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BRFC 48 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sjaardsen Hooj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spiros Saravakos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sjaardsen Hooj has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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20
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sjaardsen Hooj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spiros Saravakos!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saravakos misses with a hook
and Saravakos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hooj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hooj cracks Saravakos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saravakos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooj.
Hooj walks into a stiff left hand from Saravakos.
Saravakos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hooj misses with a hook.
Hooj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saravakos.
Spiros Saravakos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Saravakos.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saravakos or perhaps it was just good defense by Hooj, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravakos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hooj looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
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!
Saravakos trying to control the position but Hooj is working away.
Hooj is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saravakos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hooj sneaks back into half guard.
Saravakos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saravakos trying to control from half guard but Hooj is working away.
Saravakos trying to pass the guard but Hooj defending well.
Hooj regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saravakos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saravakos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hooj works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saravakos looking to sit in guard and control but Hooj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saravakos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hooj trying to control but Saravakos is working from the bottom.
Saravakos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooj trying to control the position from guard on top but Saravakos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saravakos wants to sweep here but Hooj controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hooj engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hooj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hooj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saravakos moves away.
Hooj lands a right hook to the body.
Saravakos throws a series of strikes that have Hooj backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooj lands with a hook. Saravakos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saravakos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hooj did well to prevent Saravakos getting side control.
Saravakos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hooj defending well though.
Saravakos with the ground and pound but Hooj uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hooj wants to sweep here but Saravakos controlling him for the moment.
Saravakos throws a strike but Hooj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hooj looking to pass the guard.
Hooj seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hooj trying to control but Saravakos is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sjaardsen Hooj will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hooj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saravakos lands an overhand right.
Jab from Saravakos.
Hooj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saravakos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saravakos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saravakos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooj.
Hooj misses with a straight left.
Hooj takes one on the button.
Saravakos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravakos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saravakos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saravakos throws a sloppy body shot
and Hooj counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooj lands with a shot to the body.
Sjaardsen Hooj is winning the standup battle so far.
Saravakos throws a shot from downtown. Hooj moves away and avoids it.
Hooj appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saravakos misses the body punch
enabling Hooj to counter with a crisp jab.
Saravakos slips a jab from Hooj.
Saravakos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooj.
Saravakos with the counter takedown but Hooj avoids it easily.
Saravakos stuns Hooj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saravakos defending well as Hooj loads up on a big left hand.
Saravakos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooj jabs Saravakos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sjaardsen Hooj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saravakos scores with a shot to the body.
Saravakos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hooj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hooj.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Hooj misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saravakos throws a sloppy head kick and Hooj moves out of range easily.
Hooj lands with a hook. Saravakos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saravakos scores with a nice right hand.
Hooj looks to throw the jab but Saravakos is out of range.
Saravakos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooj throws out a loose jab but Saravakos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saravakos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saravakos has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hooj fails to land.
Hooj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saravakos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saravakos has a couple of punches blocked by Hooj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saravakos.
Saravakos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saravakos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooj.
Hooj swings wildly with an uppercut but Saravakos uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saravakos struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooj controls his hands.
Hooj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooj lands a nice uppercut.
Saravakos throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooj.
Hooj misses with some punches.
Saravakos throws a head punch that misses.
Hooj throws a punch but it's blocked by Saravakos.
Hooj lands a shoulder strike.
Saravakos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saravakos tries to score a body lock takedown but Hooj shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sjaardsen Hooj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spiros Saravakos.
Saravakos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Hooj.
Saravakos blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Saravakos as the two fighters clinch.
Hooj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saravakos backwards.
Saravakos has clasped his hands together around Hooj's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooj regains half guard.
Saravakos wants to free his trapped foot but Hooj is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saravakos trying to control from Hooj's half guard. Hooj has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hooj is on top in guard.
Saravakos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hooj controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saravakos keeping full guard, as Hooj tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sjaardsen Hooj dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saravakos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saravakos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooj throws a jab when Saravakos was well out of range.
Saravakos moves forwards but Hooj connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saravakos shoots in and drives through. Hooj sprawls well.
