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Rivals LVIII: Speed vs Coleman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ki Duk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ki Duk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is north korea's national anthem. 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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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bong Ki Duk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oleg The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Beast shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Beast showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ki Duk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Beast.
Ki Duk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Beast is working away from the top position though.
The Beast is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ki Duk is concentrating on defense, preventing The Beast from advancing position.
The Beast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Beast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Beast is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The Beast has control of Ki Duk's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ki Duk regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Beast throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The Beast wants to take Ki Duk's back here but Ki Duk is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Beast is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ki Duk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The Beast punching from mount but Ki Duk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Beast postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ki Duk looks a forlorn figure.
The Beast wants to finish this one by submission but Ki Duk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The Beast.
The Beast looking to secure an arm triangle but Ki Duk defends it well.
The Beast swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ki Duk is now in The Beast's guard. A big mistake from The Beast there, giving up the dominant position!
The Beast looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ki Duk trying to control the position from guard on top but The Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk wants to stand but The Beast is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ki Duk trying to control the position from guard on top but The Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ki Duk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ki Duk trying to control the position from guard on top but The Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Beast has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ki Duk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ki Duk wants to clinch.
The Beast instigates a clinch.
Ki Duk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Beast changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ki Duk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Beast drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Beast is fighting to break Ki Duk's control of his arms but Ki Duk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ki Duk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ki Duk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Beast is looking to work some ground and pound but Ki Duk has wrist control.
The Beast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ki Duk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Beast is pushing down on Ki Duk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ki Duk is fighting to maintain full guard but The Beast has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg The Beast 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.
The Beast dives in and scores a takedown into Ki Duk's guard.
Ki Duk wants to sweep here but The Beast controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Beast is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ki Duk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ki Duk has escaped and now he's on top!
The Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ki Duk defends well.
Ki Duk preventing the sweep.
The Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ki Duk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Beast on the ground.
Ki Duk wants to control from the top but The Beast keeps moving.
Ki Duk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Beast is keeping the position for now.
Ki Duk got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Beast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ki Duk has managed to get both his arms back between The Beast's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk tries to stand but The Beast is controlling from the bottom.
The Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ki Duk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ki Duk wants to get up but he can't break The Beast's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Beast is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ki Duk frees his head nicely. Oh but The Beast has switched to an armbar! Ki Duk is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Oleg The Beast!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Yoshimitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duke Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Yoshimitsu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers connects with a right hand. Yoshimitsu shakes it off.
Yoshimitsu drives through and clinches with Powers against the cage.
Yoshimitsu wants the takedown. Powers is fighting it off but Yoshimitsu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Powers's guard against the cage.
Powers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoshimitsu defends well.
Powers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers is trying to keep Yoshimitsu in close.
Powers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoshimitsu defends well.
Powers looking for a triangle here. Yoshimitsu is fighting it but it looks tight! Powers pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yoshimitsu is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Duke Powers!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Blackhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Verne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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246 lbs
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265 lbs
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Blackhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johannes Verne!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackhill scores with a body shot.
Blackhill scores with a hook to the body. Verne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blackhill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackhill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackhill thows a body shot but no joy.
Blackhill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Johannes Verne has been cut.
Verne looks gassed!
Verne throws a leg kick but Blackhill checks it.
Blackhill drops Verne with a beautiful combination! Verne stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blackhill is looking for the KO!
Verne is rocked!
Blackhill cracks Verne on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Verne falls backwards against the cage. Blackhill follows up with more strikes that drop Verne to his knees. Blackhill keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Verne! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Blackhill!
After the fight, James Blackhill was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baar Nimbou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryszard Rynkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baar Nimbou looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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250 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baar Nimbou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryszard Rynkowski!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rynkowski lands a high kick!
It looks like Baar Nimbou has been cut.
Nimbou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rynkowski throws a quick head kick that knocks Nimbou silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Rynkowski is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryszard Rynkowski!
Ryszard Rynkowski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simija Nomurokai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Hester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simija Nomurokai!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomurokai moves into the clinch.
Hester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hester working aggressively here.
