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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tibo Asztalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson has chosen POWER as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tibo Asztalos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Ferguson - just one landing.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson wants to clinch but Asztalos slips to the side
and Asztalos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brock Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up with Asztalos, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes Asztalos against the cage but Asztalos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asztalos tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Asztalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asztalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asztalos at a distance.
Asztalos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown. Asztalos tries to sprawl out of it but Ferguson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asztalos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asztalos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Brock Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson shoots for a takedown but Asztalos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tibo Asztalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Ferguson.
Asztalos thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the body.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson works Asztalos's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asztalos's guard.
Asztalos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos wants to stand and escape but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferguson stops Asztalos from standing up.
Ferguson working some strikes from top position.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Asztalos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asztalos is looking to stand up but Ferguson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferguson lands a couple of elbows.
Asztalos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferguson is controlling him.
Ferguson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson with a nice head shot there.
Ferguson working some strikes from top position.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asztalos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Asztalos wants to stand and escape but Ferguson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
Asztalos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ferguson dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Asztalos looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ferguson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Asztalos is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ferguson lets go of the hold and Asztalos can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Ferguson!
Brock Ferguson is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Brock Ferguson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Quitoriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Sweatpants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweatpants has chosen Earl - Earl Sweatshirt as his entrance music. Vincent Quitoriano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Earl Sweatpants's chin.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Quitoriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Earl Sweatpants!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweatpants fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quitoriano, pushing him back against the cage.
Sweatpants breaks from the clinch.
Quitoriano blocks a jab.
Sweatpants throws a series of punches but Quitoriano moves out of range.
Quitoriano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sweatpants was covering up waiting for the punch and Quitoriano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Quitoriano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quitoriano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Quitoriano does no damage.
Quitoriano blocks a head kick by Sweatpants.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweatpants gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweatpants wants to stand but Quitoriano is controlling the position.
Quitoriano stands up from Sweatpants's guard - Quitoriano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sweatpants lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quitoriano at a distance.
Sweatpants thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sweatpants throws a looping overhand right but Quitoriano ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quitoriano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quitoriano keeps the fight on the outside.
Sweatpants swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quitoriano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sweatpants but Sweatpants pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sweatpants jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sweatpants. Quitoriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sweatpants misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quitoriano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sweatpants.
Quitoriano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sweatpants circles away quickly and effectively.
Sweatpants tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quitoriano shoots for a double leg takedown but Sweatpants sprawls well. He's pushed Quitoriano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Quitoriano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sweatpants looks to land a left hand but Quitoriano moved out of range nicely.
Sweatpants misses the jab.
Quitoriano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sweatpants to the ground. Quitoriano is now in Sweatpants's guard.
Quitoriano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quitoriano throws a big elbow that misses.
Quitoriano wants to pass the guard but Sweatpants is keeping the position.
Quitoriano is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quitoriano stands up from Sweatpants's guard - Quitoriano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sweatpants lands with a kick to the temple. Quitoriano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Quitoriano throws a leg kick but Sweatpants checks it.
Sweatpants looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sweatpants is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweatpants throws a head kick that misses.
Quitoriano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Quitoriano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Quitoriano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sweatpants but Sweatpants pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sweatpants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quitoriano moves away.
Quitoriano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quitoriano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Quitoriano decides to stand and escape the position.
Sweatpants tries to close the distance and clinch but Quitoriano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweatpants paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sweatpants misses with a head kick.
Quitoriano defending well as Sweatpants loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Sweatpants.
Sweatpants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quitoriano moves out of range of the leg kick from Sweatpants.
Quitoriano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sweatpants is trying to defend but Quitoriano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Quitoriano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Quitoriano is taking a breather. Sweatpants says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Quitoriano postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sweatpants to stand up.
Quitoriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sweatpants misses the body punch
and Quitoriano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quitoriano is working for a submission of some sort.
Quitoriano is trying to work for a kimura but Sweatpants is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Quitoriano is going to stand back up.
Quitoriano seems to be looking for submissions.
Quitoriano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quitoriano wants to work for an arm triangle but Sweatpants is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quitoriano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sweatpants makes his way to full guard, as Quitoriano worked for a kimura.
Quitoriano trying to control but Sweatpants is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Quitoriano dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Quitoriano feints and as Sweatpants raises his hands in defense, Quitoriano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Quitoriano has gone for a leg lock! Sweatpants slips out almost immediately though and dives into Quitoriano's guard.
