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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Oggleberry-Pip (ranked 4168 p4p, 470 weight class) and Roman Kruger (ranked 3543 p4p, 411 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norbert Oggleberry-Pip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oggleberry-Pip walks into a jab.
Kruger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kruger rushes Oggleberry-Pip and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Oggleberry-Pip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger tries to work over Oggleberry-Pip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Oggleberry-Pip.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger.
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oggleberry-Pip.
A right handed body shot lands from Oggleberry-Pip.
Oggleberry-Pip lands with a right to the head.
Oggleberry-Pip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger is leaning against Oggleberry-Pip and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oggleberry-Pip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oggleberry-Pip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oggleberry-Pip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Oggleberry-Pip tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Oggleberry-Pip back against the ropes.
A short left from Oggleberry-Pip.
Oggleberry-Pip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Oggleberry-Pip.
Oggleberry-Pip throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oggleberry-Pip misses with a body punch.
Kruger working aggressively here.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oggleberry-Pip lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Oggleberry-Pip as the two fighters clinch.
Kruger looks winded!
Oggleberry-Pip tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Oggleberry-Pip swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Oggleberry-Pip.
Oggleberry-Pip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oggleberry-Pip creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kruger's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kruger drops to his knees and Oggleberry-Pip pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norbert Oggleberry-Pip!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rosco Ladd (ranked 4191 p4p, 489 weight class) and Jayne Cobb (ranked 2958 p4p, 369 weight class). Cobb has chosen The Hero of Canton as his entrance music. Jayne Cobb 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Ladd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayne Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladd misses with a body punch
and Cobb counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Cobb seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cobb throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cobb working away.
Ladd is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The strikes coming from Cobb are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cobb working the ground and pound but Ladd is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Cobb crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb scoring with punches and elbows.
Ladd struggling a bit here.
Cobb scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cobb fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cobb is trying to get an arm triangle but Ladd is defending well.
Ladd wants to control but Cobb postures up.
Cobb throws a strike aimed at the side of Ladd's head but Ladd avoids it well.
Ladd struggling a bit here.
Ladd is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cobb off and has taken his back!
Cobb trying to control the action but Ladd just sinks the hooks in.
Ladd is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cobb is defending well though. Ladd let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb is keeping busy.
Cobb trying to control the hands but Ladd won't let him.
Cobb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ladd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ladd is staying active.
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.
Ladd struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ladd is not going to allow Cobb to sit and survive in this position.
Ladd wants to control the position but Cobb frees himself and scrambles - Ladd manages to regain control in side control.
Cobb tries to bench press Ladd off him but Ladd keeps the position.
Ladd taking a break here but Cobb is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladd is trying to control. Cobb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ladd wants to pass to mount but Cobb is defending the position.
Cobb trying to control here.
Cobb won't allow Ladd to pass to mount.
Cobb is trying to maintain the position but Ladd is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ladd lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jayne Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ladd misses with a double jab
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ladd jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ladd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Cobb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ladd swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Ladd avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ladd throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Ladd.
It seemed like Cobb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ladd, as that shot connected.
Ladd throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ladd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ladd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb with the counter takedown but Ladd avoids it easily.
Ladd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
Ladd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Ladd.
Ladd lands with a hook. Cobb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladd scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Ladd finds it's way through Cobb's defenses.
Cobb takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Ladd.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Ladd.
A countering left hand to the body from Cobb misses.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ladd lands a jab to Cobb's midsection.
Cobb slips a straight right by Ladd.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Ladd avoids it with no problem.
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Cobb tries to counter it with a takedown but Ladd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ladd.
Ladd throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Cobb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ladd swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Cobb with the counter takedown but Ladd avoids it easily.
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Ladd. That snapped Cobb's head back.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Ladd misses
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd misses with an uppercut
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Ladd.
Ladd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobb can do to turn this around?
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Ladd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rosco Ladd is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ladd swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ladd lands with a shot to the body.
Ladd misses with a body shot
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.
Cobb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb slips under a jab from Ladd.
Cobb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ladd thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
Ladd looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Ladd avoids it with no problem.
Ladd lands a slapping body shot.
Ladd lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladd jabs Cobb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladd misses with a looping right.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Ladd.
And Cobb tries to counter it with a takedown but Ladd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ladd throws a hook to the side of Cobb's head but Cobb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Cobb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cobb slips a jab from Ladd.
And Cobb tries to counter it with a takedown but Ladd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Jayne Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Cobb misses.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Cobb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ladd throws an off balance right hand
and Cobb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rosco Ladd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ladd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ladd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cobb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ladd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosco Ladd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ladd 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 Rosco Ladd!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Rosco Ladd!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Rosco Ladd!
