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PFC 7 Ryan vs Svensson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jones (ranked 4336 p4p, 469 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 4230 p4p, 459 weight class). Lee has chosen Von Thronstahl - Dressed in black uniforms as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Russell Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Lee swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones scores with a hook.
Russell Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
A big right from Jones misses.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee misses with the combination.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Jones .
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Jones is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones .
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones with a nice cross.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones .
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones .
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Jones .
Jones misses with a body kick.
Lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones . That one must have hurt.
Lee looks winded!
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
Lee working aggressively here.
Jones lands a right hand.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Lee misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Lee throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee slips a jab from Jones .
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Lee blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Lee throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee throws a counter combo.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones .
A left hand lands to the body for Jones .
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Jones pulls guard.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lee rolls with it to try and escape but Jones cranks on the arm and Lee is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Jones !
In his post fight interview, Russell Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Bruce Lee had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger than ever!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludo Lefebvre (ranked 2263 p4p, 299 weight class) and Noah Jaccard (ranked 5030 p4p, 537 weight class). 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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177 lbs
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183 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludo Lefebvre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noah Jaccard!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefebvre lands a right hook to the body.
Jaccard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lefebvre throws a leg kick which misses Jaccard's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaccard tries to avoid it.
Lefebvre clinches up against the cage.
Lefebvre throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaccard.
Jaccard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaccard misses with some punches.
Jaccard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaccard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lefebvre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lefebvre works on Jaccard's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaccard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lefebvre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaccard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lefebvre tries to work over Jaccard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lefebvre blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Jaccard.
Jaccard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaccard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaccard misses with some punches.
Lefebvre misses with the head strike.
Lefebvre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaccard or not.
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!
Lefebvre lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefebvre lands an uppercut.
Lefebvre lands a body punch.
Lefebvre can't find room to land a body shot as Jaccard controls the action.
Lefebvre lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lefebvre blocks an uppercut.
Lefebvre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lefebvre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lefebvre presses Jaccard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lefebvre.
Jaccard blocking some punches.
Lefebvre misses with the head strike.
Lefebvre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lefebvre prevents a body shot from Jaccard.
Jaccard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaccard fakes the leg kick and cracks Lefebvre in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaccard with a hook.
Jaccard throws a low kick but Lefebvre avoids it.
Lefebvre rushes Jaccard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lefebvre tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lefebvre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lefebvre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lefebvre tries a body shot but Jaccard blocks it.
Jaccard misses with some punches.
Jaccard lands an uppercut.
Jaccard can't find room to land a body shot as Lefebvre controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lefebvre.
Jaccard tries a body shot but Lefebvre blocks it.
Jaccard throws a head punch that misses.
Jaccard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lefebvre blocks the body kick.
Jaccard throws a push kick but Lefebvre slaps the foot to one side.
Jaccard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jaccard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaccard throws a lazy head kick
enabling Lefebvre to counter with a crisp jab.
Noah Jaccard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaccard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lefebvre!
Nice uppercut lands for Lefebvre. That snapped Jaccard's head back.
Lefebvre scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard misses with a body kick.
Lefebvre looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaccard is just out of range.
Jaccard avoids the head kick by Lefebvre.
Jaccard lands a nice looking body kick.
Lefebvre lands with a hook. Jaccard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lefebvre moves into the clinch successfully.
Lefebvre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaccard's elbow.
Jaccard lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaccard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaccard pushes Lefebvre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lefebvre struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaccard controls his hands.
Lefebvre lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jaccard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaccard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lefebvre's elbow.
Jaccard tries to throw a body punch but Lefebvre avoids it by throwing Jaccard back against the cage.
Lefebvre is working Jaccard over against the cage.
Jaccard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaccard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lefebvre has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaccard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ludo Lefebvre has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lefebvre lands a slapping body shot.
Lefebvre is looking to wear down Jaccard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick there by Jaccard.
Jaccard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaccard looks winded!
Jaccard gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Lefebvre counter with a right hand.
Lefebvre scores with a body shot.
Lefebvre connects with a solid leg kick.
Lefebvre closes the distance and clinches.
Jaccard misses with some punches.
Lefebvre misses with a punch to the body.
Lefebvre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaccard.
Jaccard tries to throw a body punch but Lefebvre avoids it by throwing Jaccard back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jaccard fails to land.
Jaccard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaccard blocking some punches.
Lefebvre swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaccard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lefebvre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lefebvre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaccard backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludo Lefebvre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludo Lefebvre's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lefebvre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaccard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lefebvre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jaccard.
Ludo Lefebvre is winning the standup battle so far.
Lefebvre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lefebvre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaccard. That did some damage!
Lefebvre thumps Jaccard with a low kick.
Jaccard's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jaccard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lefebvre is looking to slow Jaccard down with leg kicks.
Lefebvre lands with a kick to the temple. Jaccard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Noah Jaccard has been cut.
A head kick misses from Jaccard.
Lefebvre blocks the body kick.
Jaccard thows a body kick. Lefebvre tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A lazy body kick from Jaccard
and Lefebvre counters with a straight right hand.
Lefebvre lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaccard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lefebvre. Lefebvre obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaccard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lefebvre.
