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Destiny 76: Dileo vs. Sunuwar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JunJun Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JunJun Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JunJun Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Jones lands but Robinson takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Jones lands but Robinson takes it in his stride.
JunJun Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Robinson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson takes one to the chin there.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones thuds a left hand into Robinson's body.
Jones throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robinson is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones tries to kick Robinson off but Robinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson controlling the pace.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robinson throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robinson wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working over Robinson with some ground and pound. Robinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Robinson is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Jones 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.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JunJun Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good exchange - Robinson coming out on top.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robinson.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robinson is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Robinson postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robinson scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.
Michael Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson passes into half guard.
Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Robinson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robinson.
JunJun Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Robinson.
Robinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robinson drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson controlling Jones's posture.
Jones gets to his feet - Robinson follows without any prompting.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Robinson will feel that in the morning.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Robinson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling the position.
Jones thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Jones thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JunJun Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robinson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Robinson!
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robinson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Robinson dodges the ground and pound from Jones.
Robinson 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.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones working away.
Robinson parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Robinson to escape.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robinson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones working away.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Robinson has one of Jones's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Jones stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
JunJun Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
JunJun Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Robinson.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robinson tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Robinson wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michael Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JunJun Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
JunJun Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JunJun Jones!
A very excited looking JunJun Jones 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jere Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishima's entrance music is All I Do Is Win. A fine choice. Jere Stephens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jin Mishima's chin.
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Mishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mishima.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stephens misses with a hook.
Stephens misses with the combination.
Mishima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stephens sprawls well. Stephens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mishima gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephens is looking for the big counter here.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Mishima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephens did well to prevent Mishima getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima trying to pass the guard but Stephens defending well.
Mishima wants to work for an arm triangle but Stephens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mishima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stephens pushes Mishima off looking to stand but Mishima dives back in and keeps control.
Mishima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mishima is working for a kimura but Stephens is defending it quite comfortably.
Mishima is looking for submissions but instead, Stephens has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima slips nicely into half guard.
Mishima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stephens defends it well.
Stephens wants to control but Mishima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stephens 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.
Mishima 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.
Stephens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mishima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima is working for a kimura but Stephens is defending it quite comfortably.
Mishima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mishima is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mishima is looking for a kimura but Stephens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mishima to get the leverage.
Stephens trying to control here.
Mishima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mishima seems to be working for a kimura but Stephens defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Mishima dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mishima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
Mishima appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stephens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mishima attempts a counter takedown but Stephens avoids it well and moves away.
Mishima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephens's half guard.
Stephens trying to control from the bottom.
Jin Mishima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stephens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mishima is looking for a kimura but Stephens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mishima to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima is looking for a kimura here.
Stephens is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stephens sees it coming and defends easily.
Mishima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stephens is just riding it out for now. Mishima eventually gives up the hold.
Mishima is trying to work for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Mishima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stephens sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stephens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mishima is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mishima is looking for a kimura here.
Mishima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?
Mishima wants to work for an arm triangle but Stephens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima is looking for a kimura here.
Stephens makes his way to full guard, as Mishima worked for a kimura.
Mishima throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mishima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stephens dives on top into guard.
Mishima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Mishima has his foot on Stephens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephens works his way back into a safe position though.
Stephens wants to stand but Mishima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mishima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stephens wants to stand but Mishima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Mishima dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
Mishima feinted with a counter takedown.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mishima circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stephens.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
Mishima attempts a counter takedown but Stephens avoids it well and moves away.
Stephens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mishima.
Stephens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stephens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mishima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stephens's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mishima actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back.
Mishima actively working from the bottom here.
Mishima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mishima.
Mishima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mishima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jere Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stephens is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mishima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mishima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Stephens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mishima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stephens has managed to get both his arms back between Mishima's legs - danger averted.
Mishima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jin Mishima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mishima working for submissions but it's allowed Stephens to get to half guard.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stephens is keen to just control but Mishima is a slippery customer.
Stephens seems to be looking for submissions.
Mishima actively working from the bottom here.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jere Stephens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mishima 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Mishima!