Rosco Ladd wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Jostrzebski (ranked 1708 p4p, 77 weight class) and Hillary Trump (ranked 2636 p4p, 130 weight class). Jostrzebski comes into the arena with Sucker For Pain blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Jostrzebski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hillary Trump!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jostrzebski misses.
Trump fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jostrzebski on the side of the head.
Jostrzebski throws a combination that misses
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
Jostrzebski drops his hands momentarily and Trump takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jostrzebski swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jostrzebski, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Trump lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jostrzebski doesn't seem phased though.
Jostrzebski jabs Trump to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jostrzebski slips under a jab.
Trump scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jostrzebski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trump looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Jostrzebski.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Jostrzebski is just out of range.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jostrzebski moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Trump.
Jostrzebski walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump throws a hook to the side of Jostrzebski's head but Jostrzebski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trump connects with a jab.
Jostrzebski 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.
Jostrzebski throws a hook but Trump blocks it.
Jostrzebski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trump scores with a body shot.
Jostrzebski cracks Trump with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jostrzebski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jostrzebski loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Trump throws a hook but Jostrzebski blocks it.
A jab from Jostrzebski finds it's way through Trump's defenses.
Joseph Jostrzebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Trump darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jostrzebski loads up on a big right hand but Trump slips the punch.
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jostrzebski.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Jostrzebski lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Trump. Those never looked like landing.
Trump lands with a nice combination. Jostrzebski backs away looking to recover.
Nice defenses there by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Trump's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jostrzebski lands a jab-cross combination.
Jostrzebski cracks Trump with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trump is rocked!
Jostrzebski misses with a hook.
Trump is still on wobbly legs! Can Jostrzebski finish him?
Jostrzebski throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jostrzebski. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trump seems to have recovered his senses.
Jostrzebski tries to keep at a distance but Trump has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trump working aggressively here.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump drags the fight down to the ground.
Trump has his hands on Jostrzebski's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jostrzebski has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Jostrzebski wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Jostrzebski is really struggling to control Trump but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Trump controls Jostrzebski momentarily but Jostrzebski frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jostrzebski tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trump wants to hit a switch here but Jostrzebski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Trump there!
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jostrzebski controlling the pace for now.
Trump wants to hold on but Jostrzebski pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hillary Trump 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.
Jostrzebski misses with a wild body shot.
Jostrzebski misses the jab.
A big left from Jostrzebski misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trump scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Trump misses.
Trump gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski lands with an overhand left.
Jostrzebski ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump swings widly with a right hand
and Jostrzebski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jostrzebski just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jostrzebski looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
A nice side step and Trump releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Trump moves out of range as Jostrzebski strikes.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Jostrzebski saw that one coming.
Jostrzebski connects with a body shot that sends Trump's belly button to the back.
Jostrzebski cracks Trump with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jostrzebski slips under a jab from Trump.
Joseph Jostrzebski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump blocks a jab.
Jostrzebski swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jostrzebski misses its intended target.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Jostrzebski tests Trump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jostrzebski lands a glancing blow to the side of Trump's head.
Jostrzebski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trump.
Trump throws a hook to the side of Jostrzebski's head but Jostrzebski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jostrzebski cracks Trump with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jostrzebski misses with a left hand
and Trump holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jostrzebski blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Jostrzebski blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jostrzebski trying to stall but Trump improves his position.
Jostrzebski blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump working aggressively here.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jostrzebski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski is trying to break free.
Jostrzebski tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Jostrzebski.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Jostrzebski backwards.
Jostrzebski tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Jostrzebski struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
Jostrzebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump tries to pull guard but Jostrzebski holds him up against the ropes and eventually Trump drops back down to his feet.
Trump gets through Jostrzebski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jostrzebski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump misses with a hook.
Trump throws a lazy right hand but Jostrzebski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump defending well as Jostrzebski loads up on a big left hand.
Jostrzebski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jostrzebski throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot.
Jostrzebski throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jostrzebski slips a straight right by Trump.
Jostrzebski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jostrzebski lands a jab.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Jostrzebski counters with a right hand to the body.
Trump scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trump looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jostrzebski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trump moves away from the strike by Jostrzebski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joseph Jostrzebski 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. This is the final round!
Jostrzebski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Trump does it's job there.
Donk. Trump catches Jostrzebski right on the button with a cross.
Jostrzebski throws a right hand that misses
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jostrzebski throws a lazy right hand but Trump sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Jostrzebski is just out of range.
Trump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jostrzebski misses with a combination
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
Jostrzebski throws a poor cross that misses
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jostrzebski throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jostrzebski looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Jostrzebski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jostrzebski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jostrzebski.
Trump is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jostrzebski misses.
Trump cracks Jostrzebski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jostrzebski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trump counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trump scores with a one two! Jostrzebski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Jostrzebski moves away and avoids it.
