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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Many Blazy Mari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Eduardo Taddeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Many Blazy Mari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Eduardo Taddeo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazy Mari scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taddeo in his tracks.
Good shot there by Blazy Mari.
Taddeo misses with a hook. Blazy Mari ducked under it nicely.
Blazy Mari misses with a body shot
and Taddeo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taddeo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blazy Mari can pounce on him.
Blazy Mari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blazy Mari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taddeo throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Blazy Mari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blazy Mari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blazy Mari.
Blazy Mari keeps Taddeo at a distance using the push kick.
Taddeo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Blazy Mari tenderised Taddeo's leg. Taddeo is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazy Mari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taddeo cracks Blazy Mari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taddeo just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Blazy Mari misses
and Taddeo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Blazy Mari.
Blazy Mari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Taddeo avoids the head kick by Blazy Mari.
Taddeo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Blazy Mari tenderised Taddeo's leg. Taddeo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blazy Mari fails with the takedown.
Blazy Mari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazy Mari tries to clinch up.
Carlos Eduardo Taddeo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blazy Mari throws a sloppy head kick and Taddeo moves out of range easily.
Blazy Mari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blazy Mari is looking to work some ground and pound but Taddeo has wrist control.
Blazy Mari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blazy Mari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blazy Mari won't allow Taddeo to sweep him here.
Blazy Mari wants to pass the guard but Taddeo is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazy Mari trying to control but Taddeo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taddeo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blazy Mari trying to control but Taddeo is working from the bottom.
Taddeo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blazy Mari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taddeo is keeping the position for now.
Taddeo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Taddeo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blazy Mari postures up in Taddeo's guard and throws a big left but Taddeo blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blazy Mari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blazy Mari postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taddeo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blazy Mari, into his guard.
Blazy Mari has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Taddeo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Blazy Mari has tightened it up now! Taddeo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Many Blazy Mari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexan Donk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daley Bornstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bornstein is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Men at Work - Land Down Under. Dexan Donk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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315 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dexan Donk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daley Bornstein!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk throws a combination that misses
and Bornstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bornstein.
A clash of legs there as Bornstein blocks the low kick.
Some wild striking there from Bornstein.
Donk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bornstein is fending him off so far but Donk persists. Nope, Bornstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bornstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bornstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bornstein slips a jab and a cross from Donk.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bornstein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Donk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bornstein swings widly with a right hand
and Donk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bornstein is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bornstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Donk.
Dexan Donk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk scores with a push kick.
Bornstein looks gassed!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donk.
Donk thumps Bornstein with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bornstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donk. Donk obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk shoots in but Bornstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexan Donk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donk, right into the meat.
Donk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Donk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bornstein backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Donk.
A short right from Donk on the inside.
It looks like Daley Bornstein has been cut.
Donk slowing the pace effectively.
Bornstein looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk stalling the fight.
Donk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bornstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice shot by Donk.
Donk lands a jab-cross combination.
Donk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bornstein misses with a double jab
and Donk counters with a leg kick.
Donk scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Bornstein as Donk shoots in.
Bornstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk is looking to score with low kicks.
Bornstein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk feints and as Bornstein raises his hands in defense, Donk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donk thows a big elbow that misses.
Donk preventing the sweep.
Donk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bornstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bornstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donk is in close to Bornstein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bornstein controls Donk momentarily but Donk frees himself.
Donk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bornstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bornstein pulls Donk in close to prevent any damage.
Donk throwing strikes but missing.
Donk 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.
Donk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bornstein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Donk, into his guard.
Bornstein wants to pass the guard but Donk is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexan Donk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daley Bornstein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bornstein enables Donk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bornstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Donk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bornstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bornstein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Donk has passed into side control.
Donk throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bornstein works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bornstein gets back to full guard.
Bornstein keeping moving, preventing Donk from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk cracks Bornstein with a solid left hand.
Donk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bornstein can do to turn this around?
Donk throws a strike but Bornstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bornstein is pushing down on Donk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Donk is fighting to maintain full guard but Bornstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bornstein is thwarting Donk's attempts to control the position.
Donk is looking for a sweep. Bornstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bornstein trying to mount his opponent but Donk defends it.
Bornstein is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donk is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Donk throws a low kick, looking for Bornstein's leg but Bornstein calmly moves out of range.
Donk shoots in looking for a takedown. Bornstein tries to sprawl out of it but Donk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bornstein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk throws a one two combo.
A leg kick checked by Donk.
Bornstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bornstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bornstein won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Donk crashes against the mat.
Donk remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein can't do much from the bottom here.
Bornstein avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Donk.
Bornstein throws Donk to one side and escapes!
Dexan Donk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk connects with a leg kick. Bornstein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donk lands with a cross.
Donk throws a combination that misses
enabling Bornstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Bornstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Bornstein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bornstein wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bornstein checks a leg kick.
Bornstein misses with a head kick.
Bornstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donk.
Bornstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donk moves away.
Donk lands a leg kick that knocks Bornstein off balance momentarily.
Donk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bornstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bornstein misses with a looping right.
Donk feints a jab promting Bornstein to slip. Donk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bornstein slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Donk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bornstein's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk closes the distance and clinches up with Bornstein, looking for a takedown. Donk pushes Bornstein against the cage but Bornstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexan Donk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bornstein throws the left hand but Donk avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexan Donk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daley Bornstein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Donk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bornstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk throws a right and a left that Bornstein avoids nicely.
Donk wants to clinch.
Donk jabs Bornstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bornstein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donk, right into the meat.
Bornstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bornstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bornstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk sizes up Bornstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornstein misses with an uppercut
and Donk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Donk.
Bornstein has a couple of punches blocked by Donk.
Bornstein lands a nice uppercut.
Donk breaks the clinch.
Donk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bornstein digs a good body shot into Donk's ribs.
Bornstein throws a series of punches but Donk moves out of range.
Bornstein throws a one two combo.
Bornstein throws a shot from downtown. Donk moves away and avoids it.
Bornstein throws a jab when Donk was well out of range.
Donk cracks a nice hook into Bornstein's ribs.
Donk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bornstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bornstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Donk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bornstein thinking.
Daley Bornstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Donk.
Donk lands a head kick. Bornstein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Donk misses with a series of wild punches.
Bornstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bornstein throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bornstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donk counters with an inside leg kick.
