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Pacio Fight Night 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emil Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eye HumpBees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Rap God. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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146 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emil Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eye HumpBees!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz drives through and clinches with HumpBees against the cage.
Cruz pulls guard effortlessly.
HumpBees missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz wants to stand but HumpBees is controlling the position.
HumpBees really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
HumpBees trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HumpBees throwing strikes but missing.
HumpBees gets to his feet. Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
HumpBees instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is working for takedown but HumpBees is calmly controlling the position for now.
HumpBees pushes Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from HumpBees.
HumpBees looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but HumpBees has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from HumpBees.
HumpBees has Cruz pressed against the cage.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but HumpBees shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HumpBees is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag HumpBees down to the mat. HumpBees avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
HumpBees has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from HumpBees on the inside.
HumpBees throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz has hold of one of HumpBees's legs. HumpBees is fighting the takedown attempt but Cruz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from HumpBees.
Cruz is fighting to break HumpBees's control of his arms but HumpBees is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HumpBees wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz trying to control but HumpBees is working from the bottom.
HumpBees 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
HumpBees is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz passes into half guard.
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
HumpBees wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
HumpBees gets full guard.
HumpBees pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz won't allow HumpBees to sweep him here.
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.
HumpBees controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
HumpBees scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
HumpBees moves into the clinch.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and HumpBees takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
HumpBees uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. HumpBees engages and cracks Cruz with a massive lead left hook - Cruz tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! HumpBees is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eye HumpBees!
Emil Cruz was interviewed post fight and said 'This time my opponent was better. It's sad, but it happens. Though i'll come back in the next fight!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dariusas Machnacius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dariusas Machnacius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayanagi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takayanagi passes Machnacius's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machnacius has a hand on Takayanagi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Takayanagi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Takayanagi throwing strikes here but Machnacius is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Takayanagi lands a couple of good shots and Machnacius has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Takayanagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machnacius is in bad spot here.
Takayanagi has his arm under Machnacius's chin here. Game over son! Takayanagi squeezes tightly and Machnacius is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Meguru Takayanagi!
After the fight, Meguru Takayanagi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senip Sutak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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180 lbs
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165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Senip Sutak!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutak goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Sutak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sutak gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sutak avoids it.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Sutak jumps guard but Jones stands there with Sutak around his waist. Sutak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sutak's face.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Sutak won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Sutak looks winded!
Jones has Sutak pushed against the cage.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sutak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senip Sutak.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones working for a triangle but Sutak defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutak sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jones doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Sutak paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jones - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Larios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepeng Pinakamalupet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larios comes to the cage accompanied by Schizophrenia ft. Smugglaz - P.S.T (Fliptop Intro). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Calvin Larios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Pinakamalupet!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinakamalupet throws a nice looking combination but Larios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pinakamalupet looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Larios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinakamalupet misses with an uppercut.
Pinakamalupet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larios.
Larios fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinakamalupet, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larios throws a right hand that Pinakamalupet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinakamalupet also avoids with ease.
Pinakamalupet stuffs the takedown.
Pinakamalupet unleashes a big counter combination but Larios bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Larios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Larios or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinakamalupet, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larios forces Pinakamalupet back against the cage and clinches.
Larios has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pinakamalupet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Larios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.
Larios fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larios slips a straight right by Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet throws the left hand but Larios avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Larios misses.
Larios shoots for a double leg takedown but Pinakamalupet sprawls well. He's pushed Larios's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinakamalupet misses with a double jab
and Larios counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Larios tries to clinch there but Pinakamalupet circles away.
Pinakamalupet misses with a looping right.
Larios throws a right hand that Pinakamalupet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinakamalupet also avoids with ease.
Larios throws a series of strikes that have Pinakamalupet backpedaling.
It looks like Pepeng Pinakamalupet has been cut.
Larios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larios tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pinakamalupet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larios somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larios slips a jab and a cross from Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinakamalupet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Larios.
Pinakamalupet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larios.
Pinakamalupet swinging wildly here.
Larios throws a right hand that Pinakamalupet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinakamalupet also avoids with ease.