Our winner, Jin Mishima, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felippe Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krug Barishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barishkov has chosen Angel of Death - Slayer as his entrance music. Krug Barishkov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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280 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felippe Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krug Barishkov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Felippe Francisco has been cut.
Barishkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barishkov connects with a right hand. Francisco shakes it off.
Barishkov misses with a looping left.
Francisco walks into a straight right hand from Barishkov.
Barishkov misses with a low kick.
Barishkov darts in looking for a takedown but Francisco gets double underhooks and turns Barishkov into the cage.
Barishkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Barishkov is predictable there
and Francisco counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Francisco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barishkov. Barishkov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francisco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barishkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Francisco.
Barishkov misses with a low kick.
Francisco connects with an inside leg kick.
Barishkov swings for the body but Francisco moves out of range.
Francisco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barishkov wants to counter the offense by Francisco and move into the clinch position.
Francisco 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.
Barishkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Barishkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco throws a head kick that half lands.
Barishkov is looking to chop away at Francisco's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barishkov.
Barishkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barishkov 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Francisco scores with a four punch combination!
Felippe Francisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barishkov tries to land a leg kick but Francisco saw it coming and moves away.
Barishkov stuns Francisco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Francisco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barishkov throws a leg kick but Francisco moved away.
Francisco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barishkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Francisco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Francisco throws a big shot that misses.
Barishkov throws a body kick that misses
and Francisco counters with a big head kick but Barishkov shrugs it off.
Felippe Francisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francisco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barishkov moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barishkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Francisco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barishkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Francisco throws a shot to the body.
Francisco misses with a head kick.
Francisco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barishkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Francisco has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barishkov.
Francisco scores with a nice strike.
Barishkov lands a head shot.
Felippe Francisco's cut is getting worse.
Francisco scores with a body shot.
Barishkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Francisco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barishkov counters with an outside leg kick.
Barishkov cracks Francisco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barishkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francisco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Francisco wants to stay close but Barishkov steps back to make room for something. Francisco seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Barishkov and Francisco drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Krug Barishkov!
A very excited looking Krug Barishkov 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norman Osbourne acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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137 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoji Horiguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horiguchi scores with a jab. Osbourne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Osbourne slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Osbourne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Osbourne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horiguchi defends well and Osbourne ends up having to push Horiguchi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horiguchi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Horiguchi throws a series of strikes that have Osbourne backpedaling.
Osbourne has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Osbourne misses with a jab to the body
and Horiguchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osbourne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Osbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horiguchi.
Osbourne tries to clinch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Osbourne fails in his attempt to 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!
Horiguchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Osbourne ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Osbourne with that takedown attempt.
Horiguchi blocks a body shot from Osbourne.
Osbourne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Horiguchi is defending well.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Osbourne.
Osbourne is looking to control Horiguchi's arms but Horiguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Osbourne has his back to the cage.
Horiguchi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Osbourne is keeping busy.
Osbourne is trying to drag Horiguchi to the mat but Horiguchi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Horiguchi tries to stall but Osbourne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Osbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osbourne being controlled against the cage.
Osbourne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
It looks like Kyoji Horiguchi has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Osbourne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osbourne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Horiguchi digs a right hand underneath Osbourne's ribcage. Osbourne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Horiguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Osbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horiguchi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Horiguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osbourne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Horiguchi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Osbourne ducks down to avoid it.
Osbourne steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Horiguchi.
Kyoji Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Horiguchi coming out on top.
Osbourne throws an off balance right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Horiguchi stuns Osbourne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick which misses Osbourne's front leg but catches the back leg as Osbourne tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horiguchi. Osbourne does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Osbourne with that takedown attempt.
Horiguchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horiguchi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Osbourne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osbourne prevents Horiguchi from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne with the ground and pound but Horiguchi regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Osbourne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Osbourne is trying to work for a kimura but Horiguchi is defending well.
Osbourne trying to pass the guard but Horiguchi defending well.
Osbourne is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyoji Horiguchi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Osbourne fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Horiguchi misses its target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Osbourne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horiguchi throws out a loose jab but Osbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osbourne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kyoji Horiguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Horiguchi.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horiguchi sizes up Osbourne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Horiguchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osbourne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi throws a series of punches but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Osbourne is out of range.
