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Rivals LII: Oh vs. Tikkanen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Metro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Rizzo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Metro!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo misses with a head kick.
Metro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metro looks to land a combination but Rizzo avoids it well.
Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metro.
Metro connects with the punch.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Metro slaps away a takedown attempt from Rizzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Metro slaps away a takedown attempt from Rizzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Metro lands the left hand.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rizzo moves to clinch but Metro breaks away
and Metro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Metro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Metro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Metro from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Metro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Metro pushes down on Rizzo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rizzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Metro.
Metro is pressing down on Rizzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rizzo is holding on for now.
Metro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rizzo is just riding it out for now. Metro eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is looking to escape.
Metro working over Rizzo with some ground and pound. Rizzo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Metro is thwarting Rizzo's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Metro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Metro throws a strike but Rizzo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Metro stops Rizzo from standing up.
Metro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizzo is keeping the position for now.
Rizzo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Metro has gone for a leg lock! Rizzo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Metro's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rizzo is controlling him.
Rizzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizzo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Metro, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Metro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Metro thuds a left hand into Rizzo's body.
Jason Metro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metro looking to score a takedown here. Rizzo is defending well but Metro drives through and ends up in Rizzo's guard.
Rizzo is trying to keep Metro in close.
Metro throwing strikes from guard but Rizzo blocks nicely.
Metro postures up in Rizzo's guard and throws a big left but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rizzo wants to control the position but Metro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Metro is just content to waste time from the top position. Rizzo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Metro postures up in Rizzo's guard and throws a big left but Rizzo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metro with a nice head shot there.
Metro is working Rizzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Metro trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Metro trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Rizzo is trying to control the position but Metro postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo wants to get back to his feet but Metro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Metro has gone for a leg lock! Rizzo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Metro's guard.
Metro pushes Rizzo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Metro tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Metro misses.
Rizzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Metro counters with a left and a right that stings Rizzo.
Metro is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metro tries to avoid it but Rizzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metro to the ground. Metro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metro jabs Rizzo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Metro connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metro as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metro sizes up Rizzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Metro shoots for a double leg takedown but Rizzo sprawls well. He's pushed Metro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Rizzo.
A big right from Metro misses.
Metro just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Metro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rizzo scrambles back to his feet.
Metro fails to land with a series of punches.
Metro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rizzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Rizzo. No joy for Metro on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rizzo staying out of range there.
Metro throws an off balance right hand
and Rizzo counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metro as he avoids it easily.
Metro misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Metro misses with a few strikes there.
Metro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Metro blocks a head kick by Rizzo.
Metro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metro wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metro misses with a double jab
and Rizzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Metro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Metro slaps away a takedown attempt from Rizzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rizzo moves forwards but Metro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rizzo dives in and scores a takedown into Metro's guard.
Metro wriggles free and stands up.
Metro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jason Metro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Metro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Metro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metro wants it to stay on the feet.
Metro misses with a straight left.
Rizzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metro as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metro misses with the combination.
Rizzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Metro lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Metro.
Metro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rizzo sprawls well initially but Metro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rizzo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Metro working Rizzo over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jason Metro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzo is staying active underneath Metro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jason Metro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rizzo trying to control here.
Rizzo is looking for a sweep. Metro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metro controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metro trying to pass the guard but Rizzo defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Metro moves out of range of the body kick from Rizzo.
Metro lands a jab to the nose.
Metro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rizzo to the ground. Metro is now in Rizzo's guard.
Rizzo keeping full guard, as Metro tries to pass.
Metro advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo can't do much from the bottom here.
Metro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Metro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rizzo can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tony Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metro taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Metro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Metro!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jason Metro made sure he mentioned Valhalla Fight Wear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yang Xinhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Moreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xinhai comes to the cage accompanied by Loco. Yang Xinhai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Napoleon Moreau's chin.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yang Xinhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Napoleon Moreau!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xinhai swings for the body but Moreau moves out of range.
Xinhai throws a body punch but Moreau moves out of range.
Moreau blocks a leg kick.
Xinhai throws a looping overhand right but Moreau ducks down to avoid it.
Xinhai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xinhai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moreau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moreau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xinhai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moreau avoids the head kick by Xinhai.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xinhai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moreau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moreau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xinhai misses with a left hand
and Moreau counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Xinhai keeping full guard, as Moreau tries to pass.
Moreau preventing the sweep.
