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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petria McTroo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McTroo has chosen Hand of Blood - Bullet For My Valentine as his entrance music. 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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274 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary McAllister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Petria McTroo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTroo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McAllister fails with the takedown.
McTroo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McAllister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary McAllister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTroo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McAllister is trying to defend but McTroo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McTroo working over McAllister with some ground and pound. McAllister looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McTroo wants to control but McAllister is keeping him busy.
McTroo is nestled in close to McAllister, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAllister is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McTroo scores with a couple of nice shots.
McAllister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McTroo on the ground.
McAllister is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McTroo scores with a couple of nice shots.
McAllister is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McTroo scores with a couple of nice shots.
McTroo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McAllister is staying active underneath McTroo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McAllister wants to control but McTroo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTroo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McTroo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McTroo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McTroo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McAllister is breathing heavily.
McTroo works his foot free and advances to mount.
McTroo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McAllister looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTroo loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have McAllister scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from McTroo land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. McTroo stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petria McTroo!
A less than humble Petria McTroo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg The Beast has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oleg The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Beast shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Virtanen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Beast postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Virtanen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Beast, into his guard.
Virtanen trying to control but The Beast is working from the bottom.
Virtanen passes into half guard.
Virtanen wants to control but The Beast is keeping him busy.
Virtanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Virtanen seems to be working for a kimura but The Beast defends the submission attempt.
Virtanen is pressing down on The Beast's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Beast is holding on for now.
The Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Virtanen sits in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Still in half guard, Virtanen seems content to control.
Virtanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen is working for a kimura but The Beast is defending it quite comfortably.
Virtanen is keen to just control but The Beast is a slippery customer.
The Beast is looking to improve his position.
The Beast looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Virtanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Beast has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Beast works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen trying to control but The Beast is working from the bottom.
The Beast has his foot on Virtanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Virtanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Virtanen wants to control from the top but The Beast keeps moving.
Virtanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Virtanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Virtanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Beast isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Virtanen stacks The Beast on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Virtanen!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Beast has escaped the position, nice work there.
Virtanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. The Beast is trying to escape and Virtanen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and The Beast is forced to tap! Nice work there by Virtanen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Virtanen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrence Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Loid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mills comes to the cage accompanied by Live and Let Die. Terrence Mills could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Loid's chin.
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Terrence Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Loid!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills misses with a right hand
and Loid counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Loid trying to control the position but Mills is working away.
Mills is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Loid throws an elbow but Mills slips to the side and avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
Loid working the body and head with strikes.
Loid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mills keeps working.
Loid controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loid working the ground and pound but Mills is defending the strikes.
Loid controlling the position.
Harry Loid has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Loid shoots in looking for a takedown but Mills manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills misses with a hook
and Loid counters with a shoot takedown. Mills fights it but they end up in guard.
Loid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mills is breathing heavily.
Loid is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Loid is trying for a kimura here. Mills looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Loid wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Loid!
After the big win, Harry Loid made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Global Empire MMA Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kick Snare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snare has chosen Lonnie G - February Mix as his entrance music. Barry Sanders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kick Snare!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snare checks a leg kick.
Sanders just misses with a punch to the body.
Snare feints and as Sanders raises his hands in defense, Snare changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Snare with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snare chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Snare from controlling successfully.
Snare throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snare scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snare throws a strike but Sanders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders drops back looking for a leg! Snare is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snare manages to kick Sanders off! Sanders jumps back into Snare's guard.
Snare has an active guard here but Sanders has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snare trying to control but Sanders postures up.
Snare looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanders prevents Snare from improving his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kick Snare has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sanders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snare. Snare circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanders.
Snare misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanders counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanders.
Sanders lunges at Snare with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snare's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snare. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanders attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanders throws a series of punches but Snare moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanders tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanders misses with a shot to the body
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kick Snare will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Snare checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanders misses with a wild body shot.
Snare pushes Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Snare throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike from Snare.
Snare missing with knees to the body.
Snare trying to stall but Sanders improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Snare just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanders's brow.
Snare throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Snare taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders wants to get back to striking at distance but Snare won't allow it.
Snare trying to land knees to the body.
Snare throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanders is looking to break free of the clinch but Snare has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Snare leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanders is trying to force a seperation but Snare has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snare creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanders wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanders dodges an elbow strike from Snare.