Horiguchi sets himself, and Osbourne steps forward looking for the clinch! Horiguchi avoids it this time.
Horiguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osbourne.
Horiguchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Osbourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horiguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osbourne darts in looking for a takedown but Horiguchi gets double underhooks and turns Osbourne into the cage.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Osbourne.
Horiguchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Osbourne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Osbourne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Osbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horiguchi.
Osbourne tries to counter with a clinch but Horiguchi shakes him off and moves away.
Osbourne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horiguchi under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Osbourne throws a looping overhand right but Horiguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Osbourne avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi cracks Osbourne with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Horiguchi sets himself, and Osbourne steps forward looking for the clinch! Horiguchi avoids it this time.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Osbourne ducks down to avoid it.
Horiguchi throws a right hand that Osbourne ducks under and follows up with a left that Osbourne also avoids with ease.
Osbourne connects with a right hand. Horiguchi shakes it off.
Horiguchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horiguchi scores with a nice right hand.
Osbourne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horiguchi connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horiguchi. Osbourne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horiguchi sets himself, and Osbourne steps forward looking for the clinch! Horiguchi avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Osbourne's corner calls for a 1-2. Osbourne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horiguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horiguchi throws a one two combo.
Horiguchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horiguchi wants it to stay on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Osbourne blocks the leg kick.
Osbourne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horiguchi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Osbourne down.
Horiguchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Osbourne's head.
Horiguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osbourne can do to turn this around?
Osbourne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Osbourne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osbourne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Horiguchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Osbourne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horiguchi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Osbourne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Osbourne dives in and grabs Horiguchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horiguchi pushes down on Osbourne's head and hops out.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osbourne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horiguchi avoids it really well and circles away.
Horiguchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Osbourne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horiguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Osbourne.
Horiguchi gets caught napping as Osbourne dives in and scores a takedown. Horiguchi manages to retain guard.
Horiguchi wants to get back to his feet but Osbourne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osbourne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyoji Horiguchi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Horiguchi misses with a body punch
and Osbourne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Horiguchi's guard.
Horiguchi keeping full guard, as Osbourne tries to pass.
Horiguchi is looking to stand up but Osbourne isn't so interested in that idea.
Osbourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horiguchi is keeping the position for now.
Osbourne looking to sit in guard and control but Horiguchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi stands and steps away. Osbourne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Osbourne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horiguchi's waist but Horiguchi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Osbourne off to one side.
Horiguchi throws a big counter combination but Osbourne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Osbourne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horiguchi. Horiguchi obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Horiguchi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Osbourne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horiguchi swivels and escapes.
Osbourne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horiguchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Osbourne somewhat.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Osbourne.
Horiguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osbourne. That did some damage!
Osbourne shoots in looking for a takedown but Horiguchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Osbourne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horiguchi misses with a hook. Osbourne ducked under it nicely.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Osbourne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horiguchi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Osbourne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne fails to land the takedown.
Horiguchi connects with a right hand. Osbourne shakes it off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osbourne is defended easily by Horiguchi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Osbourne.
Horiguchi prevents the takedown attempt.
Osbourne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Horiguchi.
Osbourne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Horiguchi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Osbourne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Osbourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horiguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Osbourne doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horiguchi scores with a leg kick.
Osbourne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horiguchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Osbourne's calf.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osbourne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Osbourne ducks down to avoid it.
Horiguchi connects with an inside leg kick.
Horiguchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Osbourne in his tracks.
Horiguchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horiguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Osbourne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osbourne.
Osbourne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horiguchi throws a low kick, looking for Osbourne's leg but Osbourne calmly moves out of range.
Horiguchi lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne feints the counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Horiguchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Osbourne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Osbourne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Norman Osbourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horiguchi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Osbourne.
Horiguchi lands with a nice body punch.
Horiguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Horiguchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osbourne.
Osbourne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horiguchi.
Kyoji Horiguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Osbourne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horiguchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Osbourne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Horiguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horiguchi, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Horiguchi!
