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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Cierpka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Megadeth - Peace Sells (But Who's Buying?) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Terrence Funk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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148 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krystian Cierpka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrence Funk!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cierpka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Funk is looking for a takedown.
Funk lands with a right to the head.
Funk jumps guard but Cierpka stands there with Funk around his waist. Funk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cierpka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Funk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cierpka works on Funk's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funk as Cierpka tries to tie him up.
Cierpka stalling in the clinch but Funk improves position.
Funk is trying to maintain a safe position but Cierpka gets an underhook and turns Funk into the ropes.
Cierpka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Funk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Funk as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Cierpka.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Funk 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.
Cierpka prevents a body shot from Funk.
Cierpka lands with a light punch inside.
Funk breaks from the clinch.
Cierpka throws a right hand that Funk ducks under and follows up with a left that Funk also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cierpka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cierpka takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cierpka wants to improve his position but Funk is controlling well.
Cierpka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funk.
Funk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Funk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Funk trying to control the pace.
Cierpka wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cierpka defending well though.
Cierpka manages to get to full guard.
Funk throws a big elbow that misses.
Cierpka wants to stand up but Funk is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cierpka closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funk.
A short right from Funk on the inside.
Funk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cierpka looking to slow down the pace here.
Cierpka stalling in the clinch but Funk improves position.
Cierpka seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Funk is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Funk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cierpka wants to break free but Funk has control.
Cierpka blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cierpka.
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krystian Cierpka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cierpka moves away.
Cierpka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cierpka darts in and clinches Funk up against the ropes.
Cierpka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cierpka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Funk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funk is trying to trip Cierpka. He has hold of a leg but Cierpka is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Funk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cierpka pulls Funk in close to prevent any damage.
Cierpka wants to sweep but no luck.
Funk lands a couple of elbows.
Cierpka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Funk trying to control the position from guard on top but Cierpka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funk is working Cierpka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 Krystian Cierpka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Funk tries to clinch there but Cierpka circles away.
Cierpka throws a big counter combination but Funk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cierpka misses with a double jab.
Funk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cierpka under the eye.
Funk tries to keep at a distance but Cierpka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cierpka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krystian Cierpka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cierpka pushes Funk back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cierpka.
Cierpka scores with a shot to the side of Funk's head.
Cierpka lands a knee to the head.
Funk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funk goes for a double leg but Cierpka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Cierpka continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cierpka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cierpka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funk takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierpka lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funk.
Funk misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cierpka tries a knee to the head but Funk blocks it.
Cierpka tries to stall but Funk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cierpka stops a takedown attempt from Funk.
Funk tries to throw a body punch but Cierpka avoids it by throwing Funk back against the ropes.
Cierpka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Funk is keeping busy.
Funk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cierpkas head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cierpka lands a nice shot to the body.
Cierpka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Funk lands with an overhand left.
Cierpka is rocked!
It looks like Krystian Cierpka has been cut.
Funk misses with an uppercut. Cierpka saw that one coming.
Oh Cierpka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cierpka throws the left hand but Funk avoids the punch easily.
Cierpka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cierpka seems to have got his legs back now.
Cierpka lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cierpka looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Funk throwing shots but Cierpka is blocking nicely.
Funk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Funk is nestled in close to Cierpka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Funk throwing shots but Cierpka is blocking nicely.
Funk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cierpka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Terrence Funk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cierpka is looking to control Funk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cierpka avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
Funk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Funk throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cierpka to regain full guard.
Funk trying to control but Cierpka is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cierpka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cierpka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funk.
A little feinted left hand from Cierpka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cierpka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Funk, pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Funk fails to land.
Cierpka is pressed up against the ropes. Funk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cierpka down to the mat. Cierpka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krystian Cierpka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Funk.
The fighters circling - Cierpka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cierpka on the side of the head.
Cierpka instigates a clinch.
Funk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cierpka regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cierpka keeping moving, preventing Funk from controlling successfully.
Funk postures up in Cierpka's guard and throws a big left but Cierpka blocks it.
Funk wants to control from the top but Cierpka keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Cierpka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krystian Cierpka's cut.
That's time! Cierpka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cierpka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cierpka moves into the clinch.
Funk manages to pull guard.
Funk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cierpka defends well.
Cierpka trying to control the position from guard on top but Funk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk trying to control the position.
Cierpka stands up from Funk's guard - Cierpka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Krystian Cierpka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Funk finds it's target.
Funk gets tackled into the ropes by Cierpka. Cierpka maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Funk.
Cierpka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Cierpka.
Cierpka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cierpka slips a straight right by Funk.
Funk shoots and misses
and Funk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cierpka instigates a clinch.
Cierpka misses with a knee to the head.
Funk takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Funk.
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!
Funk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cierpka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cierpka gets underhooks to prevent Funk's takedown attempt.
Krystian Cierpka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Funk.
Cierpka tries to stall but Funk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cierpka prevents a body shot from Funk.
Funk lands with a right to the head.
Cierpka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Funk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cierpka lands an elbow just above Funk 's eye.
Cierpka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cierpka clinches with his opponent.
Cierpka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Funk throws out a loose jab but Cierpka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cierpka rushes Funk and presses him up against the ropes.
Cierpka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cierpka is looking to control Funk's arms but Funk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cierpka has his back to the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka blocks an uppercut.
Cierpka lands a right hand.
Cierpka tries a knee to the head but Funk blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funk.
Funk is trying to drag Cierpka to the mat but Cierpka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cierpka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funk can't find room to land a body shot as Cierpka controls the action.
Terrence Funk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Funk lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Cierpka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Funk.
Cierpka manages to break the clinch.
Cierpka moves into range and clinches up with Funk.
A shot in the inside from Funk.
Funk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cierpka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Funk misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cierpka breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Cierpka misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Cierpka. That snapped Funk's head back.
Cierpka throws a head kick that misses.
Funk misses with a leg kick.
Cierpka rushes Funk and presses him up against the ropes.
Cierpka throws a head punch that misses.
Krystian Cierpka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Funk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cierpka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cierpka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funk.
Cierpka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Funk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cierpka moves away.
Cierpka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funk can do to turn this around?
Cierpka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cierpka has managed to clinch.
Funk misses with the head strike.
Cierpka scores with a knee to the head.
