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Destiny 149: Sila vs. Machado PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Kakkipylly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Run this town. 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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194 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pikku Kakkipylly!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakkipylly slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kakkipylly counters with a nice body kick.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kakkipylly raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kakkipylly checks a leg kick.
Kakkipylly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Kakkipylly slips the punch.
Kakkipylly slips a straight right by Hardy.
Kakkipylly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kakkipylly moves into the clinch successfully.
Kakkipylly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakkipylly lands a nice elbow.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Hardy letting Kakkipylly take a breather here.
Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kakkipylly lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakkipylly lands a head kick. Hardy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kakkipylly counters with a nice leg kick.
Kakkipylly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Kakkipylly. Kakkipylly maintains the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kakkipylly.
Hardy tries to work over Kakkipylly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kakkipylly lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kakkipylly controls his hands.
Kakkipylly breaks the clinch.
Kakkipylly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kakkipylly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakkipylly fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardy in the body.
Hardy throws a body kick that misses
and Kakkipylly counters with an outside leg kick.
Chad Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakkipylly blocks a jab.
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kakkipylly counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Kakkipylly counters with a body kick.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kakkipylly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Kakkipylly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hardy's head.
Hardy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kakkipylly slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Kakkipylly throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Kakkipylly throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Kakkipylly connects with a leg kick. Hardy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kakkipylly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body kick there by Kakkipylly.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Kakkipylly should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a body punch but Kakkipylly moves out of range.
Hardy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kakkipylly's calf.
Kakkipylly tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Kakkipylly moved away.
Kakkipylly keeps Hardy at a distance using the push kick.
Kakkipylly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy takes a swing at Kakkipylly's ribcage but misses.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Kakkipylly avoids them all with ease.
Kakkipylly misses with a head kick.
Hardy works Kakkipylly's body with a nice hook.
Hardy takes a swing at Kakkipylly's ribcage but misses.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kakkipylly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakkipylly feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kakkipylly.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardy checks a leg kick.
Kakkipylly tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Kakkipylly counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kakkipylly throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Kakkipylly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kakkipylly circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy misses with a shot to the body
and Kakkipylly counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kakkipylly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Kakkipylly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Kakkipylly dominated that round.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kakkipylly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakkipylly is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hardy misses with a left hand
and Kakkipylly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakkipylly slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Hardy.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy throws a hook but Kakkipylly blocks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kakkipylly!
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kakkipylly counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy motions for Kakkipylly to come forward. Hardy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Hardy.
Hardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kakkipylly is out of range.
Kakkipylly shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kakkipylly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kakkipylly blocking some punches.
Kakkipylly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kakkipylly walks into a jab.
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kakkipylly can pounce on him.
Kakkipylly walks into a left hand.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kakkipylly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakkipylly ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Kakkipylly is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakkipylly manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Kakkipylly moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kakkipylly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Kakkipylly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kakkipylly throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
Kakkipylly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Kakkipylly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Hardy misses
and Kakkipylly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardy's knee momentarily.
Hardy jabs at Kakkipylly's body.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kakkipylly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakkipylly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Kakkipylly counters with a good low kick that Hardy was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakkipylly was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Kakkipylly walks into a left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kakkipylly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardy connects with a body shot that sends Kakkipylly's belly button to the back.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Kakkipylly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kakkipylly counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kakkipylly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Kakkipylly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy throws a leg kick
and Kakkipylly counters with a nice leg kick.
Kakkipylly has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
Kakkipylly lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakkipylly is pressed up against the cage. Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kakkipylly down to the mat. Kakkipylly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Hardy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKakkipylly.
Hardy scores with a nice right hand.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Kakkipylly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Hardy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hardy throws a hook but Kakkipylly blocks it.
Hardy has been working on his balance at Tokyo Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakkipylly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kakkipylly throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
and Kakkipylly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardy's knee momentarily.
Kakkipylly moves into the clinch successfully.
Kakkipylly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kakkipylly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy misses with a kick to the body.
Kakkipylly wants to counter the offense by Hardy and move into the clinch position.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Hardy.
A jab lands there for Hardy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Kakkipylly. Kakkipylly maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kakkipylly throws an elbow but misses.
Kakkipylly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy managing to block the knees to the body from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakkipylly.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakkipylly prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Kakkipylly lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakkipylly.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Kakkipylly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakkipylly's elbow.
Kakkipylly trying to land knees to the body.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakkipylly's elbow.
Kakkipylly misses with an elbow strike.
Hardy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakkipylly after a bit of a struggle.
Kakkipylly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Chad Hardy has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Kakkipylly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakkipylly.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kakkipylly manages to break the clinch.
Hardy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Kakkipylly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kakkipylly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kakkipylly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakkipylly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Kakkipylly blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Kakkipylly.
Hardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Kakkipylly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakkipylly manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kakkipylly closes the distance and clinches.
Kakkipylly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakkipylly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakkipylly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kakkipylly moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakkipylly avoiding damage.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Kakkipylly.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Kakkipylly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardy's efforts to push away.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow inside.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Kakkipylly blocking some punches.
Kakkipylly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kakkipylly lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Kakkipylly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kakkipylly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Kakkipylly!
Chad Hardy was interviewed post fight and said 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Cottero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Testing Inprogress (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Cottero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Testing Inprogress!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cottero darts in looking for a takedown but Inprogress gets double underhooks and turns Cottero into the cage.
Cottero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Inprogress misses with a looping right.
Inprogress misses with an uppercut.
Inprogress slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Inprogress throws a head kick that misses.
Cottero blocks a head kick by Inprogress.
Cottero loads up on a big right hand but Inprogress slips the punch.
Inprogress throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It appears Cottero was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cottero throws the kick towards the body but Inprogress avoids it.
Inprogress lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cottero will feel that in the morning.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inprogress. That's going to slow Cottero down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inprogress feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cotteros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Inprogress.
Inprogress avoids the head kick by Cottero.
Inprogress throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cottero misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inprogress shoots in and gets a takedown into Cottero's guard.