Hooj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hooj lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hooj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saravakos throws a leg kick but Hooj sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saravakos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hooj counter with a right hand.
Saravakos looks to throw the jab but Hooj is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooj swats away the attempt to clinch by Saravakos.
Hooj slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saravakos.
Saravakos misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Hooj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooj.
Saravakos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hooj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saravakos.
The fighters circling - Hooj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooj sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saravakos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hooj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saravakos manages to avoid it.
Saravakos misses with a right hand
and Hooj counters with a straight right hand.
Saravakos lands with an overhand left.
Saravakos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooj ducks under a wild hook from Saravakos.
Hooj lands with an uppercut that bounces Saravakos off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooj misses with a hook.
Hooj listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hooj misses with a lunging right hand
and Saravakos counters with a shoot takedown. Hooj fights it but they end up in guard.
Saravakos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooj is keeping the position for now.
Hooj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saravakos trying to control but Hooj is working from the bottom.
Hooj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saravakos's guard.
Hooj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saravakos trying to keep a closed guard but Hooj is proving a slippery customer.
Saravakos controlling Hooj's posture.
Saravakos keeping moving, preventing Hooj from controlling successfully.
Saravakos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hooj controls the pace.
Spiros Saravakos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saravakos wants to sweep here but Hooj controlling him for the moment.
Spiros Saravakos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Hooj tries to free his leg and advance position but Saravakos is retaining full guard.
Saravakos looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hooj wants to get up but he can't break Saravakos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saravakos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hooj has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hooj and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saravakos misses with a lunging right hand
and Hooj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saravakos misses with a right hand
letting Hooj counter with a right hand.
Hooj lands with a right hand.
Saravakos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooj.
Hooj cracks a nice hook into Saravakos's ribs.
Saravakos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hooj cracks a nice hook into Saravakos's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sjaardsen Hooj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hooj, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Sjaardsen Hooj!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sjaardsen Hooj!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Sjaardsen Hooj!
Sjaardsen Hooj wins by unanimous decision!
Sjaardsen Hooj tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minoru Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakano has chosen Great Muta Concerto as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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30
168 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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22
159 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Minoru Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Nakano.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakano.
Clarke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clarke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakano's waist but Nakano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarke off to one side.
Nakano throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakano.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Clarke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke moves out of range as Nakano throws a body kick.
Clarke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nakano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clarke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clarke counters with a single leg into guard. Nakano didn't expect that.
Nakano is looking for a triangle but Clarke pushes his legs off easily.
Nakano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clarke manages to get himself to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Clarke's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Nakano from controlling successfully.
Clarke 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.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Nakano from controlling successfully.
Nakano won't allow Clarke to sweep him here.
Clarke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakano is aware though and is defending well.
Nakano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakano defends well.
Clarke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakano pushing down on Clarke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakano is keen to just control but Clarke is a slippery customer.
Nakano frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clarke is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakano tries to control but Clarke wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakano trying to control from half guard but Clarke is working away.
Clarke is looking to improve his position.
Nakano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clarke keeps working.
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.
Clarke gets full guard.
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.
Nakano wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Nakano pushes down on Clarke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nakano trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Nakano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clarke is looking to control Nakano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarke avoid being mounted?
Clarke is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Nakano is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minoru Nakano 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.
Nakano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nakano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakano fails with the takedown.
Nakano misses with a body punch
and Clarke counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Clarke is looking to counter with head kicks.
Clarke lands with a nice body punch.
Clarke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakano is able to avoid easily.
Clarke blocks a jab.
Clarke throws a lazy head kick
and Nakano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarke thinking.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Nakano.
Clarke misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clarke defends well and Nakano ends up having to push Clarke into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacob Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Nakano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clarke defends it nicely.
Nakano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakano cracks Clarke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Clarke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano stuns Clarke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Nakano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clarke doesn't seem phased though.
Nakano misses with a shot to the body
enabling Clarke to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clarke sprawls well initially but Nakano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clarke is trying to maintain the position but Nakano is very close to passing his half guard.
Clarke is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakano is just content to waste time from the top position. Clarke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakano trying to move into half guard but instead Clarke has managed to sweep!
