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Rising Sun 49 : Explosion PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivica Andric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio de la Fuente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andric comes to the cage accompanied by La Voix. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivica Andric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio de la Fuente!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andric stuns de la Fuente with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andric cracks de la Fuente with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Andric misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from de la Fuente is defended easily by Andric.
Andric defends well against a solid takedown attempt from de la Fuente.
Andric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andric lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Andric does no damage.
Andric lunges at de la Fuente with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by de la Fuente's hand.
Andric stuffs the takedown.
Ivica Andric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio de la Fuente.
Andric scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Andric as de la Fuente shoots in.
Andric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivica Andric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andric lands with a hook. de la Fuente tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andric lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as de la Fuente backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
de la Fuente fails to land the takedown.
de la Fuente looks for a takedown but Andric sprawls well.
de la Fuente looks gassed!
Andric moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andric with a hook.
Andric scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to de liver by Andric. Beautiful body shot.
Andric lands with a nice combination. de la Fuente backs away looking to recover.
Andric fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Andric!
de la Fuente shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andric throws a nice looking combination but de la Fuente bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
de la Fuente tries for a takedown but Andric sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
de la Fuente shoots in but Andric avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andric throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Andric both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivica Andric dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Andric lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
de la Fuente is rocked!
Andric is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
de la Fuente looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andric is fending him off so far but de la Fuente persists. Nope, Andric circles away and we're back to standing.
Andric lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
de la Fuente is still on wobbly legs! Can Andric finish him?
Andric lands a jab.
Andric lands a nice hook to de la Fuente's body. de la Fuente takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
de la Fuente seems to have recovered his senses.
Andric is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andric lands a jab to de la Fuente's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andric scores with a nice right hand.
Andric is working the combinations to good effect here.
Andric darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andric throws a series of strikes that have de la Fuente backpedaling.
de la Fuente dodges the punch combination from Andric.
Andric wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de la Fuente shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andric lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice body punch from Andric.
Andric misses with a jab, cross combination.
de la Fuente takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
de la Fuente is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andric lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as de la Fuente backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andric lands a left and a right that send de la Fuente crashing to the mat, dazed. Andric thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Andric lands a body shot.
Ivica Andric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
de la Fuente takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andric darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
de la Fuente has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andric rushes de la Fuente with punches - de la Fuente moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, de la Fuente goes down! Andric follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivica Andric!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezio Machiavelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilgore comes to the cage accompanied by "Providence" - Heal These Wounds. 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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146 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ezio Machiavelli!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiavelli.
Ezio Machiavelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Kilgore.
Machiavelli misses with a body shot.
Kilgore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kilgore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kilgore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machiavelli backwards.
Kilgore lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machiavelli backwards.
Machiavelli tries for a takedown but Kilgore manages to get underhooks.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body.
Machiavelli looks gassed!
Kilgore lands with a left to the head.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machiavelli backwards.
Machiavelli is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machiavellis head.
Machiavelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?
Kilgore lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kilgore.
Still in the clinch, Kilgore scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kilgore lands with a right to the head.
Kilgore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kilgore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kilgore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kilgore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kilgore lands a big knee to the head and Machiavelli goes down! Kilgore pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kilgore!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makoto Nagano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is The last man standIng by-people in planes. A fine choice. Makoto Nagano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristiano Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makoto Nagano!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nagano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Nagano misses.
Nagano looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nagano.
Nagano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagano drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Nagano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Nagano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nagano lands a right hand.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Nagano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagano throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagano misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagano. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagano throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
A combination from Nagano does no damage.
Nagano throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Nagano tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Makoto Nagano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagano misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Nagano lands a with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Nagano misses.
Nagano lands with a cross.
Nagano misses with a two punch combination.
Nagano throws a shot to the body.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nagano lands a jab to the head.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nagano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nagano lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab lands there for Nagano.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagano.
A swing and a miss from Nagano.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagano as he avoids it easily.
Silva moves away from the strike by Nagano.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nagano misses.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Nagano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nagano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagano. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Nagano throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Nagano throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagano.
Makoto Nagano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagano looks gassed!
Silva blocks a head kick by Nagano.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagano misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nagano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Nagano.
Nagano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nagano.
Nagano throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Nagano throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nagano!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makoto Nagano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nagano misses with a looping left.
Nagano misses with a looping left.
Cristiano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Nagano sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nagano misses with the combination.
Nagano is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagano tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nagano misses with the combination.
Nagano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Nagano is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagano throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva shoots in but Nagano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nagano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva slips a straight right by Nagano.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagano which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagano misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagano lands a right hook to the body.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagano circles away.
Nagano takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagano works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Makoto Nagano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagano missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagano connects with a nice looking jab.
