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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joachim Kroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joachim Kroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri blocks a jab.
Demaestri has Kroll up against the ropes in a clinch.
Demaestri scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Joachim Kroll has been cut.
Kroll wants to break the clinch but can't.
Demaestri misses with a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Kroll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Demaestri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kroll has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demaestri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kroll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Demaestri misses with an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Demaestri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroll changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Demaestri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joachim Kroll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demaestri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kroll trying to control but Demaestri is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroll thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kroll drops back looking for a leg! Demaestri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demaestri manages to kick Kroll off! Kroll jumps back into Demaestri's guard.
Demaestri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kroll drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kroll jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kroll slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroll sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Demaestri's guard.
Kroll maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Demaestri could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kroll has cracked it and Demaestri is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kroll!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joachim Kroll!
A victorious Joachim Kroll thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stan Dupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puggy Baconbreath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Puggy Baconbreath enters the ring!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Dupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puggy Baconbreath!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baconbreath.
Baconbreath shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stan Dupp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dupp throws a right and a left that Baconbreath avoids nicely.
It seemed like Baconbreath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dupp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baconbreath.
Dupp throws a sloppy body shot
and Baconbreath counters with a low kick, right behind Dupp 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupp. Baconbreath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baconbreath feints a counter leg kick.
Baconbreath moves away from the strike by Dupp.
Baconbreath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dupp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baconbreath gets a double leg takedown into Dupp's guard.
Baconbreath wants to control from the top but Dupp keeps moving.
Baconbreath might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dupp haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupp is controlling Baconbreath's posture.
Dupp keeping full guard, as Baconbreath tries to pass.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Baconbreath has eaten all the pies!
Baconbreath trying to control but Dupp is working from the bottom.
Dupp wants to stand but Baconbreath is controlling the position.
Baconbreath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dupp is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dupp has control of Baconbreath's left arm, preventing Baconbreath from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Baconbreath.
A telegraphed right hand from Dupp misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baconbreath wants to clinch
and Dupp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baconbreath takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baconbreath has closed the distance and engaged Dupp in a clinch.
Dupp blocking some punches.
Dupp pushes Baconbreath back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baconbreath is trying to drag Dupp to the mat but Dupp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dupp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dupp scores with a shoulder strike.
Baconbreath is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dupp is keeping busy.
Dupp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Baconbreath is trying to maintain a safe position but Dupp gets an underhook and turns Baconbreath into the ropes.
Dupp swings wildly with an uppercut but Baconbreath uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baconbreath is struggling to control the position.
Dupp gets underhooks to prevent Baconbreath's takedown attempt.
Stan Dupp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puggy Baconbreath.
The referee calls for Baconbreath to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dupp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baconbreath backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Dupp dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dupp moves out of range of the strikes.
Dupp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dupp throws a shot from downtown. Baconbreath moves away and avoids it.
Baconbreath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dupp throws a sloppy body shot
and Baconbreath counters with a body kick.
Dupp fails to land with a series of punches.
Dupp lands a hook that stumbles Baconbreath back into the ropes. Dupp follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Baconbreath to the canvas! Dupp pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Baconbreath has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stan Dupp!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amonga Timoti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timoti has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - This Means War as his entrance music. Amonga Timoti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Roger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amonga Timoti!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timoti wants to clinch.
Timoti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timotis head.
Timoti tries a knee to the head but Roger blocks it.
Timoti is struggling to control the position.
Roger blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Roger.
It looks like Amonga Timoti has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timoti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roger is defending well for now.
A short right from Roger.
Timoti is trying to stall.
A knee to the head by Timoti.
A left hand lands to the body for Roger.
Roger pushes off an throws an elbow but Timoti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timoti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roger is defending well for now.
Roger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timoti.
Roger scores with a shot to the side of Timoti's head.
Roger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Timoti or not.
Roger landing knees to the head.
Timoti looks winded!