Kyoji Horiguchi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Norman Osbourne had this to say: 'I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis's entrance music is We Are The Fallen-Bury Me Alive. A fine choice. Wyatt has chosen ''Broken Out In Love'' as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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213 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ewen Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wyatt misses with a two punch combination.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like John Wyatt has been cut.
Wyatt swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Wyatt to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Wyatt looks to clinch but Davis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Wyatt taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ewen Davis!
Post fight, Ewen Davis took to the microphone: 'I am in no rush to destroy anyone in my way.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius's entrance music is Here we are Juggernaut by Coheed and Cambria. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamie Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Vaughan as Garcius shoots in.
Vaughan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcius blocking some punches.
Vaughan throws a head punch that misses.
Vaughan is pressed up against the cage. Garcius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vaughan down to the mat. Vaughan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vaughan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaughan's half guard.
Vaughan taking some punishment here, with Garcius in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vaughan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcius gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vaughan misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vaughan won't be happy with that.
Vaughan regains half guard.
Garcius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vaughan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcius.
Garcius thows a huge punch but Vaughan dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing that Garcius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Garcius working Vaughan over with strikes.
Vaughan wants to control but Garcius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vaughan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcius.
Garcius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius is pressing down on Vaughan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vaughan is holding on for now.
Vaughan is looking for a sweep. Garcius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaughan's head.
Garcius throwing shots but Vaughan is blocking nicely.
Vaughan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vaughan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcius.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcius with the ground and pound but Vaughan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcius throws an elbow that misses. Vaughan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcius's guard. Nice move by Vaughan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcius has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vaughan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Garcius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vaughan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaius Garcius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughan is looking to control Garcius's arms but Garcius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vaughan has his back to the cage.
Vaughan gets control of Garcius's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vaughan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Garcius is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaughan has wrist control.
Garcius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garcius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vaughan looking for a sweep. Not yet Vaughan, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius postures up in Vaughan's guard and throws a big left but Vaughan blocks it.
Vaughan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vaughan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vaughan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcius works over Vaughan with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcius is in close to Vaughan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vaughan looking for subs off his back but Garcius has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaius Garcius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garcius shoots in and bounces Vaughan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Garcius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vaughan's head.
Garcius throws an elbow that misses. Vaughan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcius's guard. Nice move by Vaughan!
Vaughan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcius looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcius, not yet.
Vaughan won't allow Garcius to get back to his feet.
Jaius Garcius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vaughan postures up in Garcius's guard and throws a big left but Garcius blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcius has wrist control.
Garcius seems keen to control Vaughan's posture.
Vaughan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcius is on top in guard.
Garcius cracks Vaughan with a solid left hand.
Garcius tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaughan is retaining full guard.
Garcius throwing strikes but missing.
Vaughan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcius won't allow Vaughan to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vaughan working a defensive guard but Garcius manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcius is chipping away with strikes.
Vaughan regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garcius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaughan defending well though.
Garcius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcius looks to land a strike but Vaughan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Garcius throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius advances position into side control!
Garcius throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vaughan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Vaughan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Garcius.
Garcius looks to land a strike but Vaughan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Garcius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius lands a couple of digs.
Vaughan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vaughan trying to control the position.
Garcius throws an elbow that misses. Vaughan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcius's guard. Nice move by Vaughan!
Garcius is controlling Vaughan's posture.
Vaughan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaius Garcius dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garcius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaughan.
A swing and a miss from Vaughan.
Garcius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vaughan's guard.
Vaughan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaughan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vaughan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcius landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vaughan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vaughan has momentary wrist control but Garcius slips an elbow through the middle.
Garcius advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Garcius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vaughan taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vaughan regains half guard.
Garcius wants to pass the guard but Vaughan is defending well.
Vaughan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garcius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaughan can do to turn this around?
Vaughan can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vaughan taking some punishment here, with Garcius in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garcius.
Garcius won't allow Vaughan to get back to his feet.
Garcius throws a strike but Vaughan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Garcius wants to stand but Vaughan is controlling the position.