Nakano has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clarke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakano looking for a guillotine here but Clarke defends easily.
Minoru Nakano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakano keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakano is on top in guard.
Nakano throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakano wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.
Clarke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakano wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minoru Nakano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
Clarke throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
Nakano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clarke.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clarke rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakano missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Clarke checks it.
Minoru Nakano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Nakano throws a lazy uppercut
and Clarke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Clarke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Minoru Nakano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clarke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakano's calf.
Nakano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakano misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Clarke counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clarke moves out of range of the body kick.
Clarke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nakano jabs Clarke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakano tries to work over Clarke's front leg with a kick but Clarke checks it.
Nakano misses the body punch
and Clarke counters with a leg kick.
Nakano delivers a nice body kick.
Nakano lands a body shot.
Nakano avoids a kick to the body.
Nakano tries for a takedown but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Clarke misses the target.
Clarke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clarke moves forwards but Nakano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clarke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano wants to slow Clarke down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Nakano does it's job there.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Clarke checks it.
Nakano cracks Clarke with a good jab.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Clarke throws a counter high kick but Nakano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nakano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacob Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Clarke scores with a push kick.
Clarke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakano was covering up waiting for the punch and Clarke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakano is on top in guard.
Clarke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nakano escapes and throws Clarke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nakano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clarke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clarke is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano wants to control but Clarke is keeping him busy.
Minoru Nakano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clarke throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Clarke tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Clarke tries to bench press Nakano off him but Nakano keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Clarke is not content to let Nakano control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minoru Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakano 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Minoru Nakano!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Minoru Nakano!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Minoru Nakano!
Minoru Nakano wins by unanimous decision!
Minoru Nakano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capanga Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
250 lbs
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26
230 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dylan Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Capanga Junior!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andrews is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Junior scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Dylan Andrews has been cut.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junior defends it nicely.
Andrews avoids the body shot from Junior.
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews shoots in but no luck this time.
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Andrews slips the punch.
Andrews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Junior makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Junior is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andrews rather than just go for the knockout.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches up with Junior, looking for a takedown. Andrews pushes Junior against the ropes but Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior leaves Andrews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrews.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrews 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.
Andrews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Andrews forces his way into half guard.
Andrews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andrews is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Junior is in trouble now - Andrews has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews looking to secure an arm triangle but Junior defends it well.
Junior wants to control but Andrews is having none of it.
Andrews goes for an armbar but Junior turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Junior.
Andrews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andrews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junior defends it easily.
Junior is looking to stand up but Andrews won't let him.
Andrews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andrews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Junior has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andrews is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Capanga Junior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dylan Andrews's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Junior connects with a single shot there.
Andrews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Capanga Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junior.
Andrews tries for a takedown but Junior circles away easily
and Junior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrews has managed to clinch.
Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andrews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior lands a nice uppercut.
Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Junior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Junior digs a right hand into Andrews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrews's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Junior.
Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrews is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andrews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Junior lands an uppercut.
Junior scores with a shot to the side of Andrews's head.
Junior pushes Andrews back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Junior manages to break the clinch.
Junior fakes the body blow, causing Andrews to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Andrews goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Capanga Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zack Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the ring accompanied by Get up on my Level. 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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27
142 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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31
139 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams is looking to stand back up but Wang counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Williams.
Wang is stalling here. Williams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Williams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Williams stalling away here and it's allowed Wang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Wang is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wang is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Williams trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wang has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Wang connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wang slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to advance to full mount but Williams doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wang wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Wang cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Wang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wang trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang scoring with some ground and pound.
Wang wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang dominated that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams feints and as Wang raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wang is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Wang slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wang is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams taking shots to the head.
Wang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Williams is rocked!
Wang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wang postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Williams in real trouble here! The ref calls for Williams to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Wang!
In defeat, Zack Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joachim Kroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabouzi Massu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joachim Kroll has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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21
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joachim Kroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabouzi Massu !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroll is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Massu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroll drops his hands momentarily and Massu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Joachim Kroll has been cut.
Massu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Massu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Massu moves out of range of the strikes.