A short right from Roger.
Timoti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roger as Timoti tries to tie him up.
Timoti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roger avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Timoti misses with an elbow strike.
Timoti misses with a punch on the inside.
Roger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Timoti lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoti managing to block the knees to the body from Roger.
Roger gets through Timoti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roger lands an uppercut.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Timoti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roger's brow.
Timoti misses with a knee to the head.
Roger lands an elbow inside.
Roger lands a shot to the body.
Roger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Roger - that landed with a thud.
Roger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roger scores with a shot to the side of Timoti's head.
Timoti is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Roger as the two fighters clinch.
Roger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Timoti's face.
Timoti is still on wobbly legs! Can Roger finish him?
Roger has Timoti pressed against the ropes. He pushes Timoti back and as he springs towards him off the ropes, Roger throws a beautiful elbow that sends Timoti crashing to the floor! Roger piles on the pressure with more strikes! Timoti is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Roger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rust Cohle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoji Kikuchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoji Kikuchi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rust Cohle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoji Kikuchi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kikuchi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cohle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cohle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kikuchi defends well.
Cohle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cohle is trying to control the position but Kikuchi postures up.
Kikuchi won't allow Cohle to sweep him here.
Cohle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kikuchi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cohle looking for a sweep. Not yet Cohle, not yet.
Cohle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cohle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kikuchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kikuchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikuchi wants to control from the top but Cohle keeps moving.
Cohle wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cohle working a defensive guard here.
Cohle wants to sweep here but Kikuchi controlling him for the moment.
Kikuchi pushes down on Cohle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kikuchi trying to control the action but Cohle is working from the bottom.
Kikuchi thows a huge punch but Cohle dodges it nicely.
Cohle wants to control but Kikuchi is keeping busy.
Kikuchi is working for a kimura but Cohle is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cohle wants to get back to full guard.
Cohle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cohle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cohle is not content to let Kikuchi control the position.
Cohle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cohle.
Cohle is trying to control the position but Kikuchi postures up.
Kikuchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Cohle has wrist control.
Cohle looking for a sweep. Not yet Cohle, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohle keeping moving, preventing Kikuchi from controlling successfully.
Kikuchi throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cohle keeping moving, preventing Kikuchi from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cohle has closed the distance and engaged Kikuchi in a clinch.
Kikuchi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kikuchi wants to stand but Cohle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kikuchi postures up.
Kikuchi wants to control from the top but Cohle keeps moving.
Cohle controls Kikuchi momentarily but Kikuchi frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cohle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kikuchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kikuchi pushes down on Cohle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cohle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kikuchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cohle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cohle wants to get back to full guard but Kikuchi has mounted him!
Kikuchi prevents Cohle from getting the reversal.
Kikuchi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cohle because Kikuchi loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kikuchi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rust Cohle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kikuchi manages to avoid it.
Kikuchi feints the counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Kikuchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoji Kikuchi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cohle misses with a series of wild punches.
Kikuchi feints the counter takedown.
Kikuchi drives through with a takedown into Cohle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kikuchi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cohle looking for a sweep. Not yet Cohle, not yet.
Cohle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kikuchi trying to control but Cohle is working from the bottom.
Yoji Kikuchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohle trying to strike off his back.
Cohle keeping moving, preventing Kikuchi from controlling successfully.
Kikuchi throwing strikes but missing.
Cohle looking for a sweep. Not yet Cohle, not yet.
Cohle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Cohle is predictable there
and Kikuchi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kikuchi.
Kikuchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cohle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cohle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cohle looking for a sweep. Not yet Cohle, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi trying to control but Cohle is working from the bottom.
Kikuchi stopping the sweep attempt from Cohle.
Cohle is working hard here to advance position.
Kikuchi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cohle's head.
Cohle controlling the position.
Cohle looking to control.
Kikuchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cohle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cohle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kikuchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cohle's head.
Kikuchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cohle keeping moving, preventing Kikuchi from controlling successfully.