Trump might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jostrzebski misses with a straight left.
Trump connects with a body shot that sends Jostrzebski's belly button to the back.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Jostrzebski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jostrzebski throws a hook but Trump avoids it easily.
Trump throws a body punch but Jostrzebski moves out of range.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jostrzebski misses the target.
Jostrzebski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trump lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Trump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski throws the left hand but Trump avoids the punch easily.
Jostrzebski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trump.
Trump slips a straight right by Jostrzebski.
Trump works Jostrzebski's body with a nice hook.
Trump missing with a left hand there. Jostrzebski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jostrzebski ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Jostrzebski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donk. Trump catches Jostrzebski right on the button with a cross.
Jostrzebski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Trump connects with a nice looking jab.
Trump throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jostrzebski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trump lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Well,Jostrzebski is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jostrzebski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jostrzebski under the eye.
Trump moves forwards but Jostrzebski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jostrzebski swats away the attempt to clinch by Trump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trump manages to avoid it.
Trump misses with a hook
and Jostrzebski counters with a stiff right hand.
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jostrzebski.
Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by Jostrzebski.
Trump thuds his right hand into Jostrzebski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jostrzebski throws out the jab.
Jab by Trump.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Jostrzebski throws an off balance right hand
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Trump scores with a jab.
Jostrzebski throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jostrzebski misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming.
Trump's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Trump duly obliges.
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!
Jostrzebski misses with a wild combination.
Hillary Trump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski misses the jab.
Trump throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jostrzebski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trump throws a series of strikes that have Jostrzebski backpedaling.
Trump on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jostrzebski misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Jostrzebski tries to keep at a distance but Trump has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jostrzebski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joseph Jostrzebski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jostrzebski tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hillary Trump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trump 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Hillary Trump!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Hillary Trump!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Hillary Trump!
Hillary Trump wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Hillary Trump 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 Rancho Wildslap (ranked 1992 p4p, 250 weight class) and Bjorn Wallstrom (ranked 1742 p4p, 221 weight class). Wildslap comes to the ring accompanied by Get Schwifty. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rancho Wildslap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Wallstrom!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wildslap doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallstrom circles away.
Wildslap shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wildslap is looking for a kimura but Wallstrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wildslap to get the leverage.
Wildslap is working for a submission of some sort.
Wildslap trying to control the action but Wallstrom is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallstrom wants to improve his position but Wildslap is controlling well.
Wildslap seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallstrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallstrom wants to improve his position but Wildslap is controlling well.
Wildslap wants to control but Wallstrom is keeping him busy.
Wildslap seems to be working for a kimura but Wallstrom defends the submission attempt.
Wildslap wants to pass the guard but Wallstrom is defending well.
Wildslap is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wildslap looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wildslap uses his free foot to push down on Wallstrom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wallstrom.
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.
Wildslap trying to control but Wallstrom is having none of it.
Wildslap avoids the attempt from Wallstrom to control.
Wildslap working for a submission but Wallstrom is keeping him at bay.
Wildslap looking to control but Wallstrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wildslap is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wallstrom has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wallstrom!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildslap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wildslap is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wallstrom defends well.
Wallstrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wildslap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallstrom is one step ahead there.
Wallstrom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wildslap has an active guard here but Wallstrom has managed to pass into half guard.
Wildslap looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wallstrom pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wildslap looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wildslap is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rancho Wildslap dominated that round.
That's time! Wildslap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wildslap tries for a takedown but Wallstrom circles away easily
and Wallstrom counters with a two punch combo.
Wallstrom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wildslap.
Wallstrom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wildslap with a body shot.
Wallstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rancho Wildslap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wildslap is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallstrom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wildslap shoots in for a double leg but Wallstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wildslap with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Rancho Wildslap has been cut.
Wildslap looks for a takedown but Wallstrom sprawls well.
Wildslap drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildslap fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallstrom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wallstrom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wildslap shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wallstrom counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wildslap! Wallstrom lets Wildslap back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildslap darts in looking for a takedown but Wallstrom gets double underhooks and turns Wildslap into the ropes.
Wildslap takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wildslap is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Wallstrom Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Wildslap is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bjorn Wallstrom!
Rancho Wildslap was interviewed post fight and said 'You're my boogie.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Rhod (ranked 1061 p4p, 162 weight class) and Jones Mfer (ranked 1143 p4p, 179 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudy Rhod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jones Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Rhod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mfer misses with a shot to the body
and Rhod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mfer moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Mfer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Rhod.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer slips a jab from Rhod.
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Mfer tries to clinch there but Rhod circles away.
Rhod fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mfer just manages to avoid it.
Rhod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Mfer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rhod's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod throws a series of punches but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer is looking to clinch.
Jones Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Mfer is looking to slow Rhod down with leg kicks.
