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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Mcarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Tybura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Mcarthy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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256 lbs
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249 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Mcarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcin Tybura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcarthy scores with a shot to the body.
Mcarthy tries to keep at a distance but Tybura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tybura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tybura is trying to pull guard but Mcarthy turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tybura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jake Mcarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Tybura.
Tybura goes for a takedown attempt but Mcarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcarthy.
Mcarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mcarthy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tybura is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Mcarthy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Mcarthy.
Mcarthy 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.
Tybura is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tybura dodges the ground and pound from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tybura is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Mcarthy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mcarthy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mcarthy throws an elbow but Tybura slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tybura avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mcarthy.
Tybura defending against the ground and pound.
Mcarthy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Mcarthy crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Mcarthy crashes against the mat.
Tybura defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Mcarthy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tybura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcarthy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Mcarthy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mcarthy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tybura is avoiding damage well.
Tybura dodges the ground and pound from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tybura parries the strikes from Mcarthy easily there. Mcarthy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tybura to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tybura is trying to get back to half guard.
Tybura should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tybura wants to control but Mcarthy postures up.
Tybura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mcarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tybura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Tybura has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tybura tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcarthy is retaining full guard.
Tybura postures up in Mcarthy's guard and throws a big left but Mcarthy blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcarthy is on top in guard.
Mcarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tybura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcarthy is one step ahead there.
Mcarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tybura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcarthy won't allow Tybura to sweep him here.
Mcarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tybura controls Mcarthy momentarily but Mcarthy frees himself.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcarthy throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tybura has his foot on Mcarthy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcarthy works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcarthy is fighting to break Tybura's control of his arms but Tybura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mcarthy preventing the sweep.
Tybura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tybura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Mcarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tybura 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.
Tybura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tybura has wrist control.
Tybura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
Tybura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tybura looking for a sweep. Not yet Tybura, not yet.
Tybura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Mcarthy 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.
Tybura fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcarthy tries to land a front kick but Tybura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcarthy cracks Tybura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tybura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mcarthy scores with a jab to the body.
Mcarthy tries to bum rush Tybura with a series of wild strikes but Tybura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tybura sprawls well initially but Mcarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tybura defending well though.
Mcarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tybura can do to turn this around?
Mcarthy throwing shots but Tybura is blocking nicely.
Tybura wants to get back to his feet.
Mcarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcarthy throwing shots but Tybura is blocking nicely.
Tybura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcarthy.
Tybura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcarthy is working away from the top position though.
Tybura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcarthy.
Tybura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jake Mcarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tybura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcarthy throwing strikes from guard but Tybura blocks nicely.
Tybura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tybura wants to stand and escape but Mcarthy is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcarthy postures up in Tybura's guard and throws a big left but Tybura blocks it.
Mcarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tybura wants to stand and escape but Mcarthy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tybura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
Tybura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tybura is trying to control the position but Mcarthy postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcarthy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
Tybura wants to stand and escape but Mcarthy is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mcarthy jabs Tybura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tybura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mcarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tybura sprawls well initially but Mcarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tybura trying to control here.
Mcarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tybura defending well though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tybura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy is thwarting Tybura's attempts to control the position.
Mcarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tybura defending well though.
Mcarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tybura wants to get back to full guard.
Tybura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tybura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcarthy.
Tybura wants to control but Mcarthy is keeping busy.
Mcarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tybura moves into full guard.
Mcarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Tybura.
Mcarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy postures up in Tybura's guard and throws a big left but Tybura blocks it.
Mcarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tybura looking to control.
Tybura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcarthy manages to get himself to full guard.
Mcarthy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mcarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
Tybura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Mcarthy trying to control here.
Mcarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Tybura trying to control from half guard but Mcarthy is working away.
Tybura prevents Mcarthy from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Mcarthy dominated that second round.
That's time! Mcarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mcarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tybura is looking for a sweep.
Mcarthy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tybura managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mcarthy.
Mcarthy throws an elbow but Tybura slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mcarthy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tybura works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mcarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcarthy thows a huge punch but Tybura dodges it nicely.
Tybura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tybura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcarthy is working away from the top position though.
Mcarthy prevents Tybura from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tybura gets back to full guard.