Cohle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kikuchi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cohle's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cohle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cohle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kikuchi is one step ahead there.
Cohle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kikuchi defends it easily.
Kikuchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kikuchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohle looking for a sweep. Not yet Cohle, not yet.
Kikuchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cohle is keeping the position for now.
Kikuchi wants to control from the top but Cohle keeps moving.
Kikuchi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cohle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kikuchi trying to control but Cohle is working from the bottom.
Cohle wants to stand and escape but Kikuchi is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoji Kikuchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cohle throws a body kick that misses
and Kikuchi counters with a single leg into guard. Cohle didn't expect that.
Kikuchi wants to control from the top but Cohle keeps moving.
Cohle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kikuchi manages to get himself to full guard.
Cohle slips nicely into half guard.
Kikuchi wants to improve his position but Cohle is controlling well.
Cohle lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohle thows a huge punch but Kikuchi dodges it nicely.
Cohle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kikuchi wants to control but Cohle is keeping busy.
Kikuchi wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikuchi is staying active underneath Cohle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kikuchi trying to control here.
Cohle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cohle is trying to work for a kimura but Kikuchi is defending well.
Cohle is just content to waste time from the top position. Kikuchi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cohle wants to control from the top but Kikuchi keeps moving.
Cohle looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cohle wants to control from the top but Kikuchi keeps moving.
Cohle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cohle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cohle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kikuchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kikuchi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cohle works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi scoring with some ground and pound.
Kikuchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cohle is keeping the position for now.
Cohle controls Kikuchi momentarily but Kikuchi frees himself.
Cohle wants to sweep but no luck.
Kikuchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kikuchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cohle looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cohle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cohle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cohle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kikuchi as he avoids it easily.
Kikuchi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kikuchi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cohle to the ground. Kikuchi is now in Cohle's guard.
Cohle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kikuchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kikuchi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cohle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kikuchi is one step ahead there.
Kikuchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoji Kikuchi.
I've got Kikuchi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Yoji Kikuchi!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Yoji Kikuchi!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Yoji Kikuchi!
Yoji Kikuchi wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Anos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neymar Junior has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Dos Anos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neymar Junior!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anos throws a low kick but Junior avoids it.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Dos Anos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anos 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.
Dos Anos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dos Anos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dos Anos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Junior misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dos Anos counters with a left and a right that stings Junior.
Junior throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Junior tries to clinch up
and Dos Anos counters with a shoot takedown. Junior fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anos throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Junior holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Anos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junior looking to control.
Dos Anos wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Dos Anos won't allow Junior to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Dos Anos from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anos misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Junior connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dos Anos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dos Anos.
Junior blocks a head kick by Dos Anos.
Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Junior digs a good body shot into Dos Anos's ribs.
Dos Anos throws an off balance right hand
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dos Anos is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Junior seems content to control.
Junior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dos Anos is trying to stand up here but Junior is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Junior seems content to control.
Junior is pressing down on Dos Anos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Anos is holding on for now.
Junior takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Junior has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anos.
Dos Anos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Junior with the counter takedown but Dos Anos avoids it easily.
Junior fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dos Anos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior blocks a head kick by Dos Anos.
Junior punishes Dos Anos's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos throws a solid leg kick but Junior takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dos Anos.
Dos Anos throws a low kick but Junior avoids it.
Dos Anos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Anos.
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos darts in looking for a takedown but Junior gets double underhooks and turns Dos Anos into the ropes.
Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Anos defends it well.
Dos Anos connects with a body shot that sends Junior's belly button to the back.
Dos Anos shoots in for a double leg but Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anos lands a head kick. Junior smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Junior misses with an uppercut. Dos Anos saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dos Anos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Junior checks a low kick from Dos Anos.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dos Anos.
Cain Dos Anos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anos throws a body kick that misses.
Dos Anos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Dos Anos.
