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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Ramsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rau Utu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsberg comes to the cage accompanied by Immigrant Song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thorbjorn Ramsberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rau Utu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsberg blocks a head kick by Utu.
Ramsberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Utu.
Ramsberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Ramsberg's head coaches at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Utu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ramsberg scores with a one two! Utu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Rau Utu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Utu connects with a solid leg kick.
Utu lands with a nice body kick.
Utu connects with the punch.
It looks like Thorbjorn Ramsberg has been cut.
Utu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramsberg is breathing heavily.
Utu pushes Ramsberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Utu looking to throw knees to the head but Ramsberg is blocking nicely.
Utu lands with a right to the head.
Ramsberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Utu lands an uppercut.
Utu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramsbergs head.
Utu keeps control of Ramsberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramsberg working hard to break the clinch.
Ramsberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Utu won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsberg prevents a body shot from Utu.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Utu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramsberg avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Utu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramsberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Utu has double underhooks.
Ramsberg is trying to break the clinch but Utu is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsberg.
Ramsberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Utu misses with a body punch.
Ramsberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramsberg is trying to break the clinch but Utu is controlling him.
Utu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Utu stalling.
Ramsberg is trying to force a seperation but Utu has the dominant position.
Utu is pushing Ramsberg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ramsberg is trying to break the clinch but Utu has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramsberg manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Ramsberg misses.
Ramsberg swings for the body but Utu moves out of range.
Ramsberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Utu.
Utu moves in looking to clinch but Ramsberg pushes him off.
Utu tries to clinch up but Ramsberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Utu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramsberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsberg blocks a body shot from Utu.
A right hook to the body lands for Utu.
Utu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramsberg's efforts to push away.
Ramsberg tries to break the clinch but Utu is controlling the position.
Utu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramsberg controls his hands.
Ramsberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Utu won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Utu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Utu stalling in the clinch but Ramsberg improves position.
Utu stalling against the cage.
Utu misses with a body punch.
Utu lands with a left to the head.
Ramsberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Utu has him pressed against the cage.
Utu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramsberg blocking some punches.
Ramsberg tries to circle away but Utu has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Utu - that landed with a thud.
Utu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Utu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Utu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramsberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramsberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Utu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Utu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramsberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Utu as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Utu misses
and Ramsberg counters with a good, hard body kick but Utu shrugs it off.
Utu lands a big head kick that sends Ramsberg tumbling to the mat! Utu takes a step backwards and waves Ramsberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ramsberg is rocked!
Utu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oh Ramsberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramsberg blocks the body kick.
A jab from Ramsberg misses.
Ramsberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramsberg ducks under a wild hook from Utu.
Ramsberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Utu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Utu misses
and Ramsberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Utu throws out a leg kick but Ramsberg moves out of range and Utu only half commits.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramsberg misses with a double jab.
Utu misses with a leg kick.
Ramsberg misses with an uppercut. Utu saw that one coming.
Utu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramsberg is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rau Utu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Utu wants to clinch.
Utu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Utu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramsberg. Ramsberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramsberg misses with a looping right.
Ramsberg misses with a kick to the body
and Utu counters with a good low kick that Ramsberg was not able to check.
Utu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramsberg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Utu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Utu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramsberg.
Ramsberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramsberg wants to slow Utu down by chopping away at his legs.
Rau Utu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsberg moves out of range as Utu throws a body kick.
Rau Utu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramsberg throws a head kick that misses.
Ramsberg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Utu just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Utu. That's going to slow Ramsberg down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Utu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramsberg. Ramsberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramsberg throws a nice looking combination but Utu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Ramsberg misses.
Ramsberg jabs Utu right on the nose. Utu blinks but takes it well.
Ramsberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Utu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Utu avoids the body shot from Ramsberg.
Utu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramsberg.
Utu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Utu closes the distance and pushes Ramsberg back into the cage.
Utu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsberg's elbow.
Rau Utu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramsberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Utu has him pressed against the cage.
Utu keeps control of Ramsberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Utu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramsberg backwards.
Ramsberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Utu has double underhooks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Utu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ramsberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Utu prevents Ramsberg from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Utu.
Utu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramsberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Utu won't allow it.
Utu trying to stall but Ramsberg improves his position.
Ramsberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramsberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramsberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Utu's head backwards.
Utu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Utu moves away from the strike by Ramsberg.
Utu with a jab.
Ramsberg swings for the body but Utu moves out of range.
Ramsberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Utu misses with a body kick.
Utu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramsberg. That did some damage!
Utu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Utu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Utu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ramsberg misses its intended target.
Ramsberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Utu's head backwards.
Ramsberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Utu is looking to clinch but Ramsberg is avoiding it.
No joy there for Ramsberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Utu slips under a jab.
Utu lands a really nice looking cross but Ramsberg seems unphased.
Utu 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.
Utu tries a head kick but it misses.
Utu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramsberg misses with a low kick.
Utu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramsberg throws a jab when Utu was well out of range.
Utu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsberg checks the leg kick.
Utu ducks under a wild hook from Ramsberg.
Good standup being displayed there by Utu as he connects with a hook.
Utu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramsberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramsberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Utu manages to avoid it.
Utu missing with a left hand there. Ramsberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramsberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Utu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramsberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramsberg throws a sloppy head kick and Utu moves out of range easily.
Utu misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramsberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Utu can pounce on him.
Ramsberg lands a really nice looking cross but Utu seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Ramsberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rau Utu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Utu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Utu throws a series of punches but Ramsberg moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Utu.
Ramsberg throws a shot from downtown. Utu moves away and avoids it.
Ramsberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Utu lands a head kick. Ramsberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Utu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Ramsberg misses with a few strikes there.
Utu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Utu. That snapped Ramsberg's head back.
Ramsberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsberg misses with a leg kick
and Utu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ramsberg! Utu lets Ramsberg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Utu throws a hook but Ramsberg avoids it easily.
A combination from Ramsberg does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utu throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramsberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramsberg jabs Utu right on the nose. Utu blinks but takes it well.
Utu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Utu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramsberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Utu both land. Nice combination.
Thorbjorn Ramsberg's cut is getting worse.
Ramsberg misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramsberg misses with a left hand
enabling Utu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramsberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Utu throws a head kick but Ramsberg moves out of range.
Utu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramsberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Utu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramsberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Utu scrambles back to his feet.
Ramsberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Utu.
Ramsberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Utu.
Ramsberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramsberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Utu's hands.
No joy there for Ramsberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramsberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramsberg checks a low kick from Utu.
Ramsberg throws a sloppy head kick and Utu moves out of range easily.
Utu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramsberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramsberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramsberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Utu rushes Ramsberg and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ramsberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramsberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramsberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Utu throws a sloppy head kick and Ramsberg moves out of range easily.
Utu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ramsberg sprawling to the canvas! Ramsberg rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Utu finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramsberg. That did some damage!
Ramsberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Utu.
Utu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramsberg.
Utu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Utu tries a low kick but Ramsberg avoids it.
Utu wants to clinch.
Utu thumps Ramsberg with a low kick.
Ramsberg tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Utu misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utu lands a big uppercut and Ramsberg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ramsberg looks OK. Utu waves Ramsberg back to his feet!
Ramsberg connects with a leg kick. Utu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Utu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Utu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Ramsberg.
Utu throws a push kick but Ramsberg slaps the foot to one side.
Utu misses with a body kick.
Ramsberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsberg throws a right hand that misses
and Utu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ramsberg! Utu lets Ramsberg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ramsberg swings for the body but Utu moves out of range.
Ramsberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Utu lands a brutal head kick. Ramsberg looks out on his feet and Utu throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rau Utu!
Rau Utu 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.
In defeat, Thorbjorn Ramsberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. I have a lot of respect for him, and I'm sure that's mutual.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Schwalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwalle comes to the cage accompanied by Max Payne theme. Kronburger has chosen Turn up as his entrance music. Oliver Schwalle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shawn Kronburger's chin.