Nomurokai lands with a right to the head.
Nomurokai lands a good knee to the midsection. Hester won't want to take too many of those.
Nomurokai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nomurokai lands a knee to the body.
Hester is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Nomurokai.
It looks like Marcus Hester has been cut.
Nomurokai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nomurokai tries for a takedown but Hester sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nomurokai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nomurokai content to control rather than advance.
Nomurokai wants to free his trapped foot but Hester is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomurokai is looking to take a break and control but Hester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simija Nomurokai wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nomurokai misses with a takedown attempt - Hester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simija Nomurokai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nomurokai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hester circles away.
Marcus Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simija Nomurokai.
Hester avoids the head kick by Nomurokai.
Nomurokai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nomurokai misses with a head kick.
Nomurokai shoots in and drives through. Hester sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomurokai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hester as he jumps to the side.
Nomurokai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nomurokai.
Nomurokai fails with the takedown.
Nomurokai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hester pinned against the cage. Hester gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nomurokai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hester instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nomurokai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nomurokai looking to throw knees to the head but Hester is blocking nicely.
Nomurokai tries a knee to the head but Hester blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hester.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester misses with some punches.
Nomurokai lands a takedown into guard.
Nomurokai trying to control but Hester is working from the bottom.
Nomurokai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hester dives on top into guard.
Hester is looking to work some ground and pound but Nomurokai has wrist control.
Hester throwing strikes from guard but Nomurokai blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nomurokai is trying to control the position but Hester postures up.
Hester preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nomurokai has his hands on Hester's head, controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Simija Nomurokai was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hester leaves Nomurokai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nomurokai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simija Nomurokai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hester's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hester leaves Nomurokai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nomurokai shoots for a takedown but Hester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hester closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nomurokai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nomurokai wants to free his trapped foot but Hester is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hester is staying active underneath Nomurokai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nomurokai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Simija Nomurokai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nomurokai looking to control but Hester is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomurokai goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hester turns into him and now he's in Nomurokai's guard.
Hester works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nomurokai trying to hold on to Hester's head to control him but Hester postures up.
Nomurokai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hester's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nomurokai looking for a sweep. Not yet Nomurokai, not yet.
Hester trying to control the position from guard on top but Nomurokai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester stopping the sweep attempt from Nomurokai.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nomurokai looking for a sweep. Not yet Nomurokai, not yet.
Nomurokai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nomurokai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hester's guard.
Nomurokai trying to control the position from guard on top but Hester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hester wants to stand up but Nomurokai is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester keeping full guard, as Nomurokai tries to pass.
Nomurokai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nomurokai throwing strikes from guard but Hester blocks nicely.
Hester keeping full guard, as Nomurokai tries to pass.
Nomurokai throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hester pushes Nomurokai off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hester stops a takedown attempt from Nomurokai.
Marcus Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simija Nomurokai.
Nomurokai avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Nomurokai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nomurokai is trying to push Hester away but Hester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nomurokai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hester in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nomurokai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nomurokai is defended easily by Hester.
Hester tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nomurokai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simija Nomurokai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hester'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!
A solid body kick from Nomurokai.
Hester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch but Nomurokai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nomurokai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nomurokai shoots in but Hester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hester wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simija Nomurokai.
Nomurokai has a takedown stuffed.
Nomurokai is looking to clinch but Hester is avoiding it.
Nomurokai looks for the body kick but Hester saw that one coming.
Nomurokai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hester as he jumps to the side.
Nomurokai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nomurokai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hester doesn't manage to clinch there - Nomurokai circles away.
Nomurokai lands a nice shot to the body.
Nomurokai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nomurokai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hester avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nomurokai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomurokai is trying to get an arm triangle but Hester is defending well.
Hester is not content to let Nomurokai control the position.
Nomurokai taking a break here but Hester is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hester wants to control but Nomurokai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester is staying active underneath Nomurokai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marcus Hester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hester is looking to improve his position.
Nomurokai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nomurokai.
Nomurokai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hester defends it well.