Quitoriano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sweatpants manages to get himself to full guard.
Quitoriano drops back looking for a leg! Sweatpants is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sweatpants manages to kick Quitoriano off! Quitoriano jumps back into Sweatpants's guard.
Quitoriano gets to his feet - Sweatpants follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweatpants with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sweatpants misses with a body shot.
Sweatpants throws the left hand but Quitoriano avoids the punch easily.
Quitoriano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Earl Sweatpants seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweatpants looks to land a left hand but Quitoriano moved out of range nicely.
Quitoriano fails with a takedown attempt.
Sweatpants closes the distance and pushes Quitoriano back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quitoriano fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Quitoriano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quitoriano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sweatpants gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quitoriano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sweatpants to keep the fight standing.
Sweatpants tries to break free but Quitoriano pushes him back against the cage.
Sweatpants tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quitoriano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sweatpants pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweatpants pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sweatpants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sweatpants throws a head kick but Quitoriano moves out of range.
Quitoriano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quitoriano is looking to take a break and control but Sweatpants is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Quitoriano stalls from top position.
Quitoriano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweatpants being controlled for a moment.
Vincent Quitoriano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quitoriano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Quitoriano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quitoriano, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Quitoriano!
A very excited looking Vincent Quitoriano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Saukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clint Clayton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland Saukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clint Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton feints and as Saukkonen raises his hands in defense, Clayton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Clayton lands a couple of digs.
Saukkonen controls Clayton momentarily but Clayton frees himself.
Clayton scoring with some ground and pound.
Clayton throwing strikes but missing.
Clayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clayton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saukkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clayton's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clayton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saukkonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clayton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saukkonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saukkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saukkonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clayton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clayton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clayton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saukkonen is aware though and is defending well.
Clayton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saukkonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clayton has momentary wrist control but Saukkonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Clayton is looking for a triangle but Saukkonen pushes his legs off easily.
Saukkonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clayton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saukkonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clayton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saukkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saukkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Clayton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saukkonen defends it easily.
Saukkonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saukkonen looking to pass the guard.
Saukkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clayton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saukkonen throwing strikes from guard but Clayton blocks nicely.
Clayton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clayton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saukkonen defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clayton is looking for a triangle but Saukkonen pushes his legs off easily.
Clayton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clayton looking for a guillotine here but Saukkonen defends easily.
Clayton keeping full guard, as Saukkonen tries to pass.
Clayton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saukkonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saukkonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saukkonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clayton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saukkonen is aware though and is defending well.
Clayton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saukkonen controls the pace.
Saukkonen stands and throws Clayton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saukkonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Clayton some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukkonen blocks the strikes from Clayton.
Clayton tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Clayton wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
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!
Saukkonen trying to control the action but Clayton is working from the bottom.
Clayton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saukkonen looks up at the clock and then as Clayton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Saukkonen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Clayton is trying to get back to half guard.
Saukkonen working the body and head with strikes.
Clayton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saukkonen scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clayton keeps working.
Clayton manages to get back to half guard.
Saukkonen passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Clayton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saukkonen dives in and scores a takedown into Clayton's guard.
Saukkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saukkonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clint Clayton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saukkonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saukkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clayton looking for a guillotine here but Saukkonen defends easily.
Saukkonen looking to pass the guard.
Clayton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saukkonen passes into side control.
Clayton tries to bench press Saukkonen off him but Saukkonen keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clayton keeps working.
Clayton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Clayton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clayton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saukkonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saukkonen tries to pass to full mount but Clayton defends it.
Clayton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clayton actively working from the bottom here.
Saukkonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clayton looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Saukkonen there.
Saukkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Clayton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saukkonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clayton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saukkonen is trying to control. Clayton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clayton actively working from the bottom here.
Saukkonen blocks the strikes from Clayton.
Saukkonen trying to mount his opponent but Clayton defends it.
Saukkonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clayton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saukkonen is nestled in close to Clayton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clayton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukkonen uses his free foot to push down on Clayton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clayton.
Clayton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clayton is squirming around, avoiding Saukkonen's attempts to control the action.
Clayton regains half guard.
Clayton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clayton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saukkonen pulls his head out easily.
Clayton is breathing heavily.
Well, if Saukkonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Clayton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saukkonen pulls his head out easily.