Garcius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vaughan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcius wants to get back to his feet but Vaughan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Garcius controls Vaughan momentarily but Vaughan frees himself.
Jamie Vaughan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vaughan advances position into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Garcius is right now.
Garcius pushes Vaughan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vaughan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Garcius is looking for a sweep.
Vaughan is chipping away with strikes.
Garcius pushes Vaughan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vaughan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcius on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vaughan cracks Garcius with a big elbow.
Garcius is trying to buck Vaughan off.
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 Jaius Garcius.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcius, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaius Garcius!
Jaius Garcius thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zurab Sergeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zurab Sergeev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zurab Sergeev!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeev takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Best.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sergeev or perhaps it was just good defense by Best, which made it look bad.
Sergeev shoots in for a takedown but Best shows good takedown defense.
Best throws a shot from downtown. Sergeev moves away and avoids it.
Best pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sergeev back to the cage. Best follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Best looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sergeev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnny Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Sergeev.
Best uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sergeev.
Best swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Best throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sergeev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Best.
Best jabs Sergeev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sergeev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Best comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Best looks to score with a jab to the body but Sergeev is just out of range.
Sergeev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sergeev.
Sergeev shoots in for a takedown but Best shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Best with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sergeev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Best sprawls well. Best wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sergeev gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Best throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Best throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Best misses with a jab, cross combination.
Best ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sergeev moves away.
Sergeev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Best sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Best tries to counter by clinching up but Sergeev breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Best. No joy for Sergeev on that attempt.
Best swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sergeev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Best sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Best takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sergeev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sergeev tries to free his leg and advance position but Best is retaining full guard.
Best keeping moving, preventing Sergeev from controlling successfully.
Sergeev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sergeev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Best keeping full guard, as Sergeev tries to pass.
Best is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sergeev taking some punishment here, with Best in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev keeping control of the position.
Sergeev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sergeev wants to control but Best is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Best is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sergeev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Best.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sergeev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sergeev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sergeev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sergeev trying to control the position.
Best wants to control from the top but Sergeev keeps moving.
Sergeev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Best wants to stand but Sergeev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sergeev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Best dominated that round.
That's time! Best's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Best scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sergeev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Best as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Sergeev.
Best is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sergeev can do to turn this around?
Sergeev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zurab Sergeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sergeev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Best moves out of range as Sergeev strikes.
Best appears to be looking for a big counter.
Best looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sergeev with a poor takedown
and Best connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnny Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Sergeev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sergeevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Best gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sergeev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeev breaks from the clinch.
Sergeev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Best.
Best is looking to wear down Sergeev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Best checks a leg kick.
Best connects with a crisp jab.
Best tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sergeev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sergeev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sergeev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sergeev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Best as he avoids it easily.
Sergeev dodges the punch combination from Best.
Sergeev slips under a jab from Best.
Best slips a jab and a cross from Sergeev.
As Sergeev tries to get set, Best tries to push him back and clinch up but Sergeev manages to avoid the attempt.
Best misses with a body shot.
Sergeev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Best scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best closes the distance and pushes Sergeev back into the cage.
Best breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sergeev avoids the body shot from Best.
Sergeev gets tackled into the cage by Best. Best maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Best prevents the takedown attempt.
Sergeev misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Best has Sergeev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sergeev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sergeev has him pressed against the cage.
Best breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sergeev scores with a push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sergeev, right into the meat.
Best tries to clinch up but Sergeev circles away and keeps his distance.
Sergeev goes for a double leg but Best avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Best continues to drive forward.
Sergeev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Best sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Best takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sergeev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Best counters with a nice body shot.
Sergeev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Best defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev scores with a jab to the head.
Best digs a good body shot into Sergeev's ribs.
A combination from Sergeev does no damage.
Best gets caught napping as Sergeev dives in and scores a takedown. Best manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Best is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sergeev trying to control but Best is working from the bottom.
Sergeev preventing the sweep.
Sergeev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Best swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sergeev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Best looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Best looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Best!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Best dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sergeev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Best swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sergeev shoots in looking for a takedown but Best manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sergeev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sergeev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sergeev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Best will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sergeev.