Nagano throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Nagano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Nagano is defending well.
Nagano looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Nagano is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cristiano Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pratipar Rapcheep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pratipar Rapcheep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapcheep ducks right into an uppercut from Ballswick.
Ballswick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Ballswick as he connects with a hook.
Ballswick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rapcheep sprawls well. Rapcheep wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ballswick gets slowly back to his feet.
Ballswick scores with a jab. Rapcheep acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rapcheep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ballswick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rapcheep on the side of the head.
Ballswick loads up on a big right hand but Rapcheep slips the punch.
Ballswick misses with a looping left.
Ballswick throws an overhand right that lands on Rapcheep's shoulder, as Rapcheep tries to avoid the shot.
Rapcheep misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapcheep gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ballswick.
Ballswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ballswick misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Rapcheep does no damage.
Ballswick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapcheep throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rapcheep throws a push kick but Ballswick slaps the foot to one side.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but Ballswick moves out of range.
Ballswick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ballswick lands a nice shot that snaps Rapcheep's head back.
Rapcheep misses with a leg kick.
Rapcheep uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballswick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ballswick looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballswick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rapcheep is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ballswick, into his guard.
Ballswick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rapcheep preventing the sweep.
Rapcheep wants to control from the top but Ballswick keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rapcheep is looking to stand up but Ballswick won't let him.
Ballswick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ballswick keeping moving, preventing Rapcheep from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapcheep with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellson Ballswick dominated that round.
That's time! Rapcheep's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Decent striking displayed by Ballswick there.
A lazy left from Ballswick finds it's target.
Ballswick lands a really nice looking cross but Rapcheep seems unphased.
Ballswick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rapcheep gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ballswick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ballswick trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapcheep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballswick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ballswick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rapcheep is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ballswick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ballswick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rapcheep, who protects the arm well.
Ballswick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ballswick goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rapcheep has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ballswick but great work by Rapcheep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rapcheep tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rapcheep wants to stand but Ballswick has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Rapcheep would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheepis looking to pass into half guard but Ballswick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ballswick is in guard.
Rapcheep lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ballswick!
Ballswick tries to hold on but Rapcheep pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rapcheep can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ballswick is looking to escape.
Ballswick tries to reverse the position but Rapcheep maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellson Ballswick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ballswick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapcheep misses with a low kick.
Rapcheep attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rapcheep forces Ballswick back against the cage and clinches.
Ballswick is trying to drag Rapcheep to the mat but Rapcheep just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rapcheep breaks from the clinch.
Pratipar Rapcheep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ballswick slips a jab from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ballswick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapcheep slips under a jab from Ballswick.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick
and Ballswick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ballswick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pratipar Rapcheep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Ballswick - just one landing.
Rapcheep throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ballswick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rapcheep throws a lazy head kick
and Ballswick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ballswick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rapcheep as he jumps to the side.
Ballswick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapcheep.
Ballswick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ballswick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ballswick misses with a hook.
Ballswick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pratipar Rapcheep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hellson Ballswick.
Ballswick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pratipar Rapcheep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep slaps away a takedown attempt from Ballswick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rapcheep misses with a body shot
and Ballswick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ballswick wants to pass the guard but Rapcheep is keeping the position.
Rapcheep keeping moving, preventing Ballswick from controlling successfully.
Ballswick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rapcheep is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rapcheep has escaped and now he's on top!
Rapcheep trying to control but Ballswick is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ballswick trying to control the position here.
Rapcheep preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hellson Ballswick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ballswick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hellson Ballswick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Olyanek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Redemption. Sergei Olyanek has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Olyanek!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Olyanek misses.
Olyanek doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Olyanek did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olyanek is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Olyanek wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Olyanek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Olyanek is trying to improve his position.
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olyanek keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olyanek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Olyanek sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Olyanek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Olyanek is keeping the position.
Olyanek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Olyanek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olyanek manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Olyanek's guard.
Olyanek working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olyanek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Olyanek's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Olyanek keeps moving.
Olyanek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olyanek keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Olyanek has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olyanek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Olyanek's legs - danger averted.
Olyanek looks gassed!
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olyanek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jones seems to have locked his on tight now - Olyanek screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jones, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jason Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rotte DeMauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janno Kivessoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivessoo has chosen Children Of Bodom - Blooddrunk as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rotte DeMauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Janno Kivessoo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMauler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivessoo missing with a left hand there. DeMauler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeMauler misses with a kick to the body.
Kivessoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeMauler can pounce on him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kivessoo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivessoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kivessoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Janno Kivessoo has been cut.
Kivessoo drops DeMauler with a left and a right! Oh, DeMauler is hurt - Kivessoo dives into side control looking to finish!
DeMauler is rocked!
Kivessoo misses with the ground and pound.