Donk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bornstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donk!
Bornstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donk.
Donk thuds his shin into the meat of Bornstein's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Bornstein that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Donk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Donk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bornstein's face.
Dexan Donk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Donk looking to finish Bornstein with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bornstein!
Donk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Donk dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bornstein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Donk cracks Bornstein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Donk goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bornstein turns into him and now he's in Donk's guard.
Dexan Donk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk is trying to control the position but Bornstein postures up.
Bornstein looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bornstein won't allow Donk to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexan Donk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donk 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 Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexan Donk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Suzuki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stranglehold by Ted Nugent. Alberto has chosen Rap De Armas as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Carlos Alberto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daisuke Suzuki's chin.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Alberto!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Daisuke Suzuki has been cut.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alberto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alberto prevents Suzuki from improving position.
Suzuki working the ground and pound but Alberto is defending the strikes.
Suzuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alberto prevents Suzuki from improving position.
Suzuki trying to control the action but Alberto is working from the bottom.
Alberto is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Suzuki tries to score with some ground and pound. Alberto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alberto stops Suzuki from passing to mount.
Suzuki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alberto some visible discomfort.
Suzuki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alberto is trying to work for a sweep but Suzuki has mounted him!
Suzuki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alberto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alberto working to try and regain half guard.
Suzuki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alberto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alberto shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Alberto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Alberto!
Suzuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Suzuki, not yet.
Suzuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alberto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suzuki is looking for a triangle here but Alberto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alberto trying to control the action but Suzuki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is looking for a sweep.
Alberto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suzuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suzuki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alberto's best efforts.
Suzuki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suzuki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suzuki is trying to control but can't.
Suzuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Suzuki is trying to maintain the position but Alberto is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Alberto prevents Suzuki from improving his position.
Suzuki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alberto trying to control the action but Suzuki is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suzuki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alberto.
Alberto misses with an uppercut.
Alberto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suzuki.
Alberto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suzuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alberto thows a leg kick but Suzuki checks it
and Suzuki counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Suzuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Suzuki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alberto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alberto is looking to slow Suzuki down with leg kicks.
Suzuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alberto looks to throw the jab but Suzuki is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suzuki checks a leg kick.
Suzuki moves out of range of the leg kick from Alberto.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suzuki.
Suzuki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alberto throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Alberto misses
and Suzuki counters with an inside leg kick.
Suzuki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suzuki avoids the attempt from Alberto to control.
Suzuki controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki lands with some strikes.
Suzuki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alberto's face.
Suzuki wants to control but Alberto has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Suzuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suzuki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alberto's head.
Suzuki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alberto sees it coming and defends easily.
Suzuki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suzuki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suzuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alberto gets back to full guard.
Suzuki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alberto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Suzuki, into his guard.
Alberto trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alberto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberto throws a strike but Suzuki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Suzuki trying to control but Alberto is working from the bottom.
Alberto is trying to keep Suzuki in close.
Suzuki is looking to work some ground and pound but Alberto has wrist control.
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.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Alberto keeps moving.
Suzuki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alberto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alberto trying to keep a closed guard but Suzuki is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alberto keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Suzuki is pushing down on Alberto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alberto is fighting to maintain full guard but Suzuki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Suzuki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alberto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suzuki.
Alberto is not content to let Suzuki control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Suzuki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Suzuki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alberto lands with a hook. Suzuki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alberto throws a right hand that misses
and Suzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suzuki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Alberto misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alberto. Suzuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suzuki works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alberto.
Suzuki throws a head kick but Alberto moves out of range.
Alberto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alberto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suzuki counters with a right hand to the body.
Suzuki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alberto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suzuki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alberto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suzuki counters with a low kick, right behind Alberto 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alberto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suzuki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suzuki connects with a solid leg kick.
Suzuki throws a nice head kick!
Suzuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suzuki.
Suzuki throws a right and a left that Alberto avoids nicely.
That kick from Suzuki tenderised Alberto's leg. Alberto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suzuki throws a sloppy head kick and Alberto moves out of range easily.
Suzuki scores with the left hand. Alberto knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alberto misses with a lunging right hand
and Suzuki counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Suzuki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki misses with a body kick.
Alberto misses with a left hand
and Suzuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suzuki scores with a kick to the body.
Suzuki looks to land a combination. Alberto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carlos Alberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Suzuki.
Suzuki throws a sloppy head kick and Alberto moves out of range easily.
Suzuki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suzuki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suzuki jabs Alberto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alberto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suzuki counters with a good, hard body kick but Alberto shrugs it off.
Alberto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suzuki. Suzuki obviously looking to wear him down.
Suzuki lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alberto. That did some damage!
Suzuki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Suzuki digs a good body shot into Alberto's ribs.
Suzuki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Suzuki trying to control the action but Alberto is working from the bottom.
Alberto defending against the ground and pound.
Alberto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Suzuki.
Suzuki throws an elbow but Alberto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Daisuke Suzuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki controls the position.
Suzuki swings around for an armbar but Alberto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Suzuki's guard.
Suzuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suzuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alberto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alberto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suzuki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alberto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Suzuki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alberto has Suzuki in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daisuke Suzuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suzuki 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisuke Suzuki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jt Spirit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring Da Ruckus. Spirit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nujabes - Feather. Jt Spirit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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132 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jt Spirit!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spirit can pounce on him.
Renato Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a left hand
letting Spirit counter with a right hand.
Spirit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spirit counters with a body kick.
Spirit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spirit thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Spirit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spirit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Spirit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Spirit enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spirit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Spirit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spirit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie 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.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Spirit's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spirit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spirit is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Spirit.
Spirit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spirit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spirit is trying to get back to full guard.
Spirit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spirit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit looking for a sweep. Not yet Spirit, not yet.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie won't allow Spirit to sweep him here.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spirit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spirit wants to sweep but no luck.
Spirit keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spirit has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Spirit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spirit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Gracie stands up over Spirit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Spirit blocks nicely.
Spirit can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spirit keeping control of the position.
Spirit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spirit blocks a leg kick.
Spirit is looking to score with low kicks.
Spirit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Spirit moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Spirit looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick.
Spirit lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Spirit moves into the clinch.
Spirit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirit swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spirit misses with a body punch.