Pinakamalupet slaps away a takedown attempt from Larios, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larios throws a nice looking combination but Pinakamalupet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larios moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Larios shoots in for a takedown but Pinakamalupet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Larios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larios throws a right hand that Pinakamalupet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinakamalupet also avoids with ease.
Pinakamalupet throws a counter combo.
Larios slips a jab and a cross from Pinakamalupet.
Larios has a takedown stuffed.
Pinakamalupet throws a counter combo.
Larios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinakamalupet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larios moves away.
Pinakamalupet has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Larios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pinakamalupet defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinakamalupet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pinakamalupet moves out of range of the body kick.
Pinakamalupet scores with a jab. Larios acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinakamalupet misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Larios wants to slow Pinakamalupet down by chopping away at his legs.
Larios shoots in but no luck this time.
Pinakamalupet tries to keep at a distance but Larios has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larios moves into range and clinches up with Pinakamalupet.
Larios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Larios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pepeng Pinakamalupet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pinakamalupet misses with a few strikes there.
Pinakamalupet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinakamalupet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larios moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larios throws a big counter combination but Pinakamalupet scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Larios misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pinakamalupet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Larios.
Pinakamalupet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larios finds it's way round the side to connect with Pinakamalupet's head.
Larios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinakamalupet tries to avoid it but Larios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinakamalupet to the ground. Pinakamalupet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Larios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinakamalupet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larios shoots in for a double leg but Pinakamalupet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Larios or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinakamalupet, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinakamalupet throws out a counter right but Larios avoids it with no problem.
Larios gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pinakamalupet is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinakamalupet swivels and escapes.
Calvin Larios is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinakamalupet misses with a few strikes there.
As Pinakamalupet looks to move away, Larios throws a big counter combo but Pinakamalupet just gets out of the way.
Pinakamalupet slaps away a takedown attempt from Larios, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Larios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinakamalupet circles away quickly and effectively.
Larios looks to land a combination but Pinakamalupet avoids it well.
Pinakamalupet throws a counter combo.
Pinakamalupet misses with a wild combination.
Larios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinakamalupet throws a series of punches but Larios moves out of range.
Larios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pinakamalupet swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Pinakamalupet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larios clinches.
Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larios dives in for a single leg takedown but Pinakamalupet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pinakamalupet lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Larios misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larios misses with a two punch combination.
Pinakamalupet is looking for the big counter here.
Pinakamalupet moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larios throws a series of punches but Pinakamalupet moves out of range.
Pinakamalupet throws a series of punches but Larios avoids them all with ease.
Larios scores with a body shot.
Larios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinakamalupet.
Larios ducks under a wild hook from Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet dodges the punch combination from Larios.
Larios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinakamalupet throws the left hand but Larios avoids the punch easily.
Larios is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Larios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pinakamalupet unleashes a big counter combination but Larios bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pinakamalupet throws a series of punches but Larios avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Pinakamalupet does no damage.
Larios tries to clinch up.
Larios jabs Pinakamalupet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Larios shoots in and drives through. Pinakamalupet sprawls well.
As Larios backs off Pinakamalupet throws a huge counter combo but Larios manages to avoid it all.
Larios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinakamalupet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larios looks to land a combination but Pinakamalupet avoids it well.
Larios misses with a head kick.
Larios throws a right and a left that Pinakamalupet avoids nicely.
Pinakamalupet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larios circles away quickly and effectively.
Larios is looking to wear down Pinakamalupet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pinakamalupet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larios attempts a counter takedown but Pinakamalupet avoids it well and moves away.
Larios throws a right hand that Pinakamalupet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinakamalupet also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Pinakamalupet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Larios lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larios shoots in for a takedown but Pinakamalupet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinakamalupet misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Pinakamalupet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Calvin Larios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pepeng Pinakamalupet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pinakamalupet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larios.
As Pinakamalupet tries to get set, Larios tries to push him back and clinch up but Pinakamalupet manages to avoid the attempt.