Clayton won't allow Saukkonen to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukkonen prevents Clayton from improving his position.
Clayton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saukkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clayton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saukkonen lands strikes from half guard.
Saukkonen trying to pass the guard but Clayton defending well.
Saukkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Clayton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton actively working from the bottom here.
Clayton wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saukkonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clayton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clayton actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Saukkonen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saukkonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clayton did well to prevent Saukkonen getting side control.
Saukkonen not doing much here.
Clayton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saukkonen pulls his head out easily.
Clayton looking for subs from the bottom but Saukkonen mounts him!
Clayton is trying desperately to improve position.
Saukkonen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saukkonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Clayton looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton is squirming around, avoiding Saukkonen's attempts to control the action.
Clayton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saukkonen working over Clayton with some ground and pound. Clayton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clayton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukkonen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clayton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saukkonen wants to control the pace but Clayton is squirming around nicely.
Saukkonen lands with some strikes.
Clayton is rocked!
Clayton is working to get back to half guard.
Clayton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saukkonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clayton hang on?
Clayton is still in real trouble! Can Saukkonen finish him?
Saukkonen cracks Clayton with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Saukkonen!
Roland Saukkonen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinji Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McArthur comes to the cage accompanied by Breathing. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tanaka's choice of entrance music: Yuudachi. The key to victory for Kevin McArthur has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McArthur as he avoids it easily.
Shinji Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McArthur but McArthur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McArthur lands a jab.
Tanaka 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 Shinji Tanaka.
Tanaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McArthur tries to avoid it but Tanaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McArthur to the ground. McArthur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tanaka tries to clinch
and McArthur counters with a nice uppercut.
McArthur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McArthur to keep the fight standing.
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches up with McArthur, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes McArthur against the cage but McArthur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but McArthur circles away.
McArthur scores with a hook.
McArthur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanaka tries to clinch
and McArthur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McArthur clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
McArthur is leaning against Tanaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur leaning against his opponent.
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka has his takedown stuffed
and McArthur counters with a left and a right that stings Tanaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McArthur wants it to stay on the feet.
A left lands for McArthur.
McArthur gets tackled into the cage by Tanaka. Tanaka maintains the clinch.
McArthur breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
McArthur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McArthur swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling McArthur to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka keeps control of McArthur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McArthur's efforts to push away.
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.
McArthur is trying to maintain a safe position but Tanaka gets an underhook and turns McArthur into the cage.
Tanaka tries for a takedown but McArthur manages to get underhooks.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanaka controls his hands.
McArthur content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka has McArthur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McArthur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but McArthur has him pressed against the cage.
Tanaka is looking to take this one to the mat.
McArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a takedown. McArthur tries to sprawl out of it but Tanaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McArthur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanaka.
McArthur cracks Tanaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Tanaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McArthur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McArthur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tanaka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McArthur to the ground. Tanaka is now in McArthur's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McArthur looking to control.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but McArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanaka trying to control but McArthur is working from the bottom.
McArthur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McArthur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tanaka on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shinji Tanaka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tanaka closes the distance but McArthur moves to the side
and McArthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur moves out of range as Tanaka throws a body kick.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tanaka tries to clinch but McArthur moves out of range.
Tanaka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
McArthur is trying to stand back up but Tanaka is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka seems to be looking for submissions.
Tanaka prevents McArthur from standing back up.
Tanaka is trying to control. McArthur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McArthur wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McArthur looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tanaka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McArthur tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
McArthur is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shinji Tanaka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tanaka shoots and misses
and McArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McArthur stuffs the takedown.
Tanaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but McArthur circles away.
Kevin McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Tanaka.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McArthur but McArthur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McArthur quickly recovers to half guard.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur is looking for a sweep. Tanaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanaka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McArthur sees it coming and defends easily.
Tanaka is thwarting McArthur's attempts to control the position.
McArthur is trying to stand back up but Tanaka is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McArthur has managed to free his arm - good work.
McArthur is trying to maintain the position but Tanaka is very close to passing his half guard.
McArthur kicks Tanaka off and gets back to his feet.
McArthur closes the distance and clinches.
McArthur tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing McArthur back against the cage.
McArthur tries to break free but Tanaka pushes him back against the cage.
McArthur tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but McArthur won't allow it.
McArthur lands a body punch.
Tanaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McArthur smiles and moves away.