Rhod's corner calls for a 1-2. Rhod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Mfer.
Mfer throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rhod lands a jab to the head.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer 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 Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick from Mfer.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Rhod takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Mfer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rhod's calf.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhod throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Rhod works Mfer's body with a nice hook.
Rhod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod avoids a kick to the body.
Mfer throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod blocks a low kick nicely.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Rhod is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mfer. Rhod shrugs it off though.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Mfer 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer 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 Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mfer wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer fakes the leg kick and cracks Rhod in the body.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mfer scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
Rhod scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rhod.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rhod.
A jab lands there for Rhod.
Rhod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mfer.
Jab from Mfer.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer scores with a nice body kick.
Rhod circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rhod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mfer thinking.
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 Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Mfer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rhod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mfer finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhod's head.
Rhod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rhod misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Rhod thuds a left hand into Mfer's body.
Mfer slips under a jab from Rhod.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Mfer throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Rhod's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhod tries to avoid it.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer takes one to the chin there.
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!
Rhod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mfer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mfer tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Rhod thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer scores with a body shot.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mfer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhod works the jab nicely.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mfer throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod misses with a two punch combination.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod cracks the inside of Mfer's front leg.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
A countering left hand to the body from Mfer misses.
Some wild striking there from Rhod.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
Rhod pushes Mfer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mfer cracks Rhod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rhod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Mfer.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Rhod checks it
and Rhod counters with a three punch combo that has Mfer backing up. Mfer nods at Rhod to acknowledge the strikes.
Rhod connects with a body shot that sends Mfer's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Rhod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Rhod cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Rhod is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mfer!
Mfer throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Rhod there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudy Rhod 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. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Mfer.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mfer!
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mfer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhod.
Mfer tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
Rhod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Mfer misses.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Rhod counters with a straight right hand.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod drops his hands momentarily and Mfer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rhod catches Mfer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mfer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Mfer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mfer.
Mfer scores with the left hand. Rhod knows he should have avoided that one.
Mfer connects with a single shot there.
Jones Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mfer throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod throws a body kick that misses.
Rhod gets a clinch.
Rhod lands with a short shot to the head.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer presses Rhod against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer tries to stall but Rhod uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Rhod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mfer.
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod scores with a jab. Mfer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mfer tries to clinch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod walks into a jab.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Rhod has closed the distance and engaged Mfer in a clinch.
Mfer taking a breather.
Mfer gets through Rhod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rhod.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Mfer digs a good hook to Rhod's body.
Jab by Mfer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mfer scores with a shot to the body.
Rhod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rhod momentarily.
Mfer connects with a jab.
Rhod looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Rhod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mfer moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Rhod.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mfer breaks from the clinch.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rhod gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rhod stalls.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jones Mfer.
I think Rhod 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Rudy Rhod!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Rudy Rhod!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight as a draw!
Rudy Rhod wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Rudy Rhod 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 Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 822 p4p, 94 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 1809 p4p, 195 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Savitaipale's choice of entrance music: Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. 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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160 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale throws a good cross that connects.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Savitaipale fails to land the takedown.
Ozolinsh punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale walks into a jab.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the head.
Ozolinsh cracks Savitaipale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ozolinsh jabs at Savitaipale's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Savitaipale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh throws a right hand that misses
and Savitaipale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Savitaipale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ozolinsh is not content to let Savitaipale control the position.
Ozolinsh wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savitaipale seems to be looking for submissions.
Savitaipale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ozolinsh!
Savitaipale breaks from Ozolinsh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Savitaipale punching from mount but Ozolinsh doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Savitaipale throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ozolinsh because Savitaipale loaded up on that one.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savitaipale working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Savitaipale pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Savitaipale throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Savitaipale landing strikes, looking to finish!
Savitaipale wants to control but instead Ozolinsh manages to regain half guard.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Ozolinsh dodges it nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savitaipale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ozolinsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a head shot. Ozolinsh uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolinsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale throws a strike but Ozolinsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ozolinsh trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ozolinsh frees his head nicely. Oh but Savitaipale has switched to an armbar! Ozolinsh is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Atte Savitaipale!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masa Sanada (ranked 444 p4p, 68 weight class) and Erick Darko (ranked 627 p4p, 107 weight class). Darko has chosen S.C.O.S.A - Flatbush Zombies as his entrance music. Masa Sanada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Erick Darko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Sanada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Erick Darko!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada moves away from the strike by Darko.
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - Darko had a free shot at his head there.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Darko swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Erick Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko blocks a jab.
Darko throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Darko's ribs.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Sanada misses the jab.
Darko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darko connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada slips a straight right by Darko.
Darko needs to keep his hands up - Sanada had a free shot at his head there.