Nomurokai is looking for a kimura but Hester is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nomurokai to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomurokai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hester reverses the position - he's now on top in Nomurokai's guard.
Nomurokai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hester's guard.
Hester looking to control.
Nomurokai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nomurokai wants to control from the top but Hester keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simija Nomurokai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nomurokai 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simija Nomurokai!
Simija Nomurokai very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $75) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Tibs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten comes to the cage accompanied by Pride. Tibs has chosen Atreyu - The Crimson as his entrance music. Bas Rutten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 lbs
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217 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muay Tibs!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten throws a push kick but Tibs slaps the foot to one side.
Tibs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Tibs circles away.
A leg kick checked by Tibs.
Rutten throws a jab but it's blocked by Tibs.
Tibs tries to clinch there but Rutten circles away.
Tibs misses with a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a stiff right hand.
Tibs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten wants to clinch up but Tibs keeps it at a distance.
Tibs tries to clinch
enabling Rutten to counter with a crisp jab.
Tibs cracks Rutten with an uppercut from hell and Rutten crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Tibs's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Rutten is rocked!
Rutten seems keen to control Tibs's posture.
Oh Rutten is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tibs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rutten seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibs postures up in Rutten's guard and throws a big left but Rutten blocks it.
Tibs trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tibs throws a big elbow that misses.
Rutten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tibs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tibs throws a wild body kick that Rutten sees coming a mile off.
Tibs throws a nice looking combination but Rutten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutten takes a swing at Tibs's ribcage but misses.
Rutten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tibs misses with a hook.
Rutten goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten lands a really nice looking cross but Tibs seems unphased.
Tibs throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutten tries to clinch but Tibs is having none of it.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tibs's calf.
Tibs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Tibs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rutten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tibs clinches.
Tibs lands an elbow inside that Rutten shrugs off.
Tibs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutten blocks it with crossed arms.
Rutten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tibs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tibs lands an uppercut.
Tibs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rutten lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibs avoiding damage as Rutten throws knees to the body.
Rutten lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Tibs.
Tibs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
Tibs has Rutten pressed against the cage.
Tibs connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Rutten goes down! Tibs jumps into full mount looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tibs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rutten is trying to escape the mount.
Rutten wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tibs.
Tibs working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tibs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tibs landing strikes from the mount and Rutten is in trouble!
Rutten wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tibs.
Rutten takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tibs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rutten because Tibs loaded up on that one.
Tibs sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Tibs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bas Rutten's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tibs wants to clinch up but Rutten keeps it at a distance.
Rutten lands a body shot.
Tibs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tibs swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Tibs thumps Rutten with a low kick.
Rutten ducks straight into an uppercut from Tibs and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Rutten manages to regain guard straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tibs throws a big elbow that misses.
Tibs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tibs controlling from the top position.
Rutten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tibs trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Tibs throws a big right hand that misses.
Tibs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tibs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tibs just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten ducks straight into an uppercut from Tibs and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Rutten manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tibs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tibs stays in close to Rutten's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tibs is one step ahead there.
Tibs looking to sit in guard and control but Rutten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rutten trying to control but Tibs is working from the bottom.
Rutten wants to pass the guard but Tibs is keeping the position.
Rutten drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tibs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tibs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tibs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibs throws an elbow but Rutten slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tibs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tibs wants to control but Rutten is keeping him busy.
Rutten sneaks back into half guard.
Tibs throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rutten to regain full guard.
Rutten might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tibs is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutten has wrist control.
Tibs with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tibs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tibs pushes down on Rutten's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rutten on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tibs throwing shots but Rutten is blocking nicely.
Rutten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tibs.
Tibs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rutten defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tibs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Tibs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bas Rutten's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tibs scores with a nice head shot.
Rutten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tibs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Rutten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tibs.
Rutten throws the left hand but Tibs avoids the punch easily.
Tibs has closed the distance and engaged Rutten in a clinch.
Rutten lands a nice knee to the body.
Rutten swings wildly with an uppercut but Tibs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tibs throws an elbow but it misses.