Funk is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Cierpka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cierpka, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Krystian Cierpka!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Krystian Cierpka!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Krystian Cierpka!
Krystian Cierpka wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Krystian Cierpka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Terrence Funk spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck fuck fuck'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siegel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coolio ft. L.V - Gangsta's Paradise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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156 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Esposito !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Siegel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siegel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Esposito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Esposito .
Esposito throws the kick towards the body but Siegel avoids it.
Esposito thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Siegel if he has to take too many more of those.
Siegel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Siegel blocks a low kick nicely.
Esposito moves out of range as Siegel strikes.
Esposito cracks Siegel with an open hand slap.
Esposito misses the jab.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Esposito misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siegel misses with an uppercut
and Esposito counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Siegel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito .
Siegel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Esposito .
Esposito delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Siegel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Siegel misses the shot to the body.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Esposito misses with a jab to the body
and Siegel counters with a good low kick that Esposito was not able to check.
Siegel throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Siegel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Esposito is looking to chop away at Siegel's legs.
Siegel throws out a counter right but Esposito avoids it with no problem.
Siegel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Esposito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito . Siegel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito avoids the head kick by Siegel.
Siegel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siegel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siegel! But no joy.
Esposito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Esposito throws a one two combo.
Esposito lands a nice hook to Siegel's body. Siegel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Siegel swings widly with a right hand
and Esposito counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Esposito jabs at Siegel's body.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siegel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siegel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Esposito throws a chopping leg kick but Siegel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Siegel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Siegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siegel scores with a leg kick.
Siegel throws a leg kick which misses Esposito 's front leg but catches the back leg as Esposito tries to avoid it.
Siegel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Esposito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Siegel looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Siegel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Siegel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Esposito throws the kick towards the body but Siegel avoids it.
A nice side step and Siegel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab by Esposito .
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siegel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Siegel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Siegel.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
Esposito misses with a looping left.
Siegel swinging wildly here.
Esposito quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Siegel connects with the punch.
Esposito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Siegel doesn't seem bothered though.
Siegel throws a poor cross that misses
and Esposito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
Siegel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Siegel's sensitive parts.
Esposito tries to land a leg kick but Siegel saw it coming and moves away.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Siegel misses with a hook.
Esposito thinks about countering with a body kick.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siegel was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito .
Esposito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Siegel counters with a leg kick.
Siegel misses with a body punch
and Esposito counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Esposito moves out of range of the leg kick from Siegel.
Siegel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Esposito misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Siegel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Esposito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Siegel moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito .
Siegel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good work by Esposito as he checks the leg kick.
Siegel moves out of range of the strikes.
Esposito throws a head kick that Siegel semi-blocks.
Siegel misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Esposito looks for the body kick but Siegel saw that one coming.
Siegel throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito .
Siegel scores with a sloppy right hand. Esposito should have avoided that one.
Siegel digs a good hook to Esposito 's body.
Siegel wants to slow Esposito down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Esposito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Esposito throws a lazy body kick
and Siegel counters with a straight right hand.
Siegel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esposito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siegel can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Esposito .
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Esposito . That's going to slow Siegel down.
Esposito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Esposito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Esposito 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 Siegel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Siegel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Siegel jabs Esposito right on the nose. Esposito blinks but takes it well.
Esposito takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Esposito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Siegel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Esposito tries to land a front kick but Siegel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Esposito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dante Esposito is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siegel throws a hook to the side of Esposito 's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esposito throws a body kick that misses.
Siegel throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siegel moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Esposito throws a push kick but Siegel slaps the foot to one side.
Siegel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Esposito swings widly with a right hand
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Esposito throws a lazy right hand but Siegel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siegel throws a fast counter high kick but Esposito manages to duck under it in time.
Esposito scores with a decent looking hook.
Esposito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Esposito punishes Siegel's body with a nice straight punch.
Siegel dodges the punch combination from Esposito .
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Esposito throws a jab when Siegel was well out of range.
Siegel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Esposito thows a leg kick but Siegel checks it
and Siegel counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Siegel.
Esposito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Siegel lands a nice shot to the body.
Esposito looks to throw a body kick
and Siegel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Siegel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Siegel misses with a hook.
Esposito clobbers Siegel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Siegel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Siegel throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Siegel. That's going to slow Esposito down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito .
Esposito lets loose with a powerful body kick. Siegel will feel that in the morning.
Siegel lands a leg kick that knocks Esposito off balance momentarily.
Siegel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siegel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Esposito looks to throw a body kick
and Siegel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esposito scores with a kick to the body.
Esposito slips under a jab from Siegel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Siegel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siegel moves away.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Siegel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siegel misses with a right hand
and Esposito counters with a good, hard body kick but Siegel shrugs it off.
A leg kick checked by Siegel.
Siegel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Esposito throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Siegel counters with a leg kick.
Esposito throws a push kick but Siegel slaps the foot to one side.
Siegel throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benjamin Siegel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siegel.
A big left from Esposito misses.
Siegel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Esposito swings widly with a right hand
and Siegel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siegel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Siegel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Esposito has got the better of the exchanges.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito lands with a good body shot.
Esposito misses with a body punch
letting Siegel counter with a right hand.
Esposito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Siegel just misses with a punch to the body.
Siegel throws a push kick but Esposito slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Esposito lands a leg kick that knocks Siegel off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Siegel.
Esposito 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Siegel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Esposito cracks the inside of Siegel's front leg.
Esposito throws a poor cross that misses
and Siegel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esposito throws a chopping leg kick but Siegel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siegel was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito .
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Siegel moves out of range easily.
Esposito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Siegel loads up on a big right hand but Esposito slips the punch.
Siegel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Siegel scores with a jab to the head.
Siegel scores with a hook to the body. Esposito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esposito lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Esposito .
Esposito connects with a body shot that sends Siegel's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siegel! But no joy.
Esposito looks to land a body kick but Siegel moved away.
Siegel throws a fast counter high kick but Esposito manages to duck under it in time.
Esposito scores with a jab to the head.
Siegel misses with a low kick.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siegel.
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.
Esposito tries to land a leg kick but Siegel saw it coming and moves away.
Esposito throws a body punch but Siegel moves out of range.