Oh DeMauler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kivessoo stands up and beckons DeMauler to his feet.
DeMauler seems to have got his legs back now.
DeMauler just misses with a punch to the body.
DeMauler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kivessoo will feel that in the morning.
Kivessoo looks gassed!
DeMauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kivessoo.
Kivessoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeMauler throws a front kick that sends Kivessoo stumbling back into the cage.
DeMauler fakes the leg kick and cracks Kivessoo in the body.
DeMauler lands a head kick. Kivessoo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DeMauler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeMauler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kivessoo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeMauler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeMauler lands a head kick. Kivessoo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from DeMauler.
DeMauler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeMauler scores with a spinning back kick!
Kivessoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeMauler.
Kivessoo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeMauler.
Kivessoo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeMauler. Kivessoo shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeMauler.
DeMauler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from DeMauler.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kivessoo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeMauler - the referee stops the clock and Kivessoo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeMauler. Kivessoo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Kivessoo misses.
Kivessoo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeMauler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kivessoo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeMauler.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeMauler.
DeMauler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Janno Kivessoo's cut even more.
DeMauler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeMauler throws a lazy right hand but Kivessoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeMauler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
DeMauler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivessoo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kivessoo fails to land with a series of punches.
DeMauler thuds his shin into the meat of Kivessoo's side.
DeMauler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeMauler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from DeMauler.
Kivessoo slips a straight right by DeMauler.
Crunch! DeMauler slams his shin into Kivessoo's torso.
Nice body kick there by DeMauler.
Kivessoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeMauler delivers a nice body kick.
DeMauler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivessoo was well out of range. Poor timing from DeMauler.
DeMauler blocks a jab.
A big left from DeMauler misses.
Kivessoo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeMauler cracks the inside of Kivessoo's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeMauler.
DeMauler throws a head kick but Kivessoo moves out of range.
DeMauler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
DeMauler scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeMauler.
Nice defenses there by DeMauler.
DeMauler throws a sloppy head kick and Kivessoo moves out of range easily.
Kivessoo throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
DeMauler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivessoo.
Kivessoo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeMauler. That one must have hurt.
Crunch! DeMauler slams his shin into Kivessoo's torso.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kivessoo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeMauler - the referee stops the clock and Kivessoo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeMauler. Kivessoo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
DeMauler thuds his shin into the meat of Kivessoo's side.
DeMauler lands a jab to Kivessoo's midsection.
A combination from Kivessoo does no damage.
DeMauler throws a hook but Kivessoo avoids it easily.
Janno Kivessoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeMauler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Kivessoo misses.
DeMauler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeMauler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeMauler. Kivessoo shrugs it off though.
DeMauler lands a nice looking body kick.
DeMauler scores with a body shot.
DeMauler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kivessoo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivessoo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeMauler throws a wild body kick that Kivessoo sees coming a mile off.
DeMauler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kivessoo throws a jab but it's blocked by DeMauler.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeMauler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivessoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeMauler.
DeMauler lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivessoo off the cage and back into rage.
Kivessoo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeMauler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kivessoo defending well as DeMauler loads up on a big left hand.
Kivessoo throws an overhand right that lands on DeMauler's shoulder, as DeMauler tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from DeMauler.
DeMauler misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kivessoo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kivessoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeMauler misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeMauler scores with a head kick.
Kivessoo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rotte DeMauler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janno Kivessoo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeMauler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeMauler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kivessoo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
DeMauler moves out of range as Kivessoo strikes.
DeMauler lands a nice shot to the body.
DeMauler misses with a straight left.
DeMauler thumps Kivessoo with a low kick.
DeMauler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeMauler throws a sloppy head kick and Kivessoo moves out of range easily.
DeMauler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kivessoo can do to turn this around?
DeMauler dodges the punch combination from Kivessoo.
DeMauler throws a leg kick which misses Kivessoo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kivessoo tries to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kivessoo 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.
Kivessoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeMauler can pounce on him.
DeMauler looks to land a left hand but Kivessoo moved out of range nicely.
Kivessoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeMauler scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivessoo dodges the punch combination from DeMauler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeMauler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeMauler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kivessoo.
Rotte DeMauler is winning the standup battle so far.
DeMauler thuds his shin into the meat of Kivessoo's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivessoo misses with a few strikes there.
DeMauler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kivessoo's calf.
DeMauler throws a head kick that misses.
DeMauler thows a body kick. Kivessoo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeMauler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeMauler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeMauler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
DeMauler misses with a straight right.
Kivessoo throws a sloppy head kick
and DeMauler counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
DeMauler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeMauler, right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeMauler.
DeMauler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kivessoo.
DeMauler lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMauler throws a sloppy head kick and Kivessoo moves out of range easily.
DeMauler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kivessoo takes a step back to recover.
Crunch! DeMauler slams his shin into Kivessoo's torso.