Cottero pulls Inprogress in close to his closed guard and prevents Inprogress from doing any damage or advancing position.
Inprogress trying to control but Cottero is working from the bottom.
Inprogress wants to pass the guard but Cottero is keeping the position.
Cottero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inprogress is one step ahead there.
Inprogress trying to control the position from guard on top but Cottero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cottero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottero seems keen to control Inprogress's posture.
Inprogress is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Inprogress is looking to slow Cottero down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cottero. Inprogress does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inprogress scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Inprogress throws a shot from downtown. Cottero moves away and avoids it.
Cottero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inprogress.
Inprogress is looking to chop away at Cottero's legs.
Cottero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Inprogress slams his shin into Cottero's torso.
Cottero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inprogress was well out of range. Poor timing from Cottero.
Inprogress looks to land a combination but Cottero avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Cottero. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottero cracks Inprogress with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cottero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cottero throws a series of punches but Inprogress avoids them all with ease.
Cottero staying out of range there.
A low kick from Inprogress is predictable there
and Cottero counters with a stiff right hand.
Cottero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cottero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inprogress.
Inprogress looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cottero is looking to land body kicks.
Cottero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cottero blocks a head kick by Inprogress.
Cottero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cottero closes the distance and clinches.
Inprogress tries to work over Cottero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Cottero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cottero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inprogress walks into a straight right hand from Cottero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cottero lands with a nice body punch.
Inprogress scores with a jab. Cottero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Inprogress pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cottero throws out a loose jab but Inprogress uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inprogress misses with a body shot
and Cottero counters by moving into the clinch.
Inprogress blocks a body shot from Cottero.
Cottero tries to work over Inprogress's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inprogress has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cottero regains guard immediately.
Inprogress stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cottero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cottero holds on and takes a little breather.
Cottero wants to sweep here but Inprogress controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Testing Inprogress dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cottero looks to land a right hand but Inprogress moved out of range.
Cottero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Inprogress.
Cottero slips a jab from Inprogress.
Inprogress lands with a good body shot.
Cottero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Inprogress connects with a solid leg kick.
Inprogress moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cottero cracks Inprogress with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inprogress. That's going to slow Cottero down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inprogress throws out a loose jab but Cottero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inprogress walks into a jab.
Cottero throws a leg kick that misses.
Cottero throws a sloppy head kick and Inprogress moves out of range easily.
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!
Inprogress throws a sloppy head kick and Cottero moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inprogress uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cottero.
Cottero misses with a hook.
Cottero misses the jab.
Inprogress looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Inprogress. Those never looked like landing.
Cottero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cottero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Inprogress misses with a straight right.
Inprogress misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cottero throws a body shot but no joy.
Inprogress is looking to slow Cottero down with leg kicks.
Inprogress throws a jab when Cottero was well out of range.
Inprogress is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cottero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cottero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cottero blocks a low kick nicely.
Cottero lands a jab to Inprogress's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Inprogress.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cottero throws a head kick but Inprogress moves out of range.
Cottero missing with a left hand there. Inprogress was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inprogress lands with an uppercut that bounces Cottero off the cage and back into range.
Inprogress looks to score with a jab to the body but Cottero is just out of range.
A head kick from Inprogress lands but Cottero takes it in his stride.
Cottero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cottero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cottero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cottero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inprogress.
A lazy left from Cottero finds it's target.
Inprogress scoring well with a low kick there.
Inprogress thuds a left hand into Cottero's body.
Inprogress avoids the head kick by Cottero.
Cottero misses with a wild body shot.
Inprogress ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cottero moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inprogress.
Cottero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Inprogress. Inprogress obviously looking to wear him down.
Inprogress stalks Cottero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cottero's face. Cottero staggers backwards, shaken.
Inprogress just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Inprogress.
Inprogress takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Inprogress misses with a wild combination.
Inprogress misses with a low kick.
Cottero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Inprogress's sensitive parts.
Cottero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inprogress.
Inprogress pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cottero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Inprogress with a hook.
Inprogress swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Cottero counter with a right hand.
It looks like Testing Inprogress has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inprogress shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Inprogress is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cottero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Inprogress trying to pass the guard but Cottero defending well.
Inprogress is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Testing Inprogress showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Testing Inprogress's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cottero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inprogress.
Cottero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cottero looks to score with a jab to the body but Inprogress is just out of range.
Inprogress motions for Cottero to come forward. Inprogress throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Inprogress, right into the meat.
Inprogress drives through with a takedown into Cottero's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cottero looking to control but Inprogress passes into half guard.
Inprogress seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inprogress tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cottero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cottero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inprogress is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cottero is just riding it out for now. Inprogress eventually gives up the hold.
Inprogress is keen to just control but Cottero is a slippery customer.
Cottero is defending against the submission attempts here by Inprogress.
Inprogress is trying to control. Cottero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cottero is trying to get back to full guard.
Tommy Cottero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cottero won't allow Inprogress to pass to mount.
Cottero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cottero trying to control here.
Inprogress wants to free his trapped foot but Cottero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Inprogress seems content to control.
Cottero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cottero.
Cottero working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottero keeping moving, preventing Inprogress from controlling successfully.
Cottero can't keep his opponent in guard - Inprogress advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cottero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cottero is looking for a triangle here but Inprogress uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Testing Inprogress is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cottero is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inprogress taking a break here but Cottero is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cottero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Inprogress looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cottero tries to roll over but Inprogress keeps him under control.
Inprogress controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cottero is refusing to be controlled, as Inprogress sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Testing Inprogress comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Inprogress 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testing Inprogress!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius comes to the cage accompanied by Destroy Everything. Barksdale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West ft. Jay-Z - Who Gon Stop Me?. Damien Barksdale is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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41
184 lbs
28 - 26 - 1 |
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33
180 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcius looks for a takedown but Barksdale sprawls well.
Barksdale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garcius on his heels. He'll look to pass Garcius's guard now, I'm sure.
Barksdale scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barksdale lands a couple of elbows.