Tibs leaning against his opponent.
Tibs misses with an elbow strike.
Tibs misses with a knee to the head.
Tibs blocks a body shot from Rutten.
A short right from Rutten on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten scores with a knee to the head.
Rutten misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibs lands an elbow inside.
Rutten misses with an elbow strike.
Tibs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tibs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rutten controlling the action here for a moment.
Rutten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muay Tibs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tibs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tibs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike from Tibs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tibs misses with a knee strike.
Tibs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutten working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutten lands a right hand.
Tibs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutten blocks it with crossed arms.
Rutten misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tibs is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tibs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tibs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tibs slowing the pace effectively.
Tibs lands a nice elbow.
Tibs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rutten controlling the action here for a moment.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutten.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tibs has Rutten pushed against the cage.
Rutten looking to throw knees to the head but Tibs is blocking nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tibs 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.
Tibs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rutten.
Rutten blocks the elbow strike.
Bas Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tibs blocks an elbow strike.
Tibs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tibs looking to throw knees to the head but Rutten is blocking nicely.
Rutten throws a punch but it's blocked by Tibs.
Tibs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rutten blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muay Tibs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tibs tries to land a knee to the head but Rutten blocks with his arms.
Tibs lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rutten throws an elbow but misses.
Rutten scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tibs.
Tibs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tibs lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tibs tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tibs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Bas Rutten.
Well Tibs 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muay Tibs!
Muay Tibs managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RMC - $1 Shirts!, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Tripp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tripp's choice of entrance music: Bad Company - The Nine. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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260 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rousimar Palhares Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evander Tripp!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker misses with the combination.
Skywalker shoots in and gets a takedown into Tripp's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tripp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tripp wants to sweep but no luck.
Skywalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skywalker trying to control but Tripp is working from the bottom.
Skywalker 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.
Skywalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skywalker trying to control but Tripp is working from the bottom.
Tripp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skywalker is one step ahead there.
Skywalker scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tripp is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tripp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skywalker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tripp gets back to half guard.
Skywalker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tripp keeps working.
Tripp is trying to get back to full guard.
Skywalker is looking to take a break and control but Tripp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripp is trying to maintain the position but Skywalker is very close to passing his half guard.
Tripp keeping control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skywalker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tripp defends it nicely.
Skywalker moves away from the strike by Tripp.
Tripp looks to score with a jab to the body but Skywalker is just out of range.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Tripp avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp slips a straight right by Skywalker.
A jab from Tripp misses.
Skywalker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tripp momentarily.
Tripp thows a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tripp as he avoids it easily.
Tripp cracks Skywalker with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Tripp.
Skywalker slips under a jab from Tripp.
Tripp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Tripp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Rousimar Palhares Skywalker has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tripp.
Skywalker misses with a series of wild punches.
Tripp looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Skywalker.
A left and a right from Skywalker both land. Nice combination.
Tripp cracks Skywalker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evander Tripp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tripp digs a good hook to Skywalker's body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Tripp and sends Skywalker crashing to the mat! Tripp follows him down to the mat - Skywalker regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Skywalker is rocked!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Tripp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rousimar Palhares Skywalker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skywalker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Skywalker takes one to the chin there.
Oh Skywalker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skywalker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tripp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tripp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skywalker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tripp somewhat.
Skywalker seems to have got his legs back now.
Tripp misses with a hook.
Evander Tripp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tripp cracks Skywalker with an uppercut from hell and Skywalker crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Tripp's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tripp is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tripp throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripp stopping the sweep attempt from Skywalker.
Skywalker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tripp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Tripp from controlling successfully.
Tripp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skywalker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tripp.
Tripp throws a body punch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Tripp gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tripp controls Skywalker momentarily but Skywalker frees himself.
Tripp 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.
Tripp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Tripp keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Skywalker trying to get back to full guard but Tripp takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Skywalker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tripp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skywalker scoring with some ground and pound.
Tripp is trying to control the position but Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker stopping the sweep attempt from Tripp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Tripp keeps moving.
Skywalker postures up.