Moreau is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreau throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinhai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moreau throwing strikes from guard but Xinhai blocks nicely.
Moreau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xinhai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moreau's guard.
Moreau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreau trying to control the position.
Moreau is working an open guard so Xinhai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moreau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xinhai pinned against the cage. Xinhai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moreau misses with a takedown attempt - Xinhai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yang Xinhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Moreau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai scores with a jab. Moreau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Napoleon Moreau has been cut.
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Moreau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xinhai digs a good hook to Moreau's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreau feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Moreau wants to control from the top but Xinhai keeps moving.
Moreau stops Xinhai from standing up.
Moreau throwing strikes but missing.
Xinhai trying to control the position.
Xinhai controlling Moreau's posture.
Moreau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moreau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xinhai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xinhai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xinhai seems keen to control Moreau's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yang Xinhai.
Nice sprawl there from Xinhai as Moreau shoots in.
Moreau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xinhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xinhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moreau's calf.
Xinhai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moreau takes one to the chin there.
Xinhai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moreau drops his hands momentarily and Xinhai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai takes a swing at Moreau's ribcage but misses.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreau blocks a head kick by Xinhai.
Yang Xinhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Xinhai lands with a good body shot.
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Moreau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moreau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xinhai misses with a left hand
and Moreau counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xinhai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moreau trying to control but Xinhai is working from the bottom.
Moreau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xinhai keeping full guard, as Moreau tries to pass.
Moreau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xinhai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moreau wants to pass the guard but Xinhai is keeping the position.
Moreau is looking to work some ground and pound but Xinhai has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yang Xinhai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Moreau's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moreau fails with a takedown attempt.
Xinhai is looking to score with low kicks.
Moreau fails to land the takedown.
Xinhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yang Xinhai is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Xinhai misses its intended target.
Moreau shoots in looking for a takedown but Xinhai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moreau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yang Xinhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Moreau.
Moreau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Xinhai can't escape the position.
Moreau has control of Xinhai's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Xinhai regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moreau dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreau is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Xinhai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Xinhai shrugs it off.
Moreau is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Xinhai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xinhai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Xinhai is looking to get to half guard.
Moreau lands with some strikes.
Xinhai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Xinhai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moreau wants to take a breather but Xinhai is having none of it.
Xinhai manages to get to full guard.
Moreau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xinhai has control of Moreau's left arm, preventing Moreau from doing any damage.
Moreau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai trying to control the position.
Xinhai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moreau lands a couple of digs.
Moreau drops back looking for a leg! Xinhai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xinhai manages to kick Moreau off! Moreau jumps back into Xinhai's guard.
Moreau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moreau with a nice head shot there.
Xinhai pulls Moreau in close to his closed guard and prevents Moreau from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moreau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moreau trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreau throwing strikes from guard but Xinhai blocks nicely.
Xinhai trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yang Xinhai wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moreau slips a jab from Xinhai.
Moreau avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Xinhai misses
and Moreau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moreau.
Moreau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moreau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moreau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xinhai wants to sweep but no luck.
Xinhai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moreau manages to get himself to full guard.
Xinhai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moreau's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreau is concentrating on defense, preventing Xinhai from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai thows a huge punch but Moreau dodges it nicely.
Moreau controlling the position well.
Moreau wants to get back to full guard.
Moreau works his way to full guard. Good work.
Xinhai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moreau is proving hard to escape from.
Moreau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xinhai is aware though and is defending well.
Moreau wants to sweep here but Xinhai controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xinhai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreau is keeping the position for now.
Xinhai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Moreau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Moreau's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Moreau ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai jabs Moreau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moreau shoots in and gets a takedown into Xinhai's guard.
Napoleon Moreau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moreau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xinhai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moreau trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreau drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xinhai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moreau has Xinhai in his guard.
Moreau has his hands on Xinhai's head, controlling the position.
Xinhai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xinhai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moreau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xinhai looking to pass the guard.
Moreau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moreau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xinhai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xinhai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moreau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xinhai postures up in Moreau's guard and throws a big left but Moreau blocks it.
Moreau looking to control.
Moreau controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xinhai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreau is looking for a triangle but Xinhai pushes his legs off easily.
Xinhai wants to stand but Moreau is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moreau controlling the position.
Moreau looking for a guillotine here but Xinhai defends easily.
Xinhai looking to pass the guard.