Garcius wants to stand and escape but Barksdale is having none of it.
Garcius wants to sweep here but Barksdale controlling him for the moment.
Barksdale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcius's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcius is looking to stand up but Barksdale isn't so interested in that idea.
Barksdale trying to control but Garcius is working from the bottom.
Barksdale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius wants to improve his position but instead Barksdale has moved into half guard.
Garcius trying to control but Barksdale postures up.
Garcius gets full guard.
Barksdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcius pulls Barksdale in close to prevent any damage.
Barksdale scoring with some ground and pound.
Garcius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barksdale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barksdale is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A short right from Garcius on the inside.
Barksdale gets control of Garcius's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barksdale will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Garcius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcius stopping the sweep attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barksdale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcius tries to free his leg and advance position but Barksdale is retaining full guard.
Barksdale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcius wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barksdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcius trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barksdale has his foot on Garcius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcius works his way back into a safe position though.
Barksdale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barksdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to keep a closed guard but Garcius is proving a slippery customer.
Garcius throws a big right hand that misses.
Barksdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barksdale throws his legs up looking for a submission but Garcius uses it to pass to side control.
Garcius working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcius is putting a hurting on Barksdale here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garcius landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Barksdale will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garcius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garcius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcius slips a jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaius Garcius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barksdale!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garcius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barksdale keeps working.
Barksdale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garcius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Damien Barksdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Garcius.
Garcius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barksdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcius scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to control here.
Garcius trying to control the pace.
Garcius is looking to stall here but Barksdale recovers full guard.
Barksdale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcius controlling from the top position.
Barksdale looking for a sweep. Not yet Barksdale, not yet.
Barksdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Garcius from controlling successfully.
Barksdale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcius defends it easily.
Barksdale wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barksdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barksdale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcius chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius chips away with some ground and pound.
Barksdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcius chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barksdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcius throwing strikes but missing.
Garcius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcius trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barksdale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Garcius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barksdale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcius looking to sit in guard and control but Barksdale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barksdale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barksdale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barksdale throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcius pushes Barksdale off and gets back to his feet.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barksdale counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jaius Garcius will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garcius tries to clinch up
and Barksdale decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcius's guard.
Garcius manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Garcius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barksdale lands with a right hand.
Garcius moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Garcius - that landed with a thud.
Barksdale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcius.
Barksdale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcius gets through Barksdale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcius tries a body shot but Barksdale blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garcius putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barksdale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Garcius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale takes a shot to the head.
Garcius missing with knees to the body.
Barksdale managing to block the knees to the body from Garcius.
Barksdale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Garcius is trying to keep an underhook but Barksdale manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Garcius pushes Barksdale off but Barksdale dives into side control.
Garcius is looking to regain half guard here but Barksdale keeps moving and retains side control.
Barksdale lands some shots froms side control.
Barksdale tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barksdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garcius throws Barksdale to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Barksdale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcius wants to clinch up but Barksdale keeps it at a distance.
Barksdale with the counter takedown but Garcius avoids it easily.
Jaius Garcius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garcius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Garcius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barksdale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barksdale working aggressively here.
Garcius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcius has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barksdale clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Barksdale covers up after that shot from Garcius.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcius's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius punishes Barksdale with strikes from the back mount.
Garcius is trying to stick to Barksdale's back but Barksdale is turning into Garcius. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garcius's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barksdale.
Barksdale is fighting to break Garcius's control of his arms but Garcius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barksdale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garcius is trying to keep Barksdale in close.
Barksdale preventing the sweep.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Garcius keeps moving.
Barksdale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Garcius wants to stand up but Barksdale is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius trying to control the position.
Garcius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcius is looking to stand up but Barksdale isn't so interested in that idea.
Barksdale chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Garcius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcius controlling from the top position.
Garcius postures up in Barksdale's guard and throws a big left but Barksdale blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaius Garcius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcius 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaius Garcius!
Jaius Garcius took some time post fight to say the following; 'Mason almost died!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Andronicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Raefon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andronicus's entrance music is March of the Roman Army. A fine choice. Raefon has chosen Riot - Three Days Grace as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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283 lbs
29 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Titus Andronicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Raefon!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raefon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andronicus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Raefon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raefon is looking to work some ground and pound but Andronicus has wrist control.
Andronicus wants to get back to his feet but Raefon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raefon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raefon chips away with some ground and pound.
Raefon throwing strikes from guard but Andronicus blocks nicely.
Andronicus scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Raefon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andronicus counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Mad Raefon has been cut.
Andronicus throws a hook but Raefon blocks it.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andronicus as he avoids it easily.
Raefon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andronicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Titus Andronicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Raefon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raefon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andronicus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andronicus lands with an uppercut that bounces Raefon off the cage and back into range.
Raefon shoots in looking for a takedown. Andronicus tries to sprawl out of it but Raefon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andronicus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andronicus drops Raefon with a beautiful combination! Raefon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Andronicus is looking for the KO!
Raefon has a takedown stuffed.
Raefon shoots and misses
and Andronicus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raefon looks winded!
Raefon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andronicus as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Andronicus finds it's target.
That has opened up Mad Raefon's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Andronicus! Raefon is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Andronicus!
Our winner, Titus Andronicus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard B Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddick comes to the cage accompanied by I Am Hell. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard B Riddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Watson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Watson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riddick doesn't seem phased though.
Riddick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riddick lands a nice looking body shot.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riddick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson connects with a body shot that sends Riddick's belly button to the back.
Riddick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riddick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riddick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richard B Riddick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson lands a jab to Riddick's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddick lands a glancing blow to the side of Watson's head.
Watson 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.
Riddick dips to his left and cracks Watson with an uppercut!
Riddick moves away from the strike by Watson.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Watson slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watson cracks Riddick with a good jab.
Riddick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riddick moves out of range of the body kick from Watson.
It looked like Riddick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Watson.
Riddick avoids a kick to the body.
Riddick lands a high kick!
Watson gets tackled into the cage by Riddick. Riddick maintains the clinch.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Riddick.