Tripp looking for a guillotine here but Skywalker defends easily.
Tripp trying to keep a closed guard but Skywalker is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tripp keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Tripp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rousimar Palhares Skywalker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tripp has a takedown stuffed.
Tripp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skywalker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tripp's guard.
Skywalker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tripp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skywalker has managed to get both his arms back between Tripp's legs - danger averted.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Tripp keeps moving.
Tripp trying to control the position.
Tripp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skywalker defends it easily.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tripp is keeping the position for now.
Tripp keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Skywalker stopping the sweep attempt from Tripp.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rousimar Palhares Skywalker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Skywalker has Tripp up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker wants to stall.
Skywalker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tripp's efforts to push away.
Skywalker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tripp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tripp misses with a combination
and Skywalker counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Tripp misses.
Skywalker misses with a straight left.
Tripp lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skywalker.
Tripp throws a shot from downtown. Skywalker moves away and avoids it.
Tripp misses with a body shot.
Tripp misses with a double jab
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evander Tripp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice combination there by Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a hook. Tripp ducked under it nicely.
Skywalker walks into a jab.
Skywalker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Tripp misses.
Tripp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skywalker sprawls well. Skywalker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tripp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tripp throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tripp takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tripp misses the target.
Skywalker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skywalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skywalker throwing shots but Tripp is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tripp is looking to control Skywalker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tripp avoid being mounted?
Tripp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skywalker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tripp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Tripp!
Evander Tripp spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Styles!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles swats away the attempt to clinch by Edilhson.
A shot to the body from Styles misses
and Edilhson counters with a one-two to the body.
Edilhson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Styles.
Styles misses with a left hand
and Edilhson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edilhson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edilhson trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles is pulling down on Edilhson's head to control his posture.
Edilhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Styles does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Styles.
Edilhson throws a right hand that Styles ducks under and follows up with a left that Styles also avoids with ease.
Styles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Styles works Edilhson's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Edilhson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Styles.
Styles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xavier Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles is looking to score with low kicks.
Styles lands a right hook to the body.
Styles throws a right and a left that Edilhson avoids nicely.
Styles throws a right hand that Edilhson ducks under and follows up with a left that Edilhson also avoids with ease.
Edilhson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edilhson gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edilhson wants to control but Styles is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles is controlling Edilhson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Edilhson is taking a breather. Styles says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Styles is trying to maintain the position but Edilhson is very close to passing his half guard.
Edilhson trying to control the action but Styles is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Styles moves into full guard.
Edilhson won't allow Styles to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edilhson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Styles is pressing down on Edilhson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Styles controlling Edilhson's posture.
Edilhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edilhson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Edilhson from controlling successfully.
Styles trying to keep a closed guard but Edilhson is proving a slippery customer.
Edilhson trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Edmundo Edilhson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
Styles lands with a hook. Edilhson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decent striking displayed by Edilhson there.
Edilhson tests Styles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Styles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles shoots in but no luck this time.
Edilhson gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edilhson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edilhson works on Styles's body with a couple of short punches.
Edilhson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Styles breaks from the clinch.
Edilhson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Styles's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Styles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edilhson closes the distance and clinches.
Edilhson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Edilhson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edilhson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Edilhson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Edilhson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Styles fails to pull guard.
Styles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edilhson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Styles tries to pull guard but Edilhson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Edmundo Edilhson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Styles.
Edilhson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edilhson lands with a left to the head.
Edilhson tries to land a knee to the head but Styles blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Edilhson.
Edilhson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edilhson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Styles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edilhson smiles and moves away.
Edilhson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edilhson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edilhson moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmundo Edilhson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edilhson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Styles did well to prevent Edilhson getting side control.
Styles trying to control but Edilhson postures up.
Styles is refusing to be controlled, as Edilhson sits in half guard.
Styles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Styles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edilhson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styles is keeping the position for now.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Edilhson from controlling successfully.
Edilhson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Styles looking to control.
Styles pulls Edilhson in close to prevent any damage.
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!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Xavier Styles wasn't active enough on the ground.
Styles misses with a body kick.