And Junior tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Anos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Dos Anos.
A big right from Junior misses.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junior with the counter takedown but Dos Anos avoids it easily.
No joy there for Dos Anos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Anos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Junior manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Junior controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anos prevents Junior from getting back to his feet.
Dos Anos throws a big elbow that misses.
Junior pulls Dos Anos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Anos from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dos Anos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dos Anos trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dos Anos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Anos throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Anos misses the target.
Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dos Anos swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Neymar Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Anos defends it well.
Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dos Anos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos shoots in for a double leg but Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dos Anos misses with an uppercut
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown. Dos Anos fights it but they end up in guard.
Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dos Anos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Dos Anos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dos Anos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
It looks like Junior is going to stand back up.
Junior is keen to just control but Dos Anos is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dos Anos is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dos Anos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cain Dos Anos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy left from Junior finds it's target.
Dos Anos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Junior with the counter takedown but Dos Anos avoids it easily.
Cain Dos Anos is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Anos takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Junior feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dos Anos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anos.
Dos Anos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior manages to avoid it.
Dos Anos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Junior as Dos Anos shoots in.
Dos Anos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Junior keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Anos is rocked!
Dos Anos gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Junior gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neymar Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piere De Crote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Rockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Piere De Crote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Demian Rockhold!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockhold takes a swing at De Crote's ribcage but misses.
Rockhold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rockhold throws out a loose jab but De Crote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockhold is looking to score with low kicks.
De Crote appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Crote uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockhold.
De Crote attempts a counter takedown but Rockhold avoids it well and moves away.
Rockhold throws a sloppy body shot
and Rockhold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Crote with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rockhold to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold throws a leg kick but De Crote sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Crote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockhold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Crote fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rockhold sprawls well initially but De Crote persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
De Crote wants to work for an arm triangle but Rockhold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Crote is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rockhold sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rockhold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Crote is thwarting Rockhold's attempts to control the position.
De Crote 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.
Rockhold trying to control but De Crote postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Crote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockhold keeps working.
Rockhold is looking to improve his position.
De Crote is trying to work for a kimura but Rockhold is defending well.
Rockhold looking for submissions off his back.
De Crote is looking for a kimura but Rockhold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Crote to get the leverage.
De Crote is looking for a kimura but Rockhold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Crote to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Crote is looking for a kimura here.
De Crote prevents Rockhold from improving his position.
De Crote is working for a kimura but Rockhold is defending it quite comfortably.
De Crote is working for a submission of some sort.
Rockhold is doing well to control the position and prevent De Crote from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Crote wants to work for an arm triangle but Rockhold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Crote is just content to waste time from the top position. Rockhold takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rockhold working a defensive guard here.
Rockhold looking for a guillotine here but De Crote defends easily.
Rockhold has his foot on De Crote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Crote works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockhold wants to sweep here but De Crote controlling him for the moment.
Rockhold controls De Crote momentarily but De Crote frees himself.
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 Piere De Crote will probably get the nod.
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.
Rockhold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockhold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Crote tries for a takedown but Rockhold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rockhold scores with a jab to the head.
Rockhold tries to clinch up.
De Crote attempts a counter takedown but Rockhold avoids it well and moves away.
Demian Rockhold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Crote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rockhold as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Rockhold misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold tries to clinch but De Crote moves out of range.
De Crote drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockhold sprawls and moves away.
Rockhold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Crote tries to counter with a takedown but Rockhold is quick to defend against it.
De Crote takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold misses with a looping left.
Rockhold defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Crote.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piere De Crote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Crote shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rockhold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Crote takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rockhold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Crote circles away quickly and effectively.
De Crote appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Crote fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rockhold tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Crote shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rockhold sprawls well. Rockhold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Crote gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Rockhold finds it's target.
De Crote fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rockhold sprawls well initially but De Crote persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
De Crote is trying to work for a kimura but Rockhold is defending well.