Riddick missing with knees to the body.
Watson misses with some punches.
Riddick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Watson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Watson is working Riddick over against the cage.
Riddick trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddick crunches a lovely knee into Watson's ribcage.
Watson avoiding damage as Riddick throws knees to the body.
Watson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Watson lands a right hand.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Watson.
Watson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riddick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
Watson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riddick blocking some punches.
Watson manages to break the clinch.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson breaks the clinch.
Riddick throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Riddick moves into the clinch.
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Riddick lands with a nice body kick.
Watson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riddick.
Riddick throws a right hand that misses
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson.
Riddick misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick blocks a head kick by Watson.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Riddick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Riddick avoids the body shot from Watson.
Watson throws a wild body kick that Riddick sees coming a mile off.
Riddick lands with an overhand left.
Watson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Riddick wants to clinch up but Watson keeps it at a distance.
Riddick lands a left and a right that send Watson crashing to the mat, dazed. Riddick thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like John Watson has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Watson misses with a kick to the body.
Riddick scoring well with a low kick there.
Riddick misses with an uppercut.
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 Richard B Riddick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Watson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riddick moves away from the strike by Watson.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riddick.
Watson misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson tries to clinch up but Riddick circles away and keeps his distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Riddick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riddick scores with a spinning back kick!
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick misses with an uppercut.
Riddick misses with a double jab.
Riddick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddick. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riddick misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riddick throws out the jab.
Watson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Richard B Riddick is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Riddick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riddick tries to counter by clinching up but Watson breaks away and moves out of range.
Watson lands with a hook. Riddick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riddick tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson forces Riddick back against the cage and clinches.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riddick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Watson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watson avoids it.
Riddick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watson.
Watson is looking to control Riddick's arms but Riddick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watson has his back to the cage.
Riddick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Watson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watson lands a leg kick that knocks Riddick off balance momentarily.
Riddick misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Watson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riddick misses with a kick to the body
and Watson counters with a left to the body.
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riddick tries to clinch up.
Watson throws out a counter right but Riddick avoids it with no problem.
Watson catches Riddick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riddick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Riddick tries to close the distance and clinch but Watson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to clinch but Riddick moves out of range.
Riddick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riddick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Riddick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Riddick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riddick's head backwards.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson.
Watson scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Watson throws a leg kick but Riddick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riddick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riddick throws a big shot that misses.
Watson throws out a counter right but Riddick avoids it with no problem.
Riddick fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddick slips under a jab from Watson.
Riddick misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Riddick. Those never looked like landing.
Riddick throws a body kick that misses.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Watson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Riddick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watson, pushing him back against the cage.
Watson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riddick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Riddick.
Watson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Riddick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watson is defending well for now.
Watson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riddick backwards.
Riddick tries to land knees in the clinch but Watson avoids the damage to the body.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riddick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Watson is looking to clinch.
Riddick feints a jab promting Watson to slip. Riddick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Watson slips again and ducks right into 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!
Riddick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watson misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Riddick tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Riddick misses with a kick to the body.
Riddick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddick pushes Watson away with a front kick.
Watson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Riddick counters with a series of strikes. Watson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Watson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Riddick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Riddick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson tries to move into range but Riddick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riddick clinches up against the cage.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riddick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riddick trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riddick.
Watson misses with the head strike.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Riddick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riddick crunches a lovely knee into Watson's ribcage.
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watson tries to land a front kick but Riddick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Riddick tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson throws a series of strikes that have Riddick backpedaling.
Riddick slips a straight right by Watson.
Watson throws a solid leg kick but Riddick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Watson.
Watson has closed the distance and engaged Riddick in a clinch.
Watson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riddick throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Riddick fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Riddick.
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Riddick is looking to clinch.
Watson throws out a counter right but Riddick avoids it with no problem.
Riddick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Watson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson looks to clinch
and Riddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson swings for the body but Riddick moves out of range.
Riddick lands with a nice body punch.
Riddick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riddick wants to clinch.
Watson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riddick on the side of the head.
Riddick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard B Riddick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riddick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard B Riddick!
Richard B Riddick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shanji Bikram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selfrid Bergman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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29
218 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shanji Bikram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Selfrid Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Bikram.
Bergman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bikram manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bergman gets control of Bikram's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bergman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bikram decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bikram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergman.
Bergman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bikram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Bergman misses.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bikram staying out of range there.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman misses with an uppercut. Bikram saw that one coming.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman throws a lazy right hand but Bikram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bikram feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergman throws a right and a left that Bikram avoids nicely.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman tries to clinch up.
Bergman forces Bikram back against the cage and clinches.
Bergman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bikram wants to stand and escape but instead Bergman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bikram keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bikram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergman.
Bergman postures up in Bikram's guard and throws a big left but Bikram blocks it.
Bergman with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Bikram blocks nicely.
Bergman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bikram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bergman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bikram's head.
Bergman trying to control but Bikram is working from the bottom.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergman is looking to work some ground and pound but Bikram has wrist control.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Bikram blocks nicely.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Bikram blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bergman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bergman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bikram changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Bergman misses.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman misses with a series of wild punches.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
Bergman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bergman wants to clinch up but Bikram keeps it at a distance.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman lands a really nice looking cross but Bikram seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bergman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bikram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bikram enables Bergman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bikram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bergman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bikram has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bergman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bikram checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfrid Bergman 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.
Bergman misses with a hook.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bikram as he jumps to the side.
Bikram feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bergman showed some decent athleticism there.
Bergman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bikram's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bergman trying to control from half guard but Bikram is working away.
Bergman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bergman thows a huge punch but Bikram dodges it nicely.
Bergman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bergman is pressing down on Bikram's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bikram is holding on for now.
Bergman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bergman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bikram has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bikram tries to kick Bergman off but Bergman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bergman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bergman wants to take a breather but Bikram is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bergman working Bikram over with strikes.
Bergman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bergman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bikram defending well though.
Bikram makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bikram tries to sprawl but Bergman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bikram manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bergman misses with a wild body shot.