Darko misses with a looping right.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Darko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Darko slips under a jab.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Darko rushes Sanada and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Darko jumps guard but Sanada turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Darko misses with the head strike.
Darko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanada after a bit of a struggle.
Darko prevents a body shot from Sanada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Darko.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darko jumps guard but Sanada stands there with Darko around his waist. Darko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masa Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Darko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.
Sanada is trying to maintain a safe position but Darko gets an underhook and turns Sanada into the ropes.
Sanada wants to stall.
Maybe Sanada would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Sanada stalls.
Darko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darko blocks a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Sanada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darko.
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Sanada lands a hook that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darko.
Darko working aggressively here.
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Darko misses with some punches.
Darko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Darko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanada is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada throws a head punch that misses.
Darko throws a head punch that misses.
Darko wants a takedown but no success here.
Darko has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darko prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darko backwards.
Darko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darko.
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 Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Sanada misses.
Darko throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Darko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanada tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
Darko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanada tries to avoid it but Darko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanada to the ground. Sanada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Darko tries to clinch there but Sanada circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Darko throws a right hand that misses
and Sanada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanada's head.
Masa Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Darko misses the target.
Sanada tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
Darko shoots and misses
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanada sends Darko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanada is motioning to the referee to let Darko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Darko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Darko is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Sanada works Darko's body with a nice hook.
Sanada flashes Darko a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Darko's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Darko crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Sanada punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 320 p4p, 40 weight class) and Junior Vilson (ranked 257 p4p, 34 weight class). Vilson has chosen Haiti Voodoo Music as his entrance music. Koh Ibu had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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159 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koh Ibu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilson blocks a leg kick.
Ibu backing away here, and Vilson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ibu with a jab.
Ibu blocks a low kick nicely.
Ibu throws a sloppy head kick and Vilson moves out of range easily.
Ibu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
Ibu misses with a hook. Vilson ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
We've been informed that Vilson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
Vilson with a nice cross.
Vilson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilson's sensitive parts.
Vilson scores with a spinning back kick!
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vilson checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Vilson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
As Vilson tries to get set, Ibu tries to push him back and clinch up but Vilson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ibu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vilson.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Ibu coming out on top.
Ibu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu wants to slow Vilson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Nice jab there from Vilson.
Ibu feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Ibu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Vilson with an uppercut!
Ibu misses with a hook. Vilson ducked under it nicely.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
A good leg kick by Vilson.
A low kick from Ibu misses
and Vilson counters with a thumping low kick.
Vilson avoids the head kick by Ibu.
Vilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Vilson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu tries to land a body kick
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibu pushes Vilson away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilson.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Vilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.
Ibu jabs at Vilson's body.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Vilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu motions for Vilson to come forward. Ibu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson takes one to the chin there.
Vilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Vilson settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Vilson.
Ibu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Vilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ibu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ibu scores with a hook.
Vilson moves forwards but Ibu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilson on the side of the head.
Ibu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vilson.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vilson circles away.
Ibu scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu throws a low kick but Vilson moves out of range easily.
Vilson throws out a counter right but Ibu avoids it with no problem.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Vilson saw that one coming.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Vilson moves out of range of the body kick from Ibu.
Ibu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVilson.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Vilson.
Ibu 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.
Ibu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ibu misses with the body kick
and Vilson counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilson.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Vilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu doesn't manage to clinch there - Vilson circles away.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Ibu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vilson takes a step back to recover.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Ibu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vilson lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilson's calf.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Vilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilson thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibu is looking to chop away at Vilson's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Ibu tries to clinch
and Vilson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibu cracks the inside of Vilson's front leg.
Vilson throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Vilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Vilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson stuns Ibu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Vilson seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Vilson.
A low kick from Vilson misses
and Ibu counters by clinching up.
Vilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilson.
Vilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibu digs a right hand underneath Vilson's ribcage. Vilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu blocking some punches.
Ibu looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilson.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Vilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the ropes.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Ibu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
Vilson digs a right hand underneath Ibu's ribcage. Ibu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Vilson.
Vilson throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Vilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Vilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilson 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.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Ibu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Vilson saw that one coming.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibu tries to score with a low kick but Vilson moves his leg out of the way.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Vilson connects with a single shot there.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
Vilson slips under a jab from Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vilson scores with a jab. Ibu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibu's calf.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Ibu lands but Vilson takes it in his stride.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Nice jab there from Vilson.
Ibu slips a jab from Vilson.
Ibu scores with a spinning back kick!
Ibu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Vilson's leg. Vilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
The crowd cheers as Vilson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibu doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Ibu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vilson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Ibu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson checks a leg kick.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ibu.
Ibu tries to counter by clinching up but Vilson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ibu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Vilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibu's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Ibu off balance momentarily.
Vilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ibu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vilson lands an uppercut.