Tybura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tybura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tybura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tybura is looking to stand up but Mcarthy isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tybura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcarthy chips away with some ground and pound.
Tybura striking off his back but it's not causing Mcarthy any problems.
Mcarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tybura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcarthy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Tybura manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Tybura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcarthy just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tybura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcarthy is trying to break the clinch but Tybura is controlling him.
Tybura drags the fight down to the ground.
Tybura is trying to control the position but Mcarthy postures up.
Mcarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Tybura is trying to keep Mcarthy in close.
Mcarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mcarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcarthy postures up in Tybura's guard and throws a big left but Tybura blocks it.
Mcarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy throwing strikes from guard but Tybura blocks nicely.
Mcarthy postures up.
Mcarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tybura has wrist control.
Tybura working a defensive guard here.
Tybura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tybura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tybura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tybura trying to control the position.
Mcarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Tybura's brow.
Tybura wants to sweep but no luck.
Tybura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcarthy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tybura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tybura 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.
Tybura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcarthy manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcarthy is on top in guard.
Mcarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tybura has wrist control.
Mcarthy throwing strikes from guard but Tybura blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tybura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcin Tybura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcarthy throwing strikes from guard but Tybura blocks nicely.
Tybura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Mcarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcarthy 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Mcarthy!
Jake Mcarthy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badou Baha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Badou Baha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafal Kula!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baha connects with a body shot that sends Kula's belly button to the back.
Kula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baha manages to avoid it.
Kula lands a jab to the head.
Baha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kula looks to land a combination but Baha avoids it well.
Kula misses with a combination
and Baha counters by clinching up.
Baha lands an uppercut.
Kula has a couple of punches blocked by Baha.
Kula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Kula. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Baha misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kula throws a body shot but no joy.
Kula takes a swing at Baha's ribcage but misses.
Kula throws a nice looking combination but Baha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kula connects with a single shot there.
Kula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kula.
Kula misses with a body shot.
Baha throwing a counter right hand but Kula manages to avoid it.
Baha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kula cracks Baha with an open hand slap.
Kula throws a series of punches but Baha avoids them all with ease.
Kula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baha works Kula's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Baha. That snapped Kula's head back.
Kula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baha instigates a clinch.
Kula misses with a punch on the inside.
Kula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kula breaks the clinch.
Kula swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Baha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kula.
Baha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kula is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baha rather than just go for the knockout.
Baha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kula misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Baha. Those never looked like landing.
Kula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kula on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kula just misses with a punch to the body.
Baha drops his hands momentarily and Kula takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kula swings widly with a right hand
and Baha counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Baha.
Kula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kula swings wildly with an uppercut but Baha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kula wants to break free but Baha has control.
Kula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baha lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Baha - that landed with a thud.
Baha lands with a left to the head.
Kula has a couple of punches blocked by Baha.
Baha gets through Kula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baha.
Baha has Kula pressed against the ropes, preventing Kula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kula tries to break free but Baha pushes him back against the ropes.
Kula has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Baha.
Baha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baha presses Kula against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baha lands a nice shot to the body.
Baha struggles to land a body shot inside as Kula controls his hands.
Kula struggles to land a body shot inside as Baha controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
Kula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kulas head.
Kula blocking some punches.
Kula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
Baha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baha.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Baha.
A head punch on the inside from Kula fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baha.
Baha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kula can't break the clinch.
Baha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baha lands a body punch.
Baha lands an uppercut.
Kula throws a head punch that misses.
Baha lands with a light punch inside.
Baha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baha has Kula pressed against the ropes, preventing Kula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baha tries a body shot but Kula blocks it.
Baha digs a right hand underneath Kula's ribcage. Kula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kulas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kula throws a punch but it's blocked by Baha.
Baha lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Baha on the inside.
Kula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badou Baha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kula throws a series of punches but Baha moves out of range.
Kula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rafal Kula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kula misses with a double jab
and Baha counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baha.
Kula breaks the clinch.
Kula throws a lazy uppercut
and Baha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baha tries a body shot but Kula blocks it.
Baha blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Baha.
Baha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kula can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rafal Kula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha moves out of range of the strikes.