Rockhold works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold trying to keep a closed guard but De Crote is proving a slippery customer.
De Crote trying to control but Rockhold is working from the bottom.
Rockhold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rockhold throws an elbow that misses. De Crote uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rockhold's guard. Nice move by De Crote!
Rockhold looking to control.
De Crote avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockhold keeping full guard, as De Crote tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Crote advances to half guard.
Rockhold wants to control but De Crote is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Crote is trying to control the action in half guard but Rockhold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Crote is working for a submission of some sort.
De Crote is looking to take a break and control but Rockhold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockhold trying to control from the bottom.
De Crote is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rockhold is just riding it out for now. De Crote eventually gives up the hold.
Rockhold wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Rockhold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Rockhold.
Rockhold misses the shot to the body.
Rockhold misses with a hook to the body
letting De Crote counter with a right hand.
Rockhold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Crote manages to avoid it.
De Crote shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Crote tries for a takedown but Rockhold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhold throws a series of punches but De Crote moves out of range.
Demian Rockhold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockhold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockhold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Rockhold finds it's way through De Crote's defenses.
De Crote avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Crote attempts a counter takedown but Rockhold avoids it well and moves away.
Rockhold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Crote.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piere De Crote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhold slaps away a takedown attempt from De Crote, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rockhold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold looking to control but instead De Crote has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
De Crote is in trouble now - Rockhold has advanced to mount!
Rockhold misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
De Crote is trying desperately to improve position.
Rockhold throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rockhold looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockhold lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockhold looking to ground and pound but De Crote is blocking nicely.
Rockhold misses with a head shot.
De Crote wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rockhold.
Poor strikes thrown by Rockhold there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rockhold throwing strikes but De Crote bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Rockhold working a defensive guard here.
De Crote is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rockhold is pulling down on De Crote's head. It's preventing any offense from De Crote, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Crote drops back looking for a leg! Rockhold is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rockhold manages to kick De Crote off! De Crote jumps back into Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold wants to sweep but no luck.
De Crote avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockhold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Rockhold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockhold has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Demian Rockhold!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Demian Rockhold!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Demian Rockhold!
Demian Rockhold wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Keene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Barathian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barathian has chosen Carcass - This Mortal Coil as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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158 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Keene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Barathian!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barathian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Keene dips to his left and cracks Barathian with an uppercut!
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Keene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Barathian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barathian moves in looking to clinch but Keene pushes him off.
Keene scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barathian in his tracks.
Barathian misses with a double jab.
Keene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barathian.
Nice defenses there by Barathian.
Keene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barathian throws a series of punches but Keene avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Keene. Beautiful body shot.
Keene avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keene throwing a counter right hand but Barathian manages to avoid it.
Barathian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keene counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scott Keene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barathian darts in and clinches Keene up against the ropes.
Keene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barathian throws a series of punches but Keene moves out of range.
It looked like Keene wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barathian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barathian slips a jab from Keene.
Barathian lands a jab to the head.
Barathian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barathian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keene with a hook.
Keene connects with a body shot that sends Barathian's belly button to the back.
Barathian walks straight into a right hand from Keene - that's dropped him! Keene jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barathian from any more punishment! Barathian complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Keene!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Keene thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaji Clitorisukah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirzaev comes to the ring accompanied by Natalie La Rose - Somebody ft. Jeremih. Clitorisukah has chosen Sorry Jung Woo Park as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rasul Mirzaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vaji Clitorisukah!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirzaev gets a clinch.
Mirzaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Clitorisukah controls his hands.
Clitorisukah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirzaev looking to stall.
Clitorisukah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev pushes Clitorisukah back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mirzaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev is trying to maintain a safe position but Clitorisukah gets an underhook and turns Mirzaev into the ropes.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev tries to stall but Clitorisukah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mirzaev can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Clitorisukah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clitorisukah blocks the elbow strike.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Clitorisukah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Clitorisukah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clitorisukah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clitorisukah misses with a punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clitorisukah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirzaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clitorisukah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah misses with some punches.