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Schwalle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Kronburger!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronburger misses with a body shot.
Schwalle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schwalle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Kronburger.
Kronburger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schwalle throws out the jab.
Kronburger tries to keep at a distance but Schwalle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schwalle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schwalle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schwalle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kronburger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronburger has a couple of punches blocked by Schwalle.
Schwalle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kronburger lands a shoulder strike.
Schwalle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schwalle throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Schwalle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schwalle as Kronburger tries to tie him up.
Schwalle takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schwalle lands with a short shot to the head.
Kronburger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schwalle misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger blocks a body shot from Schwalle.
Schwalle tries to work over Kronburger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Kronburger.
Kronburger throws a head punch that misses.
Schwalle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kronburger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kronburger fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kronburger.
Kronburger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kronburger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schwalle lands with a right to the head.
Schwalle lands a nice shot to the body.
Schwalle misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronburger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwalle can't find room to land a body shot as Kronburger controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schwalle can't find room to land a body shot as Kronburger controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Schwalle fails to land.
Schwalle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronburger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronburger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schwalles head.
Schwalle wants the takedown. Kronburger is fighting it off but Schwalle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kronburger's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger pulls Schwalle in to control the position.
Schwalle 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.
Schwalle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oliver Schwalle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kronburger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schwalle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schwalle is rocked!
Kronburger shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Schwalle takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kronburger sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Schwalle bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Kronburger!
Our winner, Shawn Kronburger, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Garcia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ballad Of A Dead Soulja . Jackson has chosen LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN 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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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
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Garcia's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Garcia punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garcia if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Garcia tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Garcia won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson prevents Garcia from standing back up.
Jackson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Garcia reverses the position - he's now on top in Jackson's guard.
Garcia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Garcia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia slips a straight right by Jackson.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Garcia backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Roberto Garcia has been cut.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson cracks Garcia with a big right hand but Garcia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Jackson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcia rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Garcia with a nice cross.
Garcia checks the leg kick.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson slips a jab from Garcia.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roberto Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garcia.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garcia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia lands the left hand.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Garcia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Jackson pushes Garcia away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcia.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garcia.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
Garcia is trying to stand.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson working Garcia over with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
Jackson jabs at Garcia's body.
Garcia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Garcia throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Garcia pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia blocks the body kick.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Garcia stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for Garcia.
Jackson clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
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!
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roberto Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Garcia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Jackson misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apollo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcia.
Jab by Garcia.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
That has opened up Apollo Jackson's cut even more.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Jackson swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia lands a big uppercut and Jackson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jackson looks OK. Garcia waves Jackson back to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
Garcia throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
A jab from Garcia misses.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcia lands a jab.
The cut above Apollo Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Jackson!
After winning the bout, Apollo Jackson 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Barac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barac has chosen Connected as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Barac!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barac, right into the meat.
Barac throws a sloppy body shot
and Nkemakolam counters with a takedown into side control.
Nkemakolam tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barac manages to get back to half guard.
Barac wants to get back to full guard.
Barac works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barac is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nkemakolam keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barac wants to stand up but Nkemakolam has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nkemakolam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barac puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nkemakolam is trying to control but can't.
Barac postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nkemakolam to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Nkemakolam misses
and Barac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barac swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Nkemakolam counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nkemakolam trying to control the position from guard on top but Barac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nkemakolam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nkemakolam.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nkemakolam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nkemakolam trying to control but Barac is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam is fighting to break Barac's control of his arms but Barac is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barac controls Nkemakolam momentarily but Nkemakolam frees himself.
Nkemakolam looking to pass the guard.
Barac wants to get back to his feet but Nkemakolam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ivan Barac.
Nkemakolam cracks Barac with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nkemakolam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nkemakolam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barac's calf.
Barac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nkemakolam manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nkemakolam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nkemakolam throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nkemakolam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barac.
Nkemakolam scores with a push kick.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the side of Barac's head but Barac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nkemakolam rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Barac misses.