Bikram feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergman takes a swing at Bikram's ribcage but misses.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bergman closes the distance and pushes Bikram back into the cage.
Bikram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bergman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shanji Bikram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bergman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bergman gets control of Bikram's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bergman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bergman 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.
Bergman is trying to keep Bikram in close.
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.
Bikram won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) inform us that Bergman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergman is trying to keep Bikram in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bergman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Selfrid Bergman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Bikram.
Shanji Bikram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bikram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bergman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
Bergman throws a shot from downtown. Bikram moves away and avoids it.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
Bergman throws a lazy right hand but Bikram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bergman throws a hook to the side of Bikram's head but Bikram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bergman lands with a nice combination. Bikram backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bikram drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bergman sprawls and moves away.
Bergman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bergman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bikram gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bikram wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman has hold of one of Bikram's legs. Bikram is fighting the takedown attempt but Bergman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bergman postures up in Bikram's guard and throws a big left but Bikram blocks it.
Selfrid Bergman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bergman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bergman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bikram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bikram wants to stand but Bergman is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikram tries to sprawl but Bergman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bikram has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bergman is on him like a limpet, forcing Bikram back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shanji Bikram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bikram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bergman jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is working an open guard so Bikram takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bergman dives in and grabs Bikram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bikram pushes down on Bergman's head and hops out.
Bikram changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bergman misses with the combination.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bikram blocks the low kick.
Bergman wants to clinch
and Bikram counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bergman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bikram is on him like a limpet, forcing Bergman back against the cage.
Bikram has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bergman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bikram is defending well.
Bikram gets underhooks to prevent Bergman's takedown attempt.
Bergman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman shoots in and drives through. Bikram sprawls well.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergman throws a wild body kick that Bikram sees coming a mile off.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman misses with a takedown attempt - Bikram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bikram counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shanji Bikram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bikram takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Selfrid Bergman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bergman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfrid Bergman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz comes into the arena with 50 cent P.I.M.P blaring out of the sound system. Margera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Clutch - The Regulator. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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37
170 lbs
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34
160 lbs
29 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
31 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Santa Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Margera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Santa Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Margera manages to avoid it.
Margera scores with a spinning back kick!
Santa Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santa Cruz cracks the inside of Margera's front leg.
Margera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santa Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Margera misses with a head kick.
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Margera misses with a straight left.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santa Cruz.
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera throws a leg kick but Santa Cruz moved away.
Santa Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Margera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Margera throws a body kick that misses.
Margera takes one to the side of the head.
Margera looks to throw the jab but Santa Cruz is out of range.
Santa Cruz with a nice cross.
Margera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Margera looks to score with a jab to the body but Santa Cruz is just out of range.
Margera avoids the head kick by Santa Cruz.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Santa Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Santa Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera slips a jab from Santa Cruz.
A lazy left from Santa Cruz finds it's target.
Margera looks to land a body kick but Santa Cruz moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Margera is predictable there
so Santa Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Margera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Santa Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santa Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Margera blocks nicely.
Margera is pulling down on Santa Cruz's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santa Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Santa Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santa Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santa Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Margera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Margera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santa Cruz won't allow Margera to sweep him here.
Margera has Santa Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Santa Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Margera controlling Santa Cruz's posture.
Margera looking for a sweep. Not yet Margera, not yet.
Santa Cruz is fighting to break Margera's control of his arms but Margera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Margera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santa Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santa Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santa Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santa Cruz 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.
Margera has momentary wrist control but Santa Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz 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.
Santa Cruz missing with a left hand there. Margera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Margera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bam Margera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Margera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santa Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Margera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Margera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santa Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Margera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Margera throws a body punch but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Santa Cruz avoids the head kick by Margera.
An inside leg kick lands from Santa Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera throws a body kick that misses.
Santa Cruz lands a head shot.
Margera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Margera throws a solid leg kick but Santa Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Margera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Margera.
Bam Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santa Cruz.
It looked like Santa Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santa Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Margera.
Santa Cruz throws the left hand but Margera avoids the punch easily.
Margera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santa Cruz is out of range.
Santa Cruz cracks a nice hook into Margera's ribs.
Santa Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Margera responds with a good body kick, but Santa Cruz manages to step out the way in time.
Margera looks to land a left hand but Santa Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Margera staying out of range there.
Margera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Margera moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santa Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Margera to counter with a crisp jab.
Margera throws an off balance right hand
and Santa Cruz counters with a head kick. That will keep Margera thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Santa Cruz shoots in but Margera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santa Cruz scores with a jab. Margera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santa Cruz shoots in but Margera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Margera.
Santa Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Margera sprawls and moves away.
Santa Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margera manages to avoid it.
Margera tries a quick counter leg kick but Santa Cruz is wise to it.
Margera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz avoids the head kick by Margera.
Santa Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Margera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Margera looks to clinch
and Santa Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Margera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santa Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Santa Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Margera.
Margera looks to throw a body kick
letting Santa Cruz counter with a right hand.
Santa Cruz misses with a straight left.
Santa Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Margera misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera defending well as Santa Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Margera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santa Cruz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A punch lands to the side of Margera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Santa Cruz throws a hook but Margera avoids it easily.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Margera tries a head kick but it misses.
Margera misses with a body kick.
Margera misses with a leg kick.
Santa Cruz lands a nice shot that snaps Margera's head back.
Santa Cruz misses with a leg kick
and Margera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Santa Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Margera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santa Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick, looking for Margera's leg but Margera calmly moves out of range.
Santa Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Margera moves away from the strike by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Margera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santa Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Margera walks into a stiff left hand from Santa Cruz.
Margera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera scores with a leg kick.
Margera tries to clinch but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Santa Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Santa Cruz avoids the head kick by Margera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera tries to sprawl but Santa Cruz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Margera tries to get to full guard but Santa Cruz has control of the leg.
Margera is trying to maintain the position but Santa Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Santa Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Margera is looking for a sweep. Santa Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Margera is trying is best to control the position here.
Santa Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Margera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santa Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Santa Cruz controlling the pace.
Margera trying to hold on to Santa Cruz's head to control him but Santa Cruz postures up.
