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Dynasty 39: Clash of Titans PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huima Kostaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atticus Cole (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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huima Kostaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atticus Cole!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole slips a jab and a cross from Kostaja.
Kostaja has managed to clinch.
Cole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kostaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Kostaja drags the fight down to the ground.
Kostaja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cole is looking to control Kostaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Kostaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kostaja has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cole trying to control but Kostaja postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostaja controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Huima Kostaja wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kostaja closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cole quickly recovers to half guard.
Kostaja content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kostaja seems content to control.
Kostaja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Kostaja has control of the leg.
Kostaja controlling the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Huima Kostaja wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cole connects with a leg kick. Kostaja looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good shot there by Kostaja.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kostaja moves into the clinch.
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
Kostaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kostaja to work.
Kostaja gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Kostaja is controlling the pace.
Kostaja maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cole could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kostaja has cracked it and Cole is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kostaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huima Kostaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Pittana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asoki Sakiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alessandro Pittana has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessandro Pittana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asoki Sakiro!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pittana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Pittana - just one landing.
Pittana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pittana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Pittana to counter with a crisp jab.
Pittana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pittana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sakiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakiro darts in and clinches Pittana up against the ropes.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Pittana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
Sakiro misses the shot to the body.
Pittana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Pittana. Those never looked like landing.
Pittana throws a series of punches but Sakiro avoids them all with ease.
Sakiro slips under a jab.
Pittana misses with a wild body shot.
Sakiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Pittana tries to break free but Sakiro pushes him back against the ropes.
Sakiro pushes Pittana back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pittana avoids the elbow strike from Sakiro, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pittana on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Sakiro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pittana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakiro.
Pittana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sakiro.
Sakiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pittana backwards.
Sakiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
Sakiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pittana ducks right into an uppercut from Sakiro.
Pittana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sakiro pushes Pittana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sakiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Sakiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakiro stalling the fight.
Pittana tries to circle away but Sakiro has him pinned against the ropes.
Sakiro breaks from the clinch.
Pittana misses with a wild combination.
Sakiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pittana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pittana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pittana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sakiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pittana misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Pittana. That snapped Sakiro's head back.
Pittana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakiro counters by clinching up.
Sakiro trying to land knees to the body.
Sakiro keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakiro throws a combination that misses
and Pittana counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sakiro. Those never looked like landing.
Sakiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pittana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pittana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pittana.
Pittana misses with a straight left.
Sakiro rushes Pittana and presses him up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sakiro breaks from the clinch.
Pittana lands with a nice combination. Sakiro backs away looking to recover.
Sakiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sakiro looks gassed!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sakiro.
Sakiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pittana. Sakiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sakiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sakiro is working Pittana over against the ropes.
Sakiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sakiro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Pittana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
Pittana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pittana manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Pittana. Those never looked like landing.
Sakiro instigates a clinch.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro moves into the clinch.
Sakiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pittana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pittana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakiro counters by clinching up.
Sakiro has Pittana pressed against the ropes, preventing Pittana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Sakiro.
Sakiro lands a nice uppercut.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Sakiro clinches up with Pittana and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pittana managing to block the knees to the body from Sakiro.
Sakiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pittana is trying to force a seperation but Sakiro has the dominant position.
Sakiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakiro misses the shot to the body.
Pittana walks into a jab.
Sakiro throws a sloppy head kick and Pittana moves out of range easily.
Pittana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakiro's head backwards.
Pittana moves away from the strike by Sakiro.
Pittana throws a series of punches but Sakiro avoids them all with ease.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pittana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pittana scores with a body shot.
Pittana lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakiro's head.
Pittana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pittana looks to land a combination but Sakiro avoids it well.
Pittana misses with a few strikes there.
Sakiro misses with the combination.
Sakiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pittana counters with a left and a right that stings Sakiro.
Pittana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pittana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sakiro.
Pittana wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakiro won't allow it.
Sakiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sakiro breaks from the clinch.
Sakiro forces Pittana back against the ropes and clinches.
A hook to the body from Sakiro.
Sakiro lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Sakiro.
Pittana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Pittana won't want to take too many of those.
A body shot lands from Sakiro.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sakiro.
Sakiro breaks from the clinch.
Sakiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pittana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Sakiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakiro sizes up Pittana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sakiro dodges the punch combination from Pittana.
Sakiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pittana.
A right-left combo lands from Pittana.
Sakiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Sakiro lands but Pittana takes it in his stride.
Pittana throws a series of punches but Sakiro avoids them all with ease.
Sakiro rushes Pittana and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pittana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakiro tries to bum rush Pittana with a series of wild strikes but Pittana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pittana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakiro.
Sakiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Pittana should have avoided that one.
Sakiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakiro. Pittana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pittana misses with a combination
and Sakiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pittana misses with a wild combination.
Pittana misses with the combination.
Sakiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pittana fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakiro has managed to clinch.
Sakiro is leaning against Pittana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sakiro breaks from the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pittana scores with a punch to the head.
Sakiro darts in and clinches Pittana up against the ropes.
Sakiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
Pittana misses with a double jab
and Sakiro counters with a big head kick but Pittana shrugs it off.
Sakiro thuds a left hand into Pittana's body.
Sakiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pittana moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pittana.
Pittana is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sakiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sakiro stuns Pittana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Pittana throws a right hand that Sakiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakiro also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Sakiro.
Pittana misses with a double jab
and Sakiro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
Pittana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakiro counters with a two punch combo.
Sakiro misses with a body kick.
Pittana ducks under a wild hook from Sakiro.
Pittana lands a jab to the nose.
Pittana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pittana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
Sakiro dodges the punch combination from Pittana.
Sakiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pittana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakiro circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pittana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pittana gets tackled into the ropes by Sakiro. Sakiro maintains the clinch.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakiro has Pittana pressed against the ropes, preventing Pittana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pittana throws a series of punches but Sakiro moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asoki Sakiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pittana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sakiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pittana throws a nice looking combination but Sakiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pittana throws a series of punches but Sakiro avoids them all with ease.
Sakiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sakiro forces Pittana back against the ropes and clinches.
Pittana tries to break the clinch but Sakiro is controlling the position.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
Sakiro closes the distance and clinches.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sakiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pittana!
Sakiro misses with a combination
and Pittana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sakiro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sakiro misses with a double jab.
Sakiro is breathing heavily.
Pittana misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pittana lands with a nice combination. Sakiro backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakiro moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sakiro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pittana dodges an elbow strike from Sakiro.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakiro lands a knee to the head.
Sakiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pittana or not.
Pittana avoiding damage as Sakiro throws knees to the body.
Sakiro has Pittana pushed against the ropes.
Sakiro breaks from the clinch.
Alessandro Pittana is winning the standup battle so far.
Pittana misses with a double jab.
Sakiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Pittana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sakiro clinches up with Pittana and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pittana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Sakiro.
Pittana is trying to force a seperation but Sakiro has the dominant position.
Pittana can't break the clinch.
Sakiro lands an elbow that stopped Pittana in his tracks for a moment.
Asoki Sakiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pittana to counter with a crisp jab.
Pittana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pittana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pittana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakiro moves into the clinch.
Sakiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pittanas head.
A hook to the body from Sakiro.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sakiro.
Sakiro catches Pittana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sakiro throws a series of punches but Pittana avoids them all with ease.
Sakiro has Pittana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pittana misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakiro thows a body shot but no joy.
Pittana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sakiro.
Sakiro pushes off an throws an elbow but Pittana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro tries a knee to the head but Pittana blocks it.
Pittana is trying to break free.
Sakiro pushes Pittana back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pittana being controlled against the ropes.
Sakiro prevents Pittana from breaking the clinch.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pittana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sakiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pittana.
Pittana misses with the combination.
Pittana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pittana, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pittana circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pittana tests Sakiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pittana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pittana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pittana moves away.
Sakiro clinches up against the ropes.
Pittana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alessandro Pittana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakiro misses with a double jab.
Sakiro misses with a two punch combination.
Sakiro misses with a body punch
and Pittana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Pittana as he connects with a hook.
Sakiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Pittana circles away.
Sakiro takes a swing at Pittana's ribcage but misses.
Pittana scores with a hook to the body. Sakiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pittana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pittana feints a jab promting Sakiro to slip. Pittana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sakiro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pittana thuds a left hand into Sakiro's body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pittana looks to land a combination but Sakiro avoids it well.
Pittana avoids the body shot from Sakiro.
Pittana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakiro counters with a left and a right that stings Pittana.
Pittana swinging wildly here.
Sakiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pittana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakiro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pittana cracks Sakiro with a good jab.
Sakiro dips to his left and cracks Pittana with an uppercut!
Sakiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pittana swinging wildly here.
Pittana connects with a looping right hand.
Sakiro throws a front kick that sends Pittana stumbling back into the ropes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pittana looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakiro is just out of range.
Sakiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakiro thuds his right hand into Pittana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pittana looks to throw the jab but Sakiro is out of range.
Sakiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakiro closes the distance and clinches.
Sakiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pittana's efforts to push away.
Sakiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakiro misses with a double jab
and Pittana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakiro has Pittana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sakiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pittana's face.
Sakiro stalling against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pittana wants to break free but Sakiro has control.
Pittana wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakiro won't allow it.
Sakiro breaks from the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro throws a combination that misses
and Pittana counters with a left and a right that stings Sakiro.
Pittana misses with a double jab.
Pittana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pittana scores with a three punch combo!
Sakiro cracks Pittana with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pittana misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Pittana does no damage.
Pittana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakiro.
Pittana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakiro throws a series of punches but Pittana moves out of range.
Sakiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Pittana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pittana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakiro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sakiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pittana scores with a one two! Sakiro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pittana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pittana misses with a double jab
and Sakiro counters with a nice body kick.
Pittana throws a series of strikes that have Sakiro backpedaling.
Sakiro darts in and clinches Pittana up against the ropes.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Pittana misses.
Pittana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sakiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pittana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pittana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pittana misses with an uppercut.
Sakiro has managed to clinch.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
Sakiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pittana moves away.
Pittana dodges the punch combination from Sakiro.
A punch combination from Sakiro misses.
Pittana closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pittana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pittana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakiro forces Pittana back against the ropes and clinches.
Sakiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
Sakiro closes the distance and clinches.
Sakiro presses Pittana against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Pittana both land. Nice combination.
Sakiro misses with a head kick.
Sakiro swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Pittana misses.
No joy there for Pittana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pittana punishes Sakiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Pittana works over Sakiro's head and body with a nice combination.
Sakiro throws a combination that misses
and Pittana counters with a series of strikes. Sakiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sakiro connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alessandro Pittana will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Pittana feints a jab promting Sakiro to slip. Pittana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sakiro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pittana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakiro.
A head kick misses from Sakiro.
Sakiro throws a body punch but Pittana moves out of range.
Sakiro clinches up against the ropes.
Pittana wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakiro won't allow it.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
Pittana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pittana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pittana tries to break the clinch but Sakiro is controlling the position.
Sakiro lands a damaging elbow.
Sakiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pittana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pittana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pittana swings widly with a right hand
and Sakiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pittana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakiro pushes Pittana back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakiro moves into range and clinches up with Pittana.
Pittana tries to break free but Sakiro pushes him back against the ropes.
Sakiro just leaning against Pittana, taking a breather.
Sakiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakiro pushes Pittana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakiro throws a sloppy head kick and Pittana moves out of range easily.
Pittana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakiro throws out the jab.
Pittana feints a jab promting Sakiro to slip. Pittana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sakiro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pittana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sakiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pittana misses with a combination
and Sakiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Sakiro has him pressed against the ropes.
Sakiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pittana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pittana lands a jab to Sakiro's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pittana lands a right hook to the body.
Pittana misses with a double jab.
Pittana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pittana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pittana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pittana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakiro.
Pittana throws a one two combo.
Sakiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pittana, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakiro moves into range and clinches up with Pittana.
Sakiro stalling against the ropes.
Sakiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pittana is trying to break free.
Pittana is trying to force a seperation but Sakiro has the dominant position.
Pittana tries to circle away but Sakiro has him pinned against the ropes.
Sakiro has Pittana pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pittana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sakiro wants to clinch up but Pittana keeps it at a distance.
Sakiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sakiro throws a sloppy head kick and Pittana moves out of range easily.
Pittana scores with a one two! Sakiro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sakiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sakiro missing with knees to the body.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Sakiro is controlling him.
Pittana tries to circle away but Sakiro has him pinned against the ropes.
Pittana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakiro stalling in the clinch but Pittana improves position.
Pittana is looking to break free of the clinch but Sakiro has double underhooks.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pittana keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakiro takes one to the chin there.
Pittana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakiro throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pittana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakiro misses with a body shot
and Pittana counters with a series of strikes. Sakiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sakiro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pittana lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pittana lands a jab-cross combination.
Pittana lands a jab to Sakiro's midsection.
Sakiro darts in and clinches Pittana up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakiro misses with a knee to the head.
Pittana tries to break free but Sakiro pushes him back against the ropes.
Pittana is trying to push Sakiro away but Sakiro has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
Pittana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Pittana.
Pittana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sakiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pittana throws a series of punches but Sakiro moves out of range.
Sakiro looks to land a right hand but Pittana moved out of range.
No joy there for Pittana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sakiro has Pittana up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakiro misses with a hook. Pittana ducked under it nicely.
Sakiro cracks Pittana with an open hand slap.
Sakiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
Pittana dodges the punch combination from Sakiro.
Pittana misses with a series of wild punches.
Pittana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sakiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pittana tries to break free but Sakiro pushes him back against the ropes.
Sakiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pittana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pittana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakiro.
Sakiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pittana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pittana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sakiro.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pittana misses with a combination
and Sakiro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Sakiro both land. Nice combination.