Barac throws a leg kick that misses.
Barac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nkemakolam throws out the jab.
Nkemakolam cracks Barac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barac misses with an uppercut
and Nkemakolam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barac wants to sweep here but Nkemakolam controlling him for the moment.
Barac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nkemakolam manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nkemakolam thuds his right hand into Barac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nkemakolam throws an overhand right that lands on Barac's shoulder, as Barac tries to avoid the shot.
Barac drops his hands momentarily and Nkemakolam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barac throws an off balance right hand
and Nkemakolam counters with a takedown into side control.
Barac tries to buck Nkemakolam off but Nkemakolam is having none of it.
Nkemakolam cracks Barac with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Barac felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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!
Barac wants to control but Nkemakolam postures up.
Nkemakolam throws an elbow but Barac slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barac wants to control but Nkemakolam postures up.
Nkemakolam tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jobe Nkemakolam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barac is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam grinds an elbow into Barac's temple.
Barac managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nkemakolam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nkemakolam throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nkemakolam working the ground and pound from side control.
Nkemakolam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barac is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Nkemakolam are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barac is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nkemakolam is looking to take a break and control but Barac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barac to see if he's OK.
Barac struggling a bit here.
Barac managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barac keeps working.
Nkemakolam working away.
Barac wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Barac tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam wants to take a breather but Barac manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nkemakolam.
Barac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nkemakolam looking to pass the guard.
Barac wants to sweep here but Nkemakolam controlling him for the moment.
Nkemakolam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nkemakolam cracks Barac with a solid left hand.
Nkemakolam looking to sit in guard and control but Barac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barac content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam wants to sweep but no luck.
Barac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nkemakolam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nkemakolam has a closed guard, preventing Barac from standing up.
Nkemakolam trying to keep a closed guard but Barac is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Barac lands a nice hook to Nkemakolam's body. Nkemakolam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nkemakolam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barac tries to work over Nkemakolam's front leg with a kick but Nkemakolam checks it.
Barac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barac throws a wild body kick that Nkemakolam sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Barac.
Nkemakolam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barac ducks under a wild hook from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam moves out of range of the leg kick from Barac.
Barac scores with a sloppy right hand. Nkemakolam should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nkemakolam defending well as Barac loads up on a big left hand.
Barac throws a head kick that misses.
Barac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nkemakolam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam digs a good body shot into Barac's ribs.
Barac misses with a straight left.
Barac moves out of range of the strikes.
Nkemakolam jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nkemakolam moves into the clinch.
Barac throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barac is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nkemakolam tries to land knees in the clinch but Barac avoids the damage to the body.
Nkemakolam is looking to control Barac's arms but Barac gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nkemakolam has his back to the cage.
Barac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nkemakolams head.
Barac lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nkemakolam.
Barac digs a right hand underneath Nkemakolam's ribcage. Nkemakolam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ivan Barac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throws an elbow that misses.
Barac avoids a wild elbow strike from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nkemakolam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barac is trying to keep an underhook but Nkemakolam manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nkemakolam wants to control but Barac is keeping him busy.
Barac is trying to get back to full guard.
Barac moves into full guard.
Nkemakolam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nkemakolam throwing strikes but missing.
Nkemakolam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jobe Nkemakolam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barac keeping moving, preventing Nkemakolam from controlling successfully.
Nkemakolam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nkemakolam tries to free his leg and advance position but Barac is retaining full guard.
Barac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nkemakolam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Jobe Nkemakolam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barac misses the jab.
Nkemakolam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barac misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by Nkemakolam.
Barac throws a push kick but Nkemakolam slaps the foot to one side.
Nkemakolam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barac lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Barac misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nkemakolam misses with a low kick.
Nkemakolam blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barac slips a jab from Nkemakolam.
Barac throws a solid leg kick but Nkemakolam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barac.
A clash of legs there as Nkemakolam blocks the low kick.
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 Jobe Nkemakolam.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nkemakolam, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jobe Nkemakolam!