Moreau is pulling down on Xinhai's head to control his posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xinhai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreau is keeping the position for now.
Xinhai stopping the sweep attempt from Moreau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xinhai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moreau is defended easily by Xinhai.
Nice uppercut there from Xinhai.
Xinhai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xinhai's waist but Xinhai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moreau off to one side.
Xinhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xinhai. Moreau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xinhai connects with a high kick.
Moreau shoots in but no luck this time.
Yang Xinhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Moreau.
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!
Moreau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xinhai lands a nice shot to the body.
Xinhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moreau's calf.
Moreau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xinhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moreau.
Moreau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moreau is rocked!
Xinhai punishes Moreau's body with a nice straight punch.
Moreau is still on wobbly legs! Can Xinhai finish him?
Moreau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xinhai lands a jab to Moreau's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Xinhai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xinhai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Xinhai!
A victorious Yang Xinhai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Bogilewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogilewicz has chosen Hans Solo - Dopóki jestem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Bogilewicz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogilewicz slips under a jab.
Jab from Miller.
A jab from Miller misses.
Bogilewicz loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Bogilewicz.
Bogilewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Bogilewicz missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jan Bogilewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Bogilewicz misses with a looping right.
Bogilewicz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bogilewicz misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Bogilewicz misses.
Bogilewicz misses with an uppercut.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Bogilewicz's head but Bogilewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bogilewicz with a poor takedown
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogilewicz defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Bogilewicz misses.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogilewicz.
Bogilewicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller takes a swing at Bogilewicz's ribcage but misses.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogilewicz.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogilewicz.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Bogilewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Bogilewicz misses with a looping left.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Bogilewicz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Bogilewicz.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Bogilewicz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogilewicz controls his hands.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller breaks the clinch.
Chris Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogilewicz throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogilewicz takes one to the chin there.
Bogilewicz slips a jab from Miller.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller misses with a hook. Bogilewicz ducked under it nicely.
Bogilewicz takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Bogilewicz misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Bogilewicz throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Bogilewicz shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Bogilewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Bogilewicz needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
Bogilewicz slips under a jab from Miller.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogilewicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bogilewicz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bogilewicz.
Bogilewicz lands a jab to the nose.
Bogilewicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Bogilewicz staying out of range there.
Bogilewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bogilewicz scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller gets caught flat footed, as Bogilewicz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miller has his feet on Bogilewicz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Miller lands a head shot.
Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bogilewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogilewicz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller thuds a left hand into Bogilewicz's body.
Bogilewicz missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bogilewicz throws a big shot that misses.
Bogilewicz shoots and misses
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bogilewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Bogilewicz has Miller pushed against the cage.
Miller lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bogilewicz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Bogilewicz slips under a jab from Miller.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Chris Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller avoids the body shot from Bogilewicz.
Bogilewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogilewicz.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogilewicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
Bogilewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Bogilewicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogilewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Bogilewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Miller.
Bogilewicz misses with a shot to the body
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bogilewicz, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Bogilewicz slips a straight right by Miller.
Bogilewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogilewicz throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogilewicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
Bogilewicz misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bogilewicz throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogilewicz.
Bogilewicz throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Bogilewicz takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogilewicz.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Bogilewicz moved out of range.
Miller throws a hook but Bogilewicz avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Bogilewicz misses its intended target.
Bogilewicz tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chris Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Bogilewicz.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Bogilewicz throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogilewicz misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogilewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogilewicz swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Bogilewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Bogilewicz fails with the takedown
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogilewicz throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bogilewicz misses with a jab to the body
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Miller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bogilewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogilewicz.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogilewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Bogilewicz throws a big shot that misses.
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Bogilewicz. Bogilewicz gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogilewicz.
Bogilewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogilewicz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bogilewicz misses with a shot to the body
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bogilewicz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bogilewicz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogilewicz misses with a straight right.
Bogilewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Bogilewicz misses.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bogilewicz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bogilewicz shoots and misses
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chris Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Bogilewicz.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bogilewicz momentarily.
Bogilewicz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller slips under a jab from Bogilewicz.
Bogilewicz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miller.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Bogilewicz.
Bogilewicz throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogilewicz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bogilewicz jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bogilewicz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Bogilewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bogilewicz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Bogilewicz.