Pinakamalupet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinakamalupet stuffs the takedown attempt from Larios. Larios gets slowly back to his feet.
Larios is looking to clinch.
Larios throws a nice looking combination but Pinakamalupet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pinakamalupet misses with a hook.
Pinakamalupet might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Larios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Larios scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Pinakamalupet as Larios shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Larios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinakamalupet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larios was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinakamalupet.
Larios throws a head kick but Pinakamalupet moves out of range.
Pinakamalupet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinakamalupet throws a series of punches but Larios avoids them all with ease.
Larios throws a big counter combination but Pinakamalupet scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Larios.
Larios finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pinakamalupet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Larios moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinakamalupet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larios moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Calvin Larios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinakamalupet's waist but Pinakamalupet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larios off to one side.
Pinakamalupet throws out a counter right but Larios avoids it with no problem.
Larios has managed to clinch.
Pinakamalupet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larios tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinakamalupet is able to avoid easily.
Pinakamalupet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Larios misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinakamalupet.
Pinakamalupet missing with a left hand there. Larios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larios darts in looking for a takedown but Pinakamalupet gets double underhooks and turns Larios into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinakamalupet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larios misses with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Pinakamalupet. No joy for Larios on that attempt.
Larios misses with a double jab.
Pinakamalupet misses with a double jab.
Larios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinakamalupet was well out of range. Poor timing from Larios.
Larios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinakamalupet is fending him off so far but Larios persists. Nope, Pinakamalupet circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinakamalupet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larios throws a right hand that Pinakamalupet ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinakamalupet also avoids with ease.
As Larios backs off Pinakamalupet throws a huge counter combo but Larios manages to avoid it all.
Larios fails to land with a series of punches.
Pinakamalupet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pinakamalupet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pinakamalupet checks a leg kick.
Larios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calvin Larios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larios shoots in for a takedown but Pinakamalupet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Larios looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larios darts in looking for a takedown but Pinakamalupet gets double underhooks and turns Larios into the cage.
Larios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larios moves into range and clinches up with Pinakamalupet.
Larios scores with a shot to the side of Pinakamalupet's head.
Larios tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinakamalupet avoids it.
Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Pinakamalupet.
Larios shoots in but Pinakamalupet avoids the takedown attempt 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!
Larios swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinakamalupet slaps away a takedown attempt from Larios, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pinakamalupet throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pepeng Pinakamalupet.
I think Larios 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Calvin Larios!
Calvin Larios decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yunus Ebon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Saitou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saitou is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: XENO. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yunus Ebon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Saitou!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Saitou.
Ebon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saitou to the ground. Ebon is now in Saitou's guard.
Saitou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ebon is aware though and is defending well.
Saitou wants to get back to his feet but Ebon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ebon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ebon preventing the sweep.
Ebon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saitou dives on top into guard.
Ebon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saitou on the ground.
Saitou wants to control from the top but Ebon keeps moving.
Ebon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saitou is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitou postures up in Ebon's guard and throws a big left but Ebon blocks it.
Saitou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ebon has his feet on Saitou's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ebon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saitou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ebon.
Ebon shoots in for a double leg but Saitou sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yunus Ebon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebon is breathing heavily.
Saitou shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ebon's guard.
Saitou decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ebon, up you get!
Ebon tries to keep at a distance but Saitou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ebon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saitou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ebon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ebon. No joy for Saitou on that attempt.
Ebon throwing a counter right hand but Saitou manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebon gets tackled into the cage by Saitou. Saitou maintains the clinch.
Saitou tries to break free but Ebon pushes him back against the cage.
Saitou trying to control the position but instead, Ebon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saitou into the cage.
Ebon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ebon shoots in for a takedown but Saitou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ebon dives in and grabs Saitou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saitou pushes down on Ebon's head and hops out.
Saitou is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saitou has managed to clinch.
Ebon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saitou prevents it.
Saitou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saitou is trying to push Ebon away but Ebon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saitou smiles and moves away.
Saitou clinches with his opponent.
Saitou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saitou tries to break free but Ebon pushes him back against the cage.