Clitorisukah blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Mirzaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Clitorisukah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clitorisukah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Clitorisukah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clitorisukah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clitorisukah throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
Clitorisukah misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clitorisukah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clitorisukah misses with some punches.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clitorisukah trying to control the position but instead, Mirzaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clitorisukah into the ropes.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirzaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clitorisukah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirzaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasul Mirzaev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Clitorisukah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mirzaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Clitorisukah throws out a loose jab but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mirzaev sizes up Clitorisukah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mirzaev feints and then cracks Clitorisukah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clitorisukah down.
Mirzaev moves into range and clinches up with Clitorisukah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clitorisukah can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Nice body punch from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clitorisukah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Clitorisukah throws a head punch that misses.
Clitorisukah prevents a body shot from Mirzaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clitorisukah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clitorisukah is keeping busy.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clitorisukah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clitorisukah slowing the pace effectively.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clitorisukah working aggressively here.
Mirzaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirzaev misses with some punches.
Clitorisukah can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
Clitorisukah swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev is trying to stall.
Mirzaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah blocking some punches.
Mirzaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirzaev controls his hands.
Mirzaev has a couple of punches blocked by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
Clitorisukah can't find room to land a body shot as Mirzaev controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Clitorisukah working aggressively here.
Clitorisukah scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clitorisukah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirzaev working aggressively here.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Mirzaev is leaning against Clitorisukah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clitorisukah.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirzaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clitorisukah tries to stall but Mirzaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clitorisukah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Rasul Mirzaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasul Mirzaev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mirzaev pushes Clitorisukah up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Clitorisukah throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirzaev.
A short uppercut from Mirzaev.
A head punch on the inside from Clitorisukah fails to land.
Clitorisukah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirzaev misses with the head strike.
Clitorisukah wants to stall.
Mirzaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clitorisukah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clitorisukah has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Clitorisukah throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clitorisukah.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Clitorisukah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clitorisukah scores with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clitorisukah has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
The referee calls for Mirzaev to work.
A head punch on the inside from Mirzaev fails to land.
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
Clitorisukah throws a head punch that misses.
Clitorisukah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirzaev backwards.
Mirzaev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clitorisukah is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Clitorisukah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev tries to throw a body punch but Clitorisukah avoids it by throwing Mirzaev back against the ropes.
Mirzaev misses with a body punch.
Mirzaev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clitorisukah throws a head punch that misses.
Clitorisukah misses with some punches.
Clitorisukah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirzaev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Clitorisukah misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clitorisukah scores with a shot to the side of Mirzaev's head.
Clitorisukah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clitorisukah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Clitorisukah has a couple of punches blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clitorisukah's elbow.
Clitorisukah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirzaevs head.
Clitorisukah lands a body shot.
Mirzaev looking to slow down the pace here.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirzaev blocking some punches.
Mirzaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirzaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Clitorisukah backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clitorisukah swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirzaev.
Rasul Mirzaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirzaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Clitorisukah backwards.
Mirzaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clitorisukah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirzaev throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clitorisukah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirzaev.
Clitorisukah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clitorisukah misses with some punches.
Clitorisukah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rasul Mirzaev.
Well Mirzaev 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Rasul Mirzaev!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Rasul Mirzaev!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Rasul Mirzaev!
Rasul Mirzaev wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rasul Mirzaev waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koulouraki Souvlaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souvlaki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Greek Anthem. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koulouraki Souvlaki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souvlaki has a takedown stuffed.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Souvlaki is just out of range.
Souvlaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Souvlaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Koulouraki Souvlaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souvlaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Collins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souvlaki has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Collins misses.
Souvlaki with the counter takedown but Collins avoids it easily.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Misha Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Souvlaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Souvlaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collins as he jumps to the side.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souvlaki shoots in and bounces Collins off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Collins is trying to keep Souvlaki in close.
Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Souvlaki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins controls Souvlaki momentarily but Souvlaki frees himself.
Collins is really struggling to control Souvlaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souvlaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souvlaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Collins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Souvlaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Souvlaki tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Souvlaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Souvlaki is not content to let Collins control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collins connects with a nice short shot to Souvlaki's temple.
Souvlaki wants to get back to full guard.
Collins throwing shots but Souvlaki is blocking nicely.
Souvlaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Collins slips a nice elbow through Souvlaki's hands, connecting with Souvlaki's forehead.
Souvlaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Collins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Collins's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins won't enjoy being in this position. Souvlaki looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Collins is tapping - it's over boys! Souvlaki picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koulouraki Souvlaki!
Koulouraki Souvlaki is the new bantamweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koulouraki Souvlaki made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between FannyPack SissyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr WeBL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SissyPants's entrance music is Scooters. A fine choice. WeBL has chosen Blood as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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245 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, FannyPack SissyPants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr WeBL!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WeBL closes the distance but SissyPants moves to the side
and SissyPants counters with a nice body shot.
SissyPants defending well as WeBL loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from SissyPants finds it's target.
It looks like Mr WeBL has been cut.
SissyPants cracks WeBL with an open hand slap.
WeBL closes the distance but SissyPants moves to the side
enabling SissyPants to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that WeBL has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
WeBL tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and SissyPants counters with a beautiful punch that sends WeBL to the canvas!
WeBL is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
SissyPants seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WeBL is trying to keep SissyPants in close.
SissyPants showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
SissyPants slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
SissyPants staying calm.
SissyPants will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
SissyPants has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
SissyPants looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
SissyPants is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WeBL tries to close the distance and clinch but SissyPants swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
WeBL throws a poor cross that misses
and SissyPants counters with a straight right hand.
WeBL moves into the clinch.
SissyPants takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from SissyPants.
That has opened up Mr WeBL's cut even more.
Nice elbow from WeBL.
SissyPants tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from SissyPants as the two fighters clinch.
Nice elbow from WeBL.
WeBL tries a body shot but SissyPants blocks it.
SissyPants tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
SissyPants lands with a light punch inside.
WeBL lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
WeBL can't find room to land a body shot as SissyPants controls the action.
WeBL goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
SissyPants swings away with an uppercut that misses.
SissyPants tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WeBL tries a body shot but SissyPants blocks it.
WeBL throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from WeBL - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from WeBL.
SissyPants lands a right hand.
SissyPants working aggressively here.
SissyPants blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
SissyPants fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
SissyPants takes an elbow to the forehead.
WeBL tries to stall but SissyPants uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
WeBL swings away with an uppercut that misses.
SissyPants trying to control the position but instead, WeBL has worked for underhooks and has pushed SissyPants into the ropes.
SissyPants misses with a punch on the inside.
WeBL working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from WeBL.
SissyPants lands a hook that snaps the head of WeBL backwards.
SissyPants misses with a punch on the inside.
SissyPants stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, WeBL scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FannyPack SissyPants dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr WeBL's cut.
That's time! SissyPants's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
SissyPants cracks WeBL with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! WeBL looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can SissyPants finish him?
WeBL is still on wobbly legs! Can SissyPants finish him?
WeBL wants to clinch.
WeBL seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from WeBL misses.
WeBL wants to clinch
and SissyPants counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
WeBL tries to clinch up.
SissyPants lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The cut above Mr WeBL's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
SissyPants circles away from the clinch attempt.
SissyPants batters WeBL with a massive right followed by a huge left! WeBL is out on his feet looking like a zombie as SissyPants lands a final crushing right hand to drop WeBL to the mat with a gruesome thud! SissyPants is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). FannyPack SissyPants!
FannyPack SissyPants was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Mr WeBL spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was obviously on the juice and I demand an investigation immediately!'.
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