Baha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kula was well out of range. Poor timing from Baha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baha.
Kula throws a lazy uppercut
and Baha counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Baha both land. Nice combination.
Kula scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baha in his tracks.
Kula missing with a left hand there. Baha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kula takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baha throws a series of punches but Kula avoids them all with ease.
Kula takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baha on the side of the head.
Kula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baha.
Baha lands with a shot to the body.
Rafal Kula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kula in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kula throws an off balance right hand
and Baha counters with a right hand to the body.
Baha lands a jab to Kula's midsection.
Baha closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kula.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kula or not.
Kula manages to break the clinch.
Kula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baha throws out the jab.
Baha misses with a hook
and Kula counters with a right hand to the body.
Kula throws a hook to the side of Baha's head but Baha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baha counters with a nice body shot.
Kula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Kula does no damage.
Baha lands a nice shot that snaps Kula's head back.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kula throws a head punch that misses.
Kula throws a punch but it's blocked by Baha.
Baha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
Baha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baha.
Kula misses with the head strike.
Baha lands a body punch.
Kula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kula lands with a short shot to the head.
Baha scores with a hook to the body.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kula.
Kula tries a body shot but Baha blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Baha.
Baha blocks a body shot from Kula.
Kula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baha scores with a shoulder strike.
Kula working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Baha scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baha.
Kula blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Baha - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kula misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Baha.
Baha presses Kula against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kula tries to throw a body punch but Baha avoids it by throwing Kula back against the ropes.
Baha misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Baha.
Baha is leaning against Kula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kula.
Baha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kula misses with a punch on the inside.
Kula is trying to push Baha away but Baha has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Baha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Baha lands with a short shot to the head.
Kula swings wildly with an uppercut but Baha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kulas head.
Baha keeps control of Kula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Baha - that landed with a thud.
Kula is breathing heavily.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kula can't find room to land a body shot as Baha controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baha.
Kula has a couple of punches blocked by Baha.
Good body shot from Baha.
Baha blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badou Baha dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Baha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kula blocks a jab.
Kula is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baha blocks a jab.
Baha looks to land a left hand but Kula moved out of range nicely.
Baha throws a shot from downtown. Kula moves away and avoids it.
Kula misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Kula does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Baha misses its target.
Baha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kula backs up against the ropes.
Kula throws a hook but Baha avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kula.
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 big right from Kula misses.
Nice uppercut there from Baha.
Kula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kula.
Baha looks to land a right hand but Kula moved out of range.
Baha clinches with his opponent.
Baha lands a body shot.
Baha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baha digs a right hand underneath Kula's ribcage. Kula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Baha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kula has a couple of punches blocked by Baha.
Baha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kula or not.
Baha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kulas head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kula throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Baha.
Kula swings wildly with an uppercut but Baha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Baha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Baha.
Baha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baha moves into the clinch successfully.
Baha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baha gets through Kula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kula tries to work over Baha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baha lands with a left to the head.
Baha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Baha.
A nice left hand lands by Baha.
Baha misses with a body punch.
Baha lands a hook that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kula.
Kula tries to break free but Baha pushes him back against the ropes.
Kula misses with a punch on the inside.
Baha scores with a shot to the side of Kula's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baha works on Kula's body with a couple of short punches.
Baha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kula's efforts to push away.
Baha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
Baha lands a hook that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
Baha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kula is rocked!
Baha lands with a left to the head.
Kula is still on wobbly legs! Can Baha finish him?
Kula takes a shot to the head.
Baha scores with a shoulder strike.
Baha blocks an uppercut.
Baha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baha.
Baha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kula backwards.
Baha pushes Kula against the ropes. Baha is working some dirty boxing. Baha pushes off with a quick right hook! Kula goes down! Kula tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Baha moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarod Bressler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Park Jeung (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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154 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jarod Bressler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Park Jeung!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeung shoots in and bounces Bressler off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Bressler looking to control.
Jeung advances to half guard.
Jeung is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Jeung there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jeung connects with a nice short shot to Bressler's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeung controlling the action here.
Jeung drops an elbow to the side of Bressler's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jeung wants to pass the guard but Bressler is defending well.