Massu sends Kroll crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Massu is motioning to the referee to let Kroll up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kroll is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroll throws a jab but it's blocked by Massu .
Oh Kroll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kroll slips a jab from Massu .
Kroll seems to have got his legs back now.
Massu connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Massu .
A nice inside leg kick there by Massu . That's going to slow Kroll down.
Massu staying out of range there.
Kroll takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Massu sends Kroll crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Massu is motioning to the referee to let Kroll up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kroll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Massu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kroll to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kroll looks to clinch but Massu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kroll taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert The Sponge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iko Ruhian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruhian has chosen Kendang Pencak as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
160 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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22
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert The Sponge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Iko Ruhian!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Sponge takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ruhian lunges at The Sponge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Sponge's hand.
The Sponge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Sponge won't allow Ruhian to sweep him here.
The Sponge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Sponge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruhian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Sponge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Sponge trying to control but Ruhian is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruhian can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Sponge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sponge distracts Ruhian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruhian pushes The Sponge off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Iko Ruhian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Sponge dives in and grabs Ruhian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruhian pushes down on The Sponge's head and hops out.
Ruhian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruhian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Sponge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruhian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Sponge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Ruhian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruhian misses with a wild body shot.
The Sponge is looking to counter the offense by Ruhian and move into the clinch.
Ruhian tries to bum rush The Sponge with a series of wild strikes but The Sponge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Sponge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ruhian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Sponge manages to avoid it.
The Sponge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruhian misses with a low kick.
Ruhian throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruhian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Sponge manages to avoid it.
Ruhian throws a front kick aimed at The Sponge's knee but The Sponge avoids it well.
The Sponge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruhian lands a leg kick that knocks The Sponge off balance momentarily.
The Sponge blocks a head kick by Ruhian.
Ruhian misses with a combination
and The Sponge counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
The Sponge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruhian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from The Sponge are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruhian is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Sponge asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Sponge sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ruhian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The Sponge lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ruhian down.
The Sponge trying to control the position but Ruhian is working away.
Ruhian is trying to control The Sponge's posture but The Sponge avoids it.
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.
The Sponge stands up and beckons Ruhian to his feet.
Ruhian throws out a leg kick but The Sponge moves out of range and Ruhian only half commits.
The Sponge feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruhian misses with a body punch
and The Sponge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruhian can't break the clinch.
The Sponge pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Sponge is on top in guard.
The Sponge landing some decent shots from guard.
The Sponge 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.
The Sponge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Sponge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Sponge preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iko Ruhian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruhian lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruhian works the jab nicely.
Ruhian tries to work over The Sponge's front leg with a kick but The Sponge checks it.
Ruhian throws a right hand that misses
and The Sponge counters with a shoot takedown. Ruhian fights it but they end up in guard.
Robert The Sponge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruhian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Sponge is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sponge trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruhian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Sponge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ruhian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Sponge has Ruhian in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruhian throwing strikes from guard but The Sponge blocks nicely.
We've been informed that Ruhian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The Sponge is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ruhian has his hands clasped together but The Sponge extends and breaks Ruhian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by The Sponge.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert The Sponge!
A very excited looking Robert The Sponge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paljas Uneksija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paljas Uneksija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricki Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uneksija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch tries to counter by closing the distance.
Suckerpunch takes one to the side of the head.
Suckerpunch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uneksija scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suckerpunch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suckerpunch throws a series of punches but Uneksija avoids them all with ease.
Uneksija lands a really nice looking cross but Suckerpunch seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uneksija.
Suckerpunch unleashes a big counter combination but Uneksija bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Suckerpunch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uneksija just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uneksija misses with a wild body shot.
Uneksija has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McDojo in the buildup to the fight.
Suckerpunch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suckerpunch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Uneksija misses the jab.
As Uneksija backs off Suckerpunch throws a huge counter combo but Uneksija manages to avoid it all.
Uneksija throws a body shot but no joy.
Suckerpunch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Uneksija avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uneksija loads up on a big right hand but Suckerpunch slips the punch.