Spirit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spirit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spirit has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Spirit throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie cracks Spirit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spirit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Spirit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Spirit counters with a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spirit on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Spirit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spirit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spirit thinking.
Spirit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Spirit with that takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Spirit avoids them all with ease.
Spirit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Spirit checks it
and Spirit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spirit misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Renato Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jt Spirit.
Spirit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Spirit avoids them all with ease.
Spirit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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.
Spirit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spirit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spirit. That did some damage!
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie tries a low kick but Spirit avoids it.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spirit scores with a leg kick.
Spirit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spirit.
Gracie swings for the body but Spirit moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Spirit's knee but Spirit avoids it well.
Spirit is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Spirit counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie slips a straight right by Spirit.
Spirit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Spirit's ribs.
Spirit wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Spirit counters with an inside leg kick.
Spirit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spirit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spirit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spirit has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Spirit is landing with strikes. Gracie can't take much more of this.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie controlling the position well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Spirit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spirit is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie has control of Spirit's left arm, preventing Spirit from doing any damage.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Spirit from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie pulls Spirit in close to his closed guard and prevents Spirit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jt Spirit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spirit looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spirit wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spirit counters with a thumping low kick.
Spirit tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Spirit tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Spirit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spirit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Spirit.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renato Gracie.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Samoan Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Thurgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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28
173 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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186 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Samoan Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Thurgood!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samoan Warrior moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thurgood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thurgood misses with a punch on the inside.
Thurgood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thurgood scores with a shot to the side of Samoan Warrior's head.
Thurgood tries a body shot but Samoan Warrior blocks it.
Samoan Warrior is trying to break the clinch but Thurgood has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thurgood.
Nice body punch from Thurgood - that landed with a thud.
Thurgood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thurgood lands a nice shot to the body.
Thurgood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samoan Warrior backwards.
Thurgood tries to throw a body punch but Samoan Warrior avoids it by throwing Thurgood back against the cage.
Thurgood digs a right hand underneath Samoan Warrior's ribcage. Samoan Warrior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samoan Warrior lands a shoulder strike.
Thurgood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Samoan Warrior.
Samoan Warrior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thurgood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samoan Warrior is out of range.
Thurgood loads up on a big right hand but Samoan Warrior slips the punch.
Samoan Warrior misses with a kick to the body
and Thurgood counters with a nice double leg into side control. Samoan Warrior won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Thurgood seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thurgood trying to control the action but Samoan Warrior is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Thurgood crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurgood cracks Samoan Warrior with an elbow. That is naaassty.
An elbow from Thurgood crashes against the mat.
Thurgood connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Samoan Warrior some visible discomfort.
Thurgood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samoan Warrior keeps working.
Thurgood lands a decent elbow from side control.
Samoan Warrior gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thurgood is thwarting Samoan Warrior's attempts to control the position.
Samoan Warrior wants to improve his position but Thurgood is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoan Warrior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Samoan Warrior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thurgood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thurgood thows a huge punch but Samoan Warrior dodges it nicely.
Samoan Warrior is trying to control but can't.
Thurgood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samoan Warrior trying to hold on to Thurgood's head to control him but Thurgood postures up.
Samoan Warrior is looking to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Samoan Warrior is staying active underneath Thurgood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoan Warrior wants to control but Thurgood is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thurgood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Samoan Warrior controlling the position for now.
Thurgood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Samoan Warrior tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thurgood has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Thurgood connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurgood controlling his opponent.
Samoan Warrior is trying desperately to improve position.
Samoan Warrior is bucking up trying to escape but Thurgood cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thurgood controlling the pace for now.
Samoan Warrior throwing hammer fists to the chest of Thurgood. What's that going to do exactly?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samoan Warrior is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Thurgood lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Thurgood there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Thurgood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thurgood loads up on a big right hand but Samoan Warrior slips the punch.
A jab from Thurgood finds it's way through Samoan Warrior's defenses.
Thurgood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samoan Warrior's head backwards.
Thurgood misses with a low kick.
Samoan Warrior scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Samoan Warrior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thurgood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thurgood misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Thurgood.
Samoan Warrior lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thurgood tries to clinch up.
Samoan Warrior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samoan Warrior throws out a leg kick but Thurgood moves out of range and Samoan Warrior only half commits.
Thurgood looks to land a right hand but Samoan Warrior moved out of range.
Thurgood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samoan Warrior looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thurgood throws a shot from downtown. Samoan Warrior moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurgood throws a leg kick but Samoan Warrior moved away.
Samoan Warrior cracks Thurgood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samoan Warrior lands a nice shot that snaps Thurgood's head back.
Samoan Warrior lands with a nice body punch.
Samoan Warrior throws a nice looking combination but Thurgood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thurgood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thurgood throws a lazy uppercut
and Thurgood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thurgood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samoan Warrior.
Thurgood is breathing heavily.
Thurgood misses with a lunging right hand
and Thurgood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samoan Warrior is looking to slow Thurgood down with leg kicks.
Thurgood thows a leg kick but Samoan Warrior checks it
and Samoan Warrior counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Samoan Warrior pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thurgood back to the cage. Samoan Warrior follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thurgood is rocked!
It looks like Gabe Thurgood has been cut.
Samoan Warrior lands a slapping body shot.
Thurgood is still on wobbly legs! Can Samoan Warrior finish him?
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!
Samoan Warrior lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Thurgood falls backwards - clearly groggy! Samoan Warrior dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Samoan Warrior!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianmarco Zaniboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne Hicks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwayne Hicks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gianmarco Zaniboni!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaniboni.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaniboni.
Zaniboni slips under a jab from Hicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hicks.
Zaniboni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks wants to land a leg kick but Zaniboni is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hicks - that will leave a mark!
Hicks misses with a combination
and Zaniboni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaniboni counters with a nice body shot.
Zaniboni misses with the combination.
Zaniboni lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Zaniboni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaniboni is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboni swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Zaniboni lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaniboni cracks Hicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hicks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaniboni misses with a wild body shot.
Zaniboni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hicks rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaniboni throws a right hand that misses
and Hicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaniboni.
Zaniboni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaniboni was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Zaniboni throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaniboni thinking.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaniboni was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hicks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaniboni loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Zaniboni shoots in looking for a takedown. Hicks tries to sprawl out of it but Zaniboni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hicks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni slips under a jab from Hicks.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaniboni.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Zaniboni.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaniboni misses with a shot to the body
and Hicks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hicks.