Styles slips a straight right by Edilhson.
Styles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edilhson.
Styles misses the shot to the body.
Styles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edilhson.
Styles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edilhson is fending him off so far but Styles persists. Nope, Edilhson circles away and we're back to standing.
Xavier Styles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Styles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edilhson at a distance.
Styles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Edilhson rather than just go for the knockout.
Edilhson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edilhson tries to clinch but Styles is having none of it.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edilhson moves away.
Styles throws a leg kick but Edilhson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Edilhson.
Styles closes the distance and clinches up with Edilhson, looking for a takedown. Styles pushes Edilhson against the cage but Edilhson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edilhson slips a jab and a cross from Styles.
Edilhson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson catches Styles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edilhson misses with a leg kick.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Styles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edilhson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Styles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Edilhson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles throws a series of punches but Edilhson moves out of range.
Styles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edilhson scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edilhson throws a head kick that misses.
Styles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Styles throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edmundo Edilhson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Edilhson as he connects with a hook.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edilhson slips a jab and a cross from Styles.
Edilhson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Styles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Styles drives through with a takedown into Edilhson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Edilhson trying to control the position.
Styles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Styles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Edilhson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Styles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edilhson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson is not content to let Styles control the position.
Edilhson looks to move to half guard but instead Styles has passed into mount! Damn!
Styles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Styles with the ground and pound from mount.
Edilhson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Styles raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Edilhson looks a forlorn figure.
Edilhson tries to hold on but Styles pushes him away.
Edilhson is working to get back to half guard.
Styles breaks from Edilhson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles breaks from Edilhson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Styles tries to control but Edilhson wriggling away.
Styles landing punches.
Edilhson wants to control but Styles is having none of it.
Xavier Styles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Styles working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles is landing with some decent strikes but Edilhson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Edilhson is looking to get to half guard.
Styles with good strikes from the mount here!
Edilhson taking shots to the head.
Styles is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Edilhson is surviving well by controlling Styles's body position as best he can.
Styles lands a heavy elbow.
Edilhson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Edilhson because Styles loaded up on that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edilhson is bucking up trying to escape but Styles cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Edilhson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Styles goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edilhson turns into him and now he's in Styles's guard.
Edilhson seems to have got his legs back now.
Edilhson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edilhson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Edilhson stopping the sweep attempt from Styles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edilhson wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Styles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Styles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xavier Styles!
Xavier Styles 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siegfried Freak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freak comes to the cage accompanied by BULLY!!. Tikkanen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bring The Pain. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siegfried Freak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esa Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkanen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Freak's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tikkanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Freak's head.
Tikkanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikkanen is pushing down on Freak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Freak is fighting to maintain full guard but Tikkanen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tikkanen wants to free his trapped foot but Freak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tikkanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freak defending well though.
Tikkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tikkanen is working away from the top position though.
Tikkanen moves into full mount! Freak won't be happy about that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tikkanen prevents Freak from getting the reversal.
Tikkanen breaks from Freak's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tikkanen dominating with strikes here.
Freak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tikkanen is landing with some decent strikes but Freak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tikkanen has isolated one of Freak's arms. Freak looking to fight him off but Tikkanen twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esa Tikkanen!
An out of breath Esa Tikkanen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Speed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Ramones / Blitzkrieg Bop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Speed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Speed does no damage.
A big right from Coleman misses.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Speed.
Coleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coleman wants to clinch.
Coleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Speed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Speed misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speed.
Coleman pushes Speed up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speed.
Speed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coleman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Coleman blocks an uppercut.
Speed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Speed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman trying to stall but Speed improves his position.
Speed working aggressively here.
Coleman prevents a body shot from Speed.
Coleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed'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.
Speed tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Speed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
A shot in the inside from Speed.
Coleman scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Speed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman won't allow Speed to sweep him here.
Speed keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speed trying to control the position here.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Speed trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Speed holds on and takes a little breather.
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 Nathan Speed will probably get the nod.
That's time! Speed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Speed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Speed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Speed.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
Coleman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Speed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coleman is out of range.