DeMauler scores with a kick to the body.
DeMauler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kivessoo takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeMauler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeMauler is looking to land body kicks.
DeMauler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeMauler thows a body kick. Kivessoo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeMauler. Kivessoo shrugs it off though.
DeMauler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
DeMauler scores with a push kick.
DeMauler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeMauler, right into the meat.
Kivessoo blocks a head kick by DeMauler.
Some wild striking there from DeMauler.
DeMauler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kivessoo misses with a hook.
Kivessoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeMauler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
DeMauler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kivessoo takes a step back to recover.
DeMauler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler misses with a double jab.
DeMauler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kivessoo.
Kivessoo throws a lazy right hand but DeMauler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Kivessoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from DeMauler does no damage.
DeMauler lands a head kick. Kivessoo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The cut above Janno Kivessoo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A lazy left from DeMauler finds it's target.
DeMauler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivessoo slips under a jab.
DeMauler lands with a nice body kick.
Kivessoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeMauler can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeMauler, right into the meat.
DeMauler scores with a push kick.
DeMauler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeMauler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kivessoo.
Kivessoo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DeMauler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kivessoo's head.
DeMauler scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeMauler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler lands with an overhand left.
Kivessoo tries to bum rush DeMauler with a series of wild strikes but DeMauler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeMauler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeMauler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeMauler throws an overhand right that lands on Kivessoo's shoulder, as Kivessoo tries to avoid the shot.
DeMauler throws a front kick that sends Kivessoo stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeMauler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by DeMauler.
DeMauler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kivessoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeMauler throws a nice head kick!
DeMauler misses with a hook. Kivessoo ducked under it nicely.
DeMauler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Janno Kivessoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeMauler scores with a jab. Kivessoo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kivessoo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from DeMauler finds it's way through Kivessoo's defenses.
Kivessoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeMauler. DeMauler obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kivessoo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeMauler.
DeMauler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kivessoo defending well as DeMauler loads up on a big left hand.
DeMauler misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rotte DeMauler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Janno Kivessoo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Kivessoo misses its intended target.
DeMauler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeMauler lands a slapping body shot.
Kivessoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Kivessoo lets loose with a powerful body kick. DeMauler will feel that in the morning.
DeMauler pushes Kivessoo away with a front kick.
Kivessoo throws a head kick that DeMauler semi-blocks.
DeMauler delivers a nice body kick.
Kivessoo throws a sloppy head kick
and DeMauler counters with a nice body kick.
Kivessoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeMauler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeMauler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kivessoo if he has to take too many more of those.
DeMauler cracks the inside of Kivessoo's front leg.
DeMauler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for DeMauler.
DeMauler takes a swing at Kivessoo's ribcage but misses.
DeMauler scores with a leg kick.
DeMauler thows a body kick. Kivessoo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeMauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kivessoo.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeMauler.
Kivessoo moves away from the strike by DeMauler.
DeMauler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kivessoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMauler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kivessoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeMauler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeMauler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeMauler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kivessoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kivessoo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeMauler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
DeMauler staying out of range there.
DeMauler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kivessoo in his tracks.
DeMauler throws a leg kick which misses Kivessoo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kivessoo tries to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Kivessoo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kivessoo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeMauler counters with a nice body kick.
Kivessoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeMauler lands with a slapping head kick.
Kivessoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeMauler. DeMauler obviously looking to wear him down.
DeMauler lands a nice looking body kick.
DeMauler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
DeMauler lands with a slapping head kick.
DeMauler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivessoo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeMauler. That one must have hurt.
DeMauler lands with a hook. Kivessoo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeMauler lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivessoo throws a shot from downtown. DeMauler moves away and avoids it.
DeMauler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeMauler thumps Kivessoo with a low kick.
Kivessoo avoids the head kick by DeMauler.
DeMauler misses with a straight left.
DeMauler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeMauler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMauler connects with a solid leg kick.
Kivessoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeMauler. DeMauler obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeMauler.
DeMauler scores with a push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by DeMauler!
DeMauler cracks the inside of Kivessoo's front leg.
DeMauler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
DeMauler thows a body kick. Kivessoo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from DeMauler misses its intended target.
A head kick from DeMauler lands but Kivessoo takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler staying out of range there.
Kivessoo looks to land a combination but DeMauler avoids it well.
DeMauler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeMauler.
DeMauler scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeMauler scores with a nice body kick.
DeMauler looks to land a left hand but Kivessoo moved out of range nicely.
Kivessoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeMauler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kivessoo.
DeMauler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivessoo manages to avoid it.
Kivessoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeMauler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by DeMauler - just one landing.
DeMauler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kivessoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeMauler.
DeMauler scores with a push kick.
DeMauler throws a shot from downtown. Kivessoo moves away and avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeMauler.