Sergeev shoots in for a takedown but Best shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Sergeev.
Best scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Best throws a body shot but no joy.
Sergeev shoots in for a takedown but Best shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Best was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Best rushes Sergeev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Best taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sergeev wants a takedown but no success here.
Best is stalling here.
Sergeev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Best is defending well.
Johnny Best is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev keeps control of Best as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Best breaks the clinch.
Johnny Best is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sergeev keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Best as Sergeev shoots in.
Sergeev misses with a left hand
and Best counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sergeev misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Best throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Best misses with an uppercut
and Sergeev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sergeev.
Sergeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Best 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Best dives on top into guard.
Sergeev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Best is aware though and is defending well.
Sergeev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Best controlling from the top position.
Best trying to control but Sergeev is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna inform us that Sergeev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Best content to stall in guard here.
Sergeev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Best defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev keeping moving, preventing Best from controlling successfully.
Best has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sergeev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Best defends well.
Sergeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Best can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Best has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sergeev is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Best showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Best, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Best!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coconut Sprinkles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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280 lbs
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276 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coconut Sprinkles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ping Lin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sprinkles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sprinkles.
Lin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sprinkles blocks a leg kick.
Lin swings for the body but Sprinkles moves out of range.
Lin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sprinkles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Lin.
Sprinkles tries to counter with a takedown but Lin is quick to defend against it.
Sprinkles tries to move into range but Lin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sprinkles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lin.
Sprinkles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprinkles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lin's sensitive parts.
Lin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sprinkles throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Sprinkles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick misses from Lin.
Lin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sprinkles. Sprinkles obviously looking to wear him down.
Sprinkles misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Lin.
Sprinkles connects with a looping right hand.
Sprinkles connects with a crisp jab.
Lin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sprinkles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sprinkles avoids it.
Sprinkles prevents Lin from breaking the clinch.
Sprinkles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lin takes a swing at Sprinkles's ribcage but misses.
Sprinkles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lin.
Sprinkles closes the distance and pushes Lin back into the cage.
Lin working aggressively here.
Sprinkles avoids a wild elbow strike from Lin.
Lin manages to break the clinch.
Lin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sprinkles showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sprinkles.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Sprinkles there.
Sprinkles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lin!
Lin is squirming around, avoiding Sprinkles's attempts to control the action.
Lin is in a horrible position here. Sprinkles smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sprinkles in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Sprinkles.
Sprinkles landing strikes from the mount.
Lin is rocked!
Sprinkles postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lin in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coconut Sprinkles!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masa Mune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Matta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Velociraptor by SUBSONICA. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masa Mune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enrico Matta!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mune's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mune. Matta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mune takes a swing at Matta's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Matta
and Mune counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matta thinking.
Mune takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matta misses the jab.
Masa Mune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mune's hands.
Mune misses the shot to the body.
Mune misses with a body punch
and Matta counters by clinching up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matta obliges.
Mune is leaning against Matta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mune blocks it with crossed arms.
Matta tries a body shot but Mune blocks it.
Good body shot from Matta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mune lands a shoulder strike.
Matta avoids the elbow strike from Mune, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mune.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matta scores with a shot to the side of Mune's head.
Mune blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matta.
Mune is trying to drag Matta to the mat but Matta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mune tries to land a knee to the head but Matta blocks with his arms.
Matta managing to block the knees to the body from Mune.
Matta avoiding damage as Mune throws knees to the body.
Matta has a couple of punches blocked by Mune.
Mune blocking some punches.
Matta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mune prevents a body shot from Matta.
Matta swings wildly with an uppercut but Mune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matta misses with a body punch.
Mune lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mune's elbow.
Mune lands a hook that snaps the head of Matta backwards.
Matta has a couple of punches blocked by Mune.
A head punch on the inside from Matta fails to land.
We've been hearing reports that Mune has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mune misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mune can't get the takedown.
Mune misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Matta.
Matta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mune tries to throw a body punch but Matta avoids it by throwing Mune back against the cage.