Vilson is leaning against Ibu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vilson manages to break the clinch.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilson's calf.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Vilson thuds his shin into the meat of Ibu's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Both fighters circling a little - Ibu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vilson blocks a low kick nicely.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Ibu closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vilson.
Vilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Vilson.
Vilson blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu tries to work over Vilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Junior Vilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibu catches Vilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vilson lands with a good body shot.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibu connects with a high kick.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vilson lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Junior Vilson just about did enough to take it.
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.
Decent striking displayed by Vilson there.
Vilson throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu cracks the inside of Vilson's front leg.
Ibu throws a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a straight right hand.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Vilson thuds his shin into the meat of Ibu's side.
Ibu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vilson throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Vilson blocks the leg kick.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu pushes Vilson away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Vilson checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Ibu throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ibu moves out of range as Vilson throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Ibu cracks the inside of Vilson's front leg.
Vilson connects with a jab.
Vilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vilson.
A jab from Vilson misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibu misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu slips a straight right by Vilson.
Ibu tries to counter by clinching up but Vilson breaks away and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Vilson 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.
Ibu thows a body kick. Vilson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Vilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Vilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Vilson breaks the clinch.
Ibu tries to work over Vilson's front leg with a kick but Vilson checks it.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu drives through and clinches with Vilson against the ropes.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilson can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilson throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land.
Ibu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilson cracks Ibu with a nice body shot.
Vilson misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vilson blocks an uppercut.
Ibu stalling in the clinch but Vilson improves position.
Vilson working aggressively here.
Vilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilson tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Vilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the ropes.
Vilson lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vilson lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Ibu.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vilson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Vilson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ibu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vilson's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ibu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vilson with a nice cross.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses
and Vilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Vilson.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a lazy body kick
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilson moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
A low kick from Ibu is predictable there
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilson lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Vilson's leg. Vilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Vilson.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vilson 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 Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu lands a right hook to the body.
Vilson cracks a nice hook into Ibu's ribs.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ibu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vilson - the referee stops the clock and Ibu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vilson. Ibu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Vilson scores with a jab.
Vilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vilson.
Vilson slips under a jab from Ibu.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it.
Ibu scores with a nice head shot.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Vilson saw it coming and moves away.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Vilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vilson.
Vilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibu tries a body shot but Vilson blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Vilson avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the ropes.
Vilson misses with a body punch.
Vilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilson blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Vilson tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Ibu.
Vilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Vilson controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
Vilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Vilson.
Ibu tries a body shot but Vilson blocks it.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Vilson controls the action.
Ibu looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Vilson misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ibu.
Vilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu is rocked!
Vilson breaks the clinch.
Oh Ibu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vilson scores with a counter punch that sends Ibu to the canvas! Vilson smells blood - he's punishing Ibu with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ibu has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Junior Vilson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron McGinnis (ranked 261 p4p, 29 weight class) and Harry Baals (ranked 315 p4p, 36 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGinnis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin. Harry Baals is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron McGinnis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Baals!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baals 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.
Baals moves out of range of the leg kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis works Baals's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from McGinnis finds it's target.
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away.
McGinnis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baals checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baals thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGinnis lands a really nice looking cross but Baals seems unphased.
Baals takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baals checks a low kick from McGinnis.
Baals misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGinnis counters with a body kick that stops Baals in his tracks momentarily.
Nice jab there from Baals.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baals. McGinnis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGinnis.
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!
Baals swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinnis is looking for a counter combo.
Baals misses with an uppercut.
Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baals walks into a left hand.
Baals misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinnis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baals manages to avoid it.
Baals misses with a straight left.
McGinnis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGinnis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baals moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
A slow jab from McGinnis misses its intended target.
McGinnis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baals changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baals lands a jab to McGinnis's midsection.
McGinnis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baals tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGinnis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGinnis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baals throws out the jab.
Baals lands a front kick.
McGinnis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baals 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.
Baals lands with an overhand left.
McGinnis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McGinnis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baals has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baals takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis is looking to land body kicks.
Baals scores with a leg kick.
McGinnis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGinnis with a jab.
Baals looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baals moves away from the strike by McGinnis.
McGinnis looks for the body kick but Baals saw that one coming.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baals throws a shot to the body.
Baals wants to clinch
and McGinnis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGinnis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baals's calf.
McGinnis avoids the body shot from Baals.
McGinnis lands a jab.
McGinnis lands the left hand.
McGinnis circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Baals drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McGinnis follows Baals to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gil Jacobson (ranked 59 p4p, 7 weight class) and Tony Bunker (ranked 483 p4p, 58 weight class). Jacobson comes to the ring accompanied by Over, Under, Sideways, Down. Tony Bunker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gil Jacobson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been told by Jacobson's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jacobson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bunker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacobson scrambles back to his feet.