Bressler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jeung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jeung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Jeung there.
Jeung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jeung decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeung just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bressler lands a jab to the head.
Jeung feints and as Bressler raises his hands in defense, Jeung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jeung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bressler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeung chips away with some ground and pound.
Jeung stands and throws Bressler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jeung is putting a hurting on Bressler here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Bressler's face as Jeung controls the position.
Jeung is chipping away with strikes.
Jeung working the ground and pound from side control.
Jeung in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeung scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bressler to see if he's OK.
Jeung working the ground and pound from side control.
Jeung stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bressler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bressler did well to prevent Jeung getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bressler has hold of Jeung's hands but Jeung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Jeung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jeung throws a sloppy head kick and Bressler moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jeung.
Jeung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bressler lands with a nice body punch.
Bressler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jeung.
Jeung tries for a takedown but Bressler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jarod Bressler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Park Jeung.
Jeung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeung leaves Bressler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Jeung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeung is looking to clinch but Bressler is avoiding it.
Jeung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bressler pinned against the ropes. Bressler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bressler tries to counter with a takedown but Jeung is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeung gets a clinch.
Bressler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bressler swats away the attempt to clinch by Jeung.
Jeung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bressler sprawls well initially but Jeung persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jeung trying to control the pace.
Jeung scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeung scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jeung seems to be working for a kimura but Bressler defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jeung tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bressler controls his leg.
Park Jeung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jeung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bressler missing with punches from the bottom.
Jeung perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jeung's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bressler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jeung pulls his head out easily.
Bressler missing with punches from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Jeung seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jeung stands up from half guard.
A combination from Jeung does no damage.
Jeung tries to clinch but Bressler moves out of range.
Bressler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jeung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeung is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bressler's half guard.
Jeung seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bressler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Park Jeung!
The defeated Jarod Bressler had this to say: 'Well this sucks. I know I left it all out there and that's all I could do he just out did me. But we got this next one'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Big Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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152 lbs
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144 lbs
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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, Roy Big Baby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Big Baby's guard.
Big Baby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Big Baby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Big Baby wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Big Baby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Big Baby.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Big Baby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Big Baby pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
Big Baby prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Big Baby blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Big Baby drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Big Baby working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Big Baby stalling.
Big Baby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Baby working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson trying to control but Big Baby postures up.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Big Baby there.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Big Baby is controlling well.
Big Baby working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control here.
Big Baby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Big Baby tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Big Baby scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Big Baby scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Big Baby lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Baby working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Big Baby has control of the leg.
Big Baby is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Big Baby is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Big Baby blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Big Baby scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Big Baby is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Big Baby has control of the leg.
Johnson is looking to control Big Baby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Big Baby dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Big Baby to the mat! Big Baby manages to get full guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson distracts Big Baby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Big Baby pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Big Baby trying to control the position.
Big Baby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson distracts Big Baby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Big Baby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Big Baby!
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Big Baby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Big Baby lands a couple of digs.
Big Baby cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing that Big Baby has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Big Baby defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Johnson postures up.
Big Baby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson is working Big Baby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Baby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Big Baby's head.
Johnson is in close to Big Baby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Big Baby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Big Baby has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Baby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Big Baby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Big Baby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson throws a sloppy strike and Big Baby has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Johnson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Big Baby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Big Baby!
Roy Big Baby was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tamati Kauri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Izen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamati Kauri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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178 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tamati Kauri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Izen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kauri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Izen manages to circle out of the way.
Kauri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kauri tries to advance to mount but Izen denies him.
Izen is looking to reverse the position.
Kauri tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kauri advances nicely into full mount.
Izen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kauri takes Izen's back.
Izen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kauri's arms.
Kauri working for the choke.
Izen tries to escape but Kauri has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Izen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kauri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kauri has the hooks in. Izen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kauri has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Izen is defending well but eventually Kauri manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Izen has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tamati Kauri!
Tamati Kauri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Arlovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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227 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanislav Arlovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Parker!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovsky is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Arlovsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Parker.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parker.
Arlovsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Arlovsky tumbling to the canvas! Parker pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Arlovsky was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joseph Parker!