Snare tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanders avoids the damage to the body.
Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snare showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
Nice cross by Sanders.
Snare scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanders is looking to wear down Snare with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snare manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanders on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanders's guard now, I'm sure.
Snare tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
Snare postures up in Sanders's guard and throws a big left but Sanders blocks it.
Snare wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Snare trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanders keeping full guard, as Snare tries to pass.
Snare throwing strikes from guard but Sanders blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snare in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snare won't allow Sanders to sweep him here.
Snare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snare stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Sanders throws up his legs and catches Snare in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Snare tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Sanders! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Barry Sanders!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McArthur's entrance music is Breathing. A fine choice. Kevin McArthur has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin McArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blue Steel!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McArthur tries to avoid it but Steel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McArthur to the ground. McArthur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McArthur pinned against the cage. McArthur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
McArthur throws a combination that misses
and Steel counters with a single leg into guard. McArthur didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McArthur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McArthur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel won't allow McArthur to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur pulls Steel in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel drops back looking for a leg! McArthur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McArthur manages to kick Steel off! Steel jumps back into McArthur's guard.
McArthur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McArthur tries to get out of the position.
Steel drops back looking for a leg! McArthur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McArthur manages to kick Steel off! Steel jumps back into McArthur's guard.
McArthur looking for a sweep. Not yet McArthur, not yet.
McArthur wants to get back to his feet but Steel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McArthur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McArthur trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur looking for a sweep. Not yet McArthur, not yet.
McArthur looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McArthur has Steel pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McArthur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel stops McArthur from standing up.
McArthur wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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!
Steel stops McArthur from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from McArthur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McArthur has control of Steel's left arm, preventing Steel from doing any damage.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
McArthur wants to get back to his feet.
McArthur kicks off Steel and gets to his feet.
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown but McArthur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kevin McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Steel.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel dives in and grabs McArthur's left leg, looking for a takedown. McArthur pushes down on Steel's head and hops out.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kevin McArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel slips a straight right by McArthur.
Steel tries to clinch there but McArthur circles away.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
Steel darts in trying to clinch
and McArthur counters with a three punch combo that has Steel backing up. Steel nods at McArthur to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McArthur dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steel shoots in for a double leg but McArthur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steel wants to clinch up but McArthur keeps it at a distance.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
McArthur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for McArthur.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McArthur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel.
McArthur lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blue Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but McArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McArthur pinned against the cage. McArthur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kevin McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Steel.
Steel fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from McArthur.
McArthur scores with a three punch combo!
Steel is rocked!
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steel tries to score a power double leg takedown but McArthur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but McArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
McArthur is working Steel over against the cage.
McArthur is looking to break free of the clinch but Steel has double underhooks.
McArthur tries to break the clinch but Steel is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Steel.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McArthur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McArthur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel rushes McArthur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body.
McArthur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McArthur taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Steel wants to clinch but McArthur slips to the side
and McArthur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McArthur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel drops back looking for a leg! McArthur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McArthur manages to kick Steel off! Steel jumps back into McArthur's guard.
McArthur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McArthur dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Steel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from McArthur.
Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McArthur avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McArthur counters with a series of strikes. Steel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kevin McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Steel.
McArthur throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel shoots in and drives through. McArthur sprawls well.
Kevin McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by McArthur.
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steel is defended easily by McArthur.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McArthur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur scores with a decent looking hook.
McArthur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steel.
McArthur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McArthur.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can McArthur finish him?
Steel dodges the punch combination from McArthur.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McArthur's waist but McArthur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steel off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel.
McArthur swinging wildly here.
Steel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McArthur counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel wants to clinch but McArthur slips to the side
and McArthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel with a hook.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel shoots and misses
and McArthur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - McArthur circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McArthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McArthur!
Our winner, Kevin McArthur, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levent Kucuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Saukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Levent Kucuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland Saukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucuk lands with a nice body punch.
Roland Saukkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kucuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Kucuk slams his shin into Saukkonen's torso.
Kucuk looks for the body kick but Saukkonen saw that one coming.
Saukkonen blocks a head kick by Kucuk.