Matta misses with the head strike.
Mune can't find room to land a body shot as Matta controls the action.
Matta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matta lands a hook that snaps the head of Mune backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matta.
Matta misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mune pushes Matta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mune lands a hook that snaps the head of Matta backwards.
Mune is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Mune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mune looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mune misses with a punch to the body.
Mune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matta tries to work over Mune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Mune.
Matta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matta lands a shoulder strike.
Matta gets underhooks to prevent Mune's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mune creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mune.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mune gets through Matta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mune blocking some punches.
Matta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mune's elbow.
Mune lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mune.
Matta tries a body shot but Mune blocks it.
Mune wants a takedown but no success here.
Matta misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matta.
A nice left hand lands by Matta.
A short left from Matta.
Matta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matta misses with a body punch.
Matta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Matta as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Matta 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matta.
Matta stuffs the takedown attempt from Mune. Mune gets slowly back to his feet.
Matta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matta avoids the body shot from Mune.
Matta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mune's head.
Matta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mune throws a hook but Matta blocks it.
Matta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mune.
No joy there for Mune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mune lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matta's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matta stuffs the takedown.
Mune sets himself, and Matta steps forward looking for the clinch! Mune avoids it this time.
Mune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mune.
Matta scores with a leg kick.
Matta avoids the body shot from Mune.
Mune throws a body shot but no joy.
Matta scores with a shot to the body.
Mune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matta throws out the jab.
Mune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mune throwing a counter right hand but Matta manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matta. That's going to slow Mune down.
Matta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mune drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mune distracts Matta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matta trying to keep a closed guard but Mune is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matta keeping moving, preventing Mune from controlling successfully.
Mune looking to sit in guard and control but Matta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mune is trying to keep Matta in close.
Matta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matta looking to sit in guard and control but Mune gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matta looking for a sweep. Not yet Matta, not yet.
Matta keeping moving, preventing Mune from controlling successfully.
Matta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mune looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mune keeping moving, preventing Matta from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mune tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matta trying to control but Mune is working from the bottom.
Mune wants to improve his position but instead Matta has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matta lands strikes from half guard.
Matta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mune is just riding it out for now. Matta eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enrico Matta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab from Mune.
An inside leg kick lands from Matta.
Mune throws a big shot that misses.
Matta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matta.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mune has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mune and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matta with a hook.
Matta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matta.
Mune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mune lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matta lunges at Mune with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mune's hand.
Matta connects with a nice looking jab.
Enrico Matta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Matta.
Matta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mune is looking to wear down Matta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mune fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mune is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mune misses with a body shot.
Mune goes for a double leg but Matta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matta continues to drive forward.
Mune tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mune somewhat.
Mune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matta throws a body punch but Mune moves out of range.
Enrico Matta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune misses with a body shot.
Mune walks into a jab.
Matta dodges the punch combination from Mune.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Mune misses the target.
Mune fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matta manages to avoid it.
Matta lands with a nice body kick.
Matta just misses with a punch to the body.
Matta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mune.
Mune feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matta.
Mune tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matta defends well and Mune ends up having to push Matta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Mune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matta throws a nice looking combination but Mune bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mune moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Matta.
Matta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mune.
Matta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mune swings for the body but Matta moves out of range.
Mune sets himself, and Matta steps forward looking for the clinch! Mune avoids it this time.
Mune shoots in but no luck this time.
Matta tries a quick counter leg kick but Mune is wise to it.
Mune misses with a jab to the body
and Matta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mune fails with the takedown.
Matta moves into the clinch.
Matta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mune is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matta misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matta tries a knee to the head but Mune blocks it.
Matta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mune controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matta.
Matta looking to throw knees to the head but Mune is blocking nicely.
Masa Mune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mune missing with knees to the body.
Matta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matta blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Matta.
Mune throws an elbow but it misses.
Mune lands a hook that snaps the head of Matta backwards.
Matta blocks a body shot from Mune.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrico Matta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matta 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrico Matta!