Miller moves out of range as Bogilewicz strikes.
Bogilewicz misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogilewicz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chris Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogilewicz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogilewicz manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogilewicz misses with an uppercut.
Bogilewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller scores with a hook.
Bogilewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogilewicz looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Bogilewicz walks into a left hand.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bogilewicz misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Bogilewicz connects with a nice looking jab.
Bogilewicz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Bogilewicz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miller to the mat! Miller manages to get full guard.
Bogilewicz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miller trying to control here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jan Bogilewicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogilewicz tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
Bogilewicz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bogilewicz.
Bogilewicz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Bogilewicz.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Miller!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chris Miller made sure he mentioned Hopkins Athletics, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soon Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gob Bluthe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gob Bluthe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Soon Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gob Bluthe!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Do tenderised Bluthe's leg. Bluthe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bluthe throws a right hand that Do ducks under and follows up with a left that Do also avoids with ease.
A jab from Do finds it's way through Bluthe's defenses.
Do wants to clinch.
Do misses the jab.
Do moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluthe is trying to push Do away but Do has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bluthe has Do pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Do manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Do tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Do throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Do lands an uppercut.
Do misses with a punch to the body.
Bluthe wants a takedown.
Do lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bluthe backwards.
Bluthe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Do smiles and moves away.
Soon Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gob Bluthe.
Do misses with a wild body shot.
Bluthe misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bluthe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Do scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bluthe throws the left hand but Do avoids the punch easily.
Do moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Do looking to score a takedown here. Bluthe is defending well but Do drives through and ends up in Bluthe's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Do throwing strikes from guard but Bluthe blocks nicely.
Do loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bluthe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bluthe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Do doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Do manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bluthe keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
Do is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bluthe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Do slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Do has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bluthe is looking to regain half guard here but Do keeps moving and retains side control.
Do grinds an elbow into Bluthe's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Do throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bluthe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Do is trying to control the action in half guard but Bluthe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bluthe taking some punishment here, with Do in his half guard.
Do throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Do is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bluthe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soon Do dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bluthe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Do manages to avoid it.
Bluthe tries for a takedown but Do circles away easily
and Do counters with a takedown into side control.
Do grinds an elbow into Bluthe's temple.
Bluthe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bluthe taking a bit of punishment here - Do scoring with strikes.
Soon Do overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Do working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Do works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bluthe is rocked!
Do lands an elbow.
Bluthe is still in real trouble! Can Do finish him?
Bluthe tries to improve position but can't.
Do is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bluthe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bluthe is looking for a sweep.
Do scoring with punches and elbows.
Bluthe seems to have recovered his senses.
Bluthe tries to bench press Do off him but Do keeps the position.
Check out the look on Do's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do is putting a hurting on Bluthe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Do in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bluthe looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Do turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soon Do!
Soon Do decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quala Bear (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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224 lbs
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216 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harrison Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quala Bear!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Best breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Best throws a one two combo.
It looks like Quala Bear has been cut.
Bear misses the shot to the body.
Best moves into range and clinches up with Bear.
A frustrated look appears on Best's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bear taking a breather.
Best wants to get back to striking at distance but Bear won't allow it.
Best lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Best wants to get back to striking at distance but Bear won't allow it.
Best just leaning against Bear, taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bear misses with an elbow strike.
Best blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bear lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Best backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Best misses the jab.
Bear throws a hook to the side of Best's head but Best sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Best uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Best pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bear throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bear is looking to slow Best down with leg kicks.
Best clinches up against the cage.
Bear lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Best manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Best taking a breather.
Best struggles to land a body shot inside as Bear controls his hands.
Bear lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best tries to throw a body punch but Bear avoids it by throwing Best back against the cage.
Best is trying to break free.
Best blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Best is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Best trying to control the position but instead, Bear has worked for underhooks and has pushed Best 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!
Best blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Best escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Best showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bear.
Bear throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bear misses with an attempted mid kick.
Best checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best scores with a jab. Bear acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Best manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bear avoids a punch combination nicely.
Best connects with an inside leg kick.
Bear gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Best is trying to force a seperation but Bear has the dominant position.
Best leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bear lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bear tries to throw a body punch but Best avoids it by throwing Bear back against the cage.
Best looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bear.
Best breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best feints and then cracks Bear's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bear down.