McArthur closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur breaks the clinch.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McArthur as he jumps to the side.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McArthur as he jumps to the side.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McArthur counters with a series of strikes. Tanaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shinji Tanaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt - McArthur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Tanaka.
McArthur moves into the clinch.
McArthur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from McArthur.
Tanaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McArthur tries to avoid it but Tanaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McArthur to the ground. McArthur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanaka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McArthur kicks Tanaka off and gets to his feet.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but McArthur is avoiding it.
McArthur connects with a crisp jab.
McArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McArthur's guard.
McArthur wants to stand up but Tanaka is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McArthur is looking to stand up but Tanaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but McArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McArthur manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tanaka tries to hold on but McArthur pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur controlling the pace for now.
Tanaka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McArthur controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tanaka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McArthur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka working to try and regain half guard.
McArthur looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin McArthur wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from McArthur.
Kevin McArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur closes the distance and pushes Tanaka back into the cage.
McArthur scores with a hook to the body.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McArthur walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kevin McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Tanaka.
McArthur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McArthur clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tanaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McArthur.
Kevin McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tanaka has a takedown stuffed.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
McArthur is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McArthur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McArthur keeps the fight on the outside.
McArthur with a nice cross.
Tanaka tries to clinch
and McArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from McArthur. No joy for Tanaka on that attempt.
McArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from McArthur. No joy for Tanaka on that attempt.
Kevin McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Tanaka.
Tanaka shoots in looking for a takedown. McArthur tries to sprawl out of it but Tanaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McArthur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanaka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tanaka wants to clinch up but McArthur keeps it at a distance.
Shinji Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McArthur clinches with his opponent.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McArthur is keeping busy.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Tanaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McArthur after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from McArthur.
McArthur is pressed up against the cage. Tanaka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McArthur down to the mat. McArthur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tanaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur connects with a jab.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McArthur as he jumps to the side.
Tanaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McArthur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but McArthur circles away.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by McArthur as he connects with a hook.
Tanaka is rocked!
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can McArthur finish him?
McArthur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab from McArthur.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but McArthur circles away.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.
McArthur is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but McArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McArthur instigates a clinch.
McArthur prevents a takedown attempt there.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tanaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McArthur after a bit of a struggle.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McArthur to keep the fight standing.
Tanaka wants to take the fight to the mat but McArthur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka being controlled against the cage.
Tanaka keeps control of McArthur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McArthur had his way with Shinji Tanaka in that round.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by McArthur which made him look bad.
McArthur jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanaka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shinji Tanaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
McArthur has control of Tanaka's left arm, preventing Tanaka from doing any damage.
McArthur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McArthur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanaka is controlling him.
Tanaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McArthur wants to stand and escape but Tanaka is having none of it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but McArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McArthur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. McArthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanaka closes the distance but McArthur moves to the side
and McArthur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown but McArthur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevin McArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Tanaka.
Tanaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tanaka throws a body kick that misses.
Tanaka throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by McArthur.
Tanaka with a lazy takedown attempt
and McArthur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanaka ducks right into an uppercut from McArthur.
Tanaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka looks for a takedown but McArthur sprawls well.
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
McArthur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanaka on the side of the head.
Tanaka takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but McArthur is avoiding it.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McArthur swinging wildly here.
Shinji Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McArthur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McArthur pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka tries to score a body lock takedown but McArthur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McArthur controlling the action here for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka looking to slow down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McArthur has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McArthur!
An out of breath Kevin McArthur thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seishiro Munakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas MacArthur has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Seishiro Munakata's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seishiro Munakata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur gets caught napping as Munakata dives in and scores a takedown. MacArthur manages to retain guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
MacArthur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Munakata postures up and lands a big shot to MacArthur's brow.
Munakata 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.
MacArthur is pulling down on Munakata's head. It's preventing any offense from Munakata, at least for the moment.
Munakata tries to free his leg and advance position but MacArthur is retaining full guard.
Munakata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Munakata being controlled here momentarily.
Munakata controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Douglas MacArthur was stalling too much, according to the referee.
MacArthur misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munakata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacArthur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munakata throws a series of punches but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur lands the left hand.
MacArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Munakata at a distance.
MacArthur gets a double leg takedown into Munakata's guard.
MacArthur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacArthur trying to control but Munakata is working from the bottom.