Hicks won't allow Zaniboni to sweep him here.
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Zaniboni is keeping the position.
Zaniboni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Zaniboni blocks nicely.
Zaniboni wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Zaniboni keeps moving.
Hicks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hicks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hicks cracks Zaniboni with a solid left hand.
Hicks works over Zaniboni with some ground and pound from guard.
Hicks won't allow Zaniboni to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks landing with the ground and pound.
Hicks forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hicks in particular looking to stall.
Hicks winds up and cracks Zaniboni with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to control the action but Zaniboni is working from the bottom.
Hicks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zaniboni has hold of Hicks's hands but Hicks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hicks thows a huge punch but Zaniboni dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hicks thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zaniboni to regain full guard.
Hicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaniboni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaniboni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hicks has managed to get both his arms back between Zaniboni's legs - danger averted.
Hicks is working Zaniboni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Dwayne Hicks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zaniboni lands a body shot.
Hicks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaniboni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Hicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Dwayne Hicks has been cut.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Zaniboni's shoulder, as Zaniboni tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses
and Zaniboni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaniboni misses with an uppercut
and Hicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaniboni stuffs the takedown.
Zaniboni closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hicks did well to prevent Zaniboni getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaniboni passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zaniboni cracks Hicks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboni is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zaniboni avoids the attempt from Hicks to control.
Zaniboni working Hicks over with strikes here.
Zaniboni throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hicks avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zaniboni.
Hicks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hicks can't escape the position.
Hicks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zaniboni has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zaniboni landing strikes from the mount.
Hicks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaniboni working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zaniboni prevents Hicks from getting the reversal.
Zaniboni swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hicks is now in Zaniboni's guard. A big mistake from Zaniboni there, giving up the dominant position!
Zaniboni wants to hit a switch here but Hicks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zaniboni there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dwayne Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hicks raining down shots from the mount!
Hicks landing punches.
Hicks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zaniboni can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hicks controlling the position easily from mount.
Zaniboni is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks landing shots from mount.
Zaniboni is in a horrible position here. Hicks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zaniboni taking shots to the head.
Hicks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hicks cracks Zaniboni with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hicks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaniboni is looking to escape.
Zaniboni tries to lock up and control but Hicks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianmarco Zaniboni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Hicks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaniboni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaniboni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hicks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hicks pushes Zaniboni away with a front kick.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaniboni as he avoids it easily.
Zaniboni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaniboni blocks a head kick by Hicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaniboni. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaniboni walks into a stiff left hand from Hicks.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Zaniboni.
Zaniboni swats away the attempt to clinch by Hicks.
Zaniboni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaniboni throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hicks's hands.
Hicks throws a head kick that half lands.
Hicks forces Zaniboni back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zaniboni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hicks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaniboni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaniboni lands a nice shot to the body.
Hicks lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaniboni backwards.
Zaniboni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Zaniboni as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaniboni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hicks lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaniboni works on Hicks's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaniboni can't find room to land a body shot as Hicks controls the action.
Zaniboni lands a nice shot to the body.
Hicks working aggressively here.
Zaniboni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaniboni.
Zaniboni misses with some punches.
Zaniboni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaniboni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hicks working aggressively here.
Zaniboni tries to throw a body punch but Hicks avoids it by throwing Zaniboni back against the cage.
Zaniboni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaniboni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Zaniboni avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Zaniboni is leaning against Hicks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hicks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaniboni backwards.
Zaniboni wants to break free but Hicks has control.
Zaniboni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaniboni tries to break free but Hicks pushes him back against the cage.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks prevents a body shot from Zaniboni.
Zaniboni is trying to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling him.
Hicks presses Zaniboni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaniboni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hicks's elbow.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zanibonis head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaniboni struggles to land a body shot inside as Hicks controls his hands.
Hicks lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Zaniboni.
Hicks lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hicks.
Hicks prevents a body shot from Zaniboni.
Zaniboni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaniboni lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaniboni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaniboni blocks an elbow strike from Hicks.
Zaniboni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaniboni manages to break the clinch.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaniboni counters with a left to the body.
Zaniboni lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gianmarco Zaniboni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses
and Zaniboni counters with a right hand to the body.
Hicks misses with a body punch
and Zaniboni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hicks tried to score with a low kick but Zaniboni checks it.
Zaniboni jabs Hicks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaniboni lands with a nice body punch.
Zaniboni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaniboni connects with a body shot that sends Hicks's belly button to the back.
Zaniboni lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaniboni throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
Zaniboni tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hicks throws a nice looking combination but Zaniboni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Zaniboni there.
Zaniboni misses with a wild body shot.
Zaniboni throws a sloppy body shot
and Hicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hicks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zaniboni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianmarco Zaniboni really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Hicks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hicks avoids the body shot from Zaniboni.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Zaniboni.
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hicks lands a leg kick that knocks Zaniboni off balance momentarily.
Zaniboni throws a shot to the body.
Zaniboni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks throws a wild body kick that Zaniboni sees coming a mile off.
Dwayne Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaniboni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hicks counters with a nice leg kick.
Hicks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hicks wants to clinch but Zaniboni slips to the side
and Zaniboni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a wild body kick that Zaniboni sees coming a mile off.
Hicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hicks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaniboni looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Hicks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zaniboni looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaniboni, not yet.
Zaniboni trying to control the position.
Zaniboni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Hicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaniboni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hicks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zaniboni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zaniboni's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is trying to stick to Zaniboni's back but Zaniboni is turning into Hicks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hicks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zaniboni.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaniboni throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Hicks controls Zaniboni momentarily but Zaniboni frees himself.
Hicks has his hands on Zaniboni's head, controlling the position.
Zaniboni looking to pass the guard.
Hicks is trying to control the position but Zaniboni postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zaniboni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hicks has his hands on Zaniboni's head, controlling the position.
Dwayne Hicks has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zaniboni thuds a left hand into Hicks's body.
Zaniboni throws a right hand that misses
and Hicks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hicks.
Zaniboni has hold of one of Hicks's legs. Hicks is fighting the takedown attempt but Zaniboni gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hicks has Zaniboni pulled in close to control his posture.
Zaniboni is in close to Hicks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to keep a closed guard but Zaniboni is proving a slippery customer.