Sakiro gets a clinch.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch but Sakiro keeps him there for the moment.
Sakiro presses Pittana against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Sakiro has him pressed against the ropes.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sakiro breaks from the clinch.
Sakiro swinging wildly here.
Sakiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sakiro looks to land a body kick but Pittana moved away.
Sakiro has Pittana up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Sakiro lands but Pittana takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Sakiro misses.
Sakiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Pittana counters with a nice uppercut.
Pittana misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Pittana.
Sakiro dodges the punch combination from Pittana.
Pittana misses with a double jab.
Pittana misses with a two punch combination.
Pittana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakiro looks to land a combination but Pittana avoids it well.
Pittana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Pittana misses with a double jab
and Sakiro counters by moving into the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro throws an elbow but it misses.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sakiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pittana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pittana lands a jab to Sakiro's midsection.
Pittana throws a right hand that Sakiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakiro also avoids with ease.
Sakiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Pittana does no damage.
A shot to the body from Pittana misses
and Sakiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sakiro misses with a kick to the body.
Sakiro moves into the clinch.
Pittana tries to break the clinch but Sakiro is controlling the position.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
Sakiro dodges the punch combination from Pittana.
Sakiro misses the shot to the body.
Pittana connects with a crisp jab.
Sakiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro lands a body punch.
Sakiro breaks from the clinch.
Sakiro gets a clinch.
Sakiro prevents Pittana from breaking the clinch.
Sakiro avoiding damage.
Pittana wants to break free but Sakiro has control.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Pittana.
Some wild striking there from Pittana.
Sakiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Pittana is just out of range.
Sakiro moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pittana is trying to push Sakiro away but Sakiro has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sakiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sakiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asoki Sakiro really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pittana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sakiro ducks under a wild hook from Pittana.
Sakiro moves into range and clinches up with Pittana.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Pittana.
Good exchange - Pittana coming out on top.
Pittana misses the jab.
Sakiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pittana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakiro drives through and clinches with Pittana against the ropes.
Pittana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakiro holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pittana catches Sakiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pittana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pittana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sakiro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sakiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittana connects with a crisp jab.
Sakiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pittana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pittana misses with a few strikes there.
Pittana misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pittana counters with a left and a right that stings Sakiro.
Pittana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pittana scores with a three punch combo!
Pittana scores with the left hand. Sakiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Pittana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakiro moves into the clinch.
Sakiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sakiro prevents Pittana from breaking the clinch.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakiro closes the distance and clinches.
Sakiro digs a right hand underneath Pittana's ribcage. Pittana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sakiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sakiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro clinches up with Pittana and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pittana is looking to break free of the clinch but Sakiro has double underhooks.
Pittana tries to circle away but Sakiro has him pinned against the ropes.
Sakiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sakiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pittana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pittana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakiro tries to clinch there but Pittana circles away.
Sakiro loads up on a big right hand but Pittana slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Pittana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pittana.
Pittana scores with a jab to the body.
Pittana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pittana works over Sakiro's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sakiro taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pittana tries to break the clinch but Sakiro is controlling the position.
Pittana working hard to break the clinch.
Pittana managing to block the knees to the body from Sakiro.
Pittana working hard to break the clinch.
Sakiro scores with a shot to the side of Pittana's head.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Sakiro has him pressed against the ropes.
Pittana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pittana is trying to force a seperation but Sakiro has the dominant position.
Sakiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pittana's defenses.
Sakiro pushes Pittana back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sakiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pittana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakiro's head.
Sakiro misses with a head kick.
Sakiro throws a push kick but Pittana slaps the foot to one side.
Pittana looks to land a combination but Sakiro avoids it well.
Sakiro clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pittanas head.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
Sakiro is looking to clinch.
Pittana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakiro under the eye.
Pittana throws a series of punches but Sakiro moves out of range.
Pittana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sakiro backs up against the ropes.
No joy there for Pittana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pittana misses with a combination
and Sakiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
Pittana misses with a double jab
and Sakiro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sakiro landing knees to the body.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Sakiro - that landed with a thud.
Sakiro lands with a right to the head.
Sakiro slows down the pace here.
Sakiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pittana is trying to force a seperation but Sakiro has the dominant position.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Pittana.
Pittana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pittana throws a right hand that Sakiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakiro also avoids with ease.
Pittana throws a body punch but Sakiro moves out of range.
Pittana lands a nice shot that snaps Sakiro's head back.
Pittana misses with an uppercut
and Sakiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sakiro.
Sakiro connects with a knee to the head.
Sakiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Sakiro.
Sakiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pittana avoids it.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pittana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sakiro.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sakiro.
Sakiro has Pittana up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
Pittana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pittana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pittana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pittana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakiro rushes Pittana and presses him up against the ropes.
Sakiro has Pittana pressed against the ropes, preventing Pittana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
Pittana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakiro.
A head kick from Sakiro lands but Pittana takes it in his stride.
Pittana throws a right and a left that Sakiro avoids nicely.
Sakiro misses with a kick to the body.
Sakiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pittana, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pittana swinging wildly here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pittana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakiro circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Pittana. Beautiful body shot.
Sakiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sakiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakiro slips a jab and a cross from Pittana.
Sakiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pittana gets tackled into the ropes by Sakiro. Sakiro maintains the clinch.
Sakiro breaks from the clinch.
Pittana misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Sakiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakiro wants to land a leg kick but Pittana is out of range.
Pittana lands with a nice combination. Sakiro backs away looking to recover.
Pittana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pittana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pittana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sakiro lands with a light punch inside.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Pittana.
Pittana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sakiro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pittana feints a jab promting Sakiro to slip. Pittana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sakiro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pittana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pittana throws an off balance right hand
and Sakiro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sakiro scores with a shot to the side of Pittana's head.
A right hand to the body from Sakiro.
Pittana managing to block the knees to the body from Sakiro.
Sakiro lands a nice uppercut.
Sakiro breaks the clinch.
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!
Pittana lands a jab-cross combination.
Pittana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sakiro clinches.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
Sakiro misses with a jab to the body
and Pittana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pittana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pittana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakiro digs a right hand underneath Pittana's ribcage. Pittana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sakiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Pittana both land. Nice combination.
Pittana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pittana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakiro misses with a wild body shot.
Pittana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakiro closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
Sakiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pittana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pittana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pittana throws a combination that misses
and Sakiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alessandro Pittana will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Pittana misses.
Pittana throws a nice looking combination but Sakiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakiro misses with a double jab.
Pittana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pittana throws a nice looking combination but Sakiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Sakiro. Those never looked like landing.
Sakiro clinches with his opponent.
Sakiro has Pittana pushed against the ropes.
Pittana can't break the clinch.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Pittana scores with a four punch combination!
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.
Sakiro closes the distance and clinches.
Sakiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Sakiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sakiro stalling.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
Pittana throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pittana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pittana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sakiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Pittana works over Sakiro's head and body with a nice combination.
Pittana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakiro's head.
Pittana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Pittana.
Sakiro is looking to clinch.
Pittana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakiro.
Sakiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pittana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Pittana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakiro throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Sakiro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pittana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pittana connects with a jab.
Pittana throws a nice looking combination but Sakiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pittana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakiro has closed the distance and engaged Pittana in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro'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.
Sakiro lands a shoulder strike.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakiro tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Pittana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Sakiro clinches up against the ropes.
Pittana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sakiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pittana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakiro.
Pittana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakiro.
Pittana misses with a wild combination.
Pittana misses with a combination
and Sakiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakiro clinches up with Pittana and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pittana is trying to break free.
Sakiro cracks Pittana with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Sakiro - that landed with a thud.
Sakiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sakiro missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sakiro obliges.
Pittana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Sakiro.
Pittana avoiding damage as Sakiro throws knees to the body.
Sakiro has Pittana pressed against the ropes, preventing Pittana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakiro lands with a kick to the temple. Pittana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sakiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pittana throws a combination that misses
and Sakiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakiro lands an elbow that stopped Pittana in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakiro missing with knees to the body.
Pittana working hard to break the clinch.
Sakiro is pushing Pittana up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Sakiro - that landed with a thud.
Sakiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pittana backwards.
Sakiro stalling the fight.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Sakiro is controlling him.
Sakiro stalling.
Sakiro breaks from the clinch.
Sakiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakiro.
A shot in the inside from Sakiro.
Sakiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sakiro digs a right hand into Pittana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pittana's gas tank.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pittana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pittana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakiro is stalling here.
Pittana is trying to force a seperation but Sakiro has the dominant position.
Pittana tries to break free but Sakiro pushes him back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Sakiro.
Sakiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pittana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Sakiro. Those never looked like landing.
Sakiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pittana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakiro connects with the punch.
Sakiro throws a head kick but Pittana moves out of range.
Pittana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakiro momentarily.
Sakiro tries to clinch there but Pittana circles away.
Pittana punishes Sakiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Pittana throws a nice looking combination but Sakiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pittana to score with a decent uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pittana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pittana jabs Sakiro right on the nose. Sakiro blinks but takes it well.
Pittana misses with a double jab
and Sakiro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sakiro controlling the action here for a moment.
Pittana tries to break free but Sakiro pushes him back against the ropes.
Pittana tries to circle away but Sakiro has him pinned against the ropes.
Sakiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sakiro stalls.
Sakiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Sakiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pittana managing to block the knees to the body from Sakiro.
Sakiro lands an uppercut.
Sakiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pittana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakiro.
A hook to the body from Sakiro.
Sakiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pittana's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Pittana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakiro misses with a knee strike.
Sakiro lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakiro.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pittana lands with an overhand left.
Sakiro misses with a combination
and Pittana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Pittana there.
Sakiro is looking to slow Pittana down with leg kicks.
Pittana misses with a two punch combination.
Sakiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pittana lands a nice shot to the body.
Pittana fails to land with a series of punches.
Pittana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pittana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pittana.
Sakiro clinches with his opponent.
Pittana avoiding damage as Sakiro throws knees to the body.
Sakiro missing with knees to the body.
Pittana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pittana is trying to break free.
Sakiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pittana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pittana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Pittana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Pittana wants to break free but Sakiro has control.
Good body shot from Sakiro.
Pittana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Sakiro.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sakiro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pittana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pittana looks to land a combination but Sakiro avoids it well.
Sakiro is looking to clinch but Pittana is avoiding it.
Sakiro tries to clinch but Pittana moves out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Pittana.
Sakiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sakiro misses with a low kick.
Pittana digs a good hook to Sakiro's body.
Pittana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakiro gets a clinch.
Pittana tries to break the clinch but Sakiro is controlling the position.
Sakiro lands a shoulder strike.
Sakiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pittana is defending well for now.
Sakiro is pushing Pittana up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pittana tries to circle away but Sakiro has him pinned against the ropes.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch but Sakiro keeps him there for the moment.
Sakiro missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sakiro manages to break the clinch.
Pittana jabs at Sakiro's body.
Pittana throws a right and a left that Sakiro avoids nicely.
Sakiro takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Pittana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pittana 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Asoki Sakiro!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Asoki Sakiro!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Asoki Sakiro!
Asoki Sakiro wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitkhun Chakraborti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tak Sin Thanarat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitkhun Chakraborti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tak Sin Thanarat!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thanarat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chakraborti counters with a nice body kick.
Chakraborti lands a big head kick that sends Thanarat tumbling to the mat! Chakraborti takes a step backwards and waves Thanarat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tak Sin Thanarat has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanarat lands a jab to the nose.
Thanarat keeps the fight on the outside.
Thanarat throws a series of punches but Chakraborti avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Thanarat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chakraborti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thanarat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thanarat lands a nice looking body kick.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick
and Thanarat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thanarat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chakraborti takes a step back to recover.
Chakraborti ducks under a wild hook from Thanarat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thanarat.
Thanarat thows a body shot but no joy.
Chakraborti looks for the body kick but Thanarat saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chakraborti wants to clinch but Thanarat slips to the side
and Thanarat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chakraborti is looking to clinch but Thanarat is avoiding it.
Chakraborti misses with a double jab
and Thanarat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thanarat throws a head kick but Chakraborti moves out of range.
Thanarat misses with a low kick as Chakraborti jumps back.
Tak Sin Thanarat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thanarat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chakraborti counters with a big head kick but Thanarat shrugs it off.
Chakraborti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chakraborti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thanarat.
Thanarat blocks a head kick by Chakraborti.
Chakraborti moves out of range of the strikes.
Chakraborti looks to clinch
and Thanarat counters with a nice uppercut.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but Thanarat moved away.
Chakraborti swings for the body but Thanarat moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Chakraborti.
Thanarat throws a leg kick which misses Chakraborti's front leg but catches the back leg as Chakraborti tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chakraborti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thanarat circles away quickly and effectively.
Thanarat scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy body kick from Chakraborti
and Thanarat counters with a nice uppercut.
Chakraborti slips a jab from Thanarat.
Thanarat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chakraborti counters with a left and a right that stings Thanarat.
Thanarat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thanarat misses the jab.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses
enabling Thanarat to counter with a crisp jab.
Thanarat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thanarat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chakraborti.
Chakraborti misses with a two punch combination.
Thanarat misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti misses with a body kick.
Thanarat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chakraborti moves away.
A jab from Thanarat does it's job there.
Chakraborti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thanarat throws a right hand that misses
and Chakraborti counters with a head kick that drops Thanarat to the mat! Thanarat scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Thanarat is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thanarat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thanarat dodges the punch combination from Chakraborti.
A swing and a miss from Chakraborti.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses
and Thanarat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thanarat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Thanarat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thanarat.
Thanarat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chakraborti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thanarat misses with a hook. Chakraborti ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti with a jab.