Saitou has Ebon pushed against the cage.
Ebon letting Saitou take a breather here.
Saitou looking to stall.
Saitou breaks the clinch.
Saitou lands with a kick to the temple. Ebon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ebon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ebon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitou throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ebon scores with a takedown into Saitou's guard.
Saitou wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebon shoots in for a takedown but Saitou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ebon shoots in looking for a takedown. Saitou tries to sprawl out of it but Ebon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saitou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Saitou there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Saitou dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saitou clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Saitou - that landed with a thud.
Ebon manages to break the clinch.
Ebon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ebon wants it to stay on the feet.
Ebon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saitou's guard.
Ebon throws a strike but Saitou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ebon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ebon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Saitou presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ebon lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebon jumps into guard, dragging Saitou to the mat.
Saitou throwing strikes but missing.
Saitou working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saitou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ebon's guard.
Saitou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saitou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saitou working Ebon over with strikes.
Ebon is trying to stand up here but Saitou is controlling him well.
Saitou is working for a kimura but Ebon is defending it quite comfortably.
Saitou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saitou is working for a kimura but Ebon is defending it quite comfortably.
Saitou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ebon is just riding it out for now. Saitou eventually gives up the hold.
Ebon looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saitou is working for a submission of some sort.
Saitou prevents Ebon from standing back up.
Saitou is trying to work for a kimura but Ebon is defending well.
Saitou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ebon sees it coming and defends easily.
Saitou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ebon defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saitou is trying to work for a kimura but Ebon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebon is trying to stand up here but Saitou is controlling him well.
Ebon is defending against the submission attempts here by Saitou.
Ebon is trying to stand up here but Saitou is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ebon shoots in for a takedown but Saitou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ebon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saitou defends well and Ebon ends up having to push Saitou into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ebon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yunus Ebon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saitou.
Saitou tries to clinch but Ebon moves out of range.
Ebon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saitou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saitou looks for a takedown but Ebon sprawls well.
Yunus Ebon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saitou stuffs the takedown attempt from Ebon. Ebon gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitou closes the distance and pushes Ebon back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Saitou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Saitou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ebon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Saitou moves to clinch but Ebon breaks away
and Ebon counters with a one-two to the body.
Saitou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ebon.
Saitou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ebon shoots in and bounces Saitou off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saitou pushes Ebon off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi Saitou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saitou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saitou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ebon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebon shoots in but Saitou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saitou tries to clinch but Ebon moves out of range.
Saitou shoots for a double leg takedown but Ebon sprawls well. He's pushed Saitou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ebon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saitou avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yunus Ebon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saitou moves into the clinch.
Saitou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Saitou. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saitou pulls guard effortlessly.
Saitou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ebon is looking to work some ground and pound but Saitou has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitou wants to get back to his feet but Ebon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saitou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saitou controls Ebon momentarily but Ebon frees himself.
Saitou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saitou is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ebon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebon is trying to pull guard but Saitou has him pressed against the cage.
Ebon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ebon lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saitou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saitou fails with a takedown attempt.
Saitou moves into range and clinches up with Ebon.
Saitou wants to stall.
Ebon tries to pull guard but Saitou won't allow it.
Ebon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saitou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saitou stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Ebon with that takedown attempt.
Ebon tries to keep at a distance but Saitou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saitou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ebon jumps guard but Saitou turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saitou looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ebon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saitou smiles and moves away.
Yunus Ebon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeshi Saitou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ebon wants to clinch up but Saitou keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Saitou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saitou 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Saitou!
A victorious Takeshi Saitou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maki Kamiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo DiCaprio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neo DiCaprio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
138 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maki Kamiya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Neo DiCaprio!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiCaprio dives in and grabs Kamiya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamiya pushes down on DiCaprio's head and hops out.
Kamiya throws a front kick that sends DiCaprio stumbling back into the cage.
DiCaprio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kamiya quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
DiCaprio maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kamiya could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but DiCaprio has cracked it and Kamiya is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by DiCaprio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Neo DiCaprio!