A very excited looking Jobe Nkemakolam 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMurphy comes to the cage accompanied by I own Golly God.. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
194 lbs
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198 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall McMurphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McMurphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Horton in the domination position with McMurphy hanging on.
McMurphy is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on McMurphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy inform me that Horton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Horton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Horton in side control, throwing shots but McMurphy defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton laying and praying for a moment but McMurphy takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton 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.
Horton is nestled in close to McMurphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Horton is working for a kimura but McMurphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Horton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McMurphy is trying to maintain the position but Horton is very close to passing his half guard.
Horton wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMurphy keeps working.
Horton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McMurphy defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton stalling away here and it's allowed McMurphy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Horton looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Horton postures up.
Horton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Horton trying to control the position from guard on top but McMurphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horton stopping the sweep attempt from McMurphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton is looking to work some ground and pound but McMurphy has wrist control.
Horton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horton throws an elbow that misses. McMurphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horton's guard. Nice move by McMurphy!
Horton wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMurphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horton has an active guard here but McMurphy has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McMurphy throws a series of punches but Horton avoids them all with ease.
Horton slips a straight right by McMurphy.
Horton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McMurphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Horton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Horton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Horton is putting a hurting on McMurphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Horton landing strikes.
Horton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've been hearing good reports from McMurphy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Horton is looking to take a break and control but McMurphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Horton crashes against the mat.
Horton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Horton wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMurphy keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy is looking for a sweep.
Horton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
It looks like Randall McMurphy has been cut.
Horton wants to control but McMurphy is keeping him busy.
Horton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Horton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McMurphy is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McMurphy is avoiding damage well.
Horton is looking to take a break and control but McMurphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McMurphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Horton's guard! Nice work there by McMurphy!
Horton looking to control but McMurphy passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton trying to hold on to McMurphy's head to control him but McMurphy postures up.
McMurphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McMurphy is thwarting Horton's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton tries to get to full guard but McMurphy has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randall McMurphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Horton with a lazy takedown attempt
and McMurphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Horton's knee momentarily.
McMurphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horton.
Horton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Horton swings around for an armbar but McMurphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Horton's guard.
Horton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McMurphy is now in half guard.
McMurphy prevents Horton from improving his position.
McMurphy is thwarting Horton's attempts to control the position.
McMurphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton is trying is best to control the position here.
Horton is trying to stand.
Horton wants to sweep but McMurphy has passed to side control!
Horton is looking for a sweep.
McMurphy working away.
What's Horton going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Horton struggling a bit here.
Randall McMurphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Horton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Horton wants to control but McMurphy passes into side.
Horton tries to bench press McMurphy off him but McMurphy keeps the position.
Horton is not content to let McMurphy control the position.
Horton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton wants to control but McMurphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Horton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McMurphy wants to control but Horton is keeping him busy.
McMurphy prevents Horton from improving his position.
Horton manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton working for submissions but it's allowed McMurphy to get to half guard.
Horton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMurphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMurphy's back!
Tim Horton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McMurphy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Horton looking to hold on to the position here but McMurphy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Horton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Horton!
A victorious Tim Horton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alvarez. Sumrall has chosen Kutless - Smile as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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205 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonah Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Jab from Graves.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Sumrall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sumrall pushing down on Graves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sumrall not doing much here.
Sumrall wants to stand up but Graves is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumrall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sumrall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall not doing much here.
Sumrall trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jonah Sumrall hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Graves misses with an uppercut
enabling Sumrall to counter with a crisp jab.
Sumrall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sumrall scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Graves misses.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Sumrall counters with a head kick.
Graves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sumrall on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumrall staying out of range there.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sumrall counters with a stiff right hand.
Sumrall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graves throws a body punch but Sumrall moves out of range.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Sumrall counters with a good, hard body kick but Graves shrugs it off.
Graves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Sumrall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a body punch but Sumrall moves out of range.
Graves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sumrall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Sumrall breaks from the clinch.