Uneksija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch scores with a jab. Uneksija acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uneksija misses with a right hand
and Suckerpunch counters with a left and a right that stings Uneksija.
Suckerpunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Uneksija is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Suckerpunch.
Uneksija scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uneksija closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Suckerpunch staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch avoids the body shot from Uneksija.
Suckerpunch wants to counter with a clinch but Uneksija pushes him away.
Suckerpunch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suckerpunch throws a series of punches but Uneksija avoids them all with ease.
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suckerpunch moves away.
Despite the aggression on Suckerpunch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Uneksija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uneksija darts in and clinches Suckerpunch up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Uneksija - that landed with a thud.
Uneksija misses with the head strike.
Uneksija swings wildly with an uppercut but Suckerpunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uneksija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija misses with some punches.
Suckerpunch can't break the clinch.
Uneksija lands a right hand.
Suckerpunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uneksija.
Uneksija scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uneksija tries a body shot but Suckerpunch blocks it.
Uneksija lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uneksija goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uneksija lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suckerpunch backwards.
Uneksija is looking to control Suckerpunch's arms but Suckerpunch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uneksija has his back to the ropes.
Suckerpunch looking to slow down the pace here.
Suckerpunch prevents a body shot from Uneksija.
A short body shot lands from Uneksija as the two fighters clinch.
Uneksija effectively controlling the action here.
Suckerpunch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Uneksija seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Suckerpunch can turn it around.
Uneksija tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suckerpunch's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paljas Uneksija dominated that round.
That's time! Uneksija's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uneksija drops Suckerpunch with a straight right hand, right on the button! Uneksija follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paljas Uneksija!
A victorious Paljas Uneksija 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirzaev comes to the ring accompanied by Natalie La Rose - Somebody ft. Jeremih. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rasul Mirzaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Miller!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirzaev throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Mirzaev 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.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miller 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.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Mirzaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Miller blocks a head kick by Mirzaev.
Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mirzaev to the ground. Miller is now in Mirzaev's guard.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Mirzaev is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is in close to Mirzaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller advances to half guard.
Miller throwing shots but Mirzaev is blocking nicely.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Mirzaev defends it.
Miller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mirzaev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mirzaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller is trying to control. Mirzaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller prevents Mirzaev from standing back up.
Miller works his way into side control.
Miller just content to control the position.
Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mirzaev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mirzaev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mirzaev is pushing Miller's head away, looking to escape. Miller manages to hold on to the position though.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirzaev keeps working.
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.
Miller is staying tight to Mirzaev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Mirzaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mirzaev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mirzaev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mirzaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Mirzaev defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Mirzaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirzaev.
Miller with the counter takedown but Mirzaev avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Mirzaev. That snapped Miller's head back.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Miller moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Miller with the counter takedown but Mirzaev avoids it easily.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mirzaev defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Mirzaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirzaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mirzaev cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Mirzaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice combination there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Mirzaev moved away.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Mirzaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller cracks Mirzaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rasul Mirzaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miller. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Mirzaev's head but Mirzaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirzaev.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirzaev at a distance.
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mirzaev is looking to get back to his feet here but Miller is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mirzaev's back.
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!
Miller scores with punches and elbows.
Mirzaev is trying to stand back up.
Miller has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mirzaev is defending well but eventually Miller manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mirzaev has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Miller!
Ben Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bapu Burpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Sang Seok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bapu Burpha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Sang Seok!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seok misses with a hook
and Burpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burpha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seok moves out of range of the strikes.
Burpha throws a low kick but Seok moves out of range easily.
Burpha throws a shot from downtown. Seok moves away and avoids it.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Burpha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bapu Burpha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burpha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seok.
Both fighters circling a little - Burpha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Burpha cracks Seok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burpha misses with a body shot.
Seok checks a low kick from Burpha.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seok looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Burpha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seok.
Seok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
Seok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
Burpha defending well as Seok loads up on a big left hand.
Burpha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burpha tries to land a front kick but Seok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burpha throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Burpha cracks Seok with a good jab.
Burpha with a jab.
Burpha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
Seok loads up on a big right hand but Burpha slips the punch.
Burpha delivers a nice body kick.
