracks Dawkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Dawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sweet dips to his left and cracks Dawkins with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweet manages to avoid it.
Sweet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Dawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sweet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sweet has Dawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Sweet avoiding damage.
Sweet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sweet misses with some punches.
Sweet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawkins's elbow.
Sweet blocks a body shot from Dawkins.
Sweet can't find room to land a body shot as Dawkins controls the action.
Dawkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A body shot lands from Sweet.
Sweet misses with a body punch.
Dawkins slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins lands a right hand.
Sweet struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawkins controls his hands.
A short right from Dawkins on the inside.
Sammy Sweet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sweet tries to work over Dawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sweet - that landed with a thud.
Dawkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sweet scores with a shoulder strike.
Sweet tries a body shot but Dawkins blocks it.
Sweet misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet taking a breather.
Dawkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sweet backwards.
Dawkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sweet up against the cage.
Sweet tries to throw a body punch but Dawkins avoids it by throwing Sweet back against the cage.
Sweet digs a right hand underneath Dawkins's ribcage. Dawkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Sweet as the two fighters clinch.
Sweet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawkins prevents a body shot from Sweet.
Sweet tries to throw a body punch but Dawkins avoids it by throwing Sweet back against the cage.
Sweet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet presses Dawkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Dawkins.
A bit of stalling here from Sweet.
Dawkins stalling in the clinch but Sweet improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Sweet.
Dawkins stalling in the clinch but Sweet improves position.
Sweet letting Dawkins take a breather here.
Sweet struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawkins controls his hands.
Sweet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawkins's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweet struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawkins controls his hands.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sweet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sweet dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sweet thuds his right hand into Dawkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawkins misses with a shot to the body
and Sweet counters with a leg kick.
Dawkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Sweet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweet moves away.
Sweet throws a shot from downtown. Dawkins moves away and avoids it.
Dawkins throws a shot from downtown. Sweet moves away and avoids it.
Sweet misses with a jab to the body
and Dawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Sweet.
Sweet blocks a jab.
Sweet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dawkins is able to avoid easily.
Dawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweet manages to avoid it.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sweet.
Dawkins misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dawkins misses with a shot to the body
and Dawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawkins misses the body punch
and Sweet counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dawkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sweet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawkins.
Sweet moves out of range as Dawkins strikes.
Sweet lands with an overhand left.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sweet takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Dawkins tries to work over Sweet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sweet has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Sweet presses Dawkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins misses with a left hand
and Sweet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dawkins's knee momentarily.
Sweet avoids the body shot from Dawkins.
Sweet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawkins counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Dawkins.
Dawkins misses with a hook
and Sweet counters with a left to the body.
Sweet lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sweet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sweet cracks Dawkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sweet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins misses with a body shot
and Sweet counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sweet tries to clinch up.
Sweet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dawkins.
Brian Dawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sweet tries to clinch there but Dawkins circles away.
Sweet lands an overhand right.
Sammy Sweet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sweet throws a right hand that misses
and Dawkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweet is just out of range.
Dawkins jabs Sweet right on the nose. Sweet blinks but takes it well.
Dawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Sweet counters with a left to the body.
Sweet scores with a leg kick.
Dawkins throws an off balance right hand
and Sweet counters with a thumping low kick.
Sweet looks to land a body kick but Dawkins moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Dawkins misses its intended target.
Sweet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawkins lands a slapping body shot.
Sweet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dawkins misses with an uppercut. Sweet saw that one coming.
Dawkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Sweet counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweet.
Dawkins takes a swing at Sweet's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins misses with a jab to the body
and Sweet counters with a two punch combo.
Dawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Sweet counters with an inside leg kick.
Sweet misses with a right hand
and Dawkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Sweet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sweet 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 44:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 44:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Sweet! Sammy Sweet retains his lightweight title!
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