Graves looks to clinch
and Sumrall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Sumrall counters with a low kick, right behind Graves 's knee.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Sumrall's head but Sumrall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sumrall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doug Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Graves misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Graves, right into the meat.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves takes a swing at Sumrall's ribcage but misses.
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Sumrall counters with a head kick. That will keep Graves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Graves misses with a wild combination.
Graves throws a hook but Sumrall avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonah Sumrall will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Sumrall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graves. That's going to slow Sumrall down.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves lands a jab.
Graves has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves cracks Sumrall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Sumrall counters with a huge head kick that drops Graves! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonah Sumrall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, CUZ I GOT HIGH. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
179 lbs
30 - 8 - 0 |
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169 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar moves into the clinch successfully.
Edgar has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
Edgar blocks a body shot from Stone.
Edgar misses with the head strike.
Edgar working aggressively here.
Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Edgar blocks a body shot from Stone.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Edgar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Edgar prevents a body shot from Stone.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Edgar misses with the head strike.
Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Stone on the inside.
Edgar throws a head punch that misses.
Edgar working aggressively here.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edgar's elbow.
Edgar throws a head punch that misses.
Edgar throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Edgar.
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!
Edgar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edgar working aggressively here.
Edgar scores with a shot to the side of Stone's head.
We've been hearing reports that Stone has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Edgar lands an uppercut.
Stone misses with the head strike.
Edgar throws a head punch that misses.
Edgar wants to stall.
Edgar swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone digs a right hand into Edgar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Edgar's gas tank.
Edgar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Stone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edgar blocks an elbow strike from Stone.
Edgar blocking some punches.
Stone breaks the clinch.
Edgar misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone throws a series of punches but Edgar moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Edgar misses.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Edgar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stone blocks a low kick nicely.
Edgar checks the leg kick.
Edgar throws out a leg kick but Stone moves out of range and Edgar only half commits.
Edgar throws a big shot that misses.
Edgar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edgar throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stone.
Stone throws a big elbow that misses.
Edgar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stone 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.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone postures up in Edgar's guard and throws a big left but Edgar blocks it.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edgar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone throws a strike but Edgar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Edgar is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is sitting in close to Stone's body. Stone has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Edgar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Edgar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Stone!
An intense looking Ben Stone took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You're not Womba.'.
Hans Edgar was interviewed post fight and said 'Smoke one for me at the after party!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emeka Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakur comes to the cage accompanied by Tatanka - Africa. 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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255 lbs
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276 lbs
32 - 13 - 0 |
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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
37 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeka Shakur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carter Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Shakur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Emeka Shakur has been cut.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakur was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Shakur lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Shakur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shakur has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shakur swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Shakur throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stops Shakur from standing up.
Shakur managing to control the position.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Shakur to get back to his feet.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shakur wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shakur pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson moves out of range as Shakur strikes.
Shakur throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson slips under a jab from Shakur.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shakur throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swings for the body but Shakur moves out of range.
Emeka Shakur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson slips under a jab from Shakur.
Shakur swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shakur throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Shakur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shakur misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Shakur in his tracks momentarily.
Shakur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Shakur.
Shakur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shakur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shakur takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Shakur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shakur is looking to land body kicks.
Shakur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Shakur tries a head kick but it misses.
Shakur tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shakur misses with a straight left.
Shakur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shakur misses the shot to the body.
Shakur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson slips under a jab from Shakur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakur throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Shakur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shakur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Shakur moved out of range nicely.
Shakur misses with a looping left.
Shakur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Jab by Johnson.
Emeka Shakur's cut is getting worse.
Shakur misses with a leg kick.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shakur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Shakur misses with a leg kick.
Shakur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from Shakur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carter Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emeka Shakur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Shakur moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Shakur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shakur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shakur throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Shakur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shakur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shakur is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Shakur misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Shakur drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Shakur misses.
Shakur throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakur misses with a straight left.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shakur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shakur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakur misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries a body shot but Shakur blocks it.
Shakur working aggressively here.
Shakur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakur struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shakur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Shakur.