Esposito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Siegel checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Siegel blocks the low kick.
A big right from Siegel misses.
Siegel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Siegel misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Siegel.
Siegel moves out of range of the body kick from Esposito .
Siegel throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esposito lands a nice looking body kick.
Esposito misses with an uppercut
and Siegel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Esposito misses with a jab to the body
enabling Siegel to counter with a crisp jab.
Siegel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Siegel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Siegel throws a sloppy head kick and Esposito moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Esposito .
Siegel misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Siegel's calf.
Esposito throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Siegel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siegel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esposito .
Esposito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benjamin Siegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siegel with a nice cross.
Esposito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Siegel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esposito .
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siegel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
Siegel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esposito .
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dante Esposito .
Well Esposito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Dante Esposito !
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Dante Esposito !
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Dante Esposito !
Dante Esposito wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Dante Esposito thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Barathian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lang comes to the ring accompanied by Granite Breaker. The crowd seem to be enjoying Barathian's choice of entrance music: Rammstein - Mutter. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Barathian!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barathian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barathian shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barathian misses with a series of wild punches.
Barathian has managed to clinch.
Barathian breaks from the clinch.
Barathian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barathian moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barathian tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian throws a combination that misses
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barathian.
Barathian throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Lang misses with a hook. Barathian ducked under it nicely.
Lang swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barathian scores with the left hand. Lang knows he should have avoided that one.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Barathian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Barathian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barathian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.
Lang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barathian. Barathian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lang checks a leg kick.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang throws a right hand that misses
and Barathian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barathian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barathian! But no joy.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Lang.
Barathian looks to land a combination but Lang avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barathian throws the kick towards the body but Lang avoids it.
Barathian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barathian throws a big counter head kick but Lang avoids it with no problem.
Lang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barathian thuds a left hand into Lang's body.
Lang works the jab nicely.
Barathian tries to keep at a distance but Lang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian manages to break the clinch.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barathian misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Barathian.
Barathian connects with the punch.
Barathian misses with a two punch combination.
Barathian throws a one two combo.
Lang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barathian.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barathian.
Barathian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barathian throws a low kick but Lang avoids it.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barathian throws a series of strikes that have Lang backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Barathian is rocked!
Barathian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Barathian has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Barathian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barathian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lang blocks it with crossed arms.
Our sources have told us that Lang has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Barathian.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Barathian is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Barathian tries to break the clinch but Lang is controlling the position.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
Lang dips a shoulder and cracks Barathian with a mighty uppercut! Barathian falls back against the ropes and Lang unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barathian is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lang screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Kong Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phat Ho has chosen Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Li Kong Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phat Ho!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li Kong Ho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phat Ho tries to avoid it but Li Kong Ho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phat Ho to the ground. Phat Ho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Phat Ho misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phat Ho 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 Li Kong Ho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Li Kong Ho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Li Kong Ho misses with a looping left.
Li Kong Ho misses with the combination.
Phat Ho follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Phat Ho has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Li Kong Ho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Li Kong Ho misses its intended target.
Li Kong Ho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Phat Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phat Ho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li Kong Ho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li Kong Ho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Li Kong Ho catches Phat Ho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Li Kong Ho misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Li Kong Ho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li Kong Ho gets a double leg takedown into Phat Ho's guard.
Li Kong Ho throws a strike but Phat Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Phat Ho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Li Kong Ho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phat Ho stays in close to Li Kong Ho's body and controls the position.
Phat Ho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li Kong Ho controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li Kong Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phat Ho tries to free his leg and advance position but Li Kong Ho is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Li Kong Ho holds on and takes a little breather.
Li Kong Ho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Phat Ho has passed into half guard!
Li Kong Ho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phat Ho is working away from the top position though.
Li Kong Ho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li Kong Ho is looking to improve his position.
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.
Phat Ho wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Phat Ho is thwarting Li Kong Ho's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li Kong Ho throws a hook but Phat Ho blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Li Kong Ho swings widly with a right hand
and Phat Ho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Li Kong Ho misses with the combination.
Phat Ho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phat Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li Kong Ho has had enough of the clinch but Phat Ho keeps him there for the moment.
Li Kong Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li Kong Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Phat Ho digs a right hand into Li Kong Ho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li Kong Ho's gas tank.
Phat Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Li Kong Ho misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phat Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phat Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Li Kong Ho controls the action.
Phat Ho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phat Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Li Kong Ho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phat Ho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Li Kong Ho throws an off balance right hand
and Phat Ho counters with a two punch combo.
Li Kong Ho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phat Ho tried to score with a low kick but Li Kong Ho checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Li Kong Ho or perhaps it was just good defense by Phat Ho, which made it look bad.
Phat Ho tries a quick counter leg kick but Li Kong Ho is wise to it.
Li Kong Ho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phat Ho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Li Kong Ho connects with a body shot.
Phat Ho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li Kong Ho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phat Ho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Li Kong Ho throws the left hand but Phat Ho avoids the punch easily.
And Phat Ho responds with a good body kick, but Li Kong Ho manages to step out the way in time.
Phat Ho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Li Kong Ho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phat Ho misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Li Kong Ho cracks a nice hook into Phat Ho's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phat Ho 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 Li Kong Ho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Li Kong Ho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Li Kong Ho dips to his left and cracks Phat Ho with an uppercut!
Li Kong Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phat Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Li Kong Ho.
A punch combination from Li Kong Ho misses.
Li Kong Ho just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Li Kong Ho misses.
Phat Ho replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Li Kong Ho blocks it well.
Phat Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phat Ho gets caught napping as Li Kong Ho dives in and scores a takedown. Phat Ho manages to retain guard.
Li Kong Ho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phat Ho keeping full guard, as Li Kong Ho tries to pass.
Li Kong Ho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Phat Ho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Li Kong Ho has Phat Ho in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li Kong Ho looking for a sweep. Not yet Li Kong Ho, not yet.
Phat Ho looking to sit in guard and control but Li Kong Ho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Li Kong Ho is looking to work some ground and pound but Phat Ho has wrist control.
Li Kong Ho throws a big elbow that misses.
Li Kong Ho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phat Ho trying to control the position.
Li Kong Ho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phat Ho is keeping the position for now.
Li Kong Ho pushing down on Phat Ho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phat Ho is positioning himself well to prevent Li Kong Ho advancing to mount.