Burpha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seok feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burpha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burpha.
Burpha loads up on a big right hand but Seok slips the punch.
Burpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burpha misses with a low kick.
Seok gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burpha misses with the head strike.
Seok tries to pull guard but Burpha won't allow it.
Burpha scores with a hook to the body.
Seok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burpha's elbow.
Burpha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burpha blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Burpha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burpha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seok blocking some punches.
Burpha struggles to land a body shot inside as Seok controls his hands.
Seok misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burpha.
Seok lands a hook that snaps the head of Burpha backwards.
Burpha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Burpha misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seok.
Seok struggles to land a body shot inside as Burpha controls his hands.
Burpha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Seok prevents a body shot from Burpha.
Seok misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Seok fails to land.
Seok misses with the head strike.
Burpha pushes Seok back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burpha smiles and moves away.
Seok takes a swing at Burpha's ribcage but misses.
Burpha scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Burpha.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burpha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Burpha misses the target.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Burpha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burpha.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seok manages to avoid it.
Seok goes for a double leg but Burpha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Burpha continues to drive forward.
Bapu Burpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sang Seok.
Seok slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burpha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapu Burpha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seok scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Burpha has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Burpha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burpha throws a sloppy head kick and Seok moves out of range easily.
Burpha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seok lands a nice looking body shot.
Seok moves away from the strike by Burpha.
Burpha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seok can do to turn this around?
Burpha moves away from the strike by Seok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha connects with a leg kick. Seok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seok wants to clinch up but Burpha keeps it at a distance.
Burpha scores with a punch to the head.
Seok takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burpha lands a lovely overhand right.
Seok slips a jab from Burpha.
Seok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burpha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seok cracks Burpha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seok tried to score with a low kick but Burpha checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Seok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seok manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burpha.
Seok blocks the body kick.
Burpha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burpha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seok if he has to take too many more of those.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Seok misses
and Burpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burpha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bapu Burpha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seok just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burpha.
Burpha moves out of range as Seok strikes.
Burpha looks to land a body kick but Seok moved away.
Burpha digs a good hook to Seok's body.
Burpha swings for the body but Seok moves out of range.
Seok checks a leg kick.
That kick from Burpha tenderised Seok's leg. Seok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burpha throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Seok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bapu Burpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Seok connects with a body shot that sends Burpha's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seok throws a sloppy body shot
and Burpha counters with a body kick.
Seok blocks the body kick.
Burpha looks to land a left hand but Seok moved out of range nicely.
Burpha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burpha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seok looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seok slips a jab from Burpha.
Burpha tries to land a leg kick but Seok saw it coming and moves away.
Seok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burpha defends it well.
Seok rushes Burpha and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Burpha misses with a body punch.
Seok pulls guard successfully.
Seok wants to improve his position but instead Burpha has moved into half guard.
Seok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burpha is one step ahead there.
Burpha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Seok is looking for a triangle here but Burpha uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Burpha trying to control the action but Seok is working from the bottom.
Seok is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapu Burpha dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Seok throws a hook to the side of Burpha's head but Burpha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seok moves in looking to clinch but Burpha pushes him off.
Burpha lands with a nice body kick.
Seok cracks Burpha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Seok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burpha.
Seok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seok throws a good cross that connects.
Seok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Seok has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burpha.
Seok moves away from the strike by Burpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burpha feints and then cracks Seok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seok down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seok. Burpha does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Burpha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burpha is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
Seok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burpha's waist but Burpha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seok off to one side.
It looked like Burpha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burpha just misses with a punch to the body.
Seok feints the counter takedown.
Burpha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seok's sensitive parts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burpha - that will leave a mark!
Seok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seok throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
Burpha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burpha lands a slapping body shot.
Burpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seok.
A big right from Seok misses.
Seok doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burpha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burpha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seok throws a shot from downtown. Burpha moves away and avoids it.
Burpha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burpha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Burpha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burpha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seok avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Seok.
Nice jab there from Burpha.
Seok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burpha connects with an inside leg kick.
Seok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Burpha.
Burpha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seok connects with a body shot.