Johnson is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Shakur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shakur scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Emeka Shakur's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakur lands a left hand.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Emeka Shakur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson gets through Shakur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shakur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakur prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Shakur prevents a body shot from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Shakur fails to land.
Shakur is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shakur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Shakur misses.
Shakur just misses with a punch to the body.
Shakur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
A slow jab from Shakur misses its intended target.
Shakur has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shakur misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Shakur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shakur tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Shakur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shakur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shakur. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Emeka Shakur is winning the standup battle so far.
Shakur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Emeka Shakur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakur.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakur. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakur. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shakur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 Emeka Shakur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emeka Shakur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shakur's waist but Shakur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Shakur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakur.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakur moves away.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shakur swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Shakur swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shakur is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Shakur.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Shakur missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakur misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Shakur throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shakur connects with a high kick.
It looks like Carter Johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Shakur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shakur, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Shakur moved out of range nicely.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shakur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Shakur.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Shakur's defenses.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Shakur.
Johnson swings for the body but Shakur moves out of range.
Shakur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A good leg kick by Shakur.
Shakur thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shakur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shakur thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shakur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Shakur misses with a looping right.
Johnson jabs at Shakur's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shakur.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Shakur.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Shakur slips the punch.
Shakur connects with a jab.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shakur throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a head kick but Shakur moves out of range.
Shakur jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Shakur misses its intended target.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shakur lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Shakur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shakur throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeez, Emeka Shakur's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shakur drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shakur is looking for the KO!
Johnson is rocked!
Shakur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakur finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shakur throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shakur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emeka Shakur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shakur 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 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Emeka Shakur!
A very excited looking Emeka Shakur made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Sobieski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kto Cię Obroni Polsko. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobieski is defended easily by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Jokinen does it's job there.
A head kick from Sobieski lands but Jokinen takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sobieski's calf.
Sobieski throws a nice looking combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Jokinen.
Sobieski throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen takes a swing at Sobieski's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Jokinen misses
and Sobieski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jokinen's guard now.
Sobieski landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Sobieski is controlling well.
Sobieski wants to free his trapped foot but Jokinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sobieski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sobieski misses with a head shot. Jokinen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sobieski landing some decent shots from guard.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokinen has his foot on Sobieski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobieski works his way back into a safe position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sobieski working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sobieski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Sobieski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobieski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jokinen is just riding it out for now. Sobieski eventually gives up the hold.
Sobieski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jokinen is pressing down on Sobieski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sobieski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sobieski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sobieski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sobieski advances position into side control!
Jokinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen is staying active underneath Sobieski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jokinen wants to control but Sobieski passes into side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobieski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jokinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sobieski's head.
Sobieski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sobieski trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
Sobieski with the ground and pound but Jokinen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jokinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobieski pulls his head out easily.
Sobieski tries to pass to full mount but Jokinen defends it.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Sobieski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Sobieski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jokinen is looking to control Sobieski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
Sobieski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sobieski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sobieski is looking to advance position but Jokinen won't allow it.
Sobieski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sobieski trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Sobieski has control of the leg.
Sobieski winds up and cracks Jokinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sobieski drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieski lands strikes from half guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Sobieski postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sobieski wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jan Sobieski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobieski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobieski pulls his head out easily.
Sobieski winds up and cracks Jokinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sobieski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sobieski lands a nice short elbow.
Sobieski wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Sobieski is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen trying to control from the bottom.
Sobieski is looking to advance position but Jokinen won't allow it.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is pressing down on Sobieski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Sobieski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokinen defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobieski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Sobieski avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen wants to slow Sobieski down by chopping away at his legs.
Jokinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Sobieski slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Sobieski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Jokinen is predictable there
and Sobieski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sobieski throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobieski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sobieski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sobieski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Otto Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobieski looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sobieski can't keep his opponent in guard - Jokinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jokinen trying to control from Sobieski's half guard. Sobieski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski working a defensive guard here.
Sobieski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobieski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobieski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobieski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Sobieski controlling from the top position.
Sobieski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sobieski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sobieski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
After winning the bout, Jan Sobieski 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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