Munakata is trying to keep MacArthur in close.
Munakata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munakata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacArthur controls the pace.
Munakata wants to sweep but no luck.
MacArthur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munakata has his foot on MacArthur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacArthur works his way back into a safe position though.
Munakata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacArthur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacArthur decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Munakata, up you get!
MacArthur connects with a body shot that sends Munakata's belly button to the back.
Munakata gets caught flat footed, as MacArthur shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Munakata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacArthur wants to control from the top but Munakata keeps moving.
MacArthur trying to stand up but can't free himself from Munakata's guard.
Munakata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munakata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munakata is trying to control the position but MacArthur postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Munakata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Seishiro Munakata has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
MacArthur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Munakata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Douglas MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur lands a nice looking body shot.
MacArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacArthur feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur trying to control but Munakata is working from the bottom.
MacArthur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munakata being controlled here, momentarily.
MacArthur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacArthur stands and throws Munakata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacArthur is working Munakata over with some ground and pound from side control.
Munakata is rocked!
MacArthur scores with punches from side control.
Oh Munakata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacArthur scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Munakata is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and MacArthur can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas MacArthur!
Douglas MacArthur is the new light heavyweight champion!
Douglas MacArthur took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Global Empire MMA Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julle Theamazing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard has chosen Superman as his entrance music. Dwight Howard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Julle Theamazing's chin.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julle Theamazing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwight Howard!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard tries to clinch but Theamazing moves away
and Theamazing counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Howard thinking.
Theamazing misses with a body shot.
Theamazing circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Howard.
Howard gets a takedown into half guard.
Theamazing gets back to full guard.
Howard trying to control but Theamazing is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theamazing kicks Howard off and gets to his feet.
Howard dives in and grabs Theamazing's left leg, looking for a takedown. Theamazing pushes down on Howard's head and hops out.
Theamazing scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Dwight Howard has been cut.
Theamazing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Howard.
Theamazing takes a swing at Howard's ribcage but misses.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Howard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Theamazing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theamazing is fending him off so far but Howard persists. Nope, Theamazing circles away and we're back to standing.
Julle Theamazing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Howard.
Theamazing scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Howard looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theamazing lands with a hook. Howard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Theamazing lands a nice looking body shot.
Julle Theamazing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Theamazing fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Howard square on the jaw! Damn, Howard is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julle Theamazing!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Saitou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Austin Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Saitou!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitou throws a combination. Fowler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Austin Fowler has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitou. Fowler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saitou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fowler.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saitou throws a body punch but Fowler moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Fowler or perhaps it was just good defense by Saitou which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Fowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saitou misses with a double jab.
Fowler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fowler shoots in looking for a takedown. Saitou tries to sprawl out of it but Fowler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saitou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saitou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saitou just misses with a punch to the body.
Fowler swings widly with a right hand
and Saitou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiroyuki Saitou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fowler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fowler lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saitou keeping moving, preventing Fowler from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler lands a couple of elbows.
Fowler is looking to work some ground and pound but Saitou has wrist control.
Fowler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saitou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saitou has escaped and now he's on top!
Fowler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saitou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saitou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saitou pushing down on Fowler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saitou wants to take a breather but Fowler is having none of it.
Fowler is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saitou lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fowler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fowler missing with punches from the bottom.
Fowler 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.
Saitou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fowler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fowler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saitou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saitou's back!
Fowler looking for the choke but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitou prevents Fowler from getting a body triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fowler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Saitou has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Saitou covering up well under a series of strikes from Fowler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Austin Fowler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Austin Fowler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fowler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saitou throws a series of punches but Fowler moves out of range.
Fowler misses with a hook
and Saitou counters with a nice body shot.
Fowler dives in and grabs Saitou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saitou pushes down on Fowler's head and hops out.
Fowler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saitou counters with a left and a right that stings Fowler.
Saitou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fowler counter with a right hand.
Fowler avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Saitou misses.
Saitou misses with a hook
and Fowler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fowler trying to control but Saitou is working from the bottom.
Fowler scoring with some ground and pound.
Fowler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saitou trying to keep a closed guard but Fowler is proving a slippery customer.
Fowler postures up and lands a big shot to Saitou's brow.
Fowler postures up and lands a big shot to Saitou's brow.
Fowler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fowler wants to control from the top but Saitou keeps moving.