Zaniboni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hicks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaniboni throws and elbow that misses. Hicks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaniboni's guard. Nice move by Hicks!
Zaniboni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zaniboni looking to control.
Hicks postures up in Zaniboni's guard and throws a big left but Zaniboni blocks it.
Zaniboni looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaniboni, not yet.
Hicks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zaniboni manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianmarco Zaniboni dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Hicks's cut.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zaniboni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hicks's half guard.
Hicks moves into full guard.
Zaniboni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaniboni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Hicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaniboni is one step ahead there.
Hicks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zaniboni has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zaniboni scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hicks to see if he's OK.
Hicks wants to control but Zaniboni postures up.
Hicks parries the strikes from Zaniboni easily there. Zaniboni is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hicks to escape.
Hicks is trying to improve his position.
Hicks manages to get back to half guard.
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.
Hicks controlling the position for now.
Zaniboni trying to pass the guard but Hicks defending well.
Dwayne Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is concentrating on defense, preventing Zaniboni from advancing position.
Zaniboni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
Hicks keeping control of the position.
Gianmarco Zaniboni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Zaniboni sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dwayne Hicks wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Hicks misses.
Hicks tries to clinch up
and Zaniboni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaniboni.
Zaniboni swats away the attempt to clinch by Hicks.
Hicks misses with a kick to the body.
Hicks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Zaniboni - just one landing.
Hicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Zaniboni scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks throws a hook but Zaniboni avoids it easily.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaniboni.
Dwayne Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hicks throws a head kick but Zaniboni moves out of range.
Hicks misses with a right hand
and Zaniboni counters with a left to the body.
Zaniboni lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaniboni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaniboni looks to score with a jab to the body but Hicks is just out of range.
Zaniboni walks into a straight right hand from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaniboni counters with a nice body shot.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses
and Zaniboni counters with a nice body shot.
Hicks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaniboni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaniboni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hicks on the side of the head.
Hicks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaniboni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaniboni connects with a right hand. Hicks shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianmarco Zaniboni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaniboni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianmarco Zaniboni!
Gianmarco Zaniboni is the new featherweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rza Reckta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reckta comes into the arena with Bring The Pain blaring out of the sound system. Rivera has chosen Your Hand in Mine as his entrance music. Rza Reckta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rza Reckta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera tries to clinch there but Reckta circles away.
Reckta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivera counters with a good low kick that Reckta was not able to check.
Rivera drives through and clinches with Reckta against the cage.
The referee calls for Rivera to work.
Rivera scores with a shot to the side of Reckta's head.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reckta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reckta throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Reckta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reckta swings widly with a right hand
and Rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reckta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Reckta.
Reckta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivera's head.
Reckta misses the shot to the body.
Reckta misses with an uppercut.
Carlos Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reckta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reckta throws a right hand that misses
and Rivera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Rivera.
Reckta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivera counters with an inside leg kick.
Reckta throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rivera counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Reckta counter with a right hand.
Rivera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reckta throws a right hand that misses
and Rivera counters with a body kick that stops Reckta in his tracks momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Reckta misses the target.
Rivera throws an off balance right hand
and Reckta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reckta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reckta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reckta throws a leg kick
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Reckta is just out of range.
Reckta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rza Reckta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Rivera there.
Reckta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Reckta misses with an uppercut
and Rivera counters by moving into the clinch.
Reckta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Reckta misses.
Reckta throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reckta.
Reckta misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reckta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rza Reckta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reckta moves away.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reckta tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reckta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivera counters with a good low kick that Reckta was not able to check.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rivera checks a leg kick.
Reckta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reckta.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reckta tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Rivera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reckta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The fighters circling - Rivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Rivera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Reckta pushes him off.
A big right from Reckta misses.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Reckta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reckta swings widly with a right hand
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body.
Reckta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reckta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reckta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera is looking to stand up but Reckta isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but Reckta is proving a slippery customer.
Reckta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rivera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rivera has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reckta's guard.
Reckta keeping full guard, as Rivera tries to pass.
Reckta is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up.
Reckta controlling the position.
Reckta trying to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Rza Reckta wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rivera keeps Reckta at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reckta misses with a low kick.
Reckta misses with a shot to the body
and Rivera counters with a low kick, right behind Reckta 's knee.
Reckta misses with a hook
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reckta throws a shot from downtown. Rivera moves away and avoids it.
Rivera misses with a jab to the body
and Reckta counters with a shoot takedown. Rivera fights it but they end up in guard.
Reckta wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Reckta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reckta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reckta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reckta throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reckta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reckta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reckta stops Rivera from standing up.
Reckta throwing strikes but missing.
Rivera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reckta.
Reckta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reckta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rivera's head.
Reckta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reckta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reckta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reckta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reckta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reckta throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rivera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reckta working a defensive guard here.
Reckta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reckta is on top in guard.
Reckta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rza Reckta dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reckta.
Reckta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rivera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reckta.
Rivera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reckta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reckta keeps the fight on the outside.
Reckta throws a right hand that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut.
Reckta connects with a body shot that sends Rivera's belly button to the back.
Rivera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rivera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reckta looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Rivera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reckta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivera's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera wants to stand but Reckta is controlling the position.
Reckta trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reckta wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Reckta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reckta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rivera's head.
Reckta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rivera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reckta has Rivera in his guard.
Reckta pulls Rivera in close to his closed guard and prevents Rivera from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Reckta keeps moving.
Rivera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reckta wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment.
Reckta is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlos Rivera was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Reckta throws an off balance right hand
and Rivera counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Reckta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Reckta.
Reckta misses with a hook to the body
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera.
Reckta connects with a body shot that sends Rivera's belly button to the back.
Reckta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reckta misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reckta defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
Reckta misses with a jab to the body
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body.
Reckta throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rivera!
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Reckta circles away.
Rivera lands a nice hook to Reckta's body. Reckta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reckta misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reckta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivera counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reckta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reckta misses with an uppercut
and Rivera moves into the clinch.
Rivera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Rivera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NumbaOne Stunna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stunna has chosen Bring The Pain as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, NumbaOne Stunna!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Stunna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stunna shoots in and bounces Allen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Allen wants to stand but Stunna is controlling the position.