Thanarat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chakraborti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thanarat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chakraborti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chakraborti walks into a left hand.
Chakraborti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thanarat counters with a nice body shot.
Thanarat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thanarat throws a series of punches but Chakraborti moves out of range.
Thanarat tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Chakraborti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thanarat catches Chakraborti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thanarat slips a jab from Chakraborti.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chakraborti takes a step back to recover.
Thanarat moves out of range of the body kick.
Chakraborti thumps Thanarat with a low kick.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses.
Chakraborti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chakraborti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thanarat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chakraborti tries to close the distance and clinch but Thanarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chakraborti throws a sloppy head kick
and Thanarat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chakraborti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chakraborti connects with a solid leg kick.
Thanarat looks gassed!
Thanarat stuns Chakraborti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thanarat misses with a body shot.
That kick from Thanarat tenderised Chakraborti's leg. Chakraborti is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chakraborti will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thanarat.
Chakraborti tries to clinch but Thanarat is having none of it.
Thanarat lands a jab to Chakraborti's midsection.
Thanarat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chakraborti.
Thanarat tests Chakraborti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thanarat delivers a nice body kick.
Chakraborti connects with a leg kick. Thanarat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thanarat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chakraborti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thanarat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chakraborti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thanarat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Thanarat.
Decent striking displayed by Thanarat there.
Decent striking displayed by Thanarat there.
Thanarat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chakraborti tries to land a body kick
and Thanarat counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chakraborti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chakraborti motions for Thanarat to come forward. Chakraborti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Thanarat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Chakraborti.
Thanarat blocks a head kick by Chakraborti.
Chakraborti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thanarat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat scores with a shot to the body.
Thanarat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thanarat lands with a cross.
Chakraborti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chakraborti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chakraborti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with an inside leg kick.
Thanarat checks a low kick from Chakraborti.
Chakraborti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thanarat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chakraborti scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by Thanarat misses
and Chakraborti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thanarat's knee momentarily.
Thanarat lands a jab to the nose.
Thanarat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thanarat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thanarat blocks a low kick nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses
and Thanarat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chakraborti moves forwards but Thanarat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chakraborti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thanarat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Thanarat.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses.
Chakraborti scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chakraborti.
Chakraborti tries a head kick but it misses.
Chakraborti misses with a body shot.
Chakraborti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thanarat throws a poor cross that misses
and Chakraborti counters with a solid body kick.
Chakraborti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chakraborti tries to clinch up but Thanarat circles away and keeps his distance.
Chakraborti looks to land a body kick but Thanarat moved away.
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 Mitkhun Chakraborti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chakraborti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chakraborti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chakraborti throws a combination that misses
and Thanarat finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chakraborti throws a sloppy head kick
and Thanarat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thanarat digs a good hook to Chakraborti's body.
Thanarat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chakraborti in his tracks.
Thanarat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A right-left combo lands from Thanarat.
Thanarat lands with a shot to the body.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses
and Thanarat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thanarat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chakraborti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanarat throws a lazy head kick
and Chakraborti counters with a left and a right that stings Thanarat.
Tak Sin Thanarat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thanarat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanarat misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thanarat works Chakraborti's body with a nice hook.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses.
Thanarat cracks a nice hook into Chakraborti's ribs.
Thanarat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thanarat throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chakraborti counters with a good, hard body kick but Thanarat shrugs it off.
Thanarat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chakraborti counters with a head kick. That will keep Thanarat thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thanarat moves out of range as Chakraborti throws a body kick.
Chakraborti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thanarat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chakraborti manages to avoid it.
Chakraborti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick lands from Chakraborti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chakraborti closes the distance and pushes Thanarat back into the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thanarat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thanarat presses Chakraborti against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chakraborti is trying to break free.
Chakraborti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chakraborti is trying to break the clinch but Thanarat is controlling him.
Chakraborti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thanarat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chakraborti tries to break the clinch but Thanarat is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Thanarat.
Thanarat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thanarat has Chakraborti pushed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Chakraborti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thanarat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thanarat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chakraborti wants to break free but Thanarat has control.
Thanarat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chakraborti looking to throw knees to the head but Thanarat is blocking nicely.
Thanarat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chakraborti's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat crunches a lovely knee into Chakraborti's ribcage.
Thanarat stalling in the clinch.
Chakraborti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thanarat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thanarat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Thanarat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thanarat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Thanarat.
Chakraborti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chakraborti wants to break free but Thanarat has control.
Thanarat trying to land knees to the body.
Thanarat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thanarat throws a one two combo.
A left lands for Thanarat.
Thanarat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chakraborti walks into a stiff left hand from Thanarat.
Thanarat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chakraborti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thanarat keeps the fight on the outside.
Thanarat scoring well with a low kick there.
Thanarat misses with a two punch combination.
Thanarat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chakraborti counters with a left and a right that stings Thanarat.
Thanarat swings for the body but Chakraborti moves out of range.
Chakraborti misses with a kick to the body
and Thanarat counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanarat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Thanarat. That snapped Chakraborti's head back.
Thanarat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thanarat lands the left hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chakraborti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses
and Thanarat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thanarat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Chakraborti.
Mitkhun Chakraborti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thanarat lands a jab to Chakraborti's midsection.
Thanarat misses with a head kick.
Chakraborti slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Thanarat.
Thanarat throws a nice head kick!
Chakraborti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chakraborti throws a head kick but Thanarat moves out of range.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but Thanarat moved away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti looks for the body kick but Thanarat saw that one coming.
Chakraborti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thanarat checks it well.
Chakraborti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thanarat.
Thanarat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chakraborti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chakraborti avoids the head kick by Thanarat.
Chakraborti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thanarat lands with a slapping head kick.
Chakraborti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thanarat lands with a slapping head kick.
Chakraborti scoring well with a low kick there.
Thanarat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chakraborti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chakraborti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses
and Thanarat counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chakraborti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thanarat.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a good jab.
Thanarat lands with a right hand.
Thanarat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thanarat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chakraborti's calf.
Thanarat throws a good cross that connects.
Thanarat scores with a one two! Chakraborti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thanarat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thanarat misses with a hook
and Chakraborti counters with a body kick.
Chakraborti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chakraborti is trying to force a seperation but Thanarat has the dominant position.
Thanarat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lands a left hand.
Chakraborti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chakraborti working hard to break the clinch.
Chakraborti tries to break the clinch but Thanarat is controlling the position.
Thanarat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chakraborti is trying to break the clinch but Thanarat has him pressed against the ropes.
Chakraborti is trying to stall.
Thanarat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thanarat slowing the pace effectively.
Thanarat lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thanarat lands a left hand.
Chakraborti wants to get back to striking at distance but Thanarat won't allow it.
Chakraborti is trying to force a seperation but Thanarat has the dominant position.
Thanarat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chakraborti is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Thanarat.
Chakraborti tries to break free but Thanarat pushes him back against the ropes.
Thanarat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chakraborti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thanarat has him pressed against the ropes.
Thanarat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti throws a combination that misses
and Thanarat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab by Thanarat.
Thanarat lands with an uppercut that bounces Chakraborti off the ropes and back into rage.
Thanarat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chakraborti.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with a solid body kick.
Thanarat connects with a nice looking jab.
Chakraborti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thanarat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Chakraborti.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chakraborti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thanarat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but Thanarat sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Sin Thanarat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Chakraborti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chakraborti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thanarat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thanarat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chakraborti tries to score with a low kick but Thanarat moves his leg out of the way.
Chakraborti tries a head kick but it misses.
Chakraborti misses with a body shot.
Chakraborti misses with a leg kick
and Thanarat counters with a nice body kick.
Thanarat scores with a three punch combo!
Thanarat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thanarat throws a right and a left that Chakraborti avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thanarat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thanarat lunges at Chakraborti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chakraborti's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanarat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chakraborti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thanarat cracks a nice hook into Chakraborti's ribs.
Thanarat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chakraborti momentarily.
Chakraborti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thanarat lands a nice shot to the body.
Chakraborti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thanarat thuds his shin into the meat of Chakraborti's side.
Thanarat sizes up Chakraborti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thanarat.
Thanarat connects with an inside leg kick.
Thanarat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chakraborti.
Thanarat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chakraborti at a distance.
That's two 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!
Chakraborti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thanarat scores with a jab. Chakraborti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Thanarat as he connects with a hook.
Thanarat scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses.
Thanarat thuds his shin into the meat of Chakraborti's side.
Chakraborti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thanarat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chakraborti scrambles back to his feet.
Chakraborti misses with the body kick
and Thanarat counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thanarat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thanarat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chakraborti counters with a head kick.
Thanarat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thanarat scores with a shot to the body.
Chakraborti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thanarat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chakraborti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thanarat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chakraborti if he has to take too many more of those.
Thanarat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chakraborti throws a lazy body kick
and Thanarat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thanarat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chakraborti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thanarat jabs Chakraborti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thanarat jabs Chakraborti right on the nose. Chakraborti blinks but takes it well.
Chakraborti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good shot there by Thanarat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Thanarat.
Thanarat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Thanarat. That snapped Chakraborti's head back.
Thanarat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chakraborti counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanarat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chakraborti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chakraborti is looking to clinch but Thanarat is avoiding it.
Chakraborti moves forwards but Thanarat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Thanarat.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick
and Thanarat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Chakraborti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thanarat avoids the head kick by Chakraborti.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Chakraborti is predictable there
and Thanarat counters with a left to the body.
Chakraborti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Chakraborti.
Thanarat lands a jab to the head.
Chakraborti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thanarat jabs at Chakraborti's body.
Thanarat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice combination there by Thanarat.
No joy there for Thanarat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chakraborti cracks Thanarat with an open hand slap.
Nice body kick there by Chakraborti.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat avoids the head kick by Chakraborti.
Chakraborti misses with a straight left.
Thanarat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but Thanarat checks it.
Chakraborti moves in looking to clinch but Thanarat pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Chakraborti. Those never looked like landing.
Chakraborti tries to close the distance and clinch but Thanarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chakraborti throws a hook but Thanarat avoids it easily.
Thanarat misses with a wild combination.
Chakraborti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chakraborti misses with a double jab.
Chakraborti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thanarat thuds his right hand into Chakraborti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chakraborti misses with a head kick.
Chakraborti throws a sloppy head kick
and Thanarat counters with a nice uppercut.
Thanarat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thanarat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thanarat takes a swing at Chakraborti's ribcage but misses.
Thanarat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thanarat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thanarat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chakraborti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thanarat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chakraborti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thanarat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chakraborti thumps Thanarat with a low kick.
Donk. Thanarat catches Chakraborti right on the button with a cross.
Thanarat throws a jab but it's blocked by Chakraborti.
Chakraborti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chakraborti is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thanarat lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thanarat.
Thanarat misses with a hook
and Chakraborti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chakraborti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thanarat counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chakraborti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chakraborti lands a head kick!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat throws the left hand but Chakraborti avoids the punch easily.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chakraborti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thanarat moves away.
That kick from Chakraborti tenderised Thanarat's leg. Thanarat is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thanarat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chakraborti misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thanarat.
Thanarat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thanarat digs a good hook to Chakraborti's body.
Thanarat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thanarat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chakraborti's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Sin Thanarat really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thanarat jabs Chakraborti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thanarat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thanarat scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Chakraborti misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thanarat lands a nice hook to Chakraborti's body. Chakraborti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chakraborti throws a series of punches but Thanarat moves out of range.
Thanarat lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with a thumping low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thanarat.
Thanarat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Thanarat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chakraborti doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thanarat tests Chakraborti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thanarat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chakraborti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thanarat thows a body kick. Chakraborti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thanarat - that will leave a mark!
Chakraborti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chakraborti walks into a left hand.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but Thanarat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thanarat throws a body kick that misses.
Thanarat throws a nice head kick!
Thanarat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thanarat throws a shot to the body.
Thanarat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanarat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chakraborti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat scores with a nice body kick.
Thanarat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chakraborti throws a lazy head kick
and Thanarat counters with a series of strikes. Chakraborti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thanarat throws a shot from downtown. Chakraborti moves away and avoids it.
Thanarat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thanarat tries to bum rush Chakraborti with a series of wild strikes but Chakraborti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Thanarat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thanarat pushes Chakraborti away with a front kick.
Thanarat lands a nice hook to Chakraborti's body. Chakraborti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chakraborti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thanarat throws out a loose jab but Chakraborti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thanarat lands with a cross.
Thanarat circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thanarat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti lands a jab to the nose.
Thanarat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thanarat misses with a looping left.
Thanarat moves out of range of the body kick.
Chakraborti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thanarat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chakraborti looks to score with a jab to the body but Thanarat is just out of range.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick but Thanarat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chakraborti tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chakraborti avoids the body shot from Thanarat.
Chakraborti throws a low kick but Thanarat avoids it.
Chakraborti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thanarat finds it's way round the side to connect with Chakraborti's head.
Thanarat swings widly with a right hand
and Chakraborti counters with a left to the body.
Thanarat lands with an overhand left.
Chakraborti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thanarat lands a front kick.
Chakraborti drops his hands momentarily and Thanarat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thanarat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanarat lands a right hook to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chakraborti's head.
Thanarat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chakraborti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thanarat thumps Chakraborti with a low kick.
Chakraborti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thanarat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thanarat misses with a combination
and Chakraborti counters with a nice body shot.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses.
Chakraborti tries to clinch
and Thanarat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chakraborti tries to land a body kick
and Thanarat counters with a body kick.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick
and Thanarat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Chakraborti slams his shin into Thanarat's torso.