Kucuk lands a big head kick that sends Saukkonen tumbling to the mat! Kucuk takes a step backwards and waves Saukkonen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Roland Saukkonen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kucuk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saukkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kucuk circles away.
A head kick misses from Kucuk.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saukkonen.
Saukkonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saukkonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kucuk.
Kucuk misses with a head kick.
Kucuk throws a head kick that misses.
Kucuk keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kucuk moves away from the strike by Saukkonen.
Kucuk misses with a double jab.
Kucuk throws a sloppy head kick and Saukkonen moves out of range easily.
Kucuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kucuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kucuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saukkonen misses with a hook
and Kucuk counters with a body kick that stops Saukkonen in his tracks momentarily.
Saukkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucuk counters with a body kick.
Levent Kucuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Saukkonen.
Saukkonen looks winded!
Kucuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kucuk digs a good hook to Saukkonen's body.
Levent Kucuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kucuk lands a body shot.
Saukkonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kucuk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saukkonen.
That has opened up Roland Saukkonen's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kucuk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kucuk lands a big head kick that sends Saukkonen tumbling to the mat! Kucuk takes a step backwards and waves Saukkonen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kucuk tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saukkonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kucuk - the referee stops the clock and Saukkonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kucuk. Saukkonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kucuk delivers a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kucuk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kucuk.
Kucuk lands a high kick!
Saukkonen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The cut above Roland Saukkonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kucuk thows a body shot but no joy.
Kucuk blocks a jab.
Kucuk scores with a push kick.
Saukkonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kucuk avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucuk throws a series of punches but Saukkonen moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kucuk. Saukkonen shrugs it off though.
Saukkonen looks for a takedown but Kucuk sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from Kucuk.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kucuk.
Kucuk lands with a kick to the temple. Saukkonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kucuk throws a sloppy head kick and Saukkonen moves out of range easily.
Kucuk lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kucuk tries to sprawl out of it but Saukkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kucuk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucuk with a hook.
Kucuk throws a head kick that misses.
Kucuk misses with a head kick.
Kucuk moves out of range as Saukkonen strikes.
Kucuk stuffs the takedown attempt from Saukkonen. Saukkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kucuk leaves Saukkonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukkonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kucuk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saukkonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kucuk lands a head kick. Saukkonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roland Saukkonen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Saukkonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levent Kucuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Saukkonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saukkonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saukkonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saukkonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kucuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kucuk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saukkonen's head.
Levent Kucuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kucuk tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kucuk throws a sloppy head kick and Saukkonen moves out of range easily.
Saukkonen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kucuk.
Kucuk scores with a jab to the body.
Kucuk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saukkonen.
Kucuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Saukkonen in the body.
Kucuk connects with a body shot that sends Saukkonen's belly button to the back.
Kucuk throws a head kick that half lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roland Saukkonen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Levent Kucuk!
Levent Kucuk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mystic Zen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mystic Zen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Zen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacArthur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zen misses with an uppercut.
Zen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zen working the ground and pound but MacArthur is defending the strikes.
MacArthur managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zen.
Zen working the ground and pound from side control.
Zen scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur is not content to let Zen control the position.
MacArthur is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but MacArthur is avoiding damage well.
Zen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacArthur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacArthur is trying to buck Zen off.
Zen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zen misses with the ground and pound.
Zen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacArthur parries the strikes from Zen easily there. Zen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable MacArthur to escape.
Zen working away.
Zen misses with the ground and pound.
MacArthur is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
MacArthur wants to control but Zen postures up.
Zen lands a few punches from side control.
Zen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is looking to regain half guard here but Zen keeps moving and retains side control.
MacArthur gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on MacArthur's thigh. MacArthur counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zen trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
Zen stands up over MacArthur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zen trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
Zen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacArthur controls Zen momentarily but Zen frees himself.
Zen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacArthur manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
MacArthur wanted to stand there but Zen had control of the position.
MacArthur trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zen working for a triangle but MacArthur defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacArthur tries to stand but Zen is controlling from the bottom.
Zen looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacArthur is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zen trying to keep a closed guard but MacArthur is proving a slippery customer.
MacArthur stands up from Zen's guard - MacArthur perhaps looking for a knockout.
MacArthur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zen circles away quickly and effectively.
Zen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacArthur is trying to defend but Zen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacArthur sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Zen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zen throws a series of punches but MacArthur moves out of range.