Allen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stunna content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stunna's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stunna throws a big right hand that misses.
Stunna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stunna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stunna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stunna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allen wants to sweep here but Stunna controlling him for the moment.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Stunna is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stunna lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stunna.
Allen keeping full guard, as Stunna tries to pass.
Stunna is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Stunna wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Stunna advances position into side control!
Allen parries the strikes from Stunna easily there. Stunna is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Allen to escape.
Stunna throwing strikes but Allen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Stunna is trying to improve his position.
Allen working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunna is trying to improve his position.
Stunna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stunna tries to get to full guard but Allen has control of the leg.
Stunna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like Allen is going to stand back up.
Stunna is trying to maintain the position but Allen is very close to passing his half guard.
Allen wants to stand up but Stunna is controlling the position.
Stunna is trying to control but can't.
Stunna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Allen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Allen's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
NumbaOne Stunna dominated that round.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stunna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allen. That did some damage!
A low kick from Allen misses
and Stunna counters with an inside leg kick.
Stunna lands a slapping body shot.
Stunna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Allen on the side of the head.
Stunna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Stunna fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Stunna.
Allen cracks Stunna with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen moves out of range as Stunna strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen thows a leg kick but Stunna checks it
and Stunna counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stunna misses with a leg kick
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stunna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Stunna counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stunna throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stunna throwing shots but Allen is blocking nicely.
Allen wants to improve his position but Stunna is controlling well.
Stunna is stalling here. Allen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stunna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Allen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stunna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Allen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stunna tries to roll over but Allen keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Allen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Allen's back!
Stunna throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Stunna lands strikes to the head.
Allen is covering up but some of the strikes from Stunna are getting through and doing damage.
Allen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Well, with Stunna on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Allen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Stunna is throwing strikes by Allen counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Allen regains half guard.
Stunna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Allen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stunna.
Allen is trying to control the position but Stunna postures up.
Stunna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stunna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stunna is pushing down on Allen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Allen is fighting to maintain full guard but Stunna has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stunna lands a nice short elbow.
Stunna thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Allen's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stunna not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stunna is pressing down on Allen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Allen is holding on for now.
Stunna is keen to just control but Allen is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
NumbaOne Stunna 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. This is the final round!
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Stunna counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Allen's guard now.
Stunna is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stunna postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Stunna looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stunna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stunna scoring with some ground and pound.
Stunna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allen controlling the position.
Stunna throws a big right hand that misses.
Stunna throws and elbow that misses. Allen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stunna's guard. Nice move by Allen!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen won't allow Stunna to sweep him here.
Stunna is pulling down on Allen's head to control his posture.
Allen wanted to stand there but Stunna had control of the position.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stunna wants to improve his position but instead Allen has moved into half guard.
Stunna wants to get back to full guard.
Jake Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Allen is thwarting Stunna's attempts to control the position.
Stunna is pressing down on Allen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stunna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Allen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stunna's guard.
Stunna pulls Allen in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunna has a closed guard, preventing Allen from standing up.
Stunna managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Allen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Stunna counters with a low kick, right behind Allen 's knee.
Good exchange - Stunna coming out on top.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Stunna steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stunna lands a jab.
Stunna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
NumbaOne Stunna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stunna moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stunna.
Nice jab there from Stunna.
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Stunna counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stunna thumps Allen with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
NumbaOne Stunna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stunna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... NumbaOne Stunna!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Samoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes to the cage accompanied by Helter Skelter. Samoth has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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316 lbs
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Manson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikael Samoth!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson cracks Samoth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from Manson.
Samoth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manson can pounce on him.
Samoth looks to clinch
and Manson counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson throws a head kick that misses
and Samoth counters with an outside leg kick.
Samoth ducks under a wild hook from Manson.
Samoth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manson trying to control but Samoth is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samoth has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Manson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Samoth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth is trying to control Manson's posture but Manson avoids it.
Manson trying to control the position but Samoth is working away.
Manson controls the position from side control.
Samoth parries the strikes from Manson easily there. Manson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Samoth to escape.
Manson landing strikes.
Samoth tries to improve position but can't.
Manson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manson wants to control but Samoth is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manson is not content to let Samoth control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Samoth thows a huge punch but Manson dodges it nicely.
Samoth is keen to just control but Manson is a slippery customer.
Samoth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Samoth is trying to control the action in half guard but Manson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is controlling Samoth's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Samoth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samoth trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Samoth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Samoth stalling.
Samoth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Samoth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manson defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samoth trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Samoth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samoth wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Samoth is thwarting Manson's attempts to control the position.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Samoth has control of the leg.
Samoth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samoth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Manson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manson. That's going to slow Samoth down.
Manson throws the left hand but Samoth avoids the punch easily.
Manson tries for a takedown but Samoth circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Samoth misses with a leg kick
and Samoth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samoth scores with a nice body kick.
Charlie Manson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Samoth.
It looks like Charlie Manson has been cut.
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!
Samoth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson trying to control but Samoth postures up.
Samoth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manson defends it well.
Manson gets full guard.
Samoth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manson keeping full guard, as Samoth tries to pass.
Samoth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manson has escaped and now he's on top!
Samoth trying to control the position.
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.
Manson landing with the ground and pound.
Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Samoth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manson is controlling Samoth's posture.
Samoth thows a big elbow that misses.
Samoth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Samoth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoth trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Samoth wants to control for a moment but Manson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Samoth wants to take a breather but Manson is having none of it.
Samoth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manson is positioning himself well to prevent Samoth advancing to mount.
Samoth prevents Manson from improving his position.
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.
Samoth is keen to just control but Manson is a slippery customer.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Samoth has control of the leg.
Samoth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manson is not content to let Samoth control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Samoth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charlie Manson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manson wants to hit a switch here but Samoth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Manson there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samoth throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Samoth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A shot to the body from Samoth misses
and Manson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samoth counters with a good low kick that Manson was not able to check.
Samoth's corner calls for a 1-2. Samoth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Samoth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samoth showed some decent athleticism there.
Samoth is looking to advance position but Manson won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Samoth lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.
Samoth working over Manson with some ground and pound. Manson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.
Manson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manson.
Samoth wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Samoth advances position into side control!
Samoth misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Manson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Manson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Samoth swings around for an armbar but Manson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Samoth's guard.
Samoth working for submissions but it's allowed Manson to get to half guard.