Chakraborti throws a solid leg kick but Thanarat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chakraborti.
Thanarat scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Thanarat.
Chakraborti walks into a straight right hand from Thanarat.
Thanarat connects with a jab.
Chakraborti misses with the body kick
and Thanarat counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chakraborti tries to land a front kick but Thanarat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chakraborti throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thanarat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thanarat.
Thanarat scoring well with a low kick there.
Chakraborti is looking to land body kicks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thanarat lands with a nice combination. Chakraborti backs away looking to recover.
Chakraborti misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Thanarat.
Thanarat throws a hook but Chakraborti blocks it.
Thanarat throws a right and a left that Chakraborti avoids nicely.
Chakraborti throws a hook but Thanarat blocks it.
Thanarat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thanarat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chakraborti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thanarat is out of range.
Thanarat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chakraborti. That did some damage!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chakraborti counters with a body kick.
Chakraborti throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chakraborti tries to clinch but Thanarat moves out of range.
Chakraborti tries to clinch up.
Chakraborti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thanarat throws a leg kick that misses.
Chakraborti is looking to land body kicks.
Chakraborti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thanarat counters with a three punch combo that has Chakraborti backing up. Chakraborti nods at Thanarat to acknowledge the strikes.
Chakraborti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thanarat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti walks into a stiff left hand from Thanarat.
Thanarat scores with a hook to the body. Chakraborti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thanarat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chakraborti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thanarat jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thanarat.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thanarat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
letting Thanarat counter with a right hand.
Thanarat scores with a jab to the body.
Thanarat connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thanarat, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Sin Thanarat dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tak Sin Thanarat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Thanarat connects with a jab.
Chakraborti misses with a series of wild punches.
Thanarat moves out of range as Chakraborti strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thanarat. Chakraborti shrugs it off though.
Chakraborti misses with a right hand
and Thanarat counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Thanarat catches Chakraborti right on the button with a cross.
Thanarat lands with a right hand.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thanarat scores with a kick to the body.
Thanarat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chakraborti's head.
Thanarat lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chakraborti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanarat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Thanarat.
Chakraborti tries to clinch
letting Thanarat counter with a right hand.
Thanarat lands a jab to the head.
Thanarat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chakraborti momentarily.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a good jab.
Thanarat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with a straight right hand.
Thanarat looks to throw a body kick
and Chakraborti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thanarat connects with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Chakraborti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chakraborti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thanarat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thanarat scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Thanarat.
Thanarat lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chakraborti backs up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanarat with a jab.
Thanarat avoids the head kick by Chakraborti.
Thanarat scores with a jab to the body.
Thanarat keeps the fight on the outside.
Chakraborti throws a sloppy head kick and Thanarat moves out of range easily.
Thanarat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chakraborti.
Thanarat lands a head shot.
Thanarat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chakraborti throws a sloppy head kick and Thanarat moves out of range easily.
Thanarat tests Chakraborti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chakraborti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thanarat manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thanarat is out of range.
Thanarat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chakraborti's head.
Thanarat jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thanarat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thanarat swinging wildly here.
Chakraborti moves in looking to clinch but Thanarat pushes him off.
Thanarat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thanarat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thanarat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Thanarat blocks the low kick.
Chakraborti is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat throws a shot from downtown. Chakraborti moves away and avoids it.
Chakraborti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thanarat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thanarat.
Thanarat tests Chakraborti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chakraborti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thanarat finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chakraborti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chakraborti there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chakraborti. Thanarat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chakraborti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thanarat throws a front kick that sends Chakraborti stumbling back into the ropes.
Thanarat thuds a left hand into Chakraborti's body.
Thanarat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chakraborti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thanarat can pounce on him.
Thanarat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chakraborti at a distance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat keeps Chakraborti at a distance using the push kick.
Decent striking displayed by Thanarat there.
Thanarat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thanarat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thanarat jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thanarat lands with a shot to the body.
Thanarat is looking to slow Chakraborti down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Thanarat.
Decent striking displayed by Thanarat there.
Thanarat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thanarat lands with a good body shot.
Chakraborti takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chakraborti wants to clinch
and Thanarat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thanarat lands a body shot.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thanarat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chakraborti misses with a hook to the body
and Thanarat counters with a left and a right that stings Chakraborti.
Thanarat throws a head kick but Chakraborti moves out of range.
Thanarat slips a jab and a cross from Chakraborti.
Thanarat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thanarat lands an overhand right.
Chakraborti throws a lazy head kick
and Thanarat counters with a low kick, right behind Chakraborti 's knee.
Chakraborti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thanarat.
Thanarat cracks the inside of Chakraborti's front leg.
Tak Sin Thanarat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with a solid body kick.
Donk. Thanarat catches Chakraborti right on the button with a cross.
Chakraborti misses with the body kick
and Thanarat counters with a stiff right hand.
Thanarat stuns Chakraborti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thanarat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thanarat scores with a three punch combo!
Thanarat lands a high kick!
Thanarat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chakraborti momentarily.
Thanarat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chakraborti throws a lazy head kick
and Thanarat counters with a straight right hand.
Thanarat throws a nice head kick!
Thanarat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That kick from Thanarat tenderised Chakraborti's leg. Chakraborti is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chakraborti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thanarat scores with a nice head shot.
Thanarat lands a nice hook to Chakraborti's body. Chakraborti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thanarat blocks a head kick by Chakraborti.
Nice straight punches there by Thanarat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thanarat.
Thanarat punishes Chakraborti's body with a nice straight punch.
Thanarat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chakraborti.
Thanarat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chakraborti.
Thanarat cracks Chakraborti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Thanarat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thanarat.
Chakraborti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Chakraborti misses
and Thanarat counters with an outside leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chakraborti wants to slow Thanarat down by chopping away at his legs.
Chakraborti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thanarat throws a head kick that Chakraborti semi-blocks.
Chakraborti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mitkhun Chakraborti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thanarat lands with a nice body punch.
Thanarat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick there by Thanarat.
Thanarat thows a body kick. Chakraborti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chakraborti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thanarat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thanarat scores with a nice right hand.
Chakraborti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chakraborti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thanarat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chakraborti thinking.
Thanarat scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tak Sin Thanarat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thanarat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Tak Sin Thanarat!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Tak Sin Thanarat!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Tak Sin Thanarat!
Tak Sin Thanarat wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter has chosen A Kind Of Magic as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Potter was not able to check.
Da Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potter, pushing him back against the ropes.
Potter is trying to maintain a safe position but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns Potter into the ropes.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Potter.
Da Silva is struggling to control the position.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harry Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potter.
Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Potter blocks with his arms.
Da Silva effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter tries to stall but Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Potter tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Potter moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away
and Da Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Potter.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potter wants to clinch
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand.
Da Silva with a hook.
Potter tries to clinch up
and Da Silva counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Potter tries to clinch up
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Potter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Potter shrugs it off.
Da Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming.
Potter closes the distance but Da Silva moves to the side
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Potter looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potter avoids it.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potter avoids it.
Potter trying to stall but Da Silva improves his position.
Potter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Potter misses with a body punch.
Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Potter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Da Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Potter can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Potter throws a head punch that misses.
Potter tries to stall but Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Potter swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Silva.
Da Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Potter on the inside.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potter.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Da Silva.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva landing knees to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Da Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Potter avoids the elbow strike from Da Silva, against the ropes.
Da Silva stalls.
Potter looking to slow down the pace here.
Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Potter's knee momentarily.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Potter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potter tries to clinch
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Potter. That did some damage!
Da Silva throws a jab when Potter was well out of range.
Potter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Da Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potter thinking.
Potter looks gassed!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Potter wants to clinch but Da Silva slips to the side
and Da Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Da Silva as Potter tries to tie him up.
Da Silva lands an elbow inside that Potter shrugs off.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva breaks the clinch.
Potter darts in trying to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Potter counters with a left to the body.
Da Silva has closed the distance and engaged Potter in a clinch.
Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Potter takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Da Silva stalling.
Da Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Potter's defenses.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silva.
A knee to the head by Da Silva.
Da Silva leaning against his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Potter misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva has Potter pressed against the ropes.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potter.
Potter avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Da Silva blocks a body shot from Potter.
Potter blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Potter as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Potter.
Potter is looking to control Da Silva's arms but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potter has his back to the ropes.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potter.
Potter misses with some punches.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potter avoids it.
Da Silva lands a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Da Silva breaks the clinch.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Da Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Da Silva moves into range and clinches up with Potter.
A short right from Da Silva.
Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Potter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Potter lands a right hand.
Potter is trying to maintain a safe position but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns Potter into the ropes.
Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Da Silva working Potter over with knees to the body.
Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Potter avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva missing with knees to the body.
Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potter is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Potter prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Potter wants to stall.
Potter misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potter can do to turn this around?
Potter tries to stall but Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Da Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Potter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Da Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Potter dodges an elbow strike from Da Silva.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Da Silva lands with a right to the head.
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.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Da Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Da Silva working Potter over with knees to the body.
Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potter's elbow.
Potter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Potter avoids a wild elbow strike from Da Silva.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Da Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva stalling in the clinch but Potter improves position.
Potter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Potter taking a breather.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Silva.
Potter struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Da Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Da Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
David Da Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Potter is trying to stall.
Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Potter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Da Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Da Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Da Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Potter's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Da Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Potter's defenses.
Potter looking to stall.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potter is defending well for now.
Potter lands a shoulder strike.
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Potter trying to control the position but instead, Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potter into the ropes.
Potter misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva is looking to control Potter's arms but Potter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Da Silva has his back to the ropes.
Potter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Potter trying to stall but Da Silva improves his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Potter misses with some punches.
Da Silva stalling in the clinch but Potter improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Potter working aggressively here.
Potter avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Potter trying to control the position but instead, Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potter into the ropes.
Potter misses with a body punch.
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potter works the jab nicely.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potter wants to clinch but Da Silva slips to the side
and Da Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Harry Potter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's six 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.
Potter closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand.
Potter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Silva.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Potter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Potter wants to clinch but Da Silva slips to the side
and Da Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Potter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Potter darts in trying to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Potter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Potter tries to clinch up
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from Potter misses
and Da Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Da Silva.
Potter tries to clinch but Da Silva moves away
and Da Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Potter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
David Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Potter looks to land a left hand but Da Silva moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Potter counters with a leg kick.
Potter misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Potter trying to control the position but instead, Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potter into the ropes.
Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Da Silva trying to stall but Potter improves his position.
Potter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Potter avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Potter throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potter thuds his right hand into Da Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Da Silva looks for the body kick but Potter saw that one coming.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potter wants to clinch
and Da Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Potter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Da Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Potter tries to clinch
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand.
Da Silva is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Potter closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Potter looks to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a body kick that stops Potter in his tracks momentarily.
Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Potter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Da Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potter.
Potter avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Da Silva missing with knees to the body.
Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Potter tries to clinch up
and Da Silva counters with a big head kick but Potter shrugs it off.
Potter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Potter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Da Silva lands an elbow inside.
Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Potter is blocking nicely.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silva.
Potter blocks an elbow strike.
Potter dodges an elbow strike from Da Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Potter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Potter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Da Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Potter misses with the head strike.
Potter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Potter is blocking nicely.
Potter taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter has a couple of punches blocked by Da Silva.
Potter tries to stall but Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva wants to stall.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potter looking to stall.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Silva's elbow.
Da Silva landing knees to the head.
Da Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Potter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Potter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Da Silva is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Potter.
Potter moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Potter darts in trying to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Potter's knee momentarily.
Potter tries to land a body kick
and Da Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Silva manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Potter at a distance.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Potter moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Potter moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away
and Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Potter counters with a series of strikes. Da Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Potter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potter tries to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Da Silva drives through and clinches with Potter against the ropes.
Da Silva blocks a body shot from Potter.
Potter taking a breather.
Potter misses with the head strike.
Da Silva crunches a lovely knee into Potter's ribcage.
Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potter moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Potter wants to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Potter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Potter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Da Silva trying to stall but Potter improves his position.
Potter looking to slow down the pace here.
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva lands a knee to the head.
Potter blocks an elbow strike.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Da Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Potter avoids the damage to the body.
Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but Potter blocks it.
Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silva.
Potter avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Potter misses with the head strike.
Potter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Potter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potter lands a left hand.
Potter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Potter lands an uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potter avoids it.
Potter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Potter up against the ropes.
Potter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Potter cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.
Da Silva missing with knees to the body.
Potter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potter trying to control the position but instead, Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potter into the ropes.
Potter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Potter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potter moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away
and Da Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Potter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Da Silva misses with a double jab
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potter tries to clinch but Da Silva moves away
and Da Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a knee strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Da Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Da Silva clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Potter.
Potter with a nice cross.
Potter darts in trying to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
A lazy body kick from Potter
and Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
Potter wants to clinch but Da Silva slips to the side
and Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Potter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Da Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Potter digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank.
Da Silva manages to break the clinch.
Potter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Potter wants to clinch but Da Silva slips to the side
and Da Silva counters with a head kick.
Potter throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Da Silva counter with a right hand.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Potter moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter looks to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Potter wants to clinch
and Da Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Silva missing with knees to the body.
Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Da Silva effectively controlling the action here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Da Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Potter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Potter lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potter dodges an elbow strike from Da Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Da Silva.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Potter darts in trying to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a series of strikes. Potter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potter lands a glancing blow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Da Silva, as that shot connected.
Potter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Potter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Da Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Potter wants to clinch but Da Silva slips to the side
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Potter avoids the head kick by Da Silva.
Potter moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away
and Da Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Da Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Potter looks to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Potter was not able to check.