Zen misses with a right hand
and MacArthur counters with a two punch combo.
Zen fails with a takedown attempt.
Zen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacArthur swivels and escapes.
Zen missing with a left hand there. MacArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur dips to his left and cracks Zen with an uppercut!
Zen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zen fails with a takedown attempt.
Douglas MacArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mystic Zen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zen. Zen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacArthur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zen misses with an uppercut.
Zen throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur ducks down to avoid it.
Zen walks into a straight right hand from MacArthur.
MacArthur scores with a decent looking hook.
MacArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zen misses with a hook. MacArthur ducked under it nicely.
Zen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Zen misses.
Zen slips a jab and a cross from MacArthur.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur.
Zen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacArthur tries to avoid it but Zen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacArthur to the ground. MacArthur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from MacArthur finds it's target.
Zen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zen walks into a straight right hand from MacArthur.
MacArthur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zen's hands.
Douglas MacArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur connects with a body shot that sends Zen's belly button to the back.
MacArthur misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacArthur scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
MacArthur scores with the left hand. Zen knows he should have avoided that one.
Zen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zen shoots in for a double leg but MacArthur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur feints and then cracks Zen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zen down.
MacArthur is looking to slow Zen down with leg kicks.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacArthur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur.
No luck for Zen with that takedown attempt.
Zen throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacArthur controlling the position.
Zen postures up.
MacArthur is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zen postures up in MacArthur's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur blocks it.
Zen trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Douglas MacArthur wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zen shoots in for a takedown but MacArthur shows good takedown defense.
MacArthur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from MacArthur does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
MacArthur trying to control here.
MacArthur is trying to stand up here but Zen is controlling him well.
Zen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MacArthur is defending against the submission attempts here by Zen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacArthur looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas MacArthur dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zen ducks right into an uppercut from MacArthur.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacArthur, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur.
MacArthur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacArthur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Douglas MacArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
MacArthur fails to land with a series of punches.
Zen falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacArthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Zen with that takedown attempt.
Zen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur catches Zen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur cracks Zen with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacArthur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacArthur's waist but MacArthur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zen off to one side.
MacArthur loads up on a big right hand but Zen slips the punch.
Zen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
MacArthur tries to roll over but Zen keeps him under control.
Zen is looking to advance position but MacArthur won't allow it.
Zen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zen is trying to control. MacArthur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacArthur sees it coming and defends easily.
MacArthur wants to improve his position but Zen is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is working hard here to advance position.
Zen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing MacArthur to regain full guard.
MacArthur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zen is controlling him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zen throws a big elbow that misses.
Zen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacArthur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zen throwing strikes but missing.
Zen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zen throws a big right hand that misses.
Zen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zen working some strikes from top position.
Zen trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zen throws a big elbow that misses.
Zen preventing the sweep.
MacArthur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mystic Zen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is pulling down on Zen's head. It's preventing any offense from Zen, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Douglas MacArthur has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zen manages to avoid it.
Zen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacArthur to the ground. Zen is now in MacArthur's guard.
MacArthur keeping full guard, as Zen tries to pass.
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!
MacArthur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zen looking to pass the guard.
Zen postures up in MacArthur's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur blocks it.
Zen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Douglas MacArthur.
I think MacArthur has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mystic Zen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Idra Crybaby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles St Lickitung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Lickitung has chosen Pokemon Red Gym Leader Battle Music as his entrance music. Charles St Lickitung is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Idra Crybaby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles St Lickitung!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Lickitung tries to clinch but Crybaby moves out of range.
St Lickitung tries to clinch
and Crybaby counters with a stiff right hand.
Crybaby scores with a nice strike.
St Lickitung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
St Lickitung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crybaby defends it nicely.
St Lickitung walks into a jab.
Crybaby gets tackled into the cage by St Lickitung. St Lickitung maintains the clinch.
Crybaby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crybaby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Lickitung backwards.
Crybaby tries to break free but St Lickitung pushes him back against the cage.
Crybaby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Lickitung dives in and grabs Crybaby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crybaby pushes down on St Lickitung's head and hops out.
St Lickitung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crybaby keeps the fight on the outside.
St Lickitung dives in and grabs Crybaby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crybaby pushes down on St Lickitung's head and hops out.