Saitou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fowler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fowler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fowler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fowler trying to control the position from guard on top but Saitou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saitou looking to control.
Fowler working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fowler is looking to work some ground and pound but Saitou has wrist control.
Fowler landing with the ground and pound.
Fowler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fowler throws a big right hand that misses.
Fowler throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fowler throws a big right hand that misses.
Fowler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Fowler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Austin Fowler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Saitou swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fowler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saitou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fowler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fowler. Saitou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fowler shoots in but Saitou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fowler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitou defending against the ground and pound.
Fowler working the head and body with strikes.
Saitou taking a bit of punishment here - Fowler scoring with strikes.
Fowler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saitou is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Saitou is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saitou can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitou is looking to reverse the position.
Saitou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fowler landing strikes.
Saitou managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fowler.
Fowler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fowler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fowler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saitou is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fowler throwing strikes but Saitou manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fowler tries to buck Saitou off but Saitou is having none of it.
Fowler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saitou's best efforts.
Fowler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saitou is looking to advance position but Fowler won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler tries to get to full guard but Saitou has control of the leg.
Fowler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fowler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fowler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saitou has managed to get both his arms back between Fowler's legs - danger averted.
Austin Fowler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fowler has his foot on Saitou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saitou works his way back into a safe position though.
Saitou trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fowler is looking for a triangle but Saitou pushes his legs off easily.
Hiroyuki Saitou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Fowler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saitou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Fowler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fowler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Fowler!
Austin Fowler made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Write (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Write's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dark Knight metal theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hayabusa's choice of entrance music: Bombs Away. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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29
165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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24
166 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Write!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa checks a low kick from Write.
Hayabusa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Write.
No joy there for Hayabusa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayabusa thuds a left hand into Write's body.
Write thumps Hayabusa with a low kick.
Hayabusa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tim Write seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Write gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hayabusa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Write wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Write crashes against the mat.
Write throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hayabusa gets back to half guard.
Write working over Hayabusa with some ground and pound. Hayabusa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hayabusa trying to control from the bottom.
Write thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Write throwing shots but Hayabusa is blocking nicely.
Hayabusa is looking to escape.
Write tries to pass to full mount but Hayabusa defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Write is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Write trying to pass the guard but Hayabusa defending well.
Hayabusa has hold of Write's hands but Write slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Write is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hayabusa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hayabusa trying to control here.
Write is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hayabusa is just riding it out for now. Write eventually gives up the hold.
Hayabusa is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Write thows a huge punch but Hayabusa dodges it nicely.
Write missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Write wants to control but Hayabusa is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hayabusa wants to get back to his feet.
Write is looking to advance position but Hayabusa won't allow it.
Hayabusa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hayabusa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Write trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Write scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Write tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayabusa is retaining full guard.
Hayabusa is trying to keep Write in close.
Write postures up and lands a big shot to Hayabusa's brow.
Hayabusa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Write is aware though and is defending well.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing Write from controlling successfully.
Hayabusa looking for a guillotine here but Write defends easily.
Hayabusa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Write advances position into side control!
Hayabusa is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa defending against the ground and pound.
Write looks up at the clock and then as Hayabusa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Write smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Write is putting a hurting on Hayabusa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Write is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayabusa is defending well.
Write looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hayabusa is avoiding damage well.
Write works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Write postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayabusa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Write.
Write works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Write dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Write avoids it really well and circles away.
Hayabusa gets a double leg takedown into Write's guard.
Write looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayabusa is one step ahead there.
Write looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hayabusa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Write controls Hayabusa momentarily but Hayabusa frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Write is on top in guard.
Write 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.
Write trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa trying to control the position.
Write loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Write loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tim Write overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Write throwing strikes from guard but Hayabusa blocks nicely.
Write won't allow Hayabusa to sweep him here.
Hayabusa keeping full guard, as Write tries to pass.
Hayabusa wants to stand but Write is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Write trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayabusa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Write works over Hayabusa with some ground and pound from guard.
Write keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayabusa's head.
Write works over Hayabusa with some ground and pound from guard.
Hayabusa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Write scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hayabusa is still in real trouble! Can Write finish him?
Write is working Hayabusa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Write gets to his feet and stands over Hayabusa, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hayabusa felt that one! Write unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hayabusa from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Write!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Write thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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