Best throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Best is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Best slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Some bone on bone action there as Best checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bear keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Best.
Harrison Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bear cracks Best with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Best falls to his knees and Bear doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quala Bear!
Our winner, Quala Bear, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moretti comes to the cage accompanied by Donnie Brasco: Forget About It. Enzo Moretti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enzo Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Styles!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti forces Styles back against the cage and clinches.
Styles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moretti tries a body shot but Styles blocks it.
Styles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Styles working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Moretti.
Styles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Styles tries to break free but Moretti pushes him back against the cage.
Moretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moretti cracks Styles with a nice body shot.
Moretti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moretti lands a right hand.
Styles being controlled against the cage.
Styles wants to get back to striking at distance but Moretti won't allow it.
Moretti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Styles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moretti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Moretti.
Moretti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Styles or not.
Styles takes a shot to the head.
Styles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Styles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Styles looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Moretti - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styles.
Moretti lands a nice uppercut.
Moretti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moretti.
Moretti lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles is trying to break free.
Moretti throws a head punch that misses.
Styles can't break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moretti prevents Styles from breaking the clinch.
Moretti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
Styles manages to break the clinch.
Styles misses with a takedown
enabling Moretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Enzo Moretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Styles misses with a few strikes there.
Moretti connects with a right hand. Styles shakes it off.
A jab from Moretti does it's job there.
Nice cross by Moretti.
Moretti's corner calls for a 1-2. Moretti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles breaks the clinch.
Moretti's corner calls for a 1-2. Moretti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Styles does no damage.
Moretti jabs Styles right on the nose. Styles blinks but takes it well.
Styles is rocked!
Moretti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moretti misses with the head strike.
Moretti lands a body shot.
Styles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Moretti misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styles.
Moretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Styles is still on wobbly legs! Can Moretti finish him?
Moretti lands a right hand.
Moretti has a couple of punches blocked by Styles.
Moretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Styles is trying to force a seperation but Moretti has the dominant position.
Moretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moretti pushes Styles against the cage. Moretti is working some dirty boxing. Moretti pushes off with a quick right hook! Styles goes down! Styles tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Moretti moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Moretti!
A very excited looking Enzo Moretti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milo Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Milo Talon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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287 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milo Talon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Talon.
Nice defenses there by Talon.
Talon has managed to clinch.
Talon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Mark Coleman has been cut.
Talon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coleman avoids it.
Coleman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coleman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Talon misses with a knee strike.
Talon scores with a shot to the side of Coleman's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coleman is looking for a takedown.
Talon trying to land knees to the body.
Talon looking to throw knees to the head but Coleman is blocking nicely.
Talon lands an elbow that stopped Coleman in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Talon.
Coleman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Talon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coleman blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman goes for a takedown attempt but Talon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Talon fails to land with a series of punches.
Coleman scores with a jab.
Coleman slips under a jab from Talon.
Talon lands with a cross.
Talon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Talon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Milo Talon has been cut.
Talon clinches up with Coleman and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talon trying to land knees to the body.
Talon tries to land knees in the clinch but Coleman avoids the damage to the body.
Coleman managing to block the knees to the body from Talon.
Talon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coleman avoids it.
Coleman is struggling to control the position.
Talon misses with an elbow strike.
Talon missing with knees to the body.
Coleman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Milo Talon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Coleman avoids the elbow strike from Talon, against the cage.
Coleman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coleman tries to score a body lock takedown but Talon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coleman has Talon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Coleman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Talon tumbling to the mat - Coleman dives into Talon's guard.
Talon has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman won't allow Talon to sweep him here.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Talon blocks nicely.
Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talon working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Coleman.
Nice shot lands for Talon.
Talon lands a head shot.
Talon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Talon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Talon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman throws the left hand but Talon avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Milo Talon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Talon.
Coleman lands a nice hook to Talon's body. Talon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Talon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coleman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Talon's guard.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Talon.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Talon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
Talon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talon keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Talon has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talon looking for a sweep. Not yet Talon, not yet.
Coleman is stalling in the full guard.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Talon's head.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mark Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman advances position into side control!
Talon tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Talon taking a bit of punishment here - Coleman scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Coleman scoring with punches and elbows.
Talon tries to buck Coleman off but Coleman is having none of it.
Talon looks to move to half guard but instead Coleman has passed into mount! Damn!
Coleman working the ground and pound effectively.
Coleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Talon is rocked!
Coleman wants to control the pace but Talon is squirming around nicely.
Talon tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Coleman lands a big elbow - Talon is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Talon is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Coleman!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Coleman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Non Phixion - The CIA Is Trying To Kill Me. Bennet has chosen Unloco - Crashing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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23
199 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Martinez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet throws a chopping leg kick but Martinez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bennet moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bennet scores with a jab to the head.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martinez counters with a leg kick.
Bennet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Martinez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennet misses with a low kick.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Martinez sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left and a right from Martinez both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Noah Bennet has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bennet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bennet throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinez counters with a series of strikes. Bennet will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinez throws a chopping leg kick but Bennet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet scores with a kick to the body.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bennet.
Bennet takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Bennet wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Bennet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet checks the leg kick.
Martinez lands with a shot to the body.
Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses
and Martinez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick from Martinez lands but Bennet takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Noah Bennet's cut even more.
Noah Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A clash of legs there as Bennet blocks the low kick.
Bennet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Martinez moved out of range.
Bennet darts in trying to clinch
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinez lands the left hand.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Bennet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Martinez.
Martinez lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet misses with a two punch combination.
Bennet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Bennet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Martinez counters with a body kick that stops Bennet in his tracks momentarily.
Bennet misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Martinez misses
and Bennet counters with a nice leg kick.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Bennet tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Bennet throws a low kick but Martinez moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a push kick but Bennet slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Martinez moved out of range.
Bennet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez forces Bennet back against the cage and clinches.
Martinez presses Bennet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martinez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bennet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martinez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martinez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martinez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennet moves into the clinch.
Bennet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Bennet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martinez connects with a single shot there.
Bennet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennet misses with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a nice leg kick.
Martinez throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Martinez.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Bennet moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bennet is keeping busy.
Martinez lands a left hand.
Bennet misses with a knee to the head.
Bennet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennet letting Martinez take a breather here.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martinez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennet tries to land a knee to the head but Martinez blocks with his arms.
Bennet is trying to stall.
Martinez pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennet takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bennet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martinez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bennet tries a knee to the head but Martinez blocks it.
Bennet looking to throw knees to the head but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Bennet is breathing heavily.
Martinez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The cut above Noah Bennet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bennet misses with a knee strike.
Martinez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martinez lands an elbow that stopped Bennet in his tracks for a moment.
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Martinez counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bennet checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martinez takes the fight into the clinch.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Bennet.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martinez blocks it with crossed arms.
Bennet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martinez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martinez gets through Bennet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bennet looking to slow down the pace here.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennet avoids it.
Bennet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bennet is trying to stall.
Martinez lands with a right to the head.
Martinez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bennet tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez scores with a shoulder strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bennet 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.
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Bennet checks a leg kick nicely.
Martinez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bennet throws a low kick but Martinez avoids it.
Martinez blocks the body kick.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet gets a clinch.
Bennet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Martinez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Noah Bennet's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Martinez lands a left hand.
Martinez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martinez.
Bennet is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Martinez lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Noah Bennet's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricardo Martinez!
Ricardo Martinez retains his middleweight title!
Ricardo Martinez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hindu Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Ramirez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Ramirez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hindu Kush!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez lands a head shot.
It looks like Hindu Kush has been cut.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramirez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez wants to control but Kush is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kush not doing much here.
Ramirez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kush.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kush lands a nice short elbow.
Kush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramirez's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kush sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kush is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramirez trying to control but Kush postures up.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kush is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramirez controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Kush wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kush prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ramirez scoring with strikes but Kush is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Ramirez.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kush is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez tries to control but Kush wriggling away.
Kush really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hindu Kush's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kush throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Kush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramirez lands the left hand.
Ramirez cracks Kush with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kush looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ramirez finish him?
Kush is rocked!
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!
Ramirez lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kush up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ramirez from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kush's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Ramirez!
Ricardo Ramirez retains his bantamweight title!
Ricardo Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dongmin Oh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikkanen has chosen Bring The Pain as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dongmin Oh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esa Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh gets tackled into the cage by Tikkanen. Tikkanen maintains the clinch.
Oh digs a right hand underneath Tikkanen's ribcage. Tikkanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh prevents a body shot from Tikkanen.
Oh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tikkanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oh throws an elbow that misses.
Tikkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Oh.
Tikkanen tries to stall but Oh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tikkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dongmin Oh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tikkanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tikkanen checks it well.
Oh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tikkanen moves out of range as Oh throws a body kick.
Tikkanen blocks a head kick by Oh.
Tikkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Oh.
Tikkanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh throws a leg kick but Tikkanen moved away.
An inside leg kick from Tikkanen misses.
Oh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tikkanen tries for a takedown but Oh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh misses with a head kick.
Tikkanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Oh should have avoided that one.
Tikkanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Oh.
Oh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tikkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tikkanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oh can pounce on him.
Tikkanen scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Tikkanen misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Tikkanen. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tikkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Oh.
Tikkanen scores with a hook to the body. Oh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Tikkanen misses its intended target.
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!
Tikkanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh throws a nice head kick!
Tikkanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oh.
Tikkanen moves out of range as Oh throws a body kick.
Oh throws a low kick, looking for Tikkanen's leg but Tikkanen calmly moves out of range.
Oh misses with a head kick.
Tikkanen checks a leg kick.
Oh scores with a nice body kick.
Tikkanen drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tikkanen trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen working some strikes from top position.
Oh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tikkanen's guard.
Tikkanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oh is one step ahead there.
Tikkanen is trying to control the position but Oh postures up.
Tikkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oh defends well.
Tikkanen is working an open guard so Oh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh slips under a jab.
Tikkanen checks a low kick from Oh.
Tikkanen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tikkanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Oh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oh motions for Tikkanen to come forward. Oh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh throws a leg kick that misses.
Tikkanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh throws a leg kick but Tikkanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esa Tikkanen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen throws a wild body kick that Oh sees coming a mile off.
Esa Tikkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tikkanen misses with a wild combination.
Tikkanen rushes Oh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tikkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh keeps control of Tikkanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Esa Tikkanen has been cut.
Oh being controlled against the cage.
Tikkanen avoiding damage as Oh throws knees to the body.
Oh trying to stall but Tikkanen improves his position.
Oh pushes off an throws an elbow but Tikkanen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tikkanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen tries to break the clinch but Oh is controlling the position.
Tikkanen misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tikkanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tikkanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tikkanen blocking some punches.
Tikkanen avoids the elbow strike from Oh, against the cage.
Tikkanen tries to circle away but Oh has him pinned against the cage.
Oh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tikkanen is trying to break the clinch but Oh has him pressed against the cage.
Oh lands an elbow just above Tikkanen 's eye.
Tikkanen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oh tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oh trying to hold on to Tikkanen's head to control him but Tikkanen postures up.
Tikkanen is looking for a kimura but Oh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tikkanen to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh is concentrating on defense, preventing Tikkanen from advancing position.
Tikkanen tries to pass to full mount but Oh defends it.
Tikkanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Oh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tikkanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Oh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh won't allow Tikkanen to pass to mount.
Oh is defending against the submission attempts here by Tikkanen.
Oh is staying active underneath Tikkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oh tries to roll over but Tikkanen keeps him under control.
Oh is working hard here to advance position.
Tikkanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh is in trouble now - Tikkanen has advanced to mount!
Tikkanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oh is looking to escape.
Tikkanen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Oh has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tikkanen avoids the attempt from Oh to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Tikkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esa Tikkanen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tikkanen tries for a takedown but Oh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oh throws the left hand but Tikkanen avoids the punch easily.
Oh tests Tikkanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Tikkanen does no damage.
Tikkanen misses with a low kick.
Oh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tikkanen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tikkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tikkanen avoids the head kick by Oh.
Tikkanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tikkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Tikkanen moves away from the strike by Oh.
Oh drives through and clinches with Tikkanen against the cage.
Oh stalling in the clinch.
Tikkanen blocks an elbow strike.
Tikkanen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tikkanen tries a body shot but Oh blocks it.
Nice elbow from Oh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oh throws an elbow but misses.
Tikkanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tikkanen tries to work over Oh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen blocks an elbow strike.
Tikkanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oh's elbow.
Tikkanen blocks an elbow strike from Oh.
Dongmin Oh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tikkanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Oh controls his hands.
Tikkanen pressing his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen manages to break the clinch.
Oh scoring well with a low kick there.
Tikkanen looks to throw the jab but Oh is out of range.
Oh digs a good hook to Tikkanen's body.
Tikkanen misses with a straight left.