Potter tries to keep at a distance but Da Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Potter wants to clinch but Da Silva slips to the side
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Potter closes the distance but Da Silva moves to the side
and Da Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Potter swings widly with a right hand
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
A head kick by Da Silva misses
and Potter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Da Silva connects with a body shot.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Potter 's knee.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Potter looks to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a body kick that stops Potter in his tracks momentarily.
Nice jab there from Da Silva.
Potter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Da Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva.
A short right from Potter on the inside.
Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potter blocks it with crossed arms.
Potter is looking to control Da Silva's arms but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potter has his back to the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Silva.
Potter takes an elbow to the temple.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Silva crunches a lovely knee into Potter's ribcage.
Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Da Silva stalling in the clinch.
Da Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Potter's face.
Da Silva taking a breather.
Potter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Da Silva.
Potter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potter is defending well for now.
A short right from Potter.
Potter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but Potter blocks it.
Nice body punch from Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
Da Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
Potter avoids a wild elbow strike from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potter.
Potter is looking to control Da Silva's arms but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potter has his back to the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Da Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Potter up against the ropes.
Potter scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Da Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Potter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Potter cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Da Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Da Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Potter or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Da Silva had his way with Harry Potter in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Potter closes the distance but Da Silva moves to the side
and Da Silva counters by clinching up.
Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Potter throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Potter misses with a punch to the body.
Potter swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter presses Da Silva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Potter is blocking nicely.
Da Silva avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Da Silva lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Da Silva.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Silva's elbow.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter misses with a punch on the inside.
Potter is looking to control Da Silva's arms but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potter has his back to the ropes.
Potter has Da Silva pressed against the ropes, preventing Da Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Potter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Potter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Potter is trying to maintain a safe position but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns Potter into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potter blocks it with crossed arms.
Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Potter is trying to stall.
Da Silva is trying to break the clinch but Potter is controlling him.
Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Potter trying to control the position but instead, Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potter into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Potter scores with a hook to the body.
Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Potter trying to stall but Da Silva improves his position.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Potter's defenses.
Da Silva lands a knee to the body.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potter is defending well for now.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potter is defending well for now.
Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potter blocks it with crossed arms.
Potter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Da Silva is keeping busy.
Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Potter can pounce on him.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Da Silva drives through and clinches with Potter against the ropes.
Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Potter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Da Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Potter up against the ropes.
Da Silva blocking some punches.
Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Potter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
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.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potter tries to clinch but Da Silva moves away
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Potter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Potter ducks down to avoid it.
Potter darts in trying to clinch
and Da Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a knee strike.
Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potter.
Da Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Da Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potter is defending well for now.
Potter avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Potter can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Da Silva pushes Potter back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva is struggling to control the position.
Potter misses with the head strike.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Potter trying to stall but Da Silva improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva.
That's six 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.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potter.
Da Silva missing with knees to the body.
Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potter is defending well for now.
Da Silva is trying to push Potter away but Potter has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Potter misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Da Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Potter's brow.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Potter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potter lands an uppercut.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potter.
Da Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Potter is trying to maintain a safe position but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns Potter into the ropes.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Potter avoids the damage to the body.
Potter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva lands an elbow inside.
Potter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Potter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Da Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Potter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Potter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
Potter trying to stall but Da Silva improves his position.
Da Silva breaks the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Potter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potter tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Potter misses with a hook
and Da Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Potter 's knee.
Potter looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Potter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Potter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Da Silva takes a step back to recover.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potter wants to clinch but Da Silva slips to the side
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potter wants to clinch but Da Silva slips to the side
and Da Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Potter looks to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Potter counters with a good low kick that Da Silva was not able to check.
Potter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harry Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Potter. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for David Da Silva!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for David Da Silva!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for David Da Silva!
David Da Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pinkynho Romeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinkynho Romeiro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Kicker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pinkynho Romeiro!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses
and Kicker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kicker throws a lazy body kick
and Romeiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kicker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick by Kicker misses
and Romeiro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pinkynho Romeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicker throws a low kick but Romeiro moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker is looking to score with low kicks.
Romeiro misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeiro throws a series of punches but Kicker avoids them all with ease.
Kicker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Romeiro throws a sloppy head kick
and Kicker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romeiro is looking to slow Kicker down with leg kicks.
Kicker misses with a kick to the body
and Romeiro counters with a head kick.
Romeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Romeiro checks a low kick from Kicker.
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.
Romeiro misses with a combination
and Kicker counters with a body kick that stops Romeiro in his tracks momentarily.
Romeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kicker throws a sloppy head kick and Romeiro moves out of range easily.
Kicker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romeiro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romeiro misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker misses with a right hand
and Romeiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Kicker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kicker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kicker tries to land a body kick
and Romeiro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kicker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Romeiro counters with a head kick.
Kicker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kicker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romeiro.
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.
A head kick misses from Romeiro.
Kicker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kicker throws a sloppy head kick
and Romeiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kicker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses
and Romeiro counters with a big head kick but Kicker shrugs it off.
Kicker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kicker - that will leave a mark!
Romeiro lands a head kick!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Romeiro.
Kicker tries to work over Romeiro's front leg with a kick but Romeiro checks it.
Kicker throws a body kick the misses
and Romeiro counters with a two punch combo.
Romeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kicker throws the kick towards the body but Romeiro avoids it.
That's six 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.
No joy there for Romeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kicker thows a leg kick but Romeiro checks it
and Romeiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kicker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Romeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kicker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kicker throws a lazy body kick
and Romeiro counters with a left and a right that stings Kicker.
Romeiro throws a series of punches but Kicker avoids them all with ease.
Kicker throws a sloppy head kick
and Romeiro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Kicker misses
and Romeiro counters with a two punch combo.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses
and Kicker counters with a nice leg kick.
Kicker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romeiro if he has to take too many more of those.
Romeiro thows a leg kick but Kicker checks it
and Kicker counters with a big head kick but Romeiro shrugs it off.
Kicker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Romeiro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Romeiro lands a head kick!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kicker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romeiro's calf.
Kicker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick by Romeiro misses
and Kicker counters with a good, hard body kick but Romeiro shrugs it off.
Kicker blocks a head kick by Romeiro.
Kicker throws a body kick that misses.
Kicker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romeiro.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Romeiro avoids a kick to the body.
Kicker throws a sloppy head kick
and Romeiro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kicker's knee momentarily.
Romeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Romeiro moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romeiro throws a lazy head kick
and Kicker counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Kicker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Romeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kicker misses with a body kick.
Kicker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Romeiro counters with a good low kick that Kicker was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Kicker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Romeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romeiro misses with an uppercut
and Kicker counters with a solid body kick.
Romeiro avoids the head kick by Kicker.
Kicker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kicker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Romeiro blocks the leg kick.
Kicker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ray Kicker is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kicker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romeiro swings widly with a right hand
and Kicker counters with a nice body shot.
Kicker tries to land a front kick but Romeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kicker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kicker thows a leg kick but Romeiro checks it
and Romeiro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Romeiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body kick there by Kicker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romeiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kicker misses with a wild body shot.
Romeiro lands with a kick to the temple. Kicker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kicker misses with the body kick
and Romeiro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kicker misses with a wild body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Romeiro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romeiro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romeiro.
Kicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicker.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses.
Romeiro misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Romeiro lands but Kicker takes it in his stride.
Kicker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Romeiro throws a leg kick
and Kicker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romeiro's knee momentarily.
Kicker throws a wild body kick that Romeiro sees coming a mile off.
Kicker throws a body kick that misses.
Romeiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kicker ducks under a wild hook from Romeiro.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro misses with a head kick.
Kicker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick by Kicker misses
and Romeiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Kicker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Romeiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kicker.
Kicker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kicker is looking to wear down Romeiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kicker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romeiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kicker lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick from Kicker lands but Romeiro takes it in his stride.
Kicker misses with the body kick
and Romeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romeiro throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick by Romeiro misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kicker looks to score with a jab to the body but Romeiro is just out of range.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kicker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romeiro moves out of range as Kicker throws a body kick.
Romeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kicker throws a body kick the misses
and Romeiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kicker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Romeiro throws a leg kick but Kicker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kicker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick by Romeiro misses
and Kicker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kicker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses
and Romeiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kicker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kicker thumps Romeiro with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Kicker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kicker throws a head kick that misses
and Romeiro counters with a body kick that stops Kicker in his tracks momentarily.
Romeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicker. Romeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romeiro thows a leg kick but Kicker checks it
and Kicker counters with a nice leg kick.
Romeiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kicker throws a lazy head kick
and Romeiro counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Romeiro.
Romeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kicker.
Kicker throws a lazy head kick
and Romeiro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kicker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kicker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romeiro manages to avoid it.
Romeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kicker avoids the head kick by Romeiro.
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.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Romeiro misses.
Romeiro throws a lazy head kick
and Kicker counters with a body kick.
Romeiro is looking to clinch but Kicker is avoiding it.
Kicker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kicker tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romeiro is able to avoid easily.
Romeiro throws a sloppy head kick
and Kicker counters with a body kick.
Kicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romeiro moves away.
Kicker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Romeiro misses
and Kicker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kicker misses with a body kick.
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.
Kicker scores with a kick to the body.
Kicker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pinkynho Romeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kicker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kicker throws a nice looking combination but Romeiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romeiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kicker.
Kicker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romeiro's calf.
Romeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kicker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romeiro misses with a body punch
and Kicker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kicker pushes Romeiro away with a front kick.
Romeiro throws a hook but Kicker avoids it easily.
Romeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Kicker moves out of range easily.
That's six 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.
Kicker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Romeiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Kicker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick by Romeiro misses
and Kicker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses
and Romeiro counters with a big head kick but Kicker shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kicker.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses
and Kicker counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick by Romeiro misses
and Kicker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romeiro thinking.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kicker tries to land a front kick but Romeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kicker misses with a kick to the body
and Romeiro counters with a thumping low kick.
Romeiro misses with a hook.
Kicker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romeiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick by Kicker misses
and Romeiro counters with a head kick.
Kicker throws a lazy head kick
and Kicker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's eight 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.
Kicker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kicker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kicker misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Kicker misses
and Romeiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kicker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kicker misses with a body shot.
Romeiro moves out of range as Kicker throws a body kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kicker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kicker throws a body kick that misses.
Romeiro avoids the head kick by Kicker.
Kicker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses
and Kicker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kicker blocks a head kick by Romeiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Kicker clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kicker misses with a body punch
letting Romeiro counter with a right hand.
Romeiro throws a sloppy head kick
and Kicker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romeiro thinking.
Kicker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kicker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker throws a lazy body kick
and Romeiro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Romeiro scores with a one two! Kicker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Kicker
and Romeiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Kicker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A slow jab from Romeiro misses its intended target.
Kicker throws a lazy head kick
and Romeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romeiro throws a lazy head kick
and Kicker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romeiro thinking.
Kicker lands with a nice body kick.
Romeiro throws a head kick but Kicker moves out of range.
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.
Romeiro throws a lazy head kick
and Kicker counters with a low kick, right behind Romeiro 's knee.
Romeiro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kicker looks to throw a body kick
and Romeiro counters with a big head kick but Kicker shrugs it off.
Kicker throws a wild body kick that Romeiro sees coming a mile off.
Romeiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick by Romeiro misses
and Kicker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romeiro's knee momentarily.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Romeiro.
Kicker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romeiro's sensitive parts.
Kicker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romeiro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Romeiro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Romeiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Kicker throws a sloppy head kick and Romeiro moves out of range easily.
Kicker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Kicker tenderised Romeiro's leg. Romeiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kicker throws a lazy head kick
and Romeiro counters with a low kick, right behind Kicker 's knee.
Romeiro throws a head kick but Kicker moves out of range.
Kicker misses the shot to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kicker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kicker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kicker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kicker lands with a shot to the body.
Kicker tries a low kick but Romeiro avoids it.
That's six 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.
Romeiro thows a leg kick but Kicker checks it
and Kicker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Kicker misses
and Romeiro counters with a big head kick but Kicker shrugs it off.
Kicker tries to land a front kick but Romeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romeiro throws a leg kick but Kicker moved away.
Kicker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romeiro.
A head kick by Romeiro misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro throws a lazy head kick
and Kicker counters with a good low kick that Romeiro was not able to check.
Kicker lands a nice hook to Romeiro's body. Romeiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kicker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kicker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romeiro.
Romeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro is looking to clinch.
Romeiro misses with a leg kick
and Kicker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kicker jabs at Romeiro's body.
Romeiro thows a leg kick but Kicker checks it
and Kicker counters with an inside leg kick.
Kicker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romeiro moves away from the strike by Kicker.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro throws a sloppy head kick
and Kicker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romeiro thinking.
Kicker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kicker misses with a body shot
and Romeiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kicker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kicker lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kicker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Romeiro misses
and Kicker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Kicker had his way with Pinkynho Romeiro in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kicker misses with a head kick.
Romeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kicker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kicker.
Romeiro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Romeiro misses with a leg kick
and Kicker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker tries to land a front kick but Romeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Romeiro misses
and Kicker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romeiro's knee momentarily.
Romeiro throws a head kick that Kicker semi-blocks.
Kicker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romeiro.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses.
Romeiro blocks a jab.
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.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses
and Kicker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kicker.
Kicker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Romeiro counters with a big head kick but Kicker shrugs it off.
Kicker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romeiro is out of range and Kicker settles back down.
Romeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kicker avoids the head kick by Romeiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kicker avoids the head kick by Romeiro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romeiro misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kicker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kicker throws a lazy head kick
and Romeiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kicker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kicker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romeiro wants to clinch up but Kicker keeps it at a distance.