Joseph Parker took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larith Shun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larith Shun is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larith Shun!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shun has his takedown stuffed
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Shun shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shun did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shun is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Shun gets full guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Shun is keeping the position.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shun is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Shun is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
John Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larith Shun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shun shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Shun from controlling successfully.
Anderson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tycoon Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shun has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shun pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shun frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shun trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Shun isn't that keen on the idea.
Shun trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Shun punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shun looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shun pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shun lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shun controlling his opponent.
Anderson gets back to half guard.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Shun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shun is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shun is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shun to get the leverage.
Shun moves into full mount! Anderson won't be happy about that!
Anderson can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shun on the ground.
Shun looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shun is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Anderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shun scoring with strikes but Anderson is staying in there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shun looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shun looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larith Shun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Shun.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shun's head.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Larith Shun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Shun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shun manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Shun's guard.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Shun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shun trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shun has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Shun frees his head nicely. Oh but Anderson has switched to an armbar! Shun is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Anderson!
John Anderson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scorchio Whitehouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Vinicius Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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 St Petersburg, Scorchio Whitehouse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Vinicius Ii!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitehouse connects with the punch.
Whitehouse swinging wildly here.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vinicius Ii fails with the takedown.
Vinicius Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Whitehouse tries to sprawl out of it but Vinicius Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Whitehouse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a double leg but Whitehouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Whitehouse throws a big counter combination but Vinicius Ii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scorchio Whitehouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vinicius Ii.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a double leg but Whitehouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Whitehouse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whitehouse lands a nice shot that snaps Vinicius Ii's head back.
Vinicius Ii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whitehouse sprawls well. Whitehouse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vinicius Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Vinicius Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whitehouse sprawls well. Whitehouse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vinicius Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Whitehouse was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vinicius Ii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vinicius Ii swings around for an armbar but Whitehouse sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vinicius Ii's guard.
Vinicius Ii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vinicius Ii can't keep his opponent in guard - Whitehouse advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vinicius Ii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vinicius Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitehouse is one step ahead there.
Whitehouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinicius Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinicius Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vinicius Ii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Vinicius Ii, not yet.
Vinicius Ii is still trying to improve position.
Vinicius Ii looking for a guillotine here but Whitehouse defends easily.
Whitehouse trying to control but Vinicius Ii is working from the bottom.
Whitehouse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vinicius Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitehouse is one step ahead there.
Whitehouse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehouse trying to control but Vinicius Ii is working from the bottom.
Vinicius Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitehouse controlling from the top position.
Vinicius Ii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitehouse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vinicius Ii on the ground.
Whitehouse won't allow Vinicius Ii to sweep him here.
Vinicius Ii is trying to control the position but Whitehouse postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vinicius Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitehouse defends well.
Vinicius Ii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii working for submissions but it's allowed Whitehouse to get to half guard.
Vinicius Ii manages to get to full guard.
Vinicius Ii 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vinicius Ii is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinicius Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitehouse is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scorchio Whitehouse dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vinicius Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whitehouse counters with a left to the body.
Vinicius Ii has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Whitehouse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vinicius Ii.
Vinicius Ii fails with the takedown.
Vinicius Ii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Whitehouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Scorchio Whitehouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vinicius Ii.
Whitehouse scores with a nice right hand.
Vinicius Ii tries for a takedown but Whitehouse circles away easily
and Whitehouse counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinicius Ii shoots for a takedown but Whitehouse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whitehouse thuds a left hand into Vinicius Ii's body.
Whitehouse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitehouse lands with a good body shot.
Vinicius Ii tries for a takedown but Whitehouse circles away easily
and Whitehouse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vinicius Ii thinking.
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!
Whitehouse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Whitehouse is looking to wear down Vinicius Ii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whitehouse with a nice cross.
Vinicius Ii shoots and misses
and Whitehouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitehouse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vinicius Ii under the eye.
Vinicius Ii is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehouse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitehouse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitehouse lands with a shot to the body.
Vinicius Ii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vinicius Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitehouse lands a head shot.
Whitehouse lands with a straight right. Vinicius Ii didn't see that one coming.
Vinicius Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vinicius Ii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Whitehouse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vinicius Ii scrambles back to his feet.