Speed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Coleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coleman dodges the punch combination from Speed.
Donk. Speed catches Coleman right on the button with a cross.
Coleman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Coleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman instigates a clinch.
Speed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coleman.
Coleman blocks an uppercut.
Speed lands a right hand.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Speed.
Coleman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Speed fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Speed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed clinches up with Coleman and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands with a left to the head.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nathan Speed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Speed lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Speed.
Speed lands a nice uppercut.
Speed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemans head.
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Speed lands with a left to the head.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speed.
Speed lands with a light punch inside.
Speed prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman taking a breather.
Speed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Speed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Speed digs a right hand underneath Coleman's ribcage. Coleman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Speed working aggressively here.
Coleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speed.
Speed lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Coleman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Speed as Coleman tries to tie him up.
Speed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Speed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Speed misses with some punches.
Coleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Speed pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nathan Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Speed clinches up with Coleman and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speed lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman effectively controlling the action here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Speed here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Coleman tries to stall but Speed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Speed dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Speed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nathan Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Speed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Speed scores with a punch to the head.
Speed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Speed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Speed throws a sloppy body shot
and Coleman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Speed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Speed scores with a shoulder strike.
Speed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman slows down the pace here.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Speed.
Coleman effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Speed.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Speed lands a nice uppercut.
Speed gets underhooks to prevent Coleman's takedown attempt.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Speed manages to get underhooks.
Coleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coleman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Speed.
Speed pushes Coleman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Speed misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speed.
Speed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speed tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Speed throws a head punch that misses.
Speed blocking some punches.
Speed pushes Coleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Speed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Speed tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speed lands with a short shot to the head.
Speed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Speed manages to get underhooks.
Nathan Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Speed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Speed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Speed presses Coleman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Speed stalls.
Speed tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Speed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Speed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Speed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speed scores with a shot to the side of Coleman's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Speed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speed.
Speed pushes Coleman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Speed lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Speed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Speed throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Speed clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Coleman closes the distance but Speed moves to the side
and Speed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Speed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Coleman throws a looping overhand right but Speed ducks down to avoid it.
Coleman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Speed.
Speed misses with a straight right.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Speed digs a good hook to Coleman's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Coleman misses the target.
Speed throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman's shoulder, as Coleman tries to avoid the shot.
Speed tries to clinch but Coleman moves out of range.
Speed scores with a nice right hand.
Speed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coleman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed tries to clinch up.
Speed tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Speed is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Speed circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coleman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Coleman looks to clinch
and Speed counters with a left to the body.
Nathan Speed is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Coleman as he checks the leg kick.
Speed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Speed lands a glancing blow to the side of Coleman's head.
Speed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Speed 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.
Speed tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Speed to score with a decent uppercut.
Speed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Speed keeps the fight on the outside.
Coleman swings for the body but Speed moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Speed there.
Coleman slips a jab from Speed.
Nathan Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed gets a clinch.
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Speed scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Speed.
Speed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Speed.
Speed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Speed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Speed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Speed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Speed lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Speed stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Speed.
Speed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Speed pushes Coleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coleman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Speed struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coleman's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Speed had his way with Mark Coleman in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Speed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Speed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Speed throws a one two combo.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coleman counters with a nice body shot.
Speed is looking to clinch.
Speed swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Speed closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coleman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed pushes Coleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Speed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman wants to take the fight to the mat but Speed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coleman is stalling here.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Speed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speed lands an uppercut.
Speed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Speed.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Speed.
Coleman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Coleman is trying to stall.
Speed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speed scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Coleman fails to land.
Coleman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speed's elbow.
Speed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman letting Speed take a breather here.
Speed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Speed.
Speed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coleman being controlled against the cage.
Speed lands a shoulder strike.
Speed lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speed.
Coleman wants to stall.
Speed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Speed throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speed misses with a punch to the body.
Speed lands a nice shot to the body.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Speed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman trying to control the position but instead, Speed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coleman into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Speed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Speed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Speed!
Nathan Speed retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Nathan Speed, 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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