Li Kong Ho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phat Ho is looking to escape.
Li Kong Ho working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Li Kong Ho.
Li Kong Ho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li Kong Ho throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Phat Ho to regain full guard.
Phat Ho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li Kong Ho is one step ahead there.
Phat Ho keeping moving, preventing Li Kong Ho from controlling successfully.
Phat Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li Kong Ho.
Li Kong Ho throws a strike but Phat Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Li Kong Ho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Li Kong Ho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phat Ho manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Kong Ho dominated that second round.
That's time! Li Kong Ho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Phat Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phat Ho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li Kong Ho.
Li Kong Ho tests Phat Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phat Ho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Li Kong Ho misses with a lunging right hand
and Phat Ho counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Li Kong Ho misses with a looping right.
Li Kong Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phat Ho misses with a head kick.
Li Kong Ho throws a looping overhand right but Phat Ho ducks down to avoid it.
And Phat Ho responds with a good body kick, but Li Kong Ho manages to step out the way in time.
Li Kong Ho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Phat Ho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phat Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li Kong Ho.
Phat Ho throws a wild body kick that Li Kong Ho sees coming a mile off.
Li Kong Ho cracks Phat Ho with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Li Kong Ho, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phat Ho gets caught napping as Li Kong Ho dives in and scores a takedown. Phat Ho manages to retain guard.
Phat Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li Kong Ho.
Phat Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li Kong Ho.
Phat Ho wants to sweep but no luck.
Li Kong Ho passes Phat Ho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Li Kong Ho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Li Kong Ho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Li Kong Ho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Phat Ho has hold of Li Kong Ho's hands but Li Kong Ho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li Kong Ho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li Kong Ho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Li Kong Ho throwing shots but Phat Ho is blocking nicely.
Phat Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li Kong Ho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Li Kong Ho trying to control from Phat Ho's half guard. Phat Ho has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Phat Ho wants to get back to his feet but Li Kong Ho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Li Kong Ho throws a big elbow that misses.
Phat Ho keeping moving, preventing Li Kong Ho from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li Kong Ho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li Kong Ho cracks Phat Ho with a solid left hand.
Li Kong Ho wants to control from the top but Phat Ho keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li Kong Ho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phat Ho has his hands on Li Kong Ho's head, controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Li Kong Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phat Ho counters with a body kick.
A punch combination from Li Kong Ho misses.
Li Kong Ho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Li Kong Ho loads up on a big right hand but Phat Ho slips the punch.
Li Kong Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phat Ho throws the kick towards the body but Li Kong Ho avoids it.
Li Kong Ho throws the left hand but Phat Ho avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Phat Ho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li Kong Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Phat Ho's shoulder, as Phat Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Li Kong Ho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li Kong Ho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Li Kong Ho is looking to take a break and control but Phat Ho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li Kong Ho taking a break here but Phat Ho is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Kong Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Li Kong Ho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Li Kong Ho!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Li Kong Ho!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Li Kong Ho!
Li Kong Ho wins by unanimous decision!
Li Kong Ho managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Phat Ho stepped up to the mic, saying 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diederik Boschman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Puchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boschman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Que - OG Bobby Johnson. Puchowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Code Orange - My World. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diederik Boschman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Puchowski!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boschman tries to clinch up but Puchowski circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Puchowski misses
and Boschman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boschman doesn't manage to clinch there - Puchowski circles away.
Puchowski looks to land a combination but Boschman avoids it well.
Puchowski lands a nice shot that snaps Boschman's head back.
Boschman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Puchowski, pushing him back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Boschman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Boschman scores with a shot to the side of Puchowski's head.
Boschman prevents Puchowski from breaking the clinch.
Boschman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puchowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puchowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puchowski tries to circle away but Boschman has him pinned against the ropes.
Puchowski misses with a knee to the head.
Boschman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Puchowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Puchowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boschman.
Puchowski breaks from the clinch.
Puchowski throws a good cross that connects.
Puchowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boschman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puchowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boschman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puchowski.
Ezekiel Puchowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puchowski. Boschman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boschman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puchowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boschman scrambles back to his feet.
Boschman moves in looking to clinch but Puchowski pushes him off.
Puchowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boschman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Puchowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boschman.
It looks like Ezekiel Puchowski has been cut.
Boschman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puchowski backwards.
Puchowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Boschman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boschman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Boschman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boschman lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Puchowski is trying to break the clinch but Boschman is controlling him.
Boschman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boschman lands with a short shot to the head.
Puchowski is trying to break the clinch but Boschman is controlling him.
Puchowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Boschman has double underhooks.
Puchowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Boschman won't allow it.
Puchowski working hard to break the clinch.
Boschman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puchowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boschman has Puchowski up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boschman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puchowski wants to break free but Boschman has control.
Puchowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Boschman won't allow it.
Boschman lands an elbow inside that Puchowski shrugs off.
Puchowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boschman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boschman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puchowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boschman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puchowski misses with a hook.
Puchowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Boschman wants to clinch.
Puchowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boschman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boschman has managed to clinch.
Boschman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puchowski's defenses.
Boschman lands an elbow inside.
Puchowski takes a shot to the head.
Puchowski tries to circle away but Boschman has him pinned against the ropes.
Boschman pushes Puchowski back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Boschman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puchowski looks winded!
Boschman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puchowski is trying to break free.
Boschman scores with a shoulder strike.
Boschman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puchowski's defenses.
Puchowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boschman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boschman misses with a punch to the body.
Boschman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boschman has Puchowski pressed against the ropes, preventing Puchowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boschman scores with a hook to the body.
Puchowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boschman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puchowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boschman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boschman lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boschman lands an elbow just above Puchowski 's eye.
Puchowski can't break the clinch.
Boschman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puchowski takes a shot to the head.
Boschman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boschman is working Puchowski over against the ropes.
Puchowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Boschman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boschman.
Puchowski is rocked!
Boschman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puchowski backwards.
Puchowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Boschman finish him?
Puchowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Puchowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Boschman.
Puchowski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boschman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Puchowski can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Boschman.
Boschman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boschman lands an elbow inside that Puchowski shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Boschman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boschman creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Puchowski! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Boschman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diederik Boschman!
An out of breath Diederik Boschman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirzaev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Natalie La Rose - Somebody ft. Jeremih kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Edgar Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rasul Mirzaev!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirzaev cracks Mendoza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mirzaev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendoza's hands.
Mendoza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzaev has time to react.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mendoza is out of range and Mirzaev settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Mendoza. That snapped Mirzaev's head back.
Mendoza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mirzaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendoza throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev tries a quick counter leg kick but Mendoza is wise to it.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Mirzaev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mendoza looks to land a left hand but Mirzaev moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirzaev cracks Mendoza with an open hand slap.
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!
Mirzaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendoza, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev connects with a jab.
Mirzaev is looking to slow Mendoza down with leg kicks.
Mendoza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mirzaev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mirzaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendoza.
Mendoza throws an off balance right hand
and Mirzaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Mirzaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mendoza finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirzaev's head.
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Mendoza pushes him off.
Edgar Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza lunges at Mirzaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirzaev's hand.
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Nice cross by Mendoza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut
and Mirzaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Mirzaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirzaev cracks Mendoza with an open hand slap.
Mendoza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Mirzaev's shoulder, as Mirzaev tries to avoid the shot.
Mendoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirzaev.
A little jabbing left from Mirzaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Mendoza misses
and Mirzaev counters with a good low kick that Mendoza was not able to check.
Mirzaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
It seemed like Mirzaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mendoza misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Mendoza. Those never looked like landing.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev needs to keep his hands up - Mendoza had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Mendoza does no damage.
A leg kick checked by Mendoza.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Mendoza pushes him off.
Mirzaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mirzaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendoza.
Mirzaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mirzaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot lands for Mirzaev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza looks to throw the jab but Mirzaev is out of range.
Mirzaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev cracks Mendoza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Mirzaev's head but Mirzaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza misses with a left hand
and Mirzaev counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza checks a low kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendoza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasul Mirzaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mendoza dips to his left and cracks Mirzaev with an uppercut!
Mirzaev wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Mirzaev dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Mendoza lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirzaev off the ropes and back into range.
Nice body punch from Mendoza.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Mendoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendoza misses the body punch
and Mirzaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendoza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mirzaev has Mendoza up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mendoza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev rushes Mendoza and presses him up against the ropes.
Mirzaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mirzaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendoza has him pressed against the ropes.
Mendoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Mirzaev's shoulder, as Mirzaev tries to avoid the shot.
Mirzaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Mendoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirzaev throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza looks to throw the jab but Mirzaev is out of range.
Mirzaev feints and then cracks Mendoza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendoza down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza looks to throw the jab but Mirzaev is out of range.
A jab from Mendoza misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Mirzaev. That snapped Mendoza's head back.
A punch combination from Mendoza misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Mendoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendoza cracks Mirzaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mendoza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendoza lands a nice shot that snaps Mirzaev's head back.
Mendoza misses with a right hand
letting Mirzaev counter with a right hand.
Mirzaev pushes Mendoza up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev breaks from the clinch.
Mirzaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mirzaev looks to land a body kick but Mendoza moved away.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirzaev clobbers Mendoza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mendoza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirzaev can pounce on him.
Mirzaev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev scores with a decent looking hook.
Mendoza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendoza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mirzaev on the side of the head.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendoza's head backwards.
Mendoza misses with a body shot
and Mirzaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirzaev tests Mendoza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirzaev throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
Mendoza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mirzaev is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev lands with a right hand.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirzaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirzaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirzaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mirzaev tries to clinch but Mendoza is having none of it.
Mirzaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirzaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mirzaev counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mirzaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
Mendoza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mirzaev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Mirzaev.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Mirzaev throws out a counter right but Mendoza avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza misses with a straight left.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirzaev moves out of range as Mendoza strikes.
Mirzaev misses with a jab to the body
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirzaev closes the distance and clinches.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Mirzaev won't allow it.
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendoza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mirzaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Mirzaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendoza scores with a one two! Mirzaev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirzaev connects with a solid leg kick.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mirzaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirzaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Mirzaev lands a jab-cross combination.
Mirzaev rushes Mendoza and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mendoza breaks from the clinch.
Mirzaev thumps Mendoza with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev slips under a jab.
Mirzaev throws a counter combo.
Mirzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirzaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mendoza throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mirzaev counter with a right hand.
Mendoza is rocked!
Mirzaev lands a nice hook to Mendoza's body. Mendoza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirzaev delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mendoza falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mirzaev dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasul Mirzaev!
In his post fight interview, Rasul Mirzaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy has chosen Pretty Fly - The Offspring as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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23
148 lbs
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23
145 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brophy throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it.
Brophy with a jab.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Collins closes the distance and clinches up with Brophy, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes Brophy against the ropes but Brophy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins takes one on the button.
Brophy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brophy's waist but Brophy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collins off to one side.
Brophy thuds his right hand into Collins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brophy - that will leave a mark!
Brophy lands a jab.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy misses with a right hand
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control.
Brophy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brophy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Collins scores with punches from side control.
Brophy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Collins scoring with punches and elbows.
Brophy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Collins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brophy is avoiding damage well.
Brophy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Collins.
Collins lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy is not content to let Collins control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brophy defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with the ground and pound.
Collins trying to control the action but Brophy is working from the bottom.
Brophy is looking for a sweep.
Collins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brophy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Collins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brophy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Collins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brophy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Collins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Collins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brophy dodges the ground and pound from Collins.
Collins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Collins lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brophy is avoiding damage well.
Collins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Collins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Collins cracks Brophy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Collins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brophy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Collins but great work by Brophy.
Collins tries to bench press Brophy off him but Brophy keeps the position.
Collins is trying to control Brophy's posture but Brophy avoids it.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brophy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Collins 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Brophy has control of the leg.
Brophy trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Collins is trying to maintain the position but Brophy is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brophy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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 Misha Collins will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins slips under a jab.
Collins attempts a counter takedown but Brophy avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Collins misses.
Brophy slaps away a takedown attempt from Collins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Misha Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins darts in looking for a takedown but Brophy gets double underhooks and turns Collins into the ropes.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy gets caught flat footed, as Collins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brophy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Collins looking to control but Brophy passes into half guard.
Collins trying to control here.
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brophy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Collins to stand up.
Collins throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brophy works the jab nicely.
Ryan Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins tries for a takedown but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brophy feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins misses with a body shot
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collins.
Brophy wants to slow Collins down by chopping away at his legs.
Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown but Brophy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Collins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins is looking to wear down Brophy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a jab to the head.
Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Collins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brophy swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brophy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Collins attempts a counter takedown but Brophy avoids it well and moves away.
Brophy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brophy throws out a powerful jab.
Ryan Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Collins.
Brophy thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Brophy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Collins tries to counter with a takedown but Brophy is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins moves forwards but Brophy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brophy's guard.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Brophy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brophy is controlling Collins's posture.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Brophy as Collins shoots in.
Brophy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brophy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brophy finds it's way round the side to connect with Collins's head.
Brophy throws a front kick aimed at Collins's knee but Collins avoids it well.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins shoots in but Brophy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt
and Brophy counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Brophy there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brophy lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Brophy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Collins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brophy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brophy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins advances to half guard.
Collins working over Brophy with some ground and pound. Brophy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Collins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Collins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brophy defending well though.
Brophy is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins drops an elbow to the side of Brophy's head.
Collins thows a huge punch but Brophy dodges it nicely.
Brophy trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
Well,Collins is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Collins is nestled in close to Brophy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Collins trying to advance position but Brophy counters by regaining guard.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brophy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Brophy has wrist control.
Misha Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Collins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brophy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins throws a strike but Brophy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brophy is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brophy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brophy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brophy stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
Misha Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Brophy.
I think Brophy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Ryan Brophy!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ryan Brophy!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ryan Brophy!
Ryan Brophy wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Ryan Brophy 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sameh Mahmoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kacik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kacik's choice of entrance music: The Hydrant - Bali Bandidos. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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24
224 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Mahmoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Kacik!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kacik misses with a double jab.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahmoud swats away the attempt to clinch by Kacik.
Kacik lands with a right hand.
Mahmoud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahmoud looks to score with a jab to the body but Kacik is just out of range.
Kacik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mahmoud.
Kacik gets caught napping as Mahmoud dives in and scores a takedown. Kacik manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mahmoud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mahmoud throws a big right hand that misses.
Mahmoud wants to control from the top but Kacik keeps moving.
Kacik wants to stand but Mahmoud is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kacik looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mahmoud wants to control from the top but Kacik keeps moving.
Mahmoud won't allow Kacik to sweep him here.
Kacik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahmoud landing with the ground and pound.
Kacik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahmoud postures up and lands a big shot to Kacik's brow.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kacik keeping moving, preventing Mahmoud from controlling successfully.
Mahmoud distracts Kacik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kacik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kacik doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kacik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahmoud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahmoud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mahmoud scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kacik wants to stand but Mahmoud is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud looking to pass the guard.
Kacik trying to keep a closed guard but Mahmoud is proving a slippery customer.
Kacik 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.
Mahmoud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mahmoud landing with the ground and pound.
Kacik wants to stand up but Mahmoud is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahmoud throws a big elbow that misses.
Mahmoud landing with the ground and pound.
Mahmoud content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kacik looking for a guillotine here but Mahmoud defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mahmoud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kacik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mahmoud looking for a sweep. Not yet Mahmoud, not yet.
Kacik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mahmoud wants to sweep but no luck.
Kacik trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kacik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kacik throws a big elbow that misses.
Kacik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kacik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kacik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kacik trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahmoud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kacik throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kacik throws an elbow that misses. Mahmoud uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kacik's guard. Nice move by Mahmoud!
Kacik is looking to stand up but Mahmoud isn't so interested in that idea.
Mahmoud won't allow Kacik to sweep him here.
Mahmoud controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mahmoud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kacik's head.
Kacik working a defensive guard here.
Mahmoud 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.
Kacik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahmoud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahmoud stops Kacik from standing up.
Mahmoud working some strikes from top position.
Mahmoud postures up and lands a big shot to Kacik's brow.
Kacik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud stays in close to Kacik's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kacik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahmoud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kacik digs a good body shot into Mahmoud's ribs.
Mahmoud scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahmoud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahmoud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mahmoud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kacik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmoud.
Kacik throws a leg kick
and Mahmoud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud scores with a punch to the head.
Kacik tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mahmoud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahmoud circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kacik throws a lazy body kick
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kacik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Mahmoud misses its target.
Mahmoud connects with a right hand. Kacik shakes it off.
Kacik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mahmoud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Mahmoud tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kacik has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Kacik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kacik closes the distance but Mahmoud moves to the side
and Mahmoud counters with a nice body shot.
Kacik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kacik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud trying to control the action but Kacik is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kacik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mahmoud cracks Kacik with a big right hand but Kacik just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kacik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mahmoud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kacik down.
Kacik is rocked!
Kacik being controlled for a moment.
Kacik is still in real trouble! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud cracks Kacik with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mahmoud immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kacik is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mahmoud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
An intense looking Sameh Mahmoud took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want my title back'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Whitehorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koulouraki Souvlaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Whitehorse might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Builders and The Butchers - Black Dresses. Souvlaki has chosen Greek Anthem as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Koulouraki Souvlaki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
140 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
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30
135 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Whitehorse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koulouraki Souvlaki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souvlaki slips under a jab.
Whitehorse misses with a wild body shot.
Souvlaki fails with the takedown.
Souvlaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whitehorse circles away.
Whitehorse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souvlaki.
Jacob Whitehorse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki.
Whitehorse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitehorse doesn't manage to clinch there - Souvlaki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehorse slips under a jab from Souvlaki.
Whitehorse seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Souvlaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Souvlaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whitehorse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Souvlaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whitehorse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehorse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souvlaki closes the distance and clinches up with Whitehorse, looking for a takedown. Souvlaki pushes Whitehorse against the ropes but Whitehorse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whitehorse scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice takedown defense from Whitehorse. No joy for Souvlaki on that attempt.
Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Souvlaki throwing shots but Whitehorse is blocking nicely.
Whitehorse is controlling Souvlaki's trapped leg to prevent Souvlaki from advancing to side control.
Souvlaki throwing shots but Whitehorse is blocking nicely.
Souvlaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Souvlaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Whitehorse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse manages to get to full guard.
Souvlaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whitehorse trying to control the position here.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehorse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehorse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitehorse is adopting a defensive guard.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehorse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitehorse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki postures up in Whitehorse's guard and throws a big left but Whitehorse blocks it.
Whitehorse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Souvlaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Souvlaki trying to control but Whitehorse is working from the bottom.
Whitehorse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souvlaki won't allow Whitehorse to sweep him here.
Souvlaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Souvlaki is fighting to break Whitehorse's control of his arms but Whitehorse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Whitehorse keeps moving.
Souvlaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitehorse is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Souvlaki postures up in Whitehorse's guard and throws a big left but Whitehorse blocks it.
Souvlaki won't allow Whitehorse to sweep him here.
Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing.
Whitehorse has control of Souvlaki's left arm, preventing Souvlaki from doing any damage.
Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitehorse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitehorse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehorse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Souvlaki avoids the head kick by Whitehorse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Whitehorse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souvlaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Souvlaki feints the counter takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whitehorse.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitehorse. That's going to slow Souvlaki down.
Souvlaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitehorse sprawls well. He's pushed Souvlaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whitehorse missing with a left hand there. Souvlaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Souvlaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Souvlaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitehorse circles away.
Whitehorse scores with a body shot.
Souvlaki fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehorse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whitehorse wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jacob Whitehorse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki.
Whitehorse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souvlaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacob Whitehorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitehorse lands with a straight right. Souvlaki didn't see that one coming.
Souvlaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehorse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Souvlaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whitehorse avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacob Whitehorse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitehorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitehorse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souvlaki's sensitive parts.
Whitehorse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Souvlaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacob Whitehorse is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitehorse looks to throw the jab but Souvlaki is out of range.
Souvlaki blocks a jab.
Souvlaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whitehorse defends it nicely.
Whitehorse motions for Souvlaki to come forward. Whitehorse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitehorse with a nice cross.
Whitehorse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souvlaki can do to turn this around?
Whitehorse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitehorse works the jab nicely.
Souvlaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whitehorse defends well and Souvlaki ends up having to push Whitehorse into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whitehorse misses with a wild body shot.
Souvlaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some bone on bone action there as Souvlaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitehorse. Souvlaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whitehorse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souvlaki shoots for a takedown but Whitehorse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souvlaki takes one on the button.
Whitehorse looks to land a body kick but Souvlaki moved away.
Souvlaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse clinches.
Whitehorse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Whitehorse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Souvlaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitehorse lands with a light punch inside.
Whitehorse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souvlakis head.
Souvlaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souvlaki.
Whitehorse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souvlaki.
Whitehorse scores with a shot to the side of Souvlaki's head.
Souvlaki is trying to trip Whitehorse. He has hold of a leg but Whitehorse is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Souvlaki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Whitehorse keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Whitehorse'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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Souvlaki landing with the ground and pound.
Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitehorse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitehorse has wrist control.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehorse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehorse looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitehorse, not yet.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehorse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souvlaki is fighting to break Whitehorse's control of his arms but Whitehorse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Souvlaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Whitehorse dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick by Whitehorse misses
and Souvlaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Whitehorse's guard.
Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souvlaki trying to control but Whitehorse is working from the bottom.
Whitehorse trying to keep a closed guard but Souvlaki is proving a slippery customer.
Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitehorse has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souvlaki postures up in Whitehorse's guard and throws a big left but Whitehorse blocks it.
Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Whitehorse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Whitehorse!
Koulouraki Souvlaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Souvlaki trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whitehorse controls the pace.
Souvlaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitehorse defends it easily.
Whitehorse sitting in guard here, content to control.
Souvlaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitehorse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whitehorse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souvlaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souvlaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Whitehorse passes into side control.
Souvlaki is not content to let Whitehorse control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Souvlaki is looking for a sweep.
Whitehorse remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Souvlaki gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse tries to stand but can't do so whilst Souvlaki controls his leg.
Whitehorse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Souvlaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Souvlaki tries to hold on but Whitehorse pushes him away.
Souvlaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Whitehorse trying to control but Souvlaki is having none of it.
Souvlaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse content just to control the position here.
Souvlaki tries to hold on but Whitehorse postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souvlaki is looking to improve his position but Whitehorse isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jacob Whitehorse did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Souvlaki throws a body punch but Whitehorse moves out of range.
Souvlaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Whitehorse looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Whitehorse tries to buck Souvlaki off but Souvlaki is having none of it.
Souvlaki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Whitehorse is not content to let Souvlaki control the position.
Whitehorse wants to control but Souvlaki postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souvlaki working the ground and pound but Whitehorse is defending the strikes.
Souvlaki working the strikes but Whitehorse uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Whitehorse is refusing to be controlled, as Souvlaki sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whitehorse is trying to get back to full guard.
Whitehorse is not content to let Souvlaki control the position.
Whitehorse controlling the position for now.
Souvlaki is looking to take a break and control but Whitehorse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Whitehorse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Souvlaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitehorse trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Souvlaki throws a lazy right hand but Whitehorse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Souvlaki blocks a jab.
Souvlaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitehorse.
Souvlaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Whitehorse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Whitehorse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whitehorse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whitehorse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Souvlaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Whitehorse!
Souvlaki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Souvlaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Whitehorse is trying to improve his position.
Souvlaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitehorse keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Souvlaki.
Whitehorse is holding Souvlaki down, trying to stall.
Souvlaki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Souvlaki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Whitehorse some visible discomfort.
Whitehorse defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Souvlaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Whitehorse dodges the ground and pound from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Souvlaki misses with the ground and pound.
Whitehorse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souvlaki's best efforts.
Whitehorse gets full guard.
Whitehorse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souvlaki works over Whitehorse with some ground and pound from guard.
Whitehorse 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koulouraki Souvlaki dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Whitehorse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Whitehorse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Whitehorse throws a leg kick that misses.
Souvlaki tries to clinch up but Whitehorse circles away and keeps his distance.
Souvlaki shoots in for a double leg but Whitehorse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Whitehorse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Souvlaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whitehorse feints and then cracks Souvlaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Souvlaki down.
Whitehorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souvlaki moves away.
Good exchange - Whitehorse coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehorse throws a shot from downtown. Souvlaki moves away and avoids it.
Whitehorse throws out a loose jab but Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whitehorse 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 Souvlaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Souvlaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Souvlaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whitehorse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehorse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souvlaki manages to avoid it.
Souvlaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Whitehorse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Souvlaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Whitehorse is looking to control Souvlaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whitehorse avoid being mounted?
Souvlaki thows a huge punch but Whitehorse dodges it nicely.
Souvlaki trying to control the pace.
Souvlaki throwing shots but Whitehorse is blocking nicely.
Souvlaki is keen to just control but Whitehorse is a slippery customer.
Whitehorse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki wants to pass to mount but Whitehorse is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse is refusing to be controlled, as Souvlaki sits in half guard.
Souvlaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Souvlaki wants to take a breather but Whitehorse is having none of it.
Whitehorse keeping control of the position.
Whitehorse trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Souvlaki tries for a takedown but Whitehorse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whitehorse swats away the attempt to clinch by Souvlaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse throws a poor cross that misses
and Souvlaki counters with a shoot takedown. Whitehorse fights it but they end up in guard.
Whitehorse has his hands on Souvlaki's head, controlling the position.
Souvlaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whitehorse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Souvlaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Whitehorse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souvlaki wants to sweep here but Whitehorse controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse content to stall in guard here.
Souvlaki looking for a guillotine here but Whitehorse defends easily.
Whitehorse won't allow Souvlaki to sweep him here.
Koulouraki Souvlaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitehorse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souvlaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souvlaki is trying to keep Whitehorse in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koulouraki Souvlaki.
I think Souvlaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jacob Whitehorse!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jacob Whitehorse!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jacob Whitehorse!
Jacob Whitehorse wins by unanimous decision!
Jacob Whitehorse retains his bantamweight title!
Jacob Whitehorse thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allan Coyoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Diggs's choice of entrance music: STILL BLAZIN. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allan Coyoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coyoca takes one to the side of the head.
Coyoca slips a straight right by Diggs.
Coyoca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coyoca lands a high kick!
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Diggs lunges at Coyoca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coyoca's hand.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Coyoca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Diggs does it's job there.
Coyoca drives through and clinches with Diggs against the ropes.
Coyoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diggs delivers a nice body kick.
Diggs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diggs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coyoca tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
Coyoca drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs is adopting a defensive guard.
Coyoca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diggs seems keen to control Coyoca's posture.
Diggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coyoca prevents Diggs from getting back to his feet.
Diggs is trying to keep Coyoca in close.
Coyoca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diggs is pulling down on Coyoca's head. It's preventing any offense from Coyoca, at least for the moment.
Coyoca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coyoca is looking to work some ground and pound but Diggs has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Coyoca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coyoca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coyoca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coyoca closes the distance and clinches.
Diggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coyoca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diggs lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coyoca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coyoca at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Coyoca.
Diggs lands a jab.
Diggs misses the body punch
and Coyoca counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coyoca wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Coyoca defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coyoca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coyoca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diggs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coyoca clinches up with Diggs and pushes him back against the ropes.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coyoca tries to score a body lock takedown but Diggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Coyoca.
Coyoca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diggs avoids it.
Coyoca misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Coyoca.
Diggs breaks from the clinch.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Coyoca slips the punch.
Diggs slips under a jab from Coyoca.
Coyoca dives in and grabs Diggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diggs pushes down on Coyoca's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's time! Coyoca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diggs with a hook.
Diggs throws a head kick that Coyoca semi-blocks.
It looks like Allan Coyoca has been cut.
Coyoca throws a series of punches but Diggs moves out of range.
Coyoca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coyoca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coyoca.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Coyoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs throws out a counter right but Coyoca avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coyoca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coyoca closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diggs's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coyoca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyoca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coyoca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coyoca throws a big right hand that misses.
Coyoca tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggs is retaining full guard.
Coyoca being controlled here momentarily.
Diggs is continuing to stall.
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.
Diggs is trying to keep Coyoca in close.
Coyoca throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diggs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coyoca scoring with some ground and pound.
Diggs is trying to control the position but Coyoca postures up.
Coyoca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diggs looking to control.
Coyoca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coyoca.
Diggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diggs is controlling Coyoca's posture.
Coyoca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coyoca is looking to work some ground and pound but Diggs has wrist control.
Coyoca is in close to Diggs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diggs is controlling Coyoca's posture.
Coyoca drops back looking for a leg! Diggs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggs manages to kick Coyoca off! Coyoca jumps back into Diggs's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyoca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diggs controls Coyoca momentarily but Coyoca frees himself.
Diggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coyoca lands a couple of digs.
Coyoca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggs is keeping the position for now.
Diggs looking to control.
Diggs pulls Coyoca in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coyoca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diggs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coyoca.
Coyoca passes into half guard.
Diggs is trying is best to control the position here.
Coyoca misses with a head shot. Diggs uses the momentum to regain guard.
Diggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coyoca.
Diggs is trying to control the position but Coyoca postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coyoca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diggs keeping full guard, as Coyoca tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coyoca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Coyoca dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Diggs does it's job there.
Diggs keeps Coyoca at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diggs.
Coyoca misses with a body kick.
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coyoca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCoyoca.
Diggs lands with a straight right. Coyoca didn't see that one coming.
Coyoca tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diggs catches Coyoca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coyoca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coyoca.
Diggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Coyoca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diggs avoids the elbow strike from Coyoca, against the ropes.
Coyoca is working for takedown but Diggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diggs gets through Coyoca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Coyoca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diggs's brow.
Nice body punch from Diggs - that landed with a thud.
Coyoca can't get the takedown.
Coyoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs dodges an elbow strike from Coyoca.
Diggs breaks from the clinch.
Coyoca tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coyoca tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
A nice side step and Diggs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coyoca.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Coyoca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coyoca has closed the distance and engaged Diggs in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coyoca.
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coyoca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coyoca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coyoca closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Coyoca moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick.
Diggs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coyoca is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Coyoca misses the target.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Coyoca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Diggs misses.
Diggs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Coyoca tries to clinch but Diggs is having none of it.
Orlando Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries to keep at a distance but Coyoca has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coyoca misses with some punches.
Diggs lands with a left to the head.
Coyoca lands a nice uppercut.
Coyoca misses with an elbow strike.
Coyoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coyoca rushes Diggs and presses him up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coyoca goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diggs prevents it.
Coyoca throws an elbow but it misses.
Allan Coyoca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Diggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Orlando Diggs!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Orlando Diggs!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Orlando Diggs!
Orlando Diggs wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Orlando Diggs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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