Whitehouse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vinicius Ii misses with a takedown attempt
and Whitehouse counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitehouse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Whitehouse displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vinicius Ii is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Vinicius Ii has been cut.
Vinicius Ii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vinicius Ii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vinicius Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Whitehouse finish him?
Whitehouse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whitehouse misses with a double jab.
Whitehouse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vinicius Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
Whitehouse lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vinicius Ii backs up against the ropes.
Vinicius Ii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinicius Ii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitehouse as he avoids it easily.
Scorchio Whitehouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vinicius Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitehouse tries to avoid it but Vinicius Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitehouse to the ground. Whitehouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whitehouse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vinicius Ii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whitehouse defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Whitehouse. Those never looked like landing.
Whitehouse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Whitehouse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitehouse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whitehouse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Whitehouse lands with a right hand.
Vinicius Ii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whitehouse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scorchio Whitehouse is winning the standup battle so far.
Vinicius Ii dives in and scores a takedown into Whitehouse's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whitehouse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whitehouse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whitehouse!
Vinicius Ii is trying to improve his position.
Whitehouse trying to control the position but Vinicius Ii is working away.
Whitehouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinicius Ii can do to turn this around?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vinicius Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitehouse wants to control but Vinicius Ii is keeping him busy.
Vinicius Ii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whitehouse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii is trying to work for a sweep but Whitehouse has mounted him!
Vinicius Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vinicius Ii wants to hold on but Whitehouse pushes him away.
Whitehouse trying to control but Vinicius Ii is having none of it.
Whitehouse has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vinicius Ii gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitehouse wants to pass the guard but Vinicius Ii is defending well.
Vinicius Ii is looking for a sweep. Whitehouse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scorchio Whitehouse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii'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.
Vinicius Ii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whitehouse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whitehouse punishes Vinicius Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
Vinicius Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitehouse's waist but Whitehouse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vinicius Ii off to one side.
Vinicius Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whitehouse counters with a stiff right hand.
Scorchio Whitehouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vinicius Ii.
Whitehouse connects with a body shot that sends Vinicius Ii's belly button to the back.
Whitehouse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whitehouse.
Whitehouse misses with a double jab.
Vinicius Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whitehouse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitehouse lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitehouse misses with the combination.
Vinicius Ii feints the counter takedown.
Vinicius Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Whitehouse as Vinicius Ii shoots in.
Vinicius Ii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vinicius Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marcus Vinicius Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitehouse lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Whitehouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitehouse throws out a powerful jab.
Whitehouse lands a nice hook to Vinicius Ii's body. Vinicius Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whitehouse sizes up Vinicius Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whitehouse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitehouse lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vinicius Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitehouse as he avoids it easily.
Whitehouse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vinicius Ii momentarily.
Vinicius Ii has his takedown stuffed
and Whitehouse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitehouse lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinicius Ii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whitehouse defends well and Vinicius Ii ends up having to push Whitehouse into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whitehouse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Whitehouse duly obliges.
Vinicius Ii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Whitehouse misses with a two punch combination.
Whitehouse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vinicius Ii takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehouse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Whitehouse cracks the inside of Vinicius Ii's front leg.
Vinicius Ii looking to score a takedown here. Whitehouse is defending well but Vinicius Ii drives through and ends up in Whitehouse's guard.
Vinicius Ii stopping the sweep attempt from Whitehouse.
Whitehouse is trying to control the position but Vinicius Ii postures up.
Vinicius Ii passes into half guard.
Vinicius Ii prevents Whitehouse from improving his position.
Vinicius Ii is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Whitehouse!
Vinicius Ii trying to control but Whitehouse is having none of it.
Vinicius Ii with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii prevents Whitehouse from getting the reversal.
Vinicius Ii is working for a guillotine from mount but Whitehouse frees his head quite easily.
Whitehouse is trying desperately to improve position.
Vinicius Ii goes for an armbar but Whitehouse turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Whitehouse.
Vinicius Ii looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Whitehouse is defending well. Vinicius Ii quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Whitehouse has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vinicius Ii celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Vinicius Ii!
Marcus Vinicius Ii is the new welterweight champion!
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