Santa Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Margera's head.
Margera wants to control but Santa Cruz is keeping busy.
Margera gets full guard.
Margera managing to control the position.
Santa Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santa Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santa Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santa Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santa Cruz postures up.
Rafael Santa Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Margera trying to control the position here.
Santa Cruz stays in close to Margera's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Margera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Margera wants to sweep but no luck.
Santa Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Margera feints and then cracks Santa Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santa Cruz down.
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.
Santa Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margera.
Santa Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santa Cruz moves out of range as Margera strikes.
Margera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santa Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Santa Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Margera throws out a counter right but Santa Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Santa Cruz lands a jab to Margera's midsection.
Santa Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Santa Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Margera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santa Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santa Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Santa Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santa Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Santa Cruz!
A very excited looking Rafael Santa Cruz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muraki Tunamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blackmore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 16th century greensleeves. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
32 - 30 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ritchie Blackmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muraki Tunamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmore tries to land a leg kick but Tunamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Tunamoto avoids the head kick by Blackmore.
Blackmore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blackmore misses with a low kick.
Tunamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tunamoto misses with a body shot.
Blackmore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tunamoto.
Tunamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Blackmore is wise to it.
Muraki Tunamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackmore throws a lazy right hand but Tunamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tunamoto tries to move into range but Blackmore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tunamoto looks for the body kick but Blackmore saw that one coming.
Blackmore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackmore slips a straight right by Tunamoto.
Tunamoto scores with a leg kick.
Blackmore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tunamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blackmore's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackmore looks to land a left hand but Tunamoto moved out of range nicely.
Tunamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blackmore with a body shot.
Tunamoto throws a front kick that sends Blackmore stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blackmore working aggressively here.
Tunamoto breaks from the clinch.
Tunamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Blackmore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tunamoto moves into the clinch.
Tunamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blackmore takes a shot to the head.
Blackmore can't find room to land a body shot as Tunamoto controls the action.
Tunamoto scores with a shot to the side of Blackmore's head.
Blackmore misses with some punches.
Tunamoto is leaning against Blackmore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blackmore swings wildly with an uppercut but Tunamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackmore misses with a knee to the head.
Blackmore throws a head punch that misses.
Blackmore scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunamoto stops a takedown attempt from Blackmore.
Blackmore working aggressively here.
Blackmore pushes Tunamoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blackmore tries a body shot but Tunamoto blocks it.
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Blackmore as the two fighters clinch.
Blackmore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blackmore prevents a body shot from Tunamoto.
Tunamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blackmore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blackmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackmore wants to take the fight to the mat but Tunamoto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blackmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tunamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Blackmore fails to land.
Blackmore goes for a takedown attempt but Tunamoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tunamoto has closed the distance and engaged Blackmore in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunamoto misses with a body punch.
Tunamoto breaks from the clinch.
Blackmore lands with a right hand.
Tunamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackmore, pushing him back against the cage.
Tunamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackmore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tunamoto tries to work over Blackmore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tunamoto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blackmore seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tunamoto can turn it around.
Blackmore throws a punch but it's blocked by Tunamoto.
Blackmore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackmore prevents a body shot from Tunamoto.
Tunamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackmore throws out a loose jab but Tunamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tunamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Blackmore tries a body shot but Tunamoto blocks it.
Tunamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tunamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunamoto blocks an uppercut.
Tunamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tunamoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tunamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Tunamoto tenderised Blackmore's leg. Blackmore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tunamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tunamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackmore circles away.
Blackmore feints a jab promting Tunamoto to slip. Blackmore then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tunamoto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tunamoto tries to clinch but Blackmore moves out of range.
Blackmore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tunamoto but Tunamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tunamoto! But no joy.
Tunamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Tunamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blackmore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muraki Tunamoto 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.
Tunamoto wants to clinch.
Blackmore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tunamoto blocks a leg kick.
Tunamoto thinks about the counter body kick.
Blackmore misses with a kick to the body.
Muraki Tunamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tunamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tunamoto.
Blackmore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tunamoto throws a head kick but Blackmore moves out of range.
Blackmore is looking for a counter combo.
Blackmore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tunamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Tunamoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackmore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunamoto scores with a one two! Blackmore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blackmore misses with a wild combination.
Nice body kick there by Tunamoto.
Blackmore tries to clinch up but Tunamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Tunamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Blackmore.
Tunamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blackmore looks to throw the jab but Tunamoto is out of range.
Tunamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackmore.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tunamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackmore misses with a body kick.
Muraki Tunamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tunamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackmore misses the target.
Blackmore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tunamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tunamoto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blackmore connects with a nice looking jab.
Tunamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Blackmore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Blackmore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackmore.
Blackmore throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackmore misses the target.
Tunamoto tries to clinch but Blackmore is having none of it.
Tunamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackmore lands the left hand.
Blackmore throws a leg kick that misses.
Tunamoto scoring well with a low kick there.
Tunamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackmore swings widly with a right hand
and Tunamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackmore wants to clinch up but Tunamoto keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore connects with a right hand. Tunamoto shakes it off.
Blackmore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blackmore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackmore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tunamoto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackmore avoids the head kick by Tunamoto.
Blackmore slips a jab and a cross from Tunamoto.
Blackmore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Blackmore misses.
Blackmore throws a hook but Tunamoto avoids it easily.
Blackmore thows a leg kick but Tunamoto checks it
and Tunamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackmore avoids the head kick by Tunamoto.
Blackmore clobbers Tunamoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tunamoto.
An inside leg kick from Tunamoto misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackmore stuns Tunamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blackmore gets tackled into the cage by Tunamoto. Tunamoto maintains the clinch.
Tunamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Tunamoto.
Tunamoto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tunamoto manages to break the clinch.
Blackmore scores with a body shot.
Blackmore misses with an uppercut.
Tunamoto misses with a hook. Blackmore ducked under it nicely.
Blackmore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tunamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackmore feints and as Tunamoto raises his hands in defense, Blackmore changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tunamoto wants to stand but Blackmore is controlling the position.