Tikkanen defending well as Oh loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oh counters with an outside leg kick.
Tikkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tikkanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oh.
Oh forces Tikkanen back against the cage and clinches.
Tikkanen tries to circle away but Oh has him pinned against the cage.
Tikkanen breaks the clinch.
Oh throws a head kick that misses.
Tikkanen checks a low kick from Oh.
Tikkanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oh is able to avoid easily.
Tikkanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Tikkanen from controlling successfully.
Oh wants to sweep here but Tikkanen controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Tikkanen from controlling successfully.
Oh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tikkanen stops Oh from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tikkanen on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tikkanen thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikkanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dongmin Oh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tikkanen if he has to take too many more of those.
Tikkanen wants to land a leg kick but Oh is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dongmin Oh did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Esa Tikkanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tikkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oh.
Oh ducks under a wild hook from Tikkanen.
Oh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh is looking to score with low kicks.
Oh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tikkanen manages to avoid it.
Oh jabs at Tikkanen's body.
Oh misses with a body shot.
Tikkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oh was well out of range. Poor timing from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen blocks a low kick nicely.
Oh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tikkanen throws a nice looking combination but Oh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tikkanen is out of range and Oh settles back down.
Tikkanen throws a hook but Oh avoids it easily.
Tikkanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh tries to clinch there but Tikkanen circles away.
Tikkanen clobbers Oh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh tries a head kick but it misses.
Tikkanen swings for the body but Oh moves out of range.
Tikkanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oh is able to avoid easily.
Oh is looking to chop away at Tikkanen's legs.
Tikkanen throws out a leg kick but Oh moves out of range and Tikkanen only half commits.
Oh tries to clinch up but Tikkanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tikkanen misses with a looping right.
Tikkanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tikkanen.
Oh tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh is looking to score with low kicks.
Tikkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen tests Oh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tikkanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tikkanen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Oh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tikkanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh wants to slow Tikkanen down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Oh as he connects with a hook.
Oh scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh throws a leg kick but Tikkanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oh keeps Tikkanen at a distance using the push kick.
Oh lands a front kick.
Oh throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oh.
Oh is looking to wear down Tikkanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oh lunges at Tikkanen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tikkanen's hand.
Tikkanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oh can pounce on him.
Oh drives through and clinches with Tikkanen against the cage.
Oh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tikkanen up against the cage.
Oh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Oh.
Tikkanen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Oh.
Oh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tikkanen backwards.
Oh missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oh.
Oh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Oh on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oh looking to slow down the pace here.
Tikkanen pulls guard.
Tikkanen has control of Oh's left arm, preventing Oh from doing any damage.
Oh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tikkanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oh misses with a body kick.
Tikkanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tikkanen misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongmin Oh had his way with Esa Tikkanen in that round.
The cut man is working on Esa Tikkanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Oh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oh with a nice cross.
Oh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tikkanen throws out a loose jab but Oh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Tikkanen - just one landing.
Tikkanen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oh was covering up waiting for the punch and Tikkanen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Tikkanen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tikkanen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh forces Tikkanen back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oh as Tikkanen tries to tie him up.
Oh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tikkanen is defending well for now.
Tikkanen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tikkanen dodges an elbow strike from Oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh tries to land knees in the clinch but Tikkanen avoids the damage to the body.
Oh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tikkanen stalling against the cage.
Tikkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oh throws a low kick but Tikkanen moves out of range easily.
Tikkanen throws a shot from downtown. Oh moves away and avoids it.
Tikkanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oh as he jumps to the side.
Tikkanen avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Tikkanen as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Oh.
Tikkanen checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tikkanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tikkanen.
Oh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tikkanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tikkanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tikkanen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tikkanen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tikkanen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dongmin Oh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Tikkanen.
Oh missing with knees to the body.
Tikkanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh has Tikkanen pressed against the cage, preventing Tikkanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oh throws a head punch that misses.
Oh throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh prevents a body shot from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen can't break the clinch.
Oh looking to stall.
Tikkanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tikkanen is defending well for now.
Tikkanen tries to pull guard but Oh holds him up against the cage and eventually Tikkanen drops back down to his feet.
Oh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tikkanen misses with some punches.
Oh looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Tikkanen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dongmin Oh.
I think Oh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dongmin Oh!
Dongmin Oh retains his light heavyweight title!
Dongmin Oh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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