Burpha throws a leg kick which misses Seok's front leg but catches the back leg as Seok tries to avoid it.
Seok is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Burpha. Beautiful body shot.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burpha throws a hook but Seok avoids it easily.
Seok misses with an uppercut.
Seok tries to land a leg kick but Burpha saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burpha misses the jab.
Burpha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burpha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seok's sensitive parts.
Seok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burpha throws a hook but Seok blocks it.
A big left from Burpha misses.
Burpha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burpha slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seok tries to close the distance and clinch but Burpha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burpha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burpha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapu Burpha clearly takes that 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.
Seok throws a lazy right hand but Burpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seok blocks a low kick nicely.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seok connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Seok.
Seok lands a nice shot that snaps Burpha's head back.
Seok misses with a takedown attempt
and Burpha counters with a nice uppercut.
Seok shoots for a double leg takedown but Burpha sprawls well. He's pushed Seok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seok throws out a powerful jab.
Seok misses with a looping left.
Burpha misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Burpha. No joy for Seok on that attempt.
Bapu Burpha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sang Seok.
Seok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burpha is looking to land body kicks.
Seok drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burpha defends it well.
Burpha misses the shot to the body.
Burpha throws a wild body kick that Seok sees coming a mile off.
Burpha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burpha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burpha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Seok.
Seok throws a looping overhand right but Burpha ducks down to avoid it.
And Burpha counters with a quick kick to the body but Seok blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burpha throws a head kick but Seok moves out of range.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Burpha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burpha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Seok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seok goes for a double leg but Burpha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Burpha continues to drive forward.
Burpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seok manages to avoid it.
Seok throws an off balance right hand
and Burpha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seok rushes Burpha and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Burpha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Seok misses the shot to the body.
Seok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burpha counters with a stiff right hand.
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burpha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burpha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burpha thuds his shin into the meat of Seok's side.
A bone on bone clash there as Seok blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Burpha lands.
A slow jab from Seok misses its intended target.
Burpha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burpha.
Burpha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burpha moves out of range of the strikes.
Burpha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burpha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burpha connects with a nice looking jab.
Seok swings for the body but Burpha moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.
Burpha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burpha misses with a looping right.
Seok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burpha blocks a jab.
Burpha slips a jab from Seok.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burpha.
Seok tries to clinch but Burpha is having none of it.
Burpha connects with a body shot.
Burpha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burpha connects with a looping right hand.
Seok defending well as Burpha loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapu Burpha had his way with Lee Sang Seok in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Burpha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Burpha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burpha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Burpha.
Burpha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burpha misses with a head kick.
Burpha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seok throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burpha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good leg kick by Burpha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burpha tried to score with a low kick but Seok checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burpha misses with a body kick.
Seok cracks Burpha with a good jab.
Burpha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seok is out of range and Burpha settles back down.
Seok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burpha is looking to score with low kicks.
And Seok tries to counter it with a takedown but Burpha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seok closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burpha did well to prevent Seok getting side control.
Seok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burpha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seok throws a strike but Burpha avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Seok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seok throws a big elbow that misses.
Burpha wants to sweep here but Seok controlling him for the moment.
Seok stays in close to Burpha's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seok trying to control but Burpha is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Seok misses with a wild body shot.
Burpha scores with a sloppy right hand. Seok should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burpha. Seok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burpha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seok was well out of range. Poor timing from Burpha.
Seok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burpha moves away.
Burpha looks to land a left hand but Seok moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Burpha misses.
Seok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burpha was well out of range. Poor timing from Seok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seok looks to land a right hand but Burpha moved out of range.
Seok lands a nice hook to Burpha's body. Burpha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seok moves in looking to clinch but Burpha pushes him off.
Burpha is looking to counter punch.
Seok misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Seok. That snapped Burpha's head back.
Seok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burpha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burpha throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Burpha lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seok darts in looking for a takedown but Burpha gets double underhooks and turns Seok into the ropes.
Burpha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seok doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bapu Burpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burpha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Bapu Burpha!
Bapu Burpha wins by unanimous decision!
Bapu Burpha retains his lightweight title!
Bapu Burpha 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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