Idra Crybaby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles St Lickitung.
Crybaby tests St Lickitung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lickitung takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crybaby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
St Lickitung tries to clinch up but Crybaby circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of St Lickitung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Lickitung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crybaby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
St Lickitung ducks right into an uppercut from Crybaby.
St Lickitung has a takedown stuffed.
Crybaby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Lickitung closes the distance but Crybaby moves to the side
and Crybaby counters with a two punch combo.
St Lickitung moves in looking to clinch but Crybaby pushes him off.
Idra Crybaby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crybaby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of St Lickitung's head.
Crybaby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crybaby scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Crybaby.
St Lickitung tries to clinch but Crybaby moves away
and Crybaby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crybaby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Crybaby. No joy for St Lickitung on that attempt.
Crybaby lands a jab to St Lickitung's midsection.
St Lickitung closes the distance and clinches.
St Lickitung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crybaby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
St Lickitung moves in looking to clinch but Crybaby pushes him off.
Crybaby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
St Lickitung tries to clinch up.
St Lickitung looks for a takedown but Crybaby sprawls well.
Crybaby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
St Lickitung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crybaby connects with a looping right hand.
St Lickitung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crybaby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crybaby dips to his left and cracks St Lickitung with an uppercut!
Crybaby keeps the fight on the outside.
Danga de danga de dang - Crybaby scores with a four punch combination!
St Lickitung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crybaby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Lickitung takes one on the button.
Crybaby thuds his right hand into St Lickitung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
St Lickitung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
St Lickitung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crybaby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crybaby closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crybaby.
St Lickitung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crybaby tries to avoid it but St Lickitung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crybaby to the ground. Crybaby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crybaby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
St Lickitung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crybaby tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. St Lickitung is in Crybaby's guard.
St Lickitung trying to control but Crybaby is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Lickitung wants to pass the guard but Crybaby is keeping the position.
Crybaby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Lickitung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung trying to control but Crybaby is working from the bottom.
Crybaby is looking to stand up but St Lickitung isn't so interested in that idea.
Crybaby keeping full guard, as St Lickitung tries to pass.
St Lickitung throwing strikes from guard but Crybaby blocks nicely.
St Lickitung stops Crybaby from standing up.
St Lickitung throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Lickitung controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
St Lickitung tries to close the distance and clinch but Crybaby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Idra Crybaby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Crybaby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
St Lickitung tries to close the distance and clinch but Crybaby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Lickitung is looking to clinch but Crybaby is avoiding it.
Crybaby stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Crybaby.
Crybaby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crybaby lands a jab to St Lickitung's midsection.
St Lickitung shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crybaby is trying to defend but St Lickitung finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
St Lickitung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crybaby sees it coming and defends easily.
St Lickitung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St Lickitung is looking to advance position but Crybaby won't allow it.
Crybaby trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lickitung wants to free his trapped foot but Crybaby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crybaby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Lickitung controlling the action here.
St Lickitung is looking for a kimura but Crybaby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Lickitung to get the leverage.
St Lickitung is keen to just control but Crybaby is a slippery customer.
Crybaby is trying to stand back up but St Lickitung is controlling him
Crybaby is not content to let St Lickitung control the position.
St Lickitung wants to pass the guard but Crybaby is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung is just content to waste time from the top position. Crybaby takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
St Lickitung wants to control from the top but Crybaby keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
St Lickitung looking to pass the guard.
St Lickitung stops Crybaby from standing up.
St Lickitung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Crybaby is looking to stand up but St Lickitung isn't so interested in that idea.
Charles St Lickitung has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
St Lickitung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crybaby swats away the attempt to clinch by St Lickitung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Crybaby.
St Lickitung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crybaby sizes up St Lickitung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crybaby tries to bum rush St Lickitung with a series of wild strikes but St Lickitung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St Lickitung tries to clinch but Crybaby moves out of range.
Crybaby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces St Lickitung back to the cage. Crybaby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
St Lickitung tries to clinch up.
St Lickitung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
St Lickitung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crybaby circles away.
Idra Crybaby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles St Lickitung.
Crybaby connects with a nice looking jab.
Crybaby works St Lickitung's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Lickitung.
Nice straight punches there by Crybaby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crybaby.