Blackmore landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muraki Tunamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tunamoto has Blackmore up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackmore has a couple of punches blocked by Tunamoto.
Tunamoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tunamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tunamoto gets underhooks to prevent Blackmore's takedown attempt.
Blackmore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tunamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tunamoto breaks from the clinch.
Tunamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackmore circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Tunamoto - just one landing.
Tunamoto misses with an uppercut. Blackmore saw that one coming.
Tunamoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tunamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Blackmore tried to counter with a leg kick but Tunamoto avoided it.
Blackmore keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackmore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Tunamoto - just one landing.
Tunamoto checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Tunamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tunamoto swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tunamoto, right into the meat.
Tunamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blackmore throws a hook but Tunamoto blocks it.
Tunamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tunamoto.
Tunamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blackmore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackmore tries to bum rush Tunamoto with a series of wild strikes but Tunamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tunamoto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tunamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackmore is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tunamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blackmore. That did some damage!
Blackmore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blackmore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tunamoto to score with a decent uppercut.
Blackmore gets tackled into the cage by Tunamoto. Tunamoto maintains the clinch.
Blackmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackmore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tunamoto prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blackmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tunamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackmore scores with a hook to the body.
Blackmore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackmore misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackmore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tunamoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tunamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blackmore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blackmore misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackmore lands a hook that snaps the head of Tunamoto backwards.
Tunamoto tries a body shot but Blackmore blocks it.
Tunamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tunamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blackmore's defenses.
Tunamoto tries to circle away but Blackmore has him pinned against the cage.
Muraki Tunamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tunamoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tunamoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muraki Tunamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tunamoto.
Blackmore misses with the head strike.
Blackmore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackmore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritchie Blackmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tunamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackmore working aggressively here.
Blackmore presses Tunamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tunamoto.
Blackmore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tunamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blackmore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackmore throws a head punch that misses.
Blackmore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tunamoto's elbow.
Blackmore prevents a body shot from Tunamoto.
Blackmore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackmore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muraki Tunamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tunamoto 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muraki Tunamoto!
After the big win, Muraki Tunamoto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Ritchie Blackmore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the contest. /handshake'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incheol Wonha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddick comes to the cage accompanied by Micheal Jackson smooth criminal. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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143 lbs
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142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Riddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Incheol Wonha!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riddick throws a leg kick
and Wonha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wonha has Riddick up against the cage in a clinch.
Wonha misses with an elbow over the top.
Riddick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wonha is trying to stall.
Riddick blocks the elbow strike.
Wonha misses with an elbow over the top.
Riddick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wonha controls his hands.
Wonha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonha.
Wonha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonha prevents a body shot from Riddick.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wonha throws an elbow but misses.
Wonha leaning against his opponent.
Wonha has Riddick pressed against the cage, preventing Riddick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riddick avoiding damage as Wonha throws knees to the body.
Riddick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wonha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Riddick is trying to break the clinch but Wonha is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonha.
Riddick lands a right hand.
Riddick being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Riddick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wonha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riddick.
Wonha scores a nice knee to the body.
Riddick stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Wonha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riddick managing to block the knees to the body from Wonha.
Wonha lands a nice elbow.
Come on Wonha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wonha blocking some punches.
Wonha is pushing Riddick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wonha lands a good knee to the midsection. Riddick won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonha crunches a lovely knee into Riddick's ribcage.
Riddick is working for takedown but Wonha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riddick can't get the takedown.
Riddick tries to throw a body punch but Wonha avoids it by throwing Riddick back against the cage.
Riddick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riddick wants to get back to striking at distance but Wonha won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wonha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Riddick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riddick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wonha after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Riddick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riddick dodges an elbow strike from Wonha.
Wonha taking a breather.
Wonha has Riddick pressed against the cage, preventing Riddick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riddick throws a punch but it's blocked by Wonha.
Riddick blocks an elbow strike from Wonha.
Riddick takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wonha tries to land knees in the clinch but Riddick avoids the damage to the body.
Wonha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riddick can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Riddick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riddick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wonha tries to clinch but Riddick is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick lands a slapping body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wonha. Riddick shrugs it off though.
Riddick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Incheol Wonha has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonha ducks under a wild hook from Riddick.
Wonha throws a jab but it's blocked by Riddick.
It appears Riddick was looking to counter with a kick there.
Riddick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonha manages to avoid it.
Wonha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wonha is looking to clinch.
Riddick staying out of range there.
Riddick misses the shot to the body.
Wonha blocks the body kick.
Wonha dodges the punch combination from Riddick.
Wonha throws out a counter right but Riddick avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incheol Wonha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Incheol Wonha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riddick takes one on the button.
Wonha lands with a nice body punch.
Wonha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riddick misses with a body shot.
Riddick throws a jab but it's blocked by Wonha.
Wonha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wonha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riddick.
Riddick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wonha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wonha.
Wonha crunches a lovely knee into Riddick's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wonha lands an elbow just above Riddick 's eye.
Wonha has Riddick pressed against the cage, preventing Riddick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Riddick manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonha struggling a bit here.
Wonha is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Riddick is staying active.
Riddick wants to take a breather but Wonha manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Riddick.
Wonha pulls Riddick in to control the position.
Riddick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wonha controls Riddick momentarily but Riddick frees himself.
Riddick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonha managing to control the position.
Wonha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riddick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wonha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wonha has escaped and now he's on top!
Riddick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick controls Wonha momentarily but Wonha frees himself.
Riddick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Riddick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riddick is pulling down on Wonha's head. It's preventing any offense from Wonha, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Riddick wants to sweep here but Wonha controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Wonha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riddick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wonha.
Riddick misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Wonha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Riddick throws a hook to the side of Wonha's head but Wonha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Wonha there.
Wonha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riddick.
A nice side step and Wonha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Riddick misses the shot to the body.
Riddick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Wonha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wonha tries to clinch but Riddick moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonha rushes Riddick and presses him up against the cage.
Riddick misses with some punches.