Enrico Matta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Dileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aatish Sunuwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dileo comes to the cage accompanied by Sole Silenzioso by SUBSONICA. Sunuwar has chosen Peace Sells as his entrance music. Aatish Sunuwar has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davide Dileo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aatish Sunuwar!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dileo misses with a straight right.
Sunuwar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dileo's head.
Dileo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dileo throws a lazy uppercut
and Sunuwar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sunuwar lands with a shot to the body.
Dileo misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sunuwar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dileo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dileo misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Sunuwar coming out on top.
Dileo throws a low kick but Sunuwar moves out of range easily.
Dileo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sunuwar is just out of range.
Sunuwar throws out a counter right but Dileo avoids it with no problem.
Dileo checks a leg kick.
Dileo cracks the inside of Sunuwar's front leg.
Dileo scores with a head kick. Sunuwar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunuwar scores with a jab. Dileo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sunuwar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice defenses there by Dileo.
Dileo misses with an uppercut. Sunuwar saw that one coming.
Sunuwar works Dileo's body with a nice hook.
Dileo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sunuwar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dileo throws a shot from downtown. Sunuwar moves away and avoids it.
Dileo takes a swing at Sunuwar's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Sunuwar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dileo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sunuwar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dileo loads up on a big right hand but Sunuwar slips the punch.
Sunuwar looks to land a right hand but Dileo moved out of range.
Dileo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dileo lands a nice hook to Sunuwar's body. Sunuwar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Sunuwar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dileo connects with a nice looking jab.
Dileo misses with a body shot.
Sunuwar misses the jab.
Sunuwar misses with a hook
and Dileo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sunuwar just misses with a punch to the body.
As Sunuwar tries to get set, Dileo tries to push him back and clinch up but Sunuwar manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dileo misses the target.
Dileo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sunuwar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dileo slips under a jab.
Dileo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sunuwar flicks out a counter leg kick but Dileo steps away.
Dileo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sunuwar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunuwar fails to land with a series of punches.
Sunuwar swinging wildly here.
A big right from Dileo misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sunuwar! But no joy.
Dileo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sunuwar back to the cage. Dileo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sunuwar throws a lazy right hand but Dileo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dileo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sunuwar manages to circle out of the way.
Sunuwar misses with an uppercut. Dileo saw that one coming.
Dileo misses with a left hand
enabling Sunuwar to counter with a crisp jab.
Sunuwar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dileo throws a series of punches but Sunuwar moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dileo.
Sunuwar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dileo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sunuwar manages to avoid it.
Davide Dileo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Sunuwar misses.
Dileo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dileo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunuwar takes one to the chin there.
Dileo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sunuwar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dileo throws a leg kick which misses Sunuwar's front leg but catches the back leg as Sunuwar tries to avoid it.
Dileo scoring well with a low kick there.
Sunuwar slips a jab and a cross from Dileo.
No joy there for Sunuwar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dileo digs a good hook to Sunuwar's body.
Dileo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dileo digs a good hook to Sunuwar's body.
Dileo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Davide Dileo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Sunuwar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dileo slips under a jab.
Dileo tries to land a front kick but Sunuwar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dileo is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sunuwar! But no joy.
Dileo works the jab nicely.
Dileo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sunuwar throws out the jab.
Dileo clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dileo.
Dileo lands an elbow that stopped Sunuwar in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Aatish Sunuwar has been cut.
Dileo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dileo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunuwar can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dileo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sunuwar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dileo to keep the fight standing.
Dileo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sunuwar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sunuwar scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dileo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dileo misses with a combination
and Sunuwar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dileo lands a leg kick that knocks Sunuwar off balance momentarily.
Dileo throws out a powerful jab.
Sunuwar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dileo throws out the jab.
Sunuwar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dileo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunuwar.
Dileo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sunuwar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sunuwar misses with a straight right.
Dileo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sunuwar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dileo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dileo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dileo.
A punch lands to the side of Sunuwar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dileo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dileo misses with a straight left.
Dileo avoids the body shot from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sunuwar is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Dileo knocks Sunuwar out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Davide Dileo!
Davide Dileo retains his light heavyweight title!
Davide Dileo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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