A thudding body kick lands there by DeMauler!
DeMauler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kivessoo staying out of range there.
Janno Kivessoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeMauler. That's going to slow Kivessoo down.
Kivessoo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeMauler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeMauler scores with a push kick.
DeMauler lands the left hand.
DeMauler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeMauler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivessoo avoids the head kick by DeMauler.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeMauler.
Kivessoo misses with an uppercut. DeMauler saw that one coming.
DeMauler connects with a high kick.
Kivessoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeMauler.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeMauler.
DeMauler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeMauler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeMauler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeMauler throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeMauler cracks Kivessoo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rotte DeMauler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeMauler fakes the leg kick and cracks Kivessoo in the body.
DeMauler throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rotte DeMauler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeMauler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rotte DeMauler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramone comes to the cage accompanied by Shut Up. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Maurice Irvin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Ramone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maurice Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramone moves out of range of the strikes.
Irvin throws a lazy right hand but Ramone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramone throws the left hand but Irvin avoids the punch easily.
Irvin tries to bum rush Ramone with a series of wild strikes but Ramone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Irvin lands a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Irvin misses its intended target.
Ramone lands with a hook. Irvin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramone swings for the body but Irvin moves out of range.
Maurice Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irvin swings for the body but Ramone moves out of range.
Irvin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Ramone.
Irvin throws an overhand right that lands on Ramone's shoulder, as Ramone tries to avoid the shot.
Ramone misses with a few strikes there.
Ramone lands a two punch combo.
Irvin misses with a hook to the body
and Ramone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Irvin's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irvin is keeping the position for now.
Ramone wants to control from the top but Irvin keeps moving.
Irvin has control of Ramone's left arm, preventing Ramone from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irvin keeping moving, preventing Ramone from controlling successfully.
Irvin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Irvin is looking to stand up but Ramone isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Irvin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Irvin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramone.
Ramone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramone slips a jab from Irvin.
Ramone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ramone punishes Irvin's body with a nice straight punch.
Irvin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramone has a takedown stuffed.
Ramone lands with a nice body punch.
Irvin looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramone.
A lazy left from Ramone finds it's target.
Irvin misses with a wild combination.
Irvin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ramone misses with a wild combination.
Ramone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramone ducks under a wild hook from Irvin.
Irvin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Irvin throws a combination that misses
and Ramone counters with a straight right hand.
Irvin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Ramone finds it's way through Irvin's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Ramone misses.
No joy there for Irvin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramone looks to land a right hand but Irvin moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ramone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramone.
Ramone scores with a takedown into Irvin's guard.
Irvin is looking to stand up but Ramone isn't so interested in that idea.
Ramone is looking to work some ground and pound but Irvin has wrist control.
Ramone thows a big elbow that misses.
Irvin wriggles free and stands up.
Maurice Irvin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Irvin doesn't seem bothered though.
Irvin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irvin misses the shot to the body.
Ramone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ramone duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Ramone.
Ramone scores with a takedown into Irvin's guard.
Ramone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ramone wants to control from the top but Irvin keeps moving.
Ramone controlling from the top position.
Ramone is working Irvin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ramone throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irvin has his hands on Ramone's head, controlling the position.
Ramone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Ramone dominated that round.
That's time! Ramone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ramone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irvin's head.
Ramone slips under a jab.
Ramone slips a jab from Irvin.
Irvin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramone counters with a stiff right hand.
Irvin scores with a punch to the head.
Ramone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irvin.
Irvin throws a body kick that misses.
Ramone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Irvin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Irvin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramone is controlling him.
Irvin trying to control the position.
Irvin keeping moving, preventing Ramone from controlling successfully.
Ramone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone stands up over Irvin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ramone with a nice head shot there.
Irvin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramone trying to control the position from guard on top but Irvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irvin wants to stand up but Ramone is controlling him.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
Ramone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ramone landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramone trying to control the position from guard on top but Irvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin looking for a sweep. Not yet Irvin, not yet.
Irvin looking to control.
Irvin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramone winds up and cracks Irvin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Irvin is looking to control Ramone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Irvin avoid being mounted?
Irvin is refusing to be controlled, as Ramone sits in half guard.
Ramone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Irvin is looking for a sweep. Ramone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramone thows a huge punch but Irvin dodges it nicely.
Irvin has hold of Ramone's hands but Ramone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Irvin tries to get to full guard but Ramone has control of the leg.
Ramone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Irvin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramone manages to avoid it.
Irvin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramone throws an overhand right that lands on Irvin's shoulder, as Irvin tries to avoid the shot.
Irvin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramone scores with a jab. Irvin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irvin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramone moves out of range as Irvin throws a body kick.
Ramone cracks Irvin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Irvin clinches with his opponent.