Jaccard tries to keep at a distance but Lefebvre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lefebvre lands a shoulder strike.
Lefebvre misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefebvre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaccard backwards.
Lefebvre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ludo Lefebvre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lefebvre has a couple of punches blocked by Jaccard.
Lefebvre struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaccard controls his hands.
Lefebvre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaccard backwards.
Jaccard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaccard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lefebvre blocks a body shot from Jaccard.
Lefebvre has Jaccard pressed against the cage, preventing Jaccard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lefebvre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaccard backwards.
Jaccard misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaccard.
Jaccard has a couple of punches blocked by Lefebvre.
Jaccard throws a punch but it's blocked by Lefebvre.
Lefebvre tries to work over Jaccard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lefebvre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaccard can do to turn this around?
Lefebvre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lefebvre throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaccard.
A head punch on the inside from Lefebvre fails to land.
Lefebvre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Jaccard.
Jaccard lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lefebvre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lefebvre tries to throw a body punch but Jaccard avoids it by throwing Lefebvre back against the cage.
Jaccard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaccard wants to get back to striking at distance but Lefebvre won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaccard.
Lefebvre lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaccard backwards.
Lefebvre pushes Jaccard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lefebvre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaccard backwards.
Lefebvre can't get the takedown.
Lefebvre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lefebvre struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaccard controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Lefebvre.
Jaccard is breathing heavily.
Lefebvre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaccard is rocked!
Lefebvre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaccard is still on wobbly legs! Can Lefebvre finish him?
Jaccard throws a head punch that misses.
Jaccard seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre tries to work over Jaccard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaccard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lefebvre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lefebvre blocks an uppercut.
Lefebvre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaccard's elbow.
Lefebvre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lefebvre cracks Jaccard with a nice body shot.
Lefebvre lands a left hand.
Jaccard lands with a left to the head.
Lefebvre keeps control of Jaccard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jaccard misses with the head strike.
Jaccard misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lefebvre.
A shot in the inside from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaccard misses with a body punch.
Lefebvre working aggressively here.
Jaccard gets through Lefebvre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaccard breaks from the clinch.
Jaccard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaccard misses with an uppercut
and Lefebvre counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lefebvre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaccard under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lefebvre fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jaccard to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jaccard looks to clinch but Lefebvre throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jaccard taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ludo Lefebvre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tusing Pocc (ranked 3821 p4p, 322 weight class) and Manny Puno (ranked 3510 p4p, 299 weight class). Tusing Pocc has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tusing Pocc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puno scores with a punch to the head.
Tusing Pocc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno lands with a cross.
Pocc dives in and scores a takedown into Puno's guard.
Puno wants to sweep here but Pocc controlling him for the moment.
Pocc 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.
Pocc trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno seems keen to control Pocc's posture.
Puno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pocc.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pocc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pocc is looking to work some ground and pound but Puno has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pocc trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno pulls Pocc in to control the position.
Puno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pocc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pocc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pocc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puno is on top in guard.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pocc throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Puno stays in close to Pocc's body and controls the position.
Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pocc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pocc looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Pocc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
Pocc can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pocc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pocc looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Pocc looking for subs off his back but Puno has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pocc actively working from the bottom here.
Pocc looking for submissions off his back.
Puno has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puno in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pocc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Puno is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pocc fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Puno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pocc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Puno to score with a decent uppercut.
Puno lands a jab to the head.
Puno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pocc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Puno throws out a counter right but Pocc avoids it with no problem.
Pocc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Pocc is rocked!
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno pounces like a tiger and cracks Pocc with a vicious hook! Pocc is down but not out! Puno follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Puno!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stefano Gorlero (ranked 2917 p4p, 265 weight class) and Aleks Breznhev (ranked 3929 p4p, 333 weight class). Breznhev has chosen Death Grips - No Love as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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143 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefano Gorlero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleks Breznhev!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznhev throws a hook but Gorlero blocks it.
Gorlero looks to score with a jab to the body but Breznhev is just out of range.
Aleks Breznhev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorlero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Breznhev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorlero somewhat.
Gorlero tries to clinch but Breznhev moves out of range.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gorlero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gorlero struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorlero tries to buck Breznhev off but Breznhev is having none of it.
Breznhev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gorlero is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Breznhev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev controlling his opponent.
Gorlero wants to hold on but Breznhev pushes him away.
Gorlero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Breznhev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breznhev wants to sweep here but Gorlero controlling him for the moment.
Breznhev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gorlero is looking to work some ground and pound but Breznhev has wrist control.
Gorlero looking to pass the guard.
Gorlero postures up in Breznhev's guard and throws a big left but Breznhev blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Breznhev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gorlero defends it easily.
Breznhev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorlero is aware though and is defending well.
Gorlero throws a big elbow that misses.
Gorlero is looking to work some ground and pound but Breznhev has wrist control.
Breznhev keeping moving, preventing Gorlero from controlling successfully.
Gorlero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breznhev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gorlero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gorlero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorlero advances nicely into full mount.
Breznhev is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorlero has a good base and remains in mount.
Gorlero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breznhev is looking to escape.
Gorlero misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gorlero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gorlero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gorