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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Assad Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Assad Abdullah!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues dives in for a single leg takedown but Abdullah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Abdullah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Abdullah is predictable there
and Rodrigues counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdullah's head.
Rodrigues wants to advance to full mount but Abdullah doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Abdullah keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abdullah controls Rodrigues momentarily but Rodrigues frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdullah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdullah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abdullah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodrigues trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigues throws a strike but Abdullah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Abdullah forces his way into half guard.
Rodrigues is staying active underneath Abdullah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abdullah is looking to stall here but Rodrigues recovers full guard.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Abdullah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodrigues manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abdullah manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodrigues looking to pass the guard.
Abdullah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodrigues defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Rodrigues controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Assad Abdullah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Abdullah throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Rodrigues seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abdullah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodrigues or perhaps it was just good defense by Abdullah, which made it look bad.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abdullah is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Abdullah circles away and we're back to standing.
Abdullah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abdullah is in Rodrigues's guard.
Abdullah 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.
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.
Rodrigues is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdullah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodrigues tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigues is keeping the position for now.
Assad Abdullah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah preventing the sweep.
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdullah on the ground.
Abdullah drops back looking for a leg! Rodrigues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodrigues manages to kick Abdullah off! Abdullah jumps back into Rodrigues's guard.
Abdullah passes Rodrigues's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodrigues tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.
Abdullah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abdullah is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.
Abdullah wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigues is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Rodrigues is looking to control Abdullah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodrigues avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah is looking for a kimura but Rodrigues is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdullah to get the leverage.
Abdullah trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues trying to control from the bottom.
Abdullah trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Abdullah trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well.
Rodrigues wants to control but Abdullah is keeping busy.
Abdullah maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rodrigues could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Abdullah has cracked it and Rodrigues is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Abdullah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Assad Abdullah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finn Van Thom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Thom's entrance music is Foo Fighters - Hero. A fine choice. Finn Van Thom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Finn Van Thom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Booth!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Thom lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Thom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Booth 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.
A slow jab from Van Thom misses its intended target.
Van Thom tries to bum rush Booth with a series of wild strikes but Booth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Thom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Thom.
As Booth looks to move away, Van Thom throws a big counter combo but Booth just gets out of the way.
Booth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Thom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Booth misses with a straight left.
Van Thom feinted with a counter takedown.
Van Thom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Thom throws a body kick that misses
and Booth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Thom throws a right and a left that Booth avoids nicely.
Van Thom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Booth's head.
Booth blocks the body kick.
Van Thom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Van Thom has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Finn Van Thom has been cut.
Booth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Thom tries to clinch there but Booth circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Thom.
Booth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Thom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Booth manages to avoid it.
Van Thom lands a body shot.
Van Thom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Van Thom.
A shot to the body from Booth misses
and Van Thom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Booth throws a hook to the side of Van Thom's head but Van Thom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Thom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Thom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Van Thom saw that one coming.
Booth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Thom looks for the body kick but Booth saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Thom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Booth throws a lazy head kick
so Van Thom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Booth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Booth blocks the leg kick.
Booth throws a looping overhand right but Van Thom ducks down to avoid it.
Booth throws a body punch but Van Thom moves out of range.
Booth misses with a left hand
and Van Thom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Van Thom.
Van Thom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Booth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Thom's calf.
A right-left combo lands from Booth.
A big right from Booth misses.
Van Thom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Booth.
Booth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Thom instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Thom missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Booth.
Van Thom blocking some punches.
Van Thom blocks a body shot from Booth.
Booth pushes Van Thom back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Thom is trying to break the clinch but Booth has him pressed against the ropes.
Booth taking a breather.
Van Thom tries to throw a body punch but Booth avoids it by throwing Van Thom back against the ropes.
Booth blocks a body shot from Van Thom.
Booth misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Thom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Booth misses with a punch on the inside.
Booth tries to work over Van Thom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Thom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Booth has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Thom gets control of Booth's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Thom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Thom wants to get back to his feet but Booth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Booth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Thom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Booth prevents Van Thom from getting back to his feet.
Booth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Thom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Booth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Thom is looking to stand up but Booth isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Booth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Van Thom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Thom throws a front kick aimed at Booth's knee but Booth avoids it well.
A big left from Booth misses.
Booth missing with a left hand there. Van Thom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Booth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Booth. That's going to slow Van Thom down.
Booth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Thom.
Van Thom throws a low kick, looking for Booth's leg but Booth calmly moves out of range.
Booth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thom.
Booth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thom.
Van Thom tries to land a leg kick but Booth saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a jab when Van Thom was well out of range.
Booth looks to land a right hand but Van Thom moved out of range.
Booth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Van Thom both land. Nice combination.
Van Thom is looking to score with low kicks.
Booth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Thom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Booth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Thom misses with a head kick.
Booth is looking to slow Van Thom down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Booth.
Booth thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Booth blocks the low kick.
William Booth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Thom.
Booth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Van Thom. Beautiful body shot.
Booth lands a front kick.
Van Thom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Booth misses.
Van Thom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as Booth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Booth releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Thom throws a push kick but Booth slaps the foot to one side.
Booth lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Thom's head.
Van Thom lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Booth misses.
Van Thom is looking to wear down Booth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Booth misses with a body shot.
Van Thom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Thom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Van Thom both land. Nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Thom, as that shot connected.
Booth connects with a leg kick. Van Thom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donk. Booth catches Van Thom right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth throws a hook but Van Thom avoids it easily.
Van Thom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Booth misses with a head kick.
A jab from Van Thom finds it's way through Booth's defenses.
Booth throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Booth. Van Thom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Thom misses with a low kick as Booth jumps back.
Booth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Booth just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Thom looks to throw a body kick
enabling Booth to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Thom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Booth lands but Van Thom takes it in his stride.
Van Thom lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Thom misses with a shot to the body
and Booth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booth throws out a loose jab but Van Thom uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Thom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Van Thom. Those never looked like landing.
Booth connects with a body shot that sends Van Thom's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick from Van Thom misses.
Van Thom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booth was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Thom.
Van Thom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
William Booth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Thom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Booth.
Van Thom misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Booth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Booth throws a looping overhand right but Van Thom ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Thom drives through with a takedown into Booth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Booth manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Booth has a couple of punches blocked by Van Thom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Booth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Finn Van Thom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Thom avoids the head kick by Booth.
Van Thom looks for the body kick but Booth saw that one coming.
Van Thom throws a low kick but Booth moves out of range easily.
Booth throws out a counter right but Van Thom avoids it with no problem.
Booth with a hook.
Booth delivers a nice body kick.
Booth misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Thom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Thom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Booth.
Booth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Booth misses.
Van Thom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Booth moves out of range of the body kick from Van Thom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Thom looks to land a combination but Booth avoids it well.
Booth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Booth.
Van Thom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth misses with a body shot.
Van Thom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Booth counters with a straight right hand.
Van Thom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booth counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Van Thom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booth scores with a hook to the body. Van Thom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Thom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Booth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Thom tries to bum rush Booth with a series of wild strikes but Booth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finn Van Thom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Thom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Booth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Booth connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Van Thom. Those never looked like landing.
Booth misses with a body shot.
Van Thom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Booth sprawls and moves away.
Finn Van Thom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Van Thom misses.
A swing and a miss from Van Thom.
A swing and a miss from Booth.
Van Thom misses with an uppercut.
Booth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Booth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Thom moves away.
Van Thom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Booth misses with a head kick.
Booth throws a head kick that misses.
Van Thom lands with a nice body punch.
Van Thom just misses with a punch to the body.
Booth with a hook.
Van Thom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Thom shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Booth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Booth uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Thom manages to avoid it.
Van Thom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Thom.
William Booth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Thom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Thom has his takedown stuffed
and Van Thom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Thom swings for the body but Booth moves out of range.
Van Thom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Thom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth lands with a nice body kick.
Van Thom scores with a body shot.
Booth throws a shot from downtown. Van Thom moves away and avoids it.
Booth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Thom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Booth feints a counter leg kick.
Van Thom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Booth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Thom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Booth manages to circle out of the way.
Van Thom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Thom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Booth pinned against the ropes. Booth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Thom throws a chopping leg kick but Booth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Booth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Thom with a body shot.
Van Thom shoots in and drives through. Booth sprawls well.
Booth feints a counter leg kick.
Booth throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Booth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Booth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Booth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soszynski comes to the ring accompanied by Żółf, Miexon - K S W. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krystian Soszynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boris Laine!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine fails with the takedown
and Soszynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine is looking to clinch but Soszynski is avoiding it.
Laine tries to clinch but Soszynski moves away
and Soszynski counters with a nice leg kick.
Laine tries to clinch but Soszynski moves away
enabling Soszynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but Soszynski pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Soszynski. Laine shrugs it off though.
Soszynski scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Soszynski. Beautiful body shot.
Soszynski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laine. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Soszynski.
Soszynski cracks Laine on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Laine falls backwards against the ropes. Soszynski follows up with more strikes that drop Laine to his knees. Soszynski keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Laine! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystian Soszynski!
Our winner, Krystian Soszynski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy Warren!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Warren swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warren scores with a body shot.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Boyka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Warren misses.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Warren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boyka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boyka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Boyka throws a lazy head kick
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Warren.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Warren avoids them all with ease.
Boyka throws a lazy head kick
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Warren lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Warren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boyka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka misses with a body kick.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Boyka throws a nice head kick!
Boyka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boyka rather than just go for the knockout.
Boyka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren connects with a body shot.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Warren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boyka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Warren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boyka scrambles back to his feet.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren digs a good hook to Boyka's body.
Warren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boyka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boyka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boyka walks into a stiff left hand from Warren.
Warren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyka moves away.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yuri Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand.
Warren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boykas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Warren lands a jab to the head.
Warren has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boyka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyka throws a lazy head kick
and Warren counters with a series of strikes. Boyka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Warren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boyka is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Boyka.
Boyka throws a body kick that misses
and Warren counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boyka doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warren.
Warren blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Nice body punch from Warren.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warren scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warren.
Boyka throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Boyka throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Warren throws out a counter right but Boyka avoids it with no problem.
Warren jabs Boyka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boyka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boyka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boyka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
Warren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boyka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boyka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Warren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab by Warren.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warren misses with a few strikes there.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Warren.
Warren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Warren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boyka with a body shot.
Warren's corner calls for a 1-2. Warren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Warren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warren blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Boyka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Warren counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boyka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boyka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Warren misses with a wild body shot.
Boyka scores with a head kick. Warren tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Warren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Warren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boyka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Warren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Warren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Warren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boyka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Freddy Warren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boyka thows a leg kick but Warren checks it
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
Warren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Warren finds it's target.
Nice body punch from Warren.
Warren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boykas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boyka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warren throws a counter combo.
Warren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Warren.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warren throws a series of punches but Boyka avoids them all with ease.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Warren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Warren goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boyka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Warren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Warren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boyka's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Warren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boyka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren counters with a straight right hand.
Yuri Boyka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warren scores with a jab to the body.
Warren dips to his left and cracks Boyka with an uppercut!
Warren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
Warren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
A little jabbing left from Warren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Warren.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Warren coming out on top.
Warren lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Boyka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Warren with a hook.
A nice combination there by Warren.
Boyka keeps Warren at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warren lands with a right hand.
Boyka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boyka throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka lands with a slapping head kick.
Boyka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Warren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Warren. Beautiful body shot.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren counters with a three punch combo that has Boyka backing up. Boyka nods at Warren to acknowledge the strikes.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warren! But no joy.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Boyka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warren finds it's way round the side to connect with Boyka's head.
Boyka throws a lazy head kick
and Warren counters with a series of strikes. Boyka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Warren blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Warren throws out a counter right but Boyka avoids it with no problem.
Warren lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Warren lands with a hook. Boyka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Warren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boyka doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Warren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Warren moves out of range easily.
Warren connects with a body shot that sends Boyka's belly button to the back.
Warren jabs at Boyka's body.
Warren lands a jab to Boyka's midsection.
Warren blocks the body kick.
Boyka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boyka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Warren lands a nice looking body shot.
Boyka motions for Warren to come forward. Boyka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boyka throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Warren scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Warren moves out of range easily.
Boyka thows a leg kick but Warren checks it
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boyka looks to land a combination but Warren avoids it well.
Warren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boyka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Warren misses.
Boyka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Warren.
Warren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka throws a lazy head kick
and Warren counters with a right hand to the body.
Warren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyka slips a jab and a cross from Warren.
Warren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Boyka.
A shot to the liver by Warren. Beautiful body shot.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Warren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Warren counters with a straight right hand.
Warren lands with a good body shot.
Warren clobbers Boyka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Warren scores with a one two! Boyka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuri Boyka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren connects with the punch.
Boyka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boyka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warren throws a good cross that connects.
Warren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Warren avoids them all with ease.
Warren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boyka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka lands a head kick!
Jab, jab by Warren - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Warren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Vilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's entrance music is Where is My Mind? by Pixies. A fine choice. Vilson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Haiti Voodoo Music. Junior Vilson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Vilson as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vilson is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Vilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Vilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Vilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but Vilson turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vilson lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Vilson won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vilson.
Vilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez jumps guard but Vilson turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Vilson has him pressed against the ropes.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Vilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Vilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Vilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez is rocked!
Vilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Vilson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sanchez! He's just covering up as Vilson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Vilson!
A relieved looking Junior Vilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neil Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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199 lbs
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195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
It looks like John Anderson has been cut.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Anderson is posturing up here but Diaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Anderson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Anderson has to tap! Slick submission there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neil Diaz!
A relieved looking Neil Diaz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Karasev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Ruttenum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruttenum has chosen Roy Jones - can't be touched as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Granite chin |
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Karasev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Ruttenum!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruttenum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karasev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruttenum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karasev feints a jab promting Ruttenum to slip. Karasev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruttenum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ruttenum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karasev is looking to counter punch.
Ruttenum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruttenum takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Ruttenum misses.
Karasev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruttenum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karasev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karasev lands a jab.
Karasev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karasev lands a jab to the nose.
Karasev digs a good body shot into Ruttenum's ribs.
Ruttenum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karasev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karasev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Karasev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karasev connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karasev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ruttenum throws a right and a left that Karasev avoids nicely.
Karasev scores with a nice head shot.
Ruttenum misses with a combination
and Karasev counters with a straight right hand.
Ruttenum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karasev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karasev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruttenum looks winded!
Karasev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karasev lands a big uppercut and Ruttenum crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ruttenum looks OK. Karasev waves Ruttenum back to his feet!
Ruttenum is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karasev drops Ruttenum with a huge uppercut! Ruttenum drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Karasev is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Karasev!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Karasev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Cain Ruttenum had this to say: 'Can't win them all, I'll be back better and stronger. The HITMAN will be back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Toskala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Silver has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jukka Toskala's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jukka Toskala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Silver!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver slips a jab from Toskala.
Silver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Toskala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silver tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Toskala is able to avoid easily.
Toskala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toskala misses with a looping right.
Silver lands a left and a right that send Toskala crashing to the mat, dazed. Silver thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Toskala scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Silver blocks the leg kick.
Toskala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toskala scores with a jab. Silver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silver walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toskala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Toskala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toskala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silver lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver misses with a shot to the body
and Toskala counters with a straight right hand.
Silver works Toskala's body with a nice hook.
Silver darts in trying to clinch
and Toskala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silver shoots in for a takedown but Toskala shows good takedown defense.
Silver checks a leg kick nicely.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toskala.
Silver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silver tries to clinch but Toskala moves out of range.
Toskala lands a nice shot that snaps Silver's head back.
Jukka Toskala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver tries to clinch but Toskala is having none of it.
A lazy left from Toskala finds it's target.
Silver is rocked!
Toskala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Toskala finish him?
Toskala lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toskala drops Silver with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Silver! Toskala dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Jukka Toskala made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Rottwel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the ring accompanied by Voices. Rottwel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Land of the Free. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Rottwel!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rottwel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orton to the ground. Rottwel is now in Orton's guard.
Rottwel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rottwel preventing the sweep.
Rottwel wants to pass the guard but Orton is keeping the position.
Orton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rottwel manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rottwel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rottwel has an active guard here but Orton has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottwel tries to get to full guard but Orton has control of the leg.
Rottwel is staying active underneath Orton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton trying to control from Rottwel's half guard. Rottwel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rottwel looking for a triangle here. Orton is fighting it but it looks tight! Rottwel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Orton is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Igor Rottwel!
Igor Rottwel made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olajide Ban Gbus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilder has chosen Talkin' Da Hardest as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olajide Ban Gbus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder forces Ban Gbus back against the ropes and clinches.
Ban Gbus is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilder has double underhooks.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Ban Gbus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Ban Gbus.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ban Gbus backwards.
Ban Gbus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ban Gbus trying to stall but Wilder improves his position.
The referee calls for Wilder to work.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ban Gbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder misses with a body shot
enabling Ban Gbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder throws a leg kick
letting Ban Gbus counter with a right hand.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder scores with a hook.
It looks like Olajide Ban Gbus has been cut.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Wilder drops Ban Gbus with a left and a right! Oh, Ban Gbus is hurt - Wilder dives into side control looking to finish!
Ban Gbus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder stands up and beckons Ban Gbus to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ban Gbus. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ban Gbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder doesn't manage to clinch there - Ban Gbus circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ban Gbus misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilder misses.
Wilder misses with a low kick as Ban Gbus jumps back.
Ban Gbus misses the shot to the body.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
An attempted straight right counter from Ban Gbus misses the target.
Ban Gbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ban Gbus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like AJ Wilder has been cut.
A jab from Wilder does it's job there.
Ban Gbus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ban Gbus lands an uppercut.
Ban Gbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Ban Gbus lands an uppercut.
Wilder scores with a shot to the side of Ban Gbus's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ban Gbus.
Wilder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ban Gbus backwards.
Ban Gbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ban Gbus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ban Gbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ban Gbus can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wilder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ban Gbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ban Gbus blocks a body shot from Wilder.
Ban Gbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder has Ban Gbus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ban Gbus stalling in the clinch but Wilder improves position.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ban Gbus tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Ban Gbus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ban Gbus manages to break the clinch.
Ban Gbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Ban Gbus saw that one coming.
Ban Gbus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ban Gbus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Wilder dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder tries to counter with a clinch but Ban Gbus shakes him off and moves away.
Wilder moves forwards but Ban Gbus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilder stuns Ban Gbus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Ban Gbus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ban Gbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ban Gbus's corner calls for a 1-2. Ban Gbus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ban Gbus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ban Gbus.
Wilder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Olajide Ban Gbus's cut is getting worse.
Wilder does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Wilder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ban Gbus throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Ban Gbus slips a jab and a cross from Wilder.
Ban Gbus works Wilder's body with a nice hook.
Ban Gbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ban Gbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
AJ Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Ban Gbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
AJ Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ban Gbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut.
Wilder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ban Gbus.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilder. That snapped Ban Gbus's head back.
Ban Gbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ban Gbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ban Gbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilder.
Wilder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ban Gbus counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilder rushes Ban Gbus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ban Gbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Ban Gbus prevents a body shot from Wilder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban Gbus is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilder gets an underhook and turns Ban Gbus into the ropes.
Wilder tries to work over Ban Gbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ban Gbus manages to break the clinch.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ban Gbus.
A right-left combo lands from Wilder.
Wilder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilder throws a good cross that connects.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Ban Gbus avoids them all with ease.
Wilder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ban Gbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ban Gbus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilder.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ban Gbus scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilder should have avoided that one.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Ban Gbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ban Gbus moves forwards but Wilder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ban Gbus throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder misses with a left hand
and Ban Gbus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Ban Gbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ban Gbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ban Gbus misses its intended target.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Wilder misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ban Gbus misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ban Gbus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ban Gbus slips under a jab.
Ban Gbus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilder misses with a hook to the body
and Ban Gbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Ban Gbus is avoiding it.
Wilder misses with a hook
enabling Ban Gbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ban Gbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Wilder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ban Gbus. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ban Gbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Ban Gbus misses.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Ban Gbus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Wilder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ban Gbus tries to move into range but Wilder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ban Gbus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ban Gbus moves away.
Ban Gbus loads up on a big right hand but Wilder slips the punch.
Ban Gbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Ban Gbus is out of range.
Ban Gbus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilder moves to clinch but Ban Gbus breaks away
and Ban Gbus counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilder motions for Ban Gbus to come forward. Wilder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder tries to clinch but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
Wilder scores with a sloppy right hand. Ban Gbus should have avoided that one.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilder throws a low kick, looking for Ban Gbus's leg but Ban Gbus calmly moves out of range.
Ban Gbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ban Gbus cracks Wilder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ban Gbus misses with a looping left.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Ban Gbus avoids them all with ease.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ban Gbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus misses with a shot to the body
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olajide Ban Gbus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ban Gbus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ban Gbus slips a straight right by Wilder.
Ban Gbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ban Gbus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilder throws a jab when Ban Gbus was well out of range.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder swings for the body but Ban Gbus moves out of range.
A jab from Ban Gbus misses.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Ban Gbus avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Olajide Ban Gbus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilder wants to slow Ban Gbus down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Ban Gbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ban Gbus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Ban Gbus.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ban Gbus under the eye.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot.
Wilder slips under a jab from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
It looked like Ban Gbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder lands a big shot that drops Ban Gbus! Can he finish him?
Oh Ban Gbus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ban Gbus's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ban Gbus is trying to control the position but Wilder postures up.
Ban Gbus keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Ban Gbus seems to have got his legs back now.
Ban Gbus wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder is looking to work some ground and pound but Ban Gbus has wrist control.
Ban Gbus controlling Wilder's posture.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ban Gbus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two 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.
Wilder lunges at Ban Gbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ban Gbus's hand.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Ban Gbus takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder jabs Ban Gbus right on the nose. Ban Gbus blinks but takes it well.
Ban Gbus lands a right hook to the body.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ban Gbus is just out of range.
Ban Gbus throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Ban Gbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
A counter left hand to the body from Ban Gbus misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Ban Gbus slips the punch.
Ban Gbus thuds his right hand into Wilder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ban Gbus throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a hook but Ban Gbus blocks it.
Ban Gbus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ban Gbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
It looked like Ban Gbus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Ban Gbus's ribs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ban Gbus lands an overhand right.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ban Gbus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ban Gbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ban Gbus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Ban Gbus's ribs.
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!
Wilder catches Ban Gbus napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Ban Gbus to the canvas!
Jeez, Olajide Ban Gbus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wilder slips nicely into half guard.
Wilder wants to control but Ban Gbus is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilder in particular looking to stall.
Wilder gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Wilder dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Ban Gbus's head but Ban Gbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Ban Gbus misses the target.
Ban Gbus takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ban Gbus throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ban Gbus takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Ban Gbus throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Ban Gbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Wilder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus slips under a jab.
Ban Gbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
Ban Gbus staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Ban Gbus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ban Gbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ban Gbus.
Wilder tries a low kick but Ban Gbus avoids it.
Ban Gbus throwing a counter right hand but Wilder manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ban Gbus misses the target.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Ban Gbus moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilder.
Wilder drives through and clinches with Ban Gbus against the ropes.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder tries to work over Ban Gbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Ban Gbus.
Wilder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban Gbus scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Wilder as the two fighters clinch.
Wilder lands a hook that snaps the head of Ban Gbus backwards.
Ban Gbus is looking to control Wilder's arms but Wilder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ban Gbus has his back to the ropes.
Ban Gbus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ban Gbus misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ban Gbus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ban Gbus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilder has managed to clinch.
Come on Ban Gbus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus prevents a body shot from Wilder.
AJ Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Ban Gbus back against the ropes.
Ban Gbus breaks the clinch.
Ban Gbus misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Ban Gbus blocks the leg kick.
Wilder throws a chopping leg kick but Ban Gbus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Olajide Ban Gbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ban Gbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ban Gbus scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ban Gbus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ban Gbus's elbow.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ban Gbus manages to break the clinch.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Ban Gbus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Ban Gbus.
Wilder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Ban Gbus does no damage.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Olajide Ban Gbus.
Well Wilder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Wilder!
AJ Wilder is the new heavyweight champion!
AJ Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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