Irvin tries to break free but Ramone pushes him back against the cage.
Irvin is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramone has double underhooks.
Ramone is struggling to control the position.
Irvin breaks from the clinch.
Ramone lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irvin.
Ramone moves out of range as Irvin throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Irvin.
Ramone defending well as Irvin loads up on a big left hand.
Ramone slips under a jab.
Ramone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irvin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Irvin misses.
Ramone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irvin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irvin thows a body shot but no joy.
Irvin throws a leg kick but Ramone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Irvin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irvin misses the jab.
Ramone looks to land a combination. Irvin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irvin slips a straight right by Ramone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Ramone dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ramone scores with a hook to the body. Irvin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramone defending well as Irvin loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Ramone.
Irvin needs to keep his hands up - Ramone had a free shot at his head there.
Julio Ramone is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramone moves out of range of the body kick from Irvin.
Ramone lands a jab to the nose.
Ramone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irvin on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Ramone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irvin throws a one two combo.
It looks like Julio Ramone has been cut.
Irvin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irvin thinking.
Irvin missing with a left hand there. Ramone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irvin loads up on a big right hand but Ramone slips the punch.
Irvin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irvin throws out a loose jab but Ramone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irvin throws out a loose jab but Ramone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irvin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin misses with a jab to the body
and Ramone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice combination there by Ramone.
Ramone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramone ducks under a wild hook from Irvin.
Ramone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irvin.
Irvin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irvin moves in looking to clinch but Ramone pushes him off.
Irvin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramone tests Irvin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Irvin misses.
Irvin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Irvin slips a jab and a cross from Ramone.
Irvin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramone connects with a right hand. Irvin shakes it off.
Irvin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramone throws a right hand that Irvin ducks under and follows up with a left that Irvin also avoids with ease.
Irvin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramone finds it's way round the side to connect with Irvin's head.
Ramone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Irvin to the mat! Irvin manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irvin keeping full guard, as Ramone tries to pass.
Ramone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irvin can do to turn this around?
Irvin looking to control but Ramone passes into half guard.
Ramone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Irvin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Irvin.
Irvin working a defensive guard here.
Ramone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irvin is on top in guard.
Ramone is pulling down on Irvin's head to control his posture.
Ramone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irvin.
Ramone has control of Irvin's left arm, preventing Irvin from doing any damage.
Irvin wants to control from the top but Ramone keeps moving.
Irvin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramone keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
Ramone being controlled here, momentarily.
Julio Ramone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irvin's guard.
Maurice Irvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Irvin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Julio Ramone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Irvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramone is aware though and is defending well.
Ramone is working Irvin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Ramone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Ramone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Born To Win. 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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21
175 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gregory Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Ryan Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gracie locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Jones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tikki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ratatat - Loud Pipes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Butcher's choice of entrance music: Motörhead - Ace of Spades. Tatu Tikki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatu Tikki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tikki defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand.
Butcher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tikki's calf.
A slow jab from Tikki misses its intended target.
Tikki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Tikki.
Nice straight punches there by Butcher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Butcher.
Butcher tries to work over Tikki's front leg with a kick but Tikki checks it.
Nice defenses there by Butcher.
Tikki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tikki.
Tikki misses the body punch
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butcher needs to keep his hands up - Tikki had a free shot at his head there.
Tikki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Butcher throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tikki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tikki throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tikki tries to clinch
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tikki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tikki.
Butcher swings wildly with an uppercut but Tikki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tikki throws a head punch that misses.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Tikki misses with the head strike.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Butcher lands a right hand.
Butcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butcher lands a right hand.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher lands a left hand.
Tikki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tikki tries to break the clinch but Butcher is controlling the position.
Tikki is stalling here.
Tikki has Butcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Butcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Butcher lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Tatu Tikki has been cut.
Butcher lands a body punch.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tikki misses with the head strike.
Butcher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tikki throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
Tikki swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Butcher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki is trying to drag Butcher to the mat but Butcher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tikki.
Butcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tikki stalling in the clinch but Butcher improves position.
Tikki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Butcher prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Tikki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tikki is working for takedown but Butcher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Butcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butcher misses with some punches.
A short right from Butcher.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Butcher as Tikki tries to tie him up.
Tikki misses with a punch to the body.
Tikki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tikki blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Butcher.
Butcher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Tikki fails to land.
Butcher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tikki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Butcher is working Tikki over against the cage.
Butcher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher gets through Tikki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tikki misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher works on Tikki's body with a couple of short punches.
Tikki is breathing heavily.
Tikki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Tikki.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Tikki.
Tikki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tikki misses with some punches.
Butcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butcher lands a body punch.
Butcher lands a body punch.
Butcher lands with a left to the head.
Tikki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tikki lands with a right to the head.
Tikki wants a takedown but no success here.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Tikki.