Romeiro is looking to clinch.
Kicker misses with a hook. Romeiro ducked under it nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kicker misses with a body kick.
Romeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Romeiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kicker is able to avoid easily.
A head kick by Kicker misses
and Romeiro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick by Romeiro misses
and Kicker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kicker blocks a head kick by Romeiro.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kicker misses with a body kick.
Kicker tries a head kick but it misses.
Kicker just misses with a punch to the body.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses
and Romeiro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Romeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kicker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Romeiro counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kicker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's eight 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.
Kicker blocks a jab.
Romeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses
and Romeiro counters with a big head kick but Kicker shrugs it off.
Kicker blocks a head kick by Romeiro.
Kicker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romeiro's calf.
Romeiro throws a sloppy head kick
and Kicker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romeiro's knee momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kicker takes a swing at Romeiro's ribcage but misses.
Kicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicker wants to land a leg kick but Romeiro is out of range.
Kicker misses with a head kick.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kicker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Kicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kicker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Ray Kicker!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Ray Kicker!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ray Kicker!
Ray Kicker wins by unanimous decision!
Ray Kicker retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobrisio Herdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herdum's entrance music is Motorhead - Built for Speed. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kelly's choice of entrance music: Black Belt Jones Theme Song, you Jive Turkey!. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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271 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobrisio Herdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herdum throws a leg kick
and Kelly counters with a nice body kick.
Herdum tries to land a body kick
and Kelly counters with a low kick, right behind Herdum 's knee.
Herdum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Herdum's calf.
Kelly lands a jab to Herdum's midsection.
Herdum is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Kelly sizes up Herdum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kelly scores with a spinning back kick!
Herdum throws a leg kick
and Kelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kelly lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly sends Herdum crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kelly is motioning to the referee to let Herdum up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Herdum is rocked!
It looks like Bobrisio Herdum has been cut.
Kelly looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Kelly backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Herdum's temple! It sends Herdum violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Kelly celebrates and the doctors try to help Herdum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jim Kelly!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Synyster Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Wiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gates comes to the ring accompanied by Nightmare. Wiki has chosen laws against love as his entrance music. Synyster Gates could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ruben Wiki's chin.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Synyster Gates!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ruben Wiki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wiki throws a head kick but Gates moves out of range.
Wiki misses the jab.
Wiki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wiki is looking to slow Gates down with leg kicks.
Wiki looks to land a body kick but Gates moved away.
Wiki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiki misses with a lunging right hand
and Gates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gates throws a right hand that misses
and Wiki counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wiki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wiki counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gates misses with a hook
and Wiki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gates throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiki counters with a head kick that wobbles Gates - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Wiki sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Wiki!
Ruben Wiki is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Feyd Rautha Harkonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaRusso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Joe Eposito - You're the best. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Feyd Rautha Harkonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRusso misses with a kick to the body
and Harkonnen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LaRusso throws a right hand that misses
and Harkonnen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Harkonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harkonnen staying out of range there.
Harkonnen tries to clinch up.
Harkonnen checks a low kick from LaRusso.
LaRusso cracks Harkonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso missing with a left hand there. Harkonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for LaRusso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses
and Harkonnen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harkonnen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harkonnen scores with a hook to the body.
Harkonnen swings wildly with an uppercut but LaRusso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harkonnen works on LaRusso's body with a couple of short punches.
Harkonnen digs a right hand underneath LaRusso's ribcage. LaRusso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
LaRusso tries to break free but Harkonnen pushes him back against the ropes.
Harkonnen lands a left hand that snaps the head of LaRusso backwards.
Harkonnen throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen lands a shot to the body.
LaRusso looks gassed!
Harkonnen lands a good knee to the midsection. LaRusso won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harkonnen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harkonnen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harkonnen taking a breather.
Harkonnen breaks the clinch.
LaRusso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LaRusso misses the jab.
Harkonnen throws a right hand that misses
and LaRusso counters with a low kick, right behind Harkonnen 's knee.
LaRusso throws a combination that misses
enabling Harkonnen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen moves into the clinch successfully.
LaRusso breaks from the clinch.
Harkonnen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harkonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces LaRusso off the ropes and back into rage.
Harkonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harkonnen lets loose with a powerful body kick. LaRusso will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
LaRusso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harkonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
Harkonnen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Harkonnen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. LaRusso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaRusso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
LaRusso misses with a head kick.
Harkonnen throws a head kick that misses
and LaRusso counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Harkonnen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen tries to clinch but LaRusso moves out of range.
Harkonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but LaRusso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harkonnen dips to his left and cracks LaRusso with an uppercut!
Harkonnen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Harkonnen closes the distance looking to clinch
letting LaRusso counter with a right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by LaRusso there.
LaRusso misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by LaRusso.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LaRusso 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 Harkonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harkonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LaRusso swats away the attempt to clinch by Harkonnen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harkonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
LaRusso looks to land a left hand but Harkonnen moved out of range nicely.
LaRusso cracks Harkonnen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A combination from LaRusso does no damage.
Harkonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harkonnen throws a lazy head kick
and LaRusso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but LaRusso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harkonnen.
LaRusso lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harkonnen backs up against the ropes.
Harkonnen doesn't manage to clinch there - LaRusso circles away.
LaRusso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harkonnen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Harkonnen misses with a right hand
and LaRusso counters with a big head kick but Harkonnen shrugs it off.
Harkonnen is looking to clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harkonnen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LaRusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaRusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harkonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LaRusso.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from LaRusso misses.
LaRusso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harkonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feyd Rautha Harkonnen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harkonnen has managed to clinch.
Harkonnen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Harkonnen scores a nice knee to the body.
Harkonnen connects with a nasty looking knee right to LaRusso's face.
Harkonnen working aggressively here.
Harkonnen displaying some good clinch control by pressing LaRusso up against the ropes.
Harkonnen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaRusso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harkonnen prevents LaRusso from breaking the clinch.
Harkonnen manages to break the clinch.
LaRusso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
LaRusso throws a right hand that Harkonnen ducks under and follows up with a left that Harkonnen also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen misses with a jab to the body
and LaRusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harkonnen misses with a left hand
and LaRusso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harkonnen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. LaRusso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harkonnen tries to clinch but LaRusso moves away
and LaRusso counters with a slapping leg kick.
LaRusso connects with a single shot there.
A head kick by Harkonnen misses
and LaRusso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harkonnen throws a chopping leg kick but LaRusso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harkonnen wants to clinch up but LaRusso keeps it at a distance.
Harkonnen throws a head kick that misses
and LaRusso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harkonnen throws a hook to the side of LaRusso's head but LaRusso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso moves out of range of the strikes.
LaRusso lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a right hand that misses
and Harkonnen counters with a head kick. That will keep LaRusso thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Harkonnen avoids the head kick by LaRusso.
Harkonnen closes the distance but LaRusso moves to the side
and LaRusso counters with a good, hard body kick but Harkonnen shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso looks to land a combination. Harkonnen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Feyd Rautha Harkonnen has been cut.
Harkonnen misses the body punch
and LaRusso counters with a body kick that stops Harkonnen in his tracks momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harkonnen!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harkonnen avoids the head kick by LaRusso.
LaRusso just misses with a punch to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daniel LaRusso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by LaRusso. That's going to slow Harkonnen down.
Harkonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaRusso counters with a good low kick that Harkonnen was not able to check.
LaRusso connects with a body shot.
Harkonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaRusso swings for the body but Harkonnen moves out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso lands with a cross.
Daniel LaRusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaRusso misses with a shot to the body
and Harkonnen counters with a thumping low kick.
Harkonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
LaRusso looks to land a combination but Harkonnen avoids it well.
LaRusso explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harkonnen avoids a kick to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Harkonnen.
LaRusso lands a slapping body shot.
LaRusso misses the body punch
and Harkonnen counters with a leg kick.
Harkonnen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harkonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harkonnen throws a sloppy head kick
and LaRusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harkonnen scores with a hook to the body. LaRusso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harkonnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harkonnen thows a body shot but no joy.
LaRusso on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for LaRusso.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Harkonnen misses
and Harkonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harkonnen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Harkonnen misses
and LaRusso counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab lands there for LaRusso.
LaRusso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harkonnen lands a nice looking kick to the body. LaRusso takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel LaRusso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Feyd Rautha Harkonnen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Harkonnen lands a jab to the head.
LaRusso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harkonnen tries to clinch but LaRusso moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso circles away from the clinch attempt
and LaRusso counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by LaRusso misses
and Harkonnen counters with a leg kick.
Harkonnen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LaRusso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harkonnen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. LaRusso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harkonnen misses with a wild body shot.
LaRusso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harkonnen throws a lazy head kick
and LaRusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaRusso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaRusso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harkonnen. Harkonnen obviously looking to wear him down.
LaRusso misses with a jab to the body
and Harkonnen counters with a body kick that stops LaRusso in his tracks momentarily.
LaRusso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Harkonnen misses
and LaRusso counters with a nice body shot.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Harkonnen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
Harkonnen scoring well with a low kick there.
LaRusso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LaRusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harkonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LaRusso's head backwards.
LaRusso throws a leg kick
and Harkonnen counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - LaRusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Harkonnen misses
and LaRusso counters with a slapping leg kick.
LaRusso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Harkonnen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LaRussos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harkonnen moves in looking to clinch but LaRusso pushes him off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen misses with a body shot.
Harkonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaRusso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from LaRusso misses.
LaRusso lands a jab.
A head kick by Harkonnen misses
and LaRusso counters with a good low kick that Harkonnen was not able to check.
LaRusso lands a two punch combo.
LaRusso has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harkonnen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen misses with a wild combination.
LaRusso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harkonnen.
LaRusso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harkonnen counters with an outside leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso misses with a body shot.
Harkonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harkonnen doesn't manage to clinch there - LaRusso circles away.
Harkonnen wants to clinch.
LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's eight 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.
LaRusso throws a right hand that misses
letting Harkonnen counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Harkonnen. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick by Harkonnen misses
and LaRusso counters with a nice body kick.
Harkonnen looks to land a left hand but LaRusso moved out of range nicely.
Harkonnen throws a lazy head kick
and LaRusso makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harkonnen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Harkonnen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick
and Harkonnen counters with a left to the body.
Harkonnen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harkonnen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harkonnen closes the distance but LaRusso moves to the side
letting LaRusso counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feyd Rautha Harkonnen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Feyd Rautha Harkonnen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LaRusso swings widly with a right hand
and Harkonnen moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Harkonnen.
Harkonnen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LaRusso blocks it with crossed arms.
Harkonnen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Daniel LaRusso has been cut.
Harkonnen lands a nice knee to the body.
Harkonnen breaks from the clinch.
LaRusso throws a hook but Harkonnen blocks it.
Harkonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRusso.
LaRusso is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Harkonnen moves into range and clinches up with LaRusso.
Harkonnen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen digs a right hand underneath LaRusso's ribcage. LaRusso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harkonnen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harkonnen breaks from the clinch.
Harkonnen throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Harkonnen.
LaRusso throws a sloppy head kick
and Harkonnen counters with a big head kick but LaRusso shrugs it off.
Harkonnen lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen fails in his attempt to clinch.
LaRusso moves out of range of the leg kick from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen throws a head kick but LaRusso moves out of range.
Harkonnen checks the leg kick.
Harkonnen is looking to chop away at LaRusso's legs.
Harkonnen thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen tries to clinch up.
LaRusso throws a lazy head kick
and Harkonnen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Harkonnen.
LaRusso takes a swing at Harkonnen's ribcage but misses.
LaRusso misses with a kick to the body
letting Harkonnen counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LaRusso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harkonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harkonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but LaRusso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Harkonnen misses
and LaRusso counters with a left to the body.
LaRusso keeps the fight on the outside.
Harkonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaRusso was well out of range. Poor timing from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen blocks a head kick by LaRusso.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harkonnen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LaRusso jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaRusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harkonnen moves away.
Harkonnen throws a head kick but LaRusso moves out of range.
That's six 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.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harkonnen throws a head kick that misses
and LaRusso counters with a head kick. That will keep Harkonnen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Harkonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaRusso throws a lazy uppercut
and Harkonnen counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harkonnen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaRusso counters with a head kick.
Harkonnen ducks under a wild hook from LaRusso.
Harkonnen tries to clinch
and LaRusso counters with a series of strikes. Harkonnen will be more careful next time no doubt.
LaRusso circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Harkonnen misses
and LaRusso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LaRusso throws a leg kick
and Harkonnen counters with a left and a right that stings LaRusso.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen throws a lazy head kick
and LaRusso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
LaRusso connects with a high kick.
Harkonnen misses with a low kick.
LaRusso throws a combination that misses
and Harkonnen counters with a head kick.
LaRusso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harkonnen avoids the head kick by LaRusso.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen wants to clinch.
Harkonnen wants to clinch
and LaRusso counters with a left to the body.
LaRusso throws a shot from downtown. Harkonnen moves away and avoids it.
Harkonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feyd Rautha Harkonnen had his way with Daniel LaRusso in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harkonnen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaRusso counters with a head kick. That will keep Harkonnen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
LaRusso scores with a sloppy right hand. Harkonnen should have avoided that one.
LaRusso scores with a push kick.
Harkonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaRusso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaRusso throws a lazy head kick
and Harkonnen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Harkonnen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but LaRusso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaRusso misses with a double jab.
Harkonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Harkonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling LaRusso to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from LaRusso is predictable there
and Harkonnen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
LaRusso walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso throws a right hand that misses
and Harkonnen counters with a good, hard body kick but LaRusso shrugs it off.
LaRusso thows a leg kick but Harkonnen checks it
and Harkonnen counters with a body kick.
LaRusso is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
LaRusso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Harkonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaRusso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harkonnen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaRusso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harkonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from LaRusso.
Harkonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harkonnen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harkonnen is looking to clinch.
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.
Harkonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaRusso throws a looping overhand right but Harkonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Harkonnen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harkonnen misses with a kick to the body
and LaRusso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harkonnen is looking to clinch.
LaRusso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harkonnen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaRusso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harkonnen throws a body kick the misses
and LaRusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaRusso throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Harkonnen finds it's way through LaRusso's defenses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A clash of legs there as LaRusso blocks the low kick.
LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harkonnen throws a lazy head kick
and LaRusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harkonnen tries to clinch up but LaRusso circles away and keeps his distance.
LaRusso takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LaRusso looks to land a combination but Harkonnen avoids it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso throws a big shot that misses.
LaRusso misses with a combination
and Harkonnen counters with a nice low kick that buckles LaRusso's knee momentarily.
Harkonnen misses with a head kick.
Harkonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from LaRusso misses
and Harkonnen counters with a big head kick but LaRusso shrugs it off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen throws a sloppy body shot
and LaRusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harkonnen throws a sloppy head kick
and LaRusso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harkonnen tries to clinch up
and LaRusso counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harkonnen.
Harkonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LaRusso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Harkonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Harkonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LaRusso throws a lazy head kick
and Harkonnen moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feyd Rautha Harkonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harkonnen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Feyd Rautha Harkonnen!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Feyd Rautha Harkonnen!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Feyd Rautha Harkonnen!
Feyd Rautha Harkonnen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Airforce Guile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pannoi Boon Ta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Airforce Guile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pannoi Boon Ta!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon Ta throws a head kick that misses
and Guile counters with a head kick.
Boon Ta throws a head kick that misses
and Guile counters with a good, hard body kick but Boon Ta shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Boon Ta misses.
Boon Ta blocks a head kick by Guile.
Boon Ta lands a glancing blow to the side of Guile's head.
A head kick by Boon Ta misses
and Guile counters by clinching up.
Guile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guile throws an elbow that misses.
Boon Ta blocks the elbow strike.
Boon Ta blocks the elbow strike.
Boon Ta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boon Ta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boon Ta breaks from the clinch.
Guile throws a leg kick which misses Boon Ta's front leg but catches the back leg as Boon Ta tries to avoid it.
Boon Ta misses with a series of wild punches.
Boon Ta darts in and clinches Guile up against the ropes.
Boon Ta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boon Ta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boon Ta takes the fight into the clinch.
Guile misses with an elbow over the top.
Guile gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Pannoi Boon Ta has been cut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Guile throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Guile.
Guile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boon Ta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guile.
Boon Ta moves into the clinch successfully.
Guile creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guile throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guile creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boon Ta's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boon Ta looking to throw knees to the head but Guile is blocking nicely.
Guile wants to stall.
Boon Ta is looking to break free of the clinch but Guile has double underhooks.
Guile pushes off an throws an elbow but Boon Ta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boon Ta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boon Ta is looking to break free of the clinch but Guile has double underhooks.
Guile keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boon Ta's efforts to push away.
Boon Ta tries a knee to the head but Guile blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Guile just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boon Ta's brow.
Boon Ta breaks the clinch.
Guile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boon Ta dodges an elbow strike from Guile.
Boon Ta tries to land a knee to the head but Guile blocks with his arms.
Guile throws an elbow that misses.
Guile pushes off an throws an elbow but Boon Ta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boon Ta dodges an elbow strike from Guile.
Guile throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boon Ta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boon Ta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boon Ta looks gassed!
Boon Ta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guile prevents Boon Ta from breaking the clinch.
Boon Ta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guile blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boon Ta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boon Ta looking to throw knees to the head but Guile is blocking nicely.
Boon Ta dodges an elbow strike from Guile.
Boon Ta dodges an elbow strike from Guile.
Guile lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Pannoi Boon Ta's cut even more.
Guile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guile lands a nice elbow.
Guile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boon Ta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Guile. That one must have hurt.
Guile misses with a body kick.
Boon Ta throws a sloppy head kick
and Guile counters by clinching up.
Boon Ta blocks the elbow strike.
Boon Ta tries a knee to the head but Guile blocks it.
Boon Ta takes an elbow to the temple.
Guile comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guile looking to slow down the pace here.
Guile lands a nice elbow.
Guile taking a breather.
Guile breaks from the clinch.
Guile takes the fight into the clinch.
Boon Ta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guile pushes off an throws an elbow but Boon Ta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boon Ta misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Guile.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Guile throws an elbow but misses.
Guile lands a nice elbow.
Boon Ta is trying to break the clinch but Guile is controlling him.
Guile wants to stall.
Guile lands an elbow inside.
Guile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boon Ta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boon Ta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guile manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Guile pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Guile pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Boon Ta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boon Ta looks to throw the jab but Guile is out of range.
A head kick by Boon Ta misses
and Guile counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boon Ta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boon Ta tries a knee to the head but Guile blocks it.
Nice elbow from Guile.
The cut above Pannoi Boon Ta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boon Ta working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guile.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guile.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Guile throws an elbow but misses.
Boon Ta avoids a wild elbow strike from Guile.
Guile pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Guile just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boon Ta's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guile throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boon Ta blocks an elbow strike.
Guile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guile takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boon Ta throws a head kick that misses
and Guile counters by moving into the clinch.
Guile comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pannoi Boon Ta's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boon Ta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guile throws an elbow that misses.
Guile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guile throws a head kick that misses.
Boon Ta clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Guile.
The referee calls for Guile to work.
Guile pushes off an throws an elbow but Boon Ta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boon Ta avoids the elbow strike from Guile, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Guile throws an elbow but misses.
Guile throws an elbow that misses.
Boon Ta avoids a wild elbow strike from Guile.
Boon Ta dodges an elbow strike from Guile.
Boon Ta misses with a knee strike.
Boon Ta tries a knee to the head but Guile blocks it.
Guile looking to stall.
Guile stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Boon Ta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Guile throws an elbow but misses.
Boon Ta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boon Ta closes the distance and pushes Guile back into the ropes.
Guile throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boon Ta misses with a knee strike.
Guile breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Boon Ta.
Guile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guile dodges the punch combination from Boon Ta.
Boon Ta closes the distance and clinches.
Boon Ta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guile.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pannoi Boon Ta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Airforce Guile!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yousei Kobiashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jay Z - Dig a Hole. Kobiashi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shinobi vs The Dragon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Stark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yousei Kobiashi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kobiashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark fakes the leg kick and cracks Kobiashi in the body.
Kobiashi clinches.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Kobiashi blocks with his arms.
Kobiashi avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Stark.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stark obliges.
Stark working Kobiashi over with knees to the body.
Kobiashi looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark works on Kobiashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Stark working Kobiashi over with knees to the body.
Stark stalling the fight.
Stark creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kobiashi's defenses.
It looks like Yousei Kobiashi has been cut.
Stark lands a shot to the body.
Stark landing knees to the head.
Kobiashi takes a shot to the head.
Stark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobiashi backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stark obliges.
Stark unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kobiashi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kobiashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stark.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stark connects with a knee to the head.
Stark presses Kobiashi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stark gets through Kobiashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kobiashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobiashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stark presses Kobiashi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobiashis head.
Good body shot from Stark.
Stark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobiashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Stark.
Good body shot from Stark.
Stark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kobiashi or not.
Stark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark digs a right hand underneath Kobiashi's ribcage. Kobiashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kobiashi blocks an elbow strike from Stark.
A right hand to the body from Stark.
Stark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stark is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stark working Kobiashi over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stark.
Kobiashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kobiashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Stark won't allow it.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobiashi avoids the damage to the body.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobiashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobiashi avoids it.
Kobiashi tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Good body shot from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Kobiashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobiashi wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobiashi's efforts to push away.
Kobiashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kobiashi is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.
Stark lands a body shot.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi manages to break the clinch.
Kobiashi clinches with his opponent.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobiashi avoids the damage to the body.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobiashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stark gets through Kobiashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kobiashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kobiashi trying to stall but Stark improves his position.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi is working Stark over against the ropes.
Kobiashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Kobiashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kobiashi stalling in the clinch but Stark improves position.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobiashi's efforts to push away.
Stark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kobiashi misses with a body punch.
A short left from Stark.
Stark has Kobiashi pushed against the ropes.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobiashi.
Stark is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kobiashi.
Kobiashi misses with a body punch.
Kobiashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Kobiashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the ropes.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobiashi's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobiashi is defending well for now.
Stark lands a body punch.
Stark scores with a shot to the side of Kobiashi's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobiashi.
Stark lands a knee to the body.
Kobiashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Stark won't allow it.
Stark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kobiashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Kobiashi trying to control the position but instead, Stark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kobiashi into the ropes.
Kobiashi is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobiashi is trying to break free.
Stark cracks Kobiashi with a nice body shot.
Kobiashi is looking to control Stark's arms but Stark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kobiashi has his back to the ropes.
Kobiashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands a right hand.
Kobiashi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stark lands a nice uppercut.
Kobiashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Stark.
Stark unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobiashi misses with a body punch.
Kobiashi has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Stark lands a right hand.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Kobiashi blocks it.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobiashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kobiashi seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Kobiashi as the two fighters clinch.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Kobiashi blocks it.
Stark lands a nice elbow.
Kobiashi tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobiashi drives through and clinches with Stark against the ropes.
Kobiashi taking a breather.
Stark cracks Kobiashi with a nice body shot.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kobiashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Kobiashi avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stark tries to work over Kobiashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobiashi is defending well for now.
Kobiashi working hard to break the clinch.
Stark tries to work over Kobiashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobiashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
Kobiashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Stark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobiashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands with a right to the head.
Stark misses with a body punch.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Kobiashi as the two fighters clinch.
Stark misses with the head strike.
Kobiashi avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kobiashi.
Kobiashi misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kobiashi pushes Stark back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kobiashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kobiashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kobiashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kobiashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobiashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobiashi scores with a hook to the body.
Kobiashi wants to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi blocking some punches.
Kobiashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stark looking to throw knees to the head but Kobiashi is blocking nicely.
Kobiashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kobiashi digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Kobiashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Stark gets an underhook and turns Kobiashi into the ropes.
Kobiashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobiashi scores with a hook to the body.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobiashi misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kobiashi has Stark pressed against the ropes.
Stark scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark working aggressively here.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobiashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Kobiashi.
A right hand to the body from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi wants to break free but Stark has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yousei Kobiashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kobiashi closes the distance and clinches.
Kobiashi blocks an uppercut.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Kobiashi blocks with his arms.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kobiashi wants to break free but Stark has control.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Kobiashi blocks it.
Kobiashi lands a body shot.
Kobiashi tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Kobiashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
Kobiashi is trying to push Stark away but Stark has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kobiashi avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Kobiashi working hard to break the clinch.
Kobiashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kobiashi taking a breather.
Stark working aggressively here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Kobiashi is looking to control Stark's arms but Stark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kobiashi has his back to the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark cracks Kobiashi with a nice body shot.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobiashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Stark on the inside.
Kobiashi can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kobiashi's face.
Kobiashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobiashi.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobiashi avoids it.
Stark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobiashi's efforts to push away.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Kobiashi avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Kobiashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Stark on the inside.
Kobiashi can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Thomas Stark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kobiashi is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kobiashi is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.
Kobiashi is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Stark.
Kobiashi avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Stark presses Kobiashi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stark lands a hook that snaps the head of Kobiashi backwards.
Stark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stark pushes Kobiashi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stark lands a left hand.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobiashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobiashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Kobiashi blocks with his arms.
Kobiashi digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Kobiashi tries to break free but Stark pushes him back against the ropes.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobiashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobiashi is trying to push Stark away but Stark has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kobiashi working hard to break the clinch.
Kobiashi stalling in the clinch but Stark improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Kobiashi blocks it.
Kobiashi is trying to push Stark away but Stark has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kobiashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kobiashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobiashi gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Kobiashi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kobiashi misses with some punches.
Stark lands a good knee to the midsection. Kobiashi won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stark.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kobiashi is keeping busy.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Kobiashi blocks it.
Kobiashi works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
Kobiashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Kobiashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi is trying to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stark.
Stark misses with the head strike.
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobiashi.
Kobiashi misses with the head strike.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Stark.
Kobiashi managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Kobiashi tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
Kobiashi misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kobiashi avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Kobiashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kobiashi is trying to break the clinch but Stark is controlling him.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobiashi is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stark has Kobiashi pressed against the ropes, preventing Kobiashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Kobiashi avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Kobiashi working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stark fails to land.
Kobiashi is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Kobiashi to work.
Kobiashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobiashi manages to break the clinch.
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stark gets tackled into the ropes by Kobiashi. Kobiashi maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Stark prevents Kobiashi from breaking the clinch.
Stark utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stark tries a body shot but Kobiashi blocks it.
Stark prevents Kobiashi from breaking the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stark is keeping busy.
Kobiashi is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Kobiashi working hard to break the clinch.
Stark lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Stark.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stark.
Stark with a knee to the head.
Stark utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Stark.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobiashi avoids it.
Kobiashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Stark won't allow it.
Kobiashi can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Kobiashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobiashi avoids the damage to the body.
Kobiashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Kobiashi blocks with his arms.
Kobiashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kobiashi blocks an uppercut.
Kobiashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kobiashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kobiashi tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Kobiashi back against the cage.
Stark has Kobiashi pressed against the ropes, preventing Kobiashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobiashi is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the ropes.
Kobiashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stark is keeping busy.
Kobiashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stark pushes Kobiashi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Stark.
Kobiashi is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the ropes.
Stark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kobiashi backwards.
Kobiashi tries to circle away but Stark has him pinned against the ropes.
That's eight 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.
Stark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobiashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobiashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stark working Kobiashi over with knees to the body.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark gets tackled into the ropes by Kobiashi. Kobiashi maintains the clinch.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobiashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Stark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobiashi's efforts to push away.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kobiashi misses with a body punch.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobiashi controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Stark as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Stark.
Stark lands a shoulder strike.
Kobiashi tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Kobiashi back against the cage.
Stark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Stark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stark utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stark lands a good knee to the midsection. Kobiashi won't want to take too many of those.
Stark lands a body shot.
Stark scores with a shot to the side of Kobiashi's head.
Kobiashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kobiashi blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kobiashi's brow.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stark tries to work over Kobiashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Kobiashi lands a left hand.
Kobiashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kobiashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yousei Kobiashi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kobiashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kobiashi is trying to break free.
Kobiashi can't break the clinch.
Kobiashi tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Kobiashi back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stark.
A short left from Stark.
Stark slows down the pace here.
Kobiashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kobiashi trying to stall but Stark improves his position.
Kobiashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Kobiashi fails to land.
Kobiashi managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark taking a breather.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kobiashi can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobiashi is trying to break free.
Stark landing knees to the body.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobiashi.
A short body shot lands from Kobiashi as the two fighters clinch.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Kobiashi is looking to control Stark's arms but Stark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kobiashi has his back to the ropes.
Kobiashi working hard to break the clinch.
Stark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobiashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobiashi backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Stark.
Kobiashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stark.
Stark lands a shot to the body.
Kobiashi can't break the clinch.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobiashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobiashi is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kobiashi.
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kobiashi tries to circle away but Stark has him pinned against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Kobiashi.
Kobiashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stark scores with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kobiashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
Kobiashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kobiashi tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Kobiashi is trying to stall.
Kobiashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kobiashi trying to stall but Stark improves his position.
Kobiashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
A right hand to the body from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark misses with a knee to the head.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi is trying to break free.
Kobiashi is looking to control Stark's arms but Stark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kobiashi has his back to the ropes.
Kobiashi working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kobiashi.
Stark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stark misses with some punches.
Kobiashi tries to circle away but Stark has him pinned against the ropes.
Kobiashi misses with the head strike.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark digs a right hand into Kobiashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kobiashi's gas tank.
Kobiashi tries to stall but Stark uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kobiashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Stark controlling the action here for a moment.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Kobiashi - that landed with a thud.
Kobiashi is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stark misses with a knee to the head.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Kobiashi tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Kobiashi back against the cage.
Kobiashi blocking some punches.
Kobiashi is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the ropes.
Stark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobiashi's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stark obliges.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Stark prevents a body shot from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stark looking to slow down the pace here.
Kobiashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobiashi's efforts to push away.
Stark digs a right hand underneath Kobiashi's ribcage. Kobiashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kobiashi tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kobiashi or not.
Stark misses with a body punch.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobiashi's elbow.
Stark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Kobiashi controls the action.
Kobiashi avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobiashi is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Kobiashi.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kobiashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Stark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kobiashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobiashi.
Stark effectively controlling the action here.
Kobiashi misses with some punches.
Kobiashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kobiashi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi tries to circle away but Stark has him pinned against the ropes.
Kobiashi lands a body shot.
Stark lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kobiashi.
A hook to the body from Kobiashi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kobiashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kobiashi works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobiashi's elbow.
Kobiashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Stark won't allow it.
Stark blocks a body shot from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Kobiashi can't break the clinch.
Kobiashi can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Stark.
Stark pushes Kobiashi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobiashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kobiashi is trying to break the clinch but Stark is controlling him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kobiashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kobiashi cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kobiashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kobiashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kobiashi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kobiashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kobiashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kobiashi lands a body punch.
Kobiashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kobiashi is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Kobiashi tries to circle away but Stark has him pinned against the ropes.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobiashi controls his hands.
A short right from Stark.
Kobiashi blocking some punches.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi trying to stall but Stark improves his position.
Good body shot from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stark lands an uppercut.
Kobiashi is trying to break free.
Kobiashi wants to stall.
Kobiashi breaks from the clinch.
Kobiashi closes the distance and clinches.
Kobiashi managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Kobiashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark just leaning against Kobiashi, taking a breather.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Stark scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stark lands a knee to the body.
Kobiashi tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobiashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kobiashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Kobiashi tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Stark prevents Kobiashi from breaking the clinch.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobiashi's elbow.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kobiashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Kobiashi managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobiashi.
Stark looking to stall.
Kobiashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stark has him pressed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Kobiashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Thomas Stark did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Yousei Kobiashi'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.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Stark.
Stark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kobiashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Stark slips under a jab from Kobiashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kobiashi at a distance.
Yousei Kobiashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kobiashi darts in and clinches Stark up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stark.
Stark misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark misses with an elbow strike.
Stark misses with a knee to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stark using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Stark.
Kobiashi trying to control the position but instead, Stark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kobiashi into the ropes.
Stark connects with a knee to the head.
Stark lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kobiashi blocks an elbow strike.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Stark is working Kobiashi over against the ropes.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Kobiashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kobiashi trying to control the position but instead, Stark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kobiashi into the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kobiashi.
A short right from Stark on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Kobiashi back against the cage.
Kobiashi managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobiashi.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Kobiashi can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Stark lands a right hand.
Stark scores with a knee to the head.
Stark misses with some punches.
Stark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Stark.
Kobiashi is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobiashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kobiashi is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.
Stark lands with a light punch inside.
Stark lands with a right to the head.
Kobiashi misses with a body punch.
Stark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobiashi's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Stark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Stark.
Stark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stark lands a body punch.
Stark lands a shot to the body.
Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobiashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stark lands a body shot.
Stark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobiashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kobiashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stark is pushing Kobiashi up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stark lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kobiashi tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kobiashi or not.
Stark lands a right hand.
Stark lands a nice uppercut.
Stark blocks a body shot from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi working hard to break the clinch.
Stark prevents Kobiashi from breaking the clinch.
Stark lands a good knee to the midsection. Kobiashi won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Stark crunches a lovely knee into Kobiashi's ribcage.
Stark lands a body punch.
Kobiashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kobiashi tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Kobiashi as the two fighters clinch.
Kobiashi looking to stall.
Kobiashi takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Stark.
Stark lands a body punch.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Stark as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stark looking to throw knees to the head but Kobiashi is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kobiashi blocks the elbow strike.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Kobiashi blocks it.
Kobiashi tries to break free but Stark pushes him back against the ropes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobiashi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stark prevents a body shot from Kobiashi.
Stark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobiashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobiashi blocking some punches.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kobiashi managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark tries a body shot but Kobiashi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kobiashi.
Kobiashi misses with the head strike.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobiashi avoids it.
Kobiashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Stark gets an underhook and turns Kobiashi into the ropes.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kobiashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's six 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.
Nice body punch from Kobiashi - that landed with a thud.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobiashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stark as Kobiashi tries to tie him up.
Kobiashi tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobiashi stalling in the clinch but Stark improves position.
Stark lands an elbow inside.
Kobiashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kobiashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
Stark misses with a knee to the head.
Kobiashi looking to stall.
Kobiashi tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Kobiashi back against the cage.
Kobiashi is trying to push Stark away but Stark has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Stark with a knee to the head.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kobiashi.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Kobiashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Stark gets an underhook and turns Kobiashi into the ropes.
Kobiashi avoids the elbow strike from Stark, against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Kobiashi as the two fighters clinch.
Kobiashi wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Kobiashi.
Kobiashi looking to stall.
Kobiashi tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
Kobiashi taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Stark lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobiashi.
Stark working aggressively here.
Kobiashi tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobiashi avoids the damage to the body.
Stark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stark has a couple of punches blocked by Kobiashi.
Kobiashi scores with a hook to the body.
Kobiashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kobiashi tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the ropes.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobiashi.
Kobiashi tries to break free but Stark pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kobiashi.
Kobiashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Kobiashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kobiashi wants to break free but Stark has control.
Kobiashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobiashi is trying to break the clinch but Stark is controlling him.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobiashi taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Stark.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Kobiashi blocks it.
Stark keeps control of Kobiashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kobiashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stark is keeping busy.
Stark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kobiashi's face.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi blocks a body shot from Stark.
Kobiashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Stark won't allow it.
Stark prevents a body shot from Kobiashi.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobiashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark keeps control of Kobiashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kobiashi working aggressively here.
Stark stalling against the ropes.
Kobiashi works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobiashi avoids the damage to the body.
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobiashi.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobiashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Stark.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobiashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobiashi manages to break the clinch.
Kobiashi has managed to clinch.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Stark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark had his way with Yousei Kobiashi in that round.
The cut man is working on Yousei Kobiashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kobiashi moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kobiashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark cracks Kobiashi with a nice body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stark obliges.
Stark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stark connects with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Stark as the two fighters clinch.
Kobiashi blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Stark.
Stark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobiashis head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stark.
Stark connects with a knee to the head.
Stark unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kobiashi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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.
Stark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Stark lands a knee to the head.
Kobiashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Kobiashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobiashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Stark gets an underhook and turns Kobiashi into the ropes.
Kobiashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Stark.
Stark lands a nice knee to the body.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobiashi controls his hands.
Kobiashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Stark has Kobiashi pressed against the ropes, preventing Kobiashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stark scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kobiashi fails to land.
A hook to the body from Stark.
Stark connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kobiashi fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kobiashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Kobiashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stark scores with a shoulder strike.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobiashi.
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.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Kobiashi blocks a body shot from Stark.
Stark prevents Kobiashi from breaking the clinch.
Kobiashi trying to control the position but instead, Stark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kobiashi into the ropes.
Stark is leaning against Kobiashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stark presses Kobiashi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stark stalls.
Stark lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stark.
Stark prevents a body shot from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Kobiashi tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobiashi looking to stall.
Kobiashi cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Stark scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark lands a shot to the body.
Stark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Stark lands a good knee to the midsection. Kobiashi won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Stark.
Kobiashi takes a shot to the head.
Stark with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Stark.
Stark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobiashi.
Kobiashi is trying to break the clinch but Stark is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stark.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Kobiashi tries to circle away but Stark has him pinned against the ropes.
Kobiashi tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Kobiashi back against the cage.
Stark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobiashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kobiashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kobiashi.
Stark lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.
Stark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobiashi backwards.
Kobiashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kobiashi prevents a body shot from Stark.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Kobiashi takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Kobiashi as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kobiashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobiashi's efforts to push away.
Kobiashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kobiashi misses with a punch to the body.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobiashi.
Stark lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Stark.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobiashi controls his hands.
Stark blocking some punches.
Kobiashi has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Kobiashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kobiashi is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kobiashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kobiashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stark scores with a shoulder strike.
Stark just leaning against Kobiashi, taking a breather.
Kobiashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stark digs a right hand underneath Kobiashi's ribcage. Kobiashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobiashi controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Kobiashi.
Kobiashi is trying to stall.
Kobiashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's six 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.
Nice body punch from Kobiashi - that landed with a thud.
Kobiashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Kobiashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kobiashi.
A short uppercut from Kobiashi.
Stark is looking to control Kobiashi's arms but Kobiashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stark has his back to the ropes.
Kobiashi working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kobiashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kobiashi is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kobiashi lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kobiashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kobiashi presses Stark against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kobiashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Stark won't allow it.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Kobiashi blocks it.
Kobiashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Kobiashi fails to land.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Stark is working Kobiashi over against the ropes.
Kobiashi looking to stall.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobiashi's elbow.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Kobiashi tries to stall but Stark uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kobiashi managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Kobiashi tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Kobiashi managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark looking to throw knees to the head but Kobiashi is blocking nicely.
Stark prevents a body shot from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi misses with a punch to the body.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Kobiashi controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Stark.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobiashi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kobiashi tries to circle away but Stark has him pinned against the ropes.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi dodges an elbow strike from Stark.
Stark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobiashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobiashi.
Yousei Kobiashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kobiashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Stark won't allow it.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kobiashi presses Stark against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Kobiashi - that landed with a thud.
Kobiashi misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Kobiashi.
Kobiashi is working Stark over against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stark as Kobiashi tries to tie him up.
Kobiashi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stark looking to throw knees to the head but Kobiashi is blocking nicely.
Kobiashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kobiashi cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Kobiashi tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobiashi is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Kobiashi - that landed with a thud.
Stark blocks a body shot from Kobiashi.
A head punch on the inside from Kobiashi fails to land.
Kobiashi is trying to push Stark away but Stark has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stark landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kobiashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stark looking to throw knees to the head but Kobiashi is blocking nicely.
Stark prevents Kobiashi from breaking the clinch.
Stark trying to stall but Kobiashi improves his position.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kobiashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stark has a couple of punches blocked by Kobiashi.
Kobiashi is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Kobiashi - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Thomas Stark!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Thomas Stark!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Thomas Stark!
Thomas Stark wins by unanimous decision!
Thomas Stark retains his light heavyweight title!
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