During a confident post fight interview, Neo DiCaprio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Kazuhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puka Kupa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuhiro's entrance music is BUSHIDO. A fine choice. Puka Kupa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsu Kazuhiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Puka Kupa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuhiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kupa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kazuhiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kupa uses from the top position.
Kazuhiro looking for a triangle here. Kupa is fighting it but it looks tight! Kazuhiro pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kupa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Katsu Kazuhiro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Mcgrath!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski rushes Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgrath looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Kowalski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mcgrath tries for a takedown but Kowalski manages to get underhooks.
Mcgrath is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcgrath tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcgrath is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mateusz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcgrath.
Kowalski stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgrath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcgrath, pushing him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mcgrath 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.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mcgrath letting Kowalski take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Kowalski stalling.
Kowalski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kowalski stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kowalski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Mcgrath in a clinch.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgrath up against the cage.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Mcgrath being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski stalling.
Mcgrath tries to pull guard but Kowalski holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgrath drops back down to his feet.
Kowalski stalls.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Mcgrath in a clinch.
Kowalski just leaning against Mcgrath, taking a breather.
Mcgrath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalski as he jumps to the side.
Kowalski forces Mcgrath back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kowalski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kowalski clinches up with Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgrath up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgrath shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgrath gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski darts in and clinches Mcgrath up against the cage.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski just leaning against Mcgrath, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Mcgrath is breathing heavily.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Kowalski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Mcgrath pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Kowalski stalling.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgrath can do to turn this around?
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Mateusz Kowalski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Mcgrath letting Kowalski take a breather here.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgrath's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Mcgrath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath scores with a jab.
Mcgrath tries to clinch there but Kowalski circles away.
Mcgrath tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mcgrath fails to pull guard.
Mateusz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcgrath.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgrath up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski clinches up with Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mcgrath is working for takedown but Kowalski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kowalski as Mcgrath tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kowalski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski rushes Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgrath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Mcgrath jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mcgrath being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski clinches up with Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mcgrath fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcgrath being controlled against the cage.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kowalski has Mcgrath pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Mcgrath is trying to pull guard but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Mateusz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcgrath.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Mcgrath wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcgrath tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James Mcgrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Kowalski!
In defeat, James Mcgrath stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you bitch'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Isley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bulger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Bulger enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Isley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Bulger!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulger drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulger postures up in Isley's guard and throws a big left but Isley blocks it.
Bulger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Isley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bulger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bulger postures up in Isley's guard and throws a big left but Isley blocks it.
Bulger throws a big elbow that misses.
Isley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Isley wants to stand and escape but Bulger is having none of it.
Bulger postures up and lands a big shot to Isley's brow.
Bulger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulger won't allow Isley to get back to his feet.
Bulger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Isley is looking to stand up but Bulger isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bulger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Isley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bulger drives through and clinches with Isley against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Isley's head coaches at Mega Gym (10 Elite - $1000) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bulger takes a swing at Isley's ribcage but misses.
Bulger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Isley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Isley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bulger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bulger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Isley is refusing to be controlled, as Bulger sits in half guard.
Bulger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bulger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Isley's head.
Bulger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bulger lands strikes from half guard.
Bulger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Isley defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Isley pushes Bulger off looking to stand but Bulger dives back in and keeps control.
Bulger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Isley to regain full guard.
Isley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bulger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Bulger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bulger landing with the ground and pound.
Isley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulger.
Bulger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bulger throws a strike but Isley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bulger can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isley stops Bulger from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Isley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Isley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
John Bulger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulger misses with a body shot.
Bulger lands a slapping body shot.
Isley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bulger. Bulger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bulger misses with a body shot.
Isley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulger misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Isley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Isley digs a good body shot into Bulger's ribs.
Isley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Isley is breathing heavily.
Bulger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Isley manages to avoid it.
It looked like Isley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bulger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bulger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Isley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bulger shoots in for a takedown but Isley shows good takedown defense.
Isley swats away the attempt to clinch by Bulger.
Bulger misses with a jab to the body
and Isley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Isley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulger.