A hook to the body from Butcher.
Tikki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Butcher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butcher lands a hook that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
Butcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Butcher on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Butcher.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Butcher.
Butcher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Butcher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Butcher lands a body punch.
Butcher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikki misses with a punch on the inside.
Tikki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Butcher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Butcher.
Butcher gets through Tikki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tikki is looking to control Butcher's arms but Butcher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tikki has his back to the cage.
Butcher stops a takedown attempt from Tikki.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Butcher.
Butcher scores with a shoulder strike.
Tikki wants a takedown but no success here.
Tikki can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Butcher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tikki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tikki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Butcher prevents it.
Butcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tikki wants to stall.
Tikki tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butcher is leaning against Tikki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Butcher.
A left hand lands to the body for Butcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatu Tikki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tikki looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Donk. Tikki catches Butcher right on the button with a cross.
Butcher lands a nice shot that snaps Tikki's head back.
A head kick by Tikki misses
and Butcher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tikki's knee momentarily.
Tikki misses with a kick to the body.
Butcher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tikki has time to react.
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tikki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tikki misses with a head kick.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tikki misses with a hook.
Butcher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Butcher slips a jab from Tikki.
Butcher scores with a jab.
Butcher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Butcher cracks Tikki with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher works over Tikki's head and body with a nice combination.
Butcher stuns Tikki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher throws a combination that misses
and Tikki counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tikki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Butcher did well to prevent Tikki getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Butcher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Tikki controlling him for the moment.
Butcher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tikki!
Butcher controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tikki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Butcher fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher avoids the attempt from Tikki to control.
Butcher is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tikki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tikki manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Butcher.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tikki moves away.
Butcher throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tikki.
Billy Butcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Tikki is just out of range.
Butcher throws a body punch but Tikki moves out of range.
Billy Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tikki ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Tikki.
Butcher misses the body punch
and Tikki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Butcher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Butcher's guard.
Tikki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Butcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Tikki controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikki trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tatu Tikki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Butcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tikki misses with a head kick.
Tikki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tatu Tikki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher throws a body punch but Tikki moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tikki.
Tikki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tikki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Butcher blocks a head kick by Tikki.
Tikki punishes Butcher's body with a nice straight punch.
Butcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tikki doesn't seem bothered though.
Tikki throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Butcher.
Tikki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tikki scores with a jab. Butcher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Butcher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Butcher cracks the inside of Tikki's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Butcher tries to clinch but Tikki is having none of it.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tikki misses with a low kick.
Butcher misses the shot to the body.
Tikki loads up on a big right hand but Butcher slips the punch.
Butcher wants to clinch.
Butcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tikki. Tikki obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Butcher defending well as Tikki loads up on a big left hand.
Butcher misses with a leg kick.
Butcher dips to his left and cracks Tikki with an uppercut!
Butcher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tikki misses with a straight right.
Tikki cracks Butcher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher scores with a push kick.
Butcher lands a jab to Tikki's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tikki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tikki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tikki throws a hook but Butcher avoids it easily.
Tikki throws a looping overhand right but Butcher ducks down to avoid it.
Tikki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Butcher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billy Butcher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tikki lands a shoulder strike.
Tikki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands a nice uppercut.
Butcher works on Tikki's body with a couple of short punches.
Butcher scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Butcher.
Butcher lands with a left to the head.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tikki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Butcher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head.
Butcher cracks Tikki with a nice body shot.
Butcher pushes Tikki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Butcher.
Tikki has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Butcher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tikki has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Tikki takes a shot to the head.
Tikki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands a body punch.
Butcher digs a right hand underneath Tikki's ribcage. Tikki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Butcher scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Butcher.
Butcher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tikki or not.
A hook to the body from Butcher.
A short left from Butcher.
Butcher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tikki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Butcher lands with a light punch inside.
Butcher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Butcher.
A shot in the inside from Butcher.
Butcher lands with a short shot to the head.
Tikki tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Tikki back against the cage.
Butcher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Butcher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Butcher.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Butcher.
Butcher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butcher is working Tikki over against the cage.
Butcher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Butcher lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Butcher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Butcher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
Tikki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Butcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Butcher lands a body shot.
Butcher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tikki misses with a punch on the inside.
Butcher lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Butcher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tikki wants a takedown.
Butcher lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Butcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatu Tikki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Butcher.
Butcher lands a nice hook to Tikki's body. Tikki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Butcher scores with a body shot.
Butcher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tikki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Butcher lands a glancing blow to the side of Tikki's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tikki on the side of the head.
Tikki is rocked!
Tatu Tikki's cut is getting worse.
Butcher moves out of range of the strikes.
Butcher sizes up Tikki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Tikki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Butcher feints and then cracks Tikki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tikki down.
Tikki seems to have got his legs back now.
Butcher clinches up against the cage.
Butcher lands with a right to the head.
Butcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butcher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Butcher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
Butcher presses Tikki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Butcher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
Butcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Butcher is leaning against Tikki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Butcher pushes Tikki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Butcher lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Butcher.
Butcher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butcher is working Tikki over against the cage.
Butcher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Butcher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
Butcher works on Tikki's body with a couple of short punches.
Butcher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butcher lands a hook that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
Tikki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Butcher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tikki or not.
Tikki throws a head punch that misses.
Butcher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butcher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butcher scores with a shot to the side of Tikki's head.
Butcher lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Butcher on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Butcher.
A right hook to the body lands for Butcher.
A right hand to the body from Butcher.
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!
Butcher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butcher lands a hook that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
Butcher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Butcher on the inside.
Butcher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Butcher.
Butcher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tikki or not.
Nice body punch from Butcher - that landed with a thud.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Butcher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butcher cracks Tikki with a nice body shot.
Butcher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Butcher.
Tikki working aggressively here.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Tikki.
Butcher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butcher lands a right hand.
Butcher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butcher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Butcher.
Butcher lands with a right to the head.
Butcher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Butcher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Butcher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butcher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Butcher gets through Tikki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butcher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatu Tikki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Butcher lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Butcher.
A right hand to the body from Butcher.
A nice left hand lands by Butcher.
Butcher is leaning against Tikki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Butcher on the inside.
Butcher cracks Tikki with a nice body shot.
Butcher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Butcher scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Butcher as the two fighters clinch.
Butcher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Butcher.
Butcher lands a nice uppercut.
Tikki blocking some punches.
Butcher is working Tikki over against the cage.
Butcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butcher lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher has Tikki pressed against the cage, preventing Tikki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tikki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Butcher.
A body shot lands from Butcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Butcher.
Butcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Butcher lands a nice uppercut.
Tikki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands a body punch.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Butcher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
A short uppercut from Butcher.
Butcher lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Butcher.
Nice body punch from Butcher.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Butcher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Butcher.
Butcher lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Butcher.
Butcher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Butcher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
Butcher works on Tikki's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tikki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands a body shot.
Butcher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tikki backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Butcher.
A hook to the body from Butcher.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Butcher dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tatu Tikki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Butcher thuds a left hand into Tikki's body.
Butcher scores with a hook to the body. Tikki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tikki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tikki shoots for a takedown but Butcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Butcher throws a combination. Tikki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tikki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Butcher misses with a jab to the body
and Tikki counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Butcher.
Butcher scores with a body shot.
Butcher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tikki if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tikki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tikki.
Tikki moves forwards but Butcher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tikki cracks Butcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Butcher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Butcher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Butcher.
Butcher throws a series of strikes that have Tikki backpedaling.
Jeez, Tatu Tikki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Butcher counters with a left to the body.
Butcher cracks Tikki with a good jab.
Tikki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Butcher. That one must have hurt.
Butcher throws a good cross that connects.
Butcher connects with a body shot.
Butcher digs a good body shot into Tikki's ribs.
Butcher connects with a body shot.
Butcher cracks Tikki with a good jab.
Butcher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tikki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butcher.
A good leg kick by Butcher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butcher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tikki rather than just go for the knockout.
Butcher punishes Tikki's body with a nice straight punch.
Butcher connects with the punch.
Butcher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tikki's hands.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tikki moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Butcher there.
Billy Butcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tikki.
A head kick by Tikki misses
and Butcher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tikki slips a jab and a cross from Butcher.
Butcher scores with a nice head shot.
Tikki throws a combination that misses
and Butcher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Butcher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Butcher scores with a jab.
Tikki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Butcher lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Butcher.
Tikki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tikki.
Tikki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tikki misses with a wild body shot.
Tikki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Butcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tikki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butcher counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Butcher.
Tikki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
Butcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tikki moves away.
Butcher tries to bum rush Tikki with a series of wild strikes but Tikki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tikki looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a wild combination.
Butcher thumps Tikki with a low kick.
Butcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Butcher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tikki wants to clinch but Butcher slips to the side
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butcher lands a jab to the head.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tikki.
Tikki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Tikki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Butcher but Butcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tatu Tikki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tikki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tikki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tikki connects with the punch.
Butcher throws out a loose jab but Tikki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tikki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butcher.
A punch lands to the side of Tikki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tikki slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher scores with a jab to the body.
Tikki ducks right into an uppercut from Butcher.
Butcher looks to land a combination. Tikki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butcher jabs Tikki right on the nose. Tikki blinks but takes it well.
Butcher's corner calls for a 1-2. Butcher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Butcher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Butcher checks a low kick from Tikki.
Butcher lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Butcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Butcher winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 43:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 43:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Butcher!
Billy Butcher is the new middleweight champion!
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