St Lickitung shoots in looking for a takedown but Crybaby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Lickitung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crybaby throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Lickitung doesn't manage to clinch there - Crybaby circles away.
St Lickitung has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Charles St Lickitung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crybaby punishes St Lickitung's body with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Crybaby scores with a four punch combination!
St Lickitung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crybaby punishes St Lickitung's body with a nice straight punch.
St Lickitung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crybaby lands a nice shot that snaps St Lickitung's head back.
St Lickitung misses with an uppercut. Crybaby saw that one coming.
Crybaby lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crybaby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St Lickitung doesn't seem bothered though.
St Lickitung is looking to clinch.
Crybaby cracks St Lickitung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Crybaby. No joy for St Lickitung on that attempt.
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 Idra Crybaby will probably get the nod.
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!
St Lickitung fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Lickitung shoots in looking for a takedown. Crybaby tries to sprawl out of it but St Lickitung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crybaby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
St Lickitung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St Lickitung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crybaby tests St Lickitung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Crybaby.
St Lickitung shoots in and drives through. Crybaby sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crybaby!
St Lickitung takes one on the button.
Crybaby lands a jab to St Lickitung's midsection.
Idra Crybaby is winning the standup battle so far.
St Lickitung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
St Lickitung rushes Crybaby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crybaby lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Crybaby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crybaby lands a nice uppercut.
St Lickitung fails to pull guard.
Idra Crybaby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles St Lickitung.
Crybaby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crybaby throws out a powerful jab.
Crybaby lands a head shot.
St Lickitung tries to clinch up.
St Lickitung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crybaby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Lickitung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crybaby lands with a shot to the body.
Crybaby lands with a shot to the body.
St Lickitung takes one to the chin there.
St Lickitung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
St Lickitung tries for a takedown but Crybaby circles away easily
and Crybaby counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crybaby feints a jab promting St Lickitung to slip. Crybaby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. St Lickitung slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crybaby cracks St Lickitung with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crybaby looks to land a combination. St Lickitung sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crybaby cracks St Lickitung with an open hand slap.
St Lickitung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St Lickitung closes the distance but Crybaby moves to the side
and St Lickitung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Crybaby.
Crybaby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Crybaby jabs at St Lickitung's body.
Crybaby digs a good body shot into St Lickitung's ribs.
Crybaby scores with a shot to the body.
Crybaby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
St Lickitung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Lickitung throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crybaby counters with a nice uppercut.
St Lickitung dives in and scores a takedown into Crybaby's guard.
St Lickitung landing some decent shots from guard.
St Lickitung drops back looking for a leg! Crybaby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crybaby manages to kick St Lickitung off! St Lickitung jumps back into Crybaby's guard.
Crybaby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
St Lickitung decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Crybaby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crybaby lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Lickitung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crybaby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
St Lickitung doesn't manage to clinch there - Crybaby circles away.
St Lickitung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crybaby defends it nicely.
Crybaby scores with a punch to the head.
Idra Crybaby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Crybaby lands a nice shot that snaps St Lickitung's head back.
St Lickitung shoots in but Crybaby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left lands for Crybaby.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crybaby lands a jab to the nose.
Charles St Lickitung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Lickitung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crybaby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crybaby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idra Crybaby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crybaby, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idra Crybaby!
Idra Crybaby gave a mention to Global Empire MMA Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erick Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erick Noble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mad Dog!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noble blocks the body kick.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Noble.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Noble.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Noble.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Noble tries a low kick but Dog avoids it.
Noble fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dog checks it well.
Noble fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Noble walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dog.
Dog keeps Noble at a distance using the push kick.
Noble takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dog throws a head kick but Noble moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noble closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Noble seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble trying to control the position but Dog is working away.
Dog defending against the ground and pound.
Noble working the ground and pound but Dog is defending the strikes.
Noble lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Noble misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dog is looking to reverse the position.
Noble lands a few punches from side control.
Noble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
Dog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noble's best efforts.
Noble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog wants to improve his position but Noble is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noble is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dog is looking to control Noble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dog avoid being mounted?
Dog might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noble kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dog desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mad Dog was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Noble misses with an uppercut.
Dog tries to bum rush Noble with a series of wild strikes but Noble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Noble does no damage.
Noble throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Noble throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Noble scores with a takedown into Dog's guard.