Wonha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riddick is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incheol Wonha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Incheol Wonha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Wonha.
Riddick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonha manages to avoid it.
Wonha throws out a powerful jab.
Wonha clinches.
Wonha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Riddick swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riddick blocks an elbow strike from Wonha.
Wonha stops a takedown attempt from Riddick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wonha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wonha's corner calls for a 1-2. Wonha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good leg kick by Wonha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonha loads up on a big right hand but Riddick slips the punch.
Riddick throws a low kick but Wonha moves out of range easily.
Riddick misses with a low kick as Wonha jumps back.
Riddick catches Wonha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riddick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riddick swings widly with a right hand
and Wonha counters with a thumping low kick.
Riddick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Riddick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richard Riddick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonha lands a body shot.
Wonha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wonha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riddick fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonha throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wonha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riddick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wonha lands a nice hook to Riddick's body. Riddick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonha.
Wonha throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Wonha.
Wonha closes the distance and clinches.
Wonha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Incheol Wonha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wonha landing knees to the body.
Riddick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riddick misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wonha! But no joy.
Wonha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riddick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick throws a combination that misses
letting Wonha counter with a right hand.
Wonha checks a leg kick nicely.
Wonha slips a jab and a cross from Riddick.
Wonha tries to clinch up but Riddick circles away and keeps his distance.
Wonha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wonha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riddick tries to circle away but Wonha has him pinned against the cage.
Riddick avoids the elbow strike from Wonha, against the cage.
Wonha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riddick wants a takedown.
Wonha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riddick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Riddick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riddick blocks it with crossed arms.
Riddick misses with a body punch.
Richard Riddick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddick tries to score a body lock takedown but Wonha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wonha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riddick's brow.
A shot in the inside from Riddick.
Riddick is trying to break the clinch but Wonha is controlling him.
Riddick wants a takedown but no success here.
Riddick wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wonha as Riddick tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Incheol Wonha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wonha 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Incheol Wonha!
Richard Riddick was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill come back stronger..my oppenent was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afa Sila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Machado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Afa Sila!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Machado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sila, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Machado.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sila scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Sila lands with a light punch inside.
Sila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sila prevents a body shot from Machado.
Sila stalling in the clinch but Machado improves position.
Sila misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sila has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sila misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Sila.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sila.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado prevents a body shot from Sila.
Sila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Machado is working for takedown but Sila is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machado lands a right hand.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado tries to work over Sila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Sila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machados head.
Sila working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machado obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Sila pushes Machado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sila struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Sila has Machado pushed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila stalling the fight.
Sila continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sila prevents a body shot from Machado.
Sila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sila.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sila swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Sila presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Sila controls his hands.
Sila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado throws a low kick but Sila avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Sila misses with a looping right.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sila throws out the jab.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sila counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sila throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Sila lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sila lands with a shot to the body.
Sila jabs at Machado's body.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sila checks it well.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sila throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado connects with a looping right hand.
Sila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Sila fails with the takedown
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Afa Sila will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sila misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Sila checks a low kick from Machado.
Sila lands a jab.
Machado throws a leg kick but Sila sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sila throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sila is in Machado's guard.
Machado wants to hit a switch here but Sila passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machado there!
Sila landing strikes from the mount and Machado is in trouble!
Machado is trying desperately to improve position.
Sila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wants to hold on but Sila pushes him away.
Sila throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Machado is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tries to lock up and control but Sila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila cracks Machado with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sila avoids the attempt from Machado to control.
Sila scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machado?
Sila has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sila lands a couple of good shots and Machado has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Machado is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila gets his hands free as Machado looks to control.
Sila really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Machado.
Sila looking to break Machado's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Machado remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sila will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Machado rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machado tries to roll over but Sila keeps him under control.
Sila lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado has a hand on Sila's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sila takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sila content just to control the position here.
Machado manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Machado is pressing down on Sila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afa Sila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sila.
Sila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado misses with a body punch
and Sila counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado avoids the body shot from Sila.
Sila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Machado gets tackled into the cage by Sila. Sila maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sila scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
A short left from Machado.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Sila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sila throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Sila lands with a light punch inside.
Afa Sila seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado blocks a body shot from Sila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
A shot in the inside from Sila.
Sila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
Sila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
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!
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Sila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sila working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machado is looking to wear down Sila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sila fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado throws a leg kick
letting Sila counter with a right hand.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Sila throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Machado throws a good cross that connects.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Sila slips under a jab from Machado.
Sila throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Sila misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Machado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Sila shoots in.
Machado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sila is out of range and Machado settles back down.
Sila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado cracks Sila with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Afa Sila just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sila shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick from Machado is predictable there
and Sila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sila.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sila manages to pass to side control.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Machado trying to control but Sila postures up.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Sila has control of the leg.
Machado is staying active underneath Sila, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila controlling the action here.
Sila wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sila is taking a breather. Machado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Sila seems content to control.
Sila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sila gets a takedown into half guard.
Sila is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila moves into full mount! Machado won't be happy about that!
Sila controlling the position easily from mount.
Sila dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sila controlling the position easily from mount.
Sila avoids the attempt from Machado to control.
Machado working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sila looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afa Sila dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sila sizes up Machado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machado to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Sila. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Sila's head back.
Sila lands with a nice body punch.
Sila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
Machado tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sila moves away.
Sila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Sila misses the body punch
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Afa Sila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
As Sila backs away, Machado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Machado throws a hook but Sila blocks it.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Sila looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Sila.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sila throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sila doesn't seem bothered though.
Sila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Sila misses the target.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Machado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Sila's shoulder, as Sila tries to avoid the shot.
Machado lands a jab to the head.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sila's corner calls for a 1-2. Sila obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sila misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Sila backs away, Machado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sila thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sila throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sila throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sila blocks a low kick nicely.
Sila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Sila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Nice uppercut there from Sila.
Sila looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sila has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
Afa Sila is the new lightweight champion!
Afa Sila managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BHP Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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