Manson is trying to control. Samoth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson working over Samoth with some ground and pound. Samoth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Samoth trying to control from the bottom.
Samoth wants to get back to full guard.
Samoth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Samoth.
Samoth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Samoth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samoth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samoth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manson wants to control from the top but Samoth keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson distracts Samoth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Samoth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manson.
Manson connects with a couple of short punches.
Manson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manson trying to control but Samoth is working from the bottom.
Samoth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samoth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Samoth really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Samoth as Manson shoots in.
Manson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samoth is fending him off so far but Manson persists. Nope, Samoth circles away and we're back to standing.
Manson tries for a takedown but Samoth circles away easily
and Samoth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Manson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samoth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Samoth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Samoth is working Manson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Samoth won't allow Manson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manson!
Samoth is looking to regain half guard here but Manson keeps moving and retains side control.
Samoth wants to control but Manson postures up.
Manson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Samoth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Samoth tries to roll over but Manson keeps him under control.
Samoth is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samoth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Samoth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manson.
Manson seems to be working for a kimura but Samoth defends the submission attempt.
Manson is looking for a kimura but Samoth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manson to get the leverage.
Samoth tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg.
Samoth is pressing down on Manson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manson won't allow Samoth to sweep him here.
Manson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Samoth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Manson has Samoth in his guard.
Samoth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manson's head.
Samoth looking to pass the guard.
Manson has Samoth pulled in close to control his posture.
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samoth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Samoth trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Samoth has passed into half guard!
Manson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samoth works his way into side control.
Manson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Samoth has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Samoth dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Samoth takes a swing at Manson's ribcage but misses.
Manson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Manson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Manson with a couple of short strikes.
Samoth tries to hold on but Manson pushes him away.
Samoth suckers Manson into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Samoth is now in Manson's guard!
Manson is pulling down on Samoth's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth drops back looking for a leg! Manson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manson manages to kick Samoth off! Samoth jumps back into Manson's guard.
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.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manson pulls Samoth in close to prevent any damage.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Samoth from controlling successfully.
Samoth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Manson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samoth lands a couple of elbows.
Manson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Samoth has passed into side control.
Samoth is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson is trying to get back to half guard.
Samoth landing a few strikes.
Charlie Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Samoth off and has taken his back!
Manson has Samoth flattened out and is raining down punches.
Manson lands a shot to the body.
Manson is trying to stick to Samoth's back but Samoth is turning into Manson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Manson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Samoth.
Samoth thows a big elbow that misses.
Samoth is working Manson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Samoth looking to pass the guard.
Manson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samoth defends well.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samoth is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Samoth from controlling successfully.
Samoth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Samoth trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Samoth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samoth wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.
Samoth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manson's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie Manson.
I think Samoth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Samoth!
Mikael Samoth is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Serial Killer. Chan has chosen Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Chan!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas tries to clinch up.
Chan slips a jab and a cross from Lucas.
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Lucas avoids the body shot from Chan.
Lucas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucas counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucas.
Lucas slips a straight right by Chan.
Chan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chan swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucas.
Lucas throws a nice looking combination but Chan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chan counters with a thumping low kick.
Lucas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lucas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucas.
Lucas misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lucas checks a leg kick.
Lucas misses with a double jab.
Chan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucas throws out a loose jab but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas misses the jab.
Lucas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Lucas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chan misses with a straight right.
Chan misses with a body punch
and Lucas counters with a low kick, right behind Chan 's knee.
Lucas scores with a nice head shot.
Lucas tries a head kick but it misses.
Chan misses with a body shot
and Lucas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chan.
Lucas connects with a right hand. Chan shakes it off.
Chan misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan is looking to land body kicks.
Chan misses the shot to the body.
Lucas throws a jab but it's blocked by Chan.
Chan takes a swing at Lucas's ribcage but misses.
Chan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lucas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lucas fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chan.
Chan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chan takes a swing at Lucas's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Chan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A left lands for Lucas.
Lucas throws a low kick but Chan moves out of range easily.
Lucas misses with an uppercut. Chan saw that one coming.
Lucas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lucas misses.
Lucas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Chan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lucas moves out of range as Chan throws a body kick.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
Chan walks into a jab.
Lucas misses the shot to the body.
Chan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Lucas.
Chan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucas can pounce on him.
Lucas tests Chan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chan misses with a looping right.
Chan throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lucas lands with a slapping head kick.
Lucas throws the left hand but Chan avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucas moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lucas.
Lucas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lucas avoids the body shot from Chan.
Lucas throws a body punch but Chan moves out of range.
Lucas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chan misses with a body shot.
Chan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Some wild striking there from Chan.
Lucas slips a jab from Chan.
Lucas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucas looks to land a body kick but Chan moved away.
Chan stuns Lucas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Lucas misses.
Lucas lands with a hook. Chan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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 Henry Lucas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Lucas's shoulder, as Lucas tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chan.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chan lands with a straight right. Lucas didn't see that one coming.
Lucas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chan's hands.
Lucas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lucas misses with a wild body shot.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chan misses with a hook to the body
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Lucas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lucas rather than just go for the knockout.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chan misses with a looping right.
Lucas tries to clinch but Chan is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Lucas misses
and Chan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas misses with a wild body shot.
Chan slips under a jab.
Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucas counters with a three punch combo that has Chan backing up. Chan nods at Lucas to acknowledge the strikes.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Lucas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucas is out of range.
Chan throws a series of punches but Lucas avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Chan.
Lucas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Chan throws the left hand but Lucas avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Chan.
Lucas misses with a body kick.
Lucas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Lucas throws a head kick but Chan moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lucas. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lucas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chan.
Lucas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lucas just misses with a punch to the body.
Chan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chan counters with a straight right hand.
Lucas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lucas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chan misses with a looping left.
Chan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucas throws a leg kick which misses Chan's front leg but catches the back leg as Chan tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chan scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Chan misses.
Lucas walks into a stiff left hand from Chan.
Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucas tries to clinch up
and Chan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lucas really felt that one!
Lucas swings widly with a right hand
letting Chan counter with a right hand.
Chan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chan lands with a cross.
Lucas throws the left hand but Chan avoids the punch easily.
Chan misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Lucas misses.
Lucas works Chan's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Chan.
Chan blocks a jab.
Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas scores with a hook to the body. Chan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chan misses with a body shot.
Chan scores with a kick to the body.
Chan fails to land with a series of punches.
Chan misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Chan.
Chan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chan throws a sloppy body shot
and Lucas counters with a head kick. That will keep Chan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas moves out of range of the strikes.
Chan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lucas counters with a two punch combo.
Lucas misses the jab.
Chan cracks Lucas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chan thows a body shot but no joy.
Lucas missing with a left hand there. Chan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A left and a right from Lucas both land. Nice combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucas slips a jab from Chan.
Lucas misses with a wild body shot.
Lucas ducks right into an uppercut from Chan.
Johnny Chan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucas throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily.
Lucas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Chan takes a swing at Lucas's ribcage but misses.
Lucas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lucas tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chan misses with a body shot
and Lucas counters with a straight right hand.
Chan cracks Lucas with a good jab.
Chan fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Chan misses
and Lucas moves into the clinch.
Lucas prevents a body shot from Chan.
Lucas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chan works on Lucas's body with a couple of short punches.
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Lucas throws a sloppy body shot
and Chan counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Chan misses.
Lucas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
Lucas's corner calls for a 1-2. Lucas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lucas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it.
Lucas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chan. That did some damage!
Chan keeps the fight on the outside.
Chan throws a wild body kick that Lucas sees coming a mile off.
Lucas throws a leg kick which misses Chan's front leg but catches the back leg as Chan tries to avoid it.
Chan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chan.
Chan moves away from the strike by Lucas.
No joy there for Lucas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucas looks to land a right hand but Chan moved out of range.
Lucas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Chan works the jab nicely.
Chan misses the shot to the body.
Chan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chan throws a jab when Lucas was well out of range.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Lucas throws a body kick the misses
letting Chan counter with a right hand.
Chan lands a slapping body shot.
Chan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Chan misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lucas throws a leg kick that misses.
Lucas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lucas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lucas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chan's head.
Lucas looks to throw the jab but Chan is out of range.
Chan throws a hook but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas tries a head kick but it misses.
Chan misses with a body kick.
Lucas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucas moves away.
Chan lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas scores with a head kick. Chan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lucas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chan.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chan.
Lucas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lucas throws a shot from downtown. Chan moves away and avoids it.
Chan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lucas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chan counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lucas.
Chan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lucas.
Lucas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas stuns Chan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lucas tries to land a body kick
and Chan counters with a right hand to the body.
Chan takes a swing at Lucas's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Henry Lucas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Lucas.
Chan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lucas misses with a body shot
and Chan counters with a left to the body.
Chan misses with a body shot.
Lucas lands a slapping body shot.
Chan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucas.
Chan throws a wild body kick that Lucas sees coming a mile off.
Chan throws a sloppy body shot
and Lucas counters with a stiff right hand.
Chan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Chan blocks the leg kick.
Lucas lands a jab to the head.
Chan stalks Lucas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lucas's face. Lucas staggers backwards, shaken.
Lucas throws a hook but Chan blocks it.
Chan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lucas misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucas can pounce on him.
Chan scores with a jab to the head.
Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucas looks to land a left hand but Chan moved out of range nicely.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Lucas is out of range.
Chan swinging wildly here.
Chan lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Chan. Beautiful body shot.
Lucas misses with a looping left.
Lucas doesn't manage to clinch there - Chan circles away.
Chan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucas in his tracks.
Lucas walks into a stiff left hand from Chan.
Chan throws the left hand but Lucas avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a head kick that Chan semi-blocks.
Lucas rushes Chan and presses him up against the cage.
Lucas lands a nice uppercut.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chan.
Chan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lucas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chan's face.
It looks like Johnny Chan has been cut.
Chan blocking some punches.
A short right from Chan on the inside.
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chan in his tracks.
Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan thuds his shin into the meat of Lucas's side.
Lucas takes one to the chin there.
Chan lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas misses with a looping left.
Chan scores with a spinning back kick!
A cross from Lucas lands.
Chan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chan thows a body kick. Lucas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Chan misses.
Lucas slips a straight right by Chan.
Lucas lands a jab-cross combination.
Lucas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chan throws a shot to the body.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Chan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lucas. That one must have hurt.
Chan lands an overhand right.
Chan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chan counters with a good, hard body kick but Lucas shrugs it off.
Chan jabs Lucas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Lucas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chan finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucas's head.
Chan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chan misses the shot to the body.
Chan missing with a left hand there. Lucas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chan works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas throws a sloppy body shot
and Chan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lucas throws a head kick but Chan moves out of range.
Lucas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lucas slips under a jab from Chan.
Lucas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chan connects with a single shot there.
Chan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chan takes a swing at Lucas's ribcage but misses.
Lucas cracks Chan with an open hand slap.
Lucas throws a nice looking combination but Chan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucas looks to land a combination but Chan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lucas. Those never looked like landing.
Chan swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucas.
Lucas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lucas ducks right into an uppercut from Chan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan cracks a nice hook into Lucas's ribs.
Lucas feints a jab promting Chan to slip. Lucas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lucas misses with a low kick.
Chan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucas.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lucas.
Lucas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lucas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lucas connects with an inside leg kick.
Chan just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Lucas looks to throw the jab but Chan is out of range.
Lucas lands a nice shot to the body.
Chan lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chan throws a hook to the side of Lucas's head but Lucas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Lucas.
Chan blocks a leg kick.
Lucas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chan loads up on a big right hand but Lucas slips the punch.
Chan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lucas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lucas fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chan takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Lucas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucas tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chan.
Lucas lands a jab.
Chan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucas.
Lucas throws a head kick that half lands.
Lucas connects with a right hand. Chan shakes it off.
Lucas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lucas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chan just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucas throws a series of punches but Chan avoids them all with ease.
Chan with a jab.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
Lucas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucas throws out a loose jab but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chan swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucas.
Chan swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucas.
Chan misses with a body punch
enabling Lucas to counter with a crisp jab.
Chan darts in and clinches Lucas up against the cage.
Chan tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Chan back against the cage.
Lucas working aggressively here.
Chan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chan.
Lucas tries to work over Chan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Lucas.
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas moves away from the strike by Chan.
Lucas scores with a body shot.
Lucas connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Lucas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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