Noble trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noble tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Noble dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Noble fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog on the side of the head.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noble blocks a head kick by Dog.
A big left from Noble misses.
Noble avoids the head kick by Dog.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Noble is just out of range.
Noble shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog tries to sprawl out of it but Noble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noble dips to his left and cracks Dog with an uppercut!
Dog connects with a leg kick. Noble looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog avoids the body shot from Noble.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Noble is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Noble has closed the distance and engaged Dog in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog wants to break free but Noble has control.
Noble is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dog can't fight it off and eventually Noble manages to take the fight to the floor. Dog looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Noble from controlling successfully.
Dog wants to stand but Noble is controlling the position.
Noble throws a big elbow that misses.
Noble trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog keeping full guard, as Noble tries to pass.
Noble 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble postures up in Dog's guard and throws a big left but Dog blocks it.
Noble trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Noble stays in close to Dog's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Erick Noble.
Donk. Dog catches Noble right on the button with a cross.
Noble misses with a looping right.
Dog scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noble missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble misses with a combination
and Dog counters with a head kick. That will keep Noble thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dog throws the kick towards the body but Noble avoids it.
Noble does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noble rather than just go for the knockout.
Noble doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog circles away.
Noble scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dog thows a body kick. Noble tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Noble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dog stalks Noble and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Noble's face. Noble staggers backwards, shaken.
Noble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mad Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Noble.
Noble misses with an uppercut.
Dog scores with a nice strike.
Dog scores with the left hand. Noble knows he should have avoided that one.
Erick Noble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noble on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noble looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Noble rushes Dog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dog lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noble can't get the takedown.
Noble throws a head punch that misses.
Dog jumps guard and drags Noble to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erick Noble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noble wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Noble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noble passes Dog's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Noble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 Erick Noble will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noble.
Dog gets caught napping as Noble dives in and scores a takedown. Dog manages to retain guard.
Noble throws a big right hand that misses.
Dog lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Noble!
Noble is looking to improve his position but Dog isn't that keen on the idea.
Dog tries to control but Noble wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Noble is working hard here to advance position.
Dog is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noble closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dog's guard.
Noble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Noble wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Noble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noble.
Dog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noble is controlling him.
Dog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Noble from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noble.
Noble throws a lazy uppercut
and Dog counters with a low kick, right behind Noble 's knee.
Noble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noble tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noble.
Noble checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Noble clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Noble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a head kick.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dog moves away from the strike by Noble.
Dog throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Noble blocks a head kick by Dog.
Mad Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noble closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dog to the mat! Dog manages to get full guard.
Noble wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Noble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Noble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Noble from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dog can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noble controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Erick Noble.
Dog on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noble attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noble throws out the jab.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noble blocks the body kick.
Noble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noble fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Noble.
No joy there for Dog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dog looks to land a combination but Noble avoids it well.
Noble looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Noble lands a couple of elbows.
Noble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble stands and throws Dog's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Noble scores with punches from side control.
Noble trying to control the action but Dog is working from the bottom.
Noble throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Noble connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dog some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble trying to control the action but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog struggling a bit here.
Noble 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.
Noble trying to control the position but Dog is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog can't do much from the bottom here.
Dog avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Noble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Noble had his way with Mad Dog in that round.
That's time! Noble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Noble digs a good body shot into Dog's ribs.
Dog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Dog.
Dog thuds his shin into the meat of Noble's side.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noble moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Mad Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dog staying out of range there.
Noble will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Noble throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noble.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog throws a jab when Noble was well out of range.
Dog throws a leg kick
and Noble counters with a stiff right hand.
Noble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Noble lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Noble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog is keeping the position for now.
Noble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Noble is pushing down on Dog's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dog is fighting to maintain full guard but Noble has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dog is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Noble wants to pass to mount but Dog is defending the position.
Dog is trying to maintain the position but Noble is very close to passing his half guard.
Noble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog defending well though.
Noble with the ground and pound but Dog uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Noble is in close to Dog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noble looking to sit in guard and control but Dog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
Dog stopping the sweep attempt from Noble.
Noble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog stopping the sweep attempt from Noble.
Dog looking to sit in guard and control but Noble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Noble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noble, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Noble!
Erick Noble is the new featherweight champion!
Erick Noble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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