Bulger jabs Isley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bulger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isley.
Bulger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bulger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Isley rather than just go for the knockout.
Isley connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Bulger misses
and Isley counters with a left to the body.
Bulger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Isley.
Bulger misses the body punch
enabling Isley to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulger rushes Isley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isley manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulger digs a good hook to Isley's body.
Paul Isley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Isley.
Isley tries to clinch up.
Isley cracks Bulger with a good jab.
Isley scores with a nice head shot.
Bulger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Isley manages to avoid it.
Isley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paul Isley is winning the standup battle so far.
Bulger throws a sloppy body shot
and Bulger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Isley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice takedown defense from Isley. No joy for Bulger on that attempt.
Isley darts in and clinches Bulger up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Isley.
Isley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bulger scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isley moves into the clinch.
Isley taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bulger is defended easily by Isley.
Paul Isley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bulger.
Isley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bulger misses with a straight left.
Isley lands a jab to Bulger's midsection.
Isley lands a slapping body shot.
Bulger forces Isley back against the cage and clinches.
Bulger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Isley as the two fighters clinch.
Bulger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bulger works on Isley's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulger throws a punch but it's blocked by Isley.
Isley scores with a shot to the side of Bulger's head.
Isley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bulger takes a swing at Isley's ribcage but misses.
Bulger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Isley moves into the clinch.
Bulger tries to work over Isley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Isley is trying to maintain a safe position but Bulger gets an underhook and turns Isley into the cage.
Isley tries to stall but Bulger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Isley seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Bulger is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Isley breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Isley.
Isley lands with a hook. Bulger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bulger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bulger misses with a straight right.
Isley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Isley cracks a nice hook into Bulger's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Bulger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Isley manages to avoid it.
Bulger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Isley is looking to clinch but Bulger is avoiding it.
Isley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bulger.
Isley throws a combination. Bulger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bulger misses with an uppercut
and Isley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulger throws a right hand that misses
and Isley counters by clinching up.
Bulger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bulger misses with a body punch.
Isley prevents a body shot from Bulger.
Bulger misses with a punch to the body.
Isley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Isley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Isley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Isley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Isley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulger manages to avoid it.
Isley takes a swing at Bulger's ribcage but misses.
Bulger lands a slapping body shot.
Bulger is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Isley throws a sloppy body shot
and Bulger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Isley's guard.
Bulger postures up in Isley's guard and throws a big left but Isley blocks it.
Bulger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bulger throwing strikes but missing.
Bulger trying to control but Isley is working from the bottom.
Bulger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
John Bulger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bulger lands a couple of elbows.
Bulger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bulger wants to control from the top but Isley keeps moving.
Bulger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Isley's head.
Bulger throws an elbow that misses. Isley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bulger's guard. Nice move by Isley!
Bulger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Isley controls the pace.
Bulger is looking to stand up but Isley isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Isley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bulger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bulger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Isley controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bulger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isley.
As Bulger tries to get set, Isley tries to push him back and clinch up but Bulger manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Isley tries to clinch there but Bulger circles away.
Bulger misses the shot to the body.
Isley connects with a crisp jab.
Bulger looks to score with a jab to the body but Isley is just out of range.
Bulger tries for a takedown but Isley circles away easily
and Isley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Isley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bulger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Isley on the side of the head.
Isley staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Isley.
Bulger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bulger tries to clinch
and Isley counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulger tries to clinch up.
Bulger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulger with a poor takedown
enabling Isley to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulger misses with a wild combination.
Isley connects with a body shot.
Bulger misses with a hook.
Bulger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Isley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bulger eats them both and turns towards Isley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bulger misses with a takedown
and Isley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bulger thinking.
Paul Isley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bulger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Isley.
Decent striking displayed by Isley there.
Isley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulger.
A quick step to the side and Isley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bulger throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Isley to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Isley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Isley 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Isley!
Paul Isley retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Paul Isley waved his t-shirt featuring Underworld Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated John Bulger had this to say: 'Ill be back.'.
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G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
53% |
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