Jacobson throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.
Jacobson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bunker takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Jacobson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bunker takes a step back to recover.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Bunker.
Jacobson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunker's sensitive parts.
Bunker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jacobson avoids the head kick by Bunker.
Nice defenses there by Bunker.
Bunker wants to land a leg kick but Jacobson is out of range.
Jacobson tried to counter with a leg kick but Bunker avoided it.
Jacobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jacobson throws a hook but Bunker blocks it.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker motions for Jacobson to come forward. Bunker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bunker.
Bunker throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker throws a low kick, looking for Jacobson's leg but Jacobson calmly moves out of range.
Jacobson catches Bunker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunker.
Jab from Bunker.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses
and Jacobson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jacobson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jacobson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bunker tries to clinch up.
Bunker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice jab there from Jacobson.
A head kick by Bunker misses
letting Jacobson counter with a right hand.
Bunker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bunker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
A head kick misses from Bunker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunker tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jacobson checks a low kick from Bunker.
Jacobson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bunker throws a lazy right hand but Jacobson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bunker swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson lands with a good body shot.
Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobson looks to throw the jab but Bunker is out of range.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Bunker.
Jacobson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bunker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Bunker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacobson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunker.
Jacobson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bunker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jacobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses
and Jacobson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.
Bunker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bunker connects with a body shot that sends Jacobson's belly button to the back.
Bunker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunker.
Jacobson misses with a low kick.
Bunker misses with a right hand
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunker sizes up Jacobson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jacobson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunker at a distance.
Jacobson is looking to chop away at Bunker's legs.
Jacobson looks to land a left hand but Bunker moved out of range nicely.
Bunker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bunker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jacobson counters with a nice body shot.
Jacobson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
Jacobson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Jacobson misses.
Bunker darts in and clinches Jacobson up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jacobson.
Bunker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jacobson lands with a left to the head.
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bunker.
Jacobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Jacobson.
A right hook to the body lands for Bunker.
Bunker can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobson controls the action.
Bunker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jacobson misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunker throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobson.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobson fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jacobson as Bunker tries to tie him up.
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 Gil Jacobson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jacobson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bunker on the side of the head.
Gil Jacobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bunker throws a lazy uppercut
and Jacobson counters with a solid body kick.
Jacobson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses
and Jacobson counters with a leg kick.
Bunker connects with a solid leg kick.
Bunker throws a front kick aimed at Jacobson's knee but Jacobson avoids it well.
Bunker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobson.
Jacobson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunker has time to react.
Bunker jabs Jacobson right on the nose. Jacobson blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bunker just manages to avoid it.
Jacobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bunker's head.
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.
Bunker misses with an uppercut
and Jacobson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacobson lands a nice hook to Bunker's body. Bunker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bunker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobson's sensitive parts.
Bunker lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobson.
Bunker lands a body shot.
Jacobson lands with a good body shot.
Jacobson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bunker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bunker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A cross from Bunker lands.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobson walks into a left hand.
Jacobson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jacobson throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.
Jacobson throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick
and Jacobson counters with a thumping low kick.
Bunker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bunker digs a good hook to Jacobson's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacobson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bunker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Bunker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bunker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jacobson.
Bunker connects with the punch.
Bunker scores with a push kick.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunker throws out the jab.
Jacobson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jacobson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bunker's calf.
Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson.
Bunker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jacobson.
Jacobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunker.
Bunker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jacobson blocks it well.
Bunker throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobson throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.
Jacobson lands a nice hook to Bunker's body. Bunker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bunker misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson walks into a jab.
Bunker checks a low kick from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a jab when Bunker was well out of range.
Jacobson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacobson throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range.
Jacobson checks the leg kick.
Jacobson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunker misses the target.
Jacobson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
Jacobson throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bunker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut. Bunker saw that one coming.
Jacobson misses with a body kick.
Jacobson cracks Bunker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Bunker.
Jacobson digs a good body shot into Bunker's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson is looking to slow Bunker down with leg kicks.
Bunker lands a slapping body shot.
Jacobson looks to land a left hand but Bunker moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunker throws a push kick but Jacobson slaps the foot to one side.
Jacobson throws the kick towards the body but Bunker avoids it.
Bunker wants to counter the offense by Jacobson and move into the clinch position.
Bunker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jacobson 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.
Bunker digs a good body shot into Jacobson's ribs.
Jacobson throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacobson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobson throws a low kick, looking for Bunker's leg but Bunker calmly moves out of range.
Jacobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunker manages to avoid it.
Jacobson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bunker.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bunker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Bunker.
Jacobson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gil Jacobson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bunker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jacobson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobson lands with a nice body kick.
Bunker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jacobson.
Bunker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jacobson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bunker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jacobson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacobson scores with a nice right hand.
Jacobson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bunker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jacobson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jacobson counters with an inside leg kick.
Jacobson misses with a looping right.
Bunker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobson.
Bunker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunker.
Jacobson scores with a jab. Bunker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bunker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacobson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Bunker moved away.
Jacobson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bunker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunker wants to slow Jacobson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jacobson lands a slapping body shot.
Jacobson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Bunker as he connects with a hook.
Jacobson looks to land a right hand but Bunker moved out of range.
Bunker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobson slips a jab from Bunker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker pushes Jacobson away with a front kick.
Jacobson cracks a nice hook into Bunker's ribs.
Bunker throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunker throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
Bunker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
Bunker throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bunker.
Jacobson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bunker throws a leg kick
and Jacobson counters with a low kick, right behind Bunker 's knee.
Jacobson scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Jacobson coming out on top.
Jacobson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jacobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunker moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bunker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bunker scores with a nice head shot.
Jacobson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacobson moves out of range of the body kick from Bunker.
Bunker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson misses the jab.
Jacobson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bunker on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with a body kick.
Jacobson throws a body kick that misses.
Bunker stuns Jacobson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Bunker.
Jacobson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jacobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunker.
Jacobson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jacobson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
Bunker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobson.
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!
Bunker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacobson.
Bunker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a front kick that sends Bunker stumbling back into the ropes.
Bunker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobson.
Bunker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Bunker looks to land a body kick but Jacobson moved away.
Jacobson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunker at a distance.
Bunker tries to clinch
and Jacobson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacobson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobson throws a chopping leg kick but Bunker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jacobson lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Jacobson clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jacobson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobson looks to land a body kick but Bunker moved away.
Jacobson lands a nice looking body kick.
Bunker pushes Jacobson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jacobson lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jacobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jacobson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Bunker on the inside.
Jacobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacobson presses Bunker against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jacobson lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobson.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Bunker gets through Jacobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobson controls the action.
A short right from Jacobson on the inside.
Jacobson misses with a body punch.
Jacobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Jacobson.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobson fails to land.
Jacobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacobson.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bunker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jacobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobson.
Jacobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker blocking some punches.
Jacobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobson fails to land.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobson lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobson fails to land.
Bunker scores with a shot to the side of Jacobson's head.
Bunker is working Jacobson over against the ropes.
Gil Jacobson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jacobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bunker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bunker lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jacobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker stalling against the ropes.
Jacobson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bunker is keeping busy.
Jacobson digs a right hand into Bunker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bunker's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Jacobson scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jacobson.
Jacobson has a couple of punches blocked by Bunker.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobson.
Bunker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jacobson backwards.
Jacobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker digs a right hand into Jacobson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jacobson's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
Jacobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Jacobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker prevents a body shot from Jacobson.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacobson lands a nice uppercut.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
Jacobson can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.
Jacobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Jacobson had his way with Tony Bunker in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Bunker blocks the body kick.
Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson.
Bunker lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobson seems unphased.
Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bunker is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bunker missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bunker throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson throws a lazy body kick
and Bunker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacobson thinking.
Bunker looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
Bunker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bunker throws a body punch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson throws a low kick but Bunker avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bunker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bunker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunker.
Bunker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jacobson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jacobson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bunker tries to counter with a clinch but Jacobson shakes him off and moves away.
Bunker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunker misses the target.
It looked like Jacobson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot.
Bunker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacobson walks into a jab.
Bunker lands with a hook. Jacobson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tony Bunker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Bunker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacobson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bunker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobson.
Bunker scores with a nice strike.
Jacobson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bunker counters with a thumping low kick.
Jacobson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jacobson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A leg kick checked by Bunker.
Jacobson checks the leg kick.
Jacobson lands a leg kick that knocks Bunker off balance momentarily.
Jacobson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacobson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bunker scrambles back to his feet.
Bunker lands with a good body shot.
Bunker throws out a loose jab but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jacobson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jacobson scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobson.
Bunker moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunker scores with a body shot.
Bunker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jacobson.
Bunker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacobson's hands.
Bunker clinches up against the ropes.
Bunker lands a nice uppercut.
Jacobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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!
Jacobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobson.
Bunker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunker lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Bunker as the two fighters clinch.
Jacobson tries to work over Bunker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Jacobson has a couple of punches blocked by Bunker.
Jacobson stalling in the clinch but Bunker improves position.
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacobson tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Jacobson throws a head punch that misses.
Jacobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Jacobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker pushes Jacobson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Bunker.
Well Jacobson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Gil Jacobson!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Gil Jacobson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Gil Jacobson!
Gil Jacobson wins by unanimous decision!
Gil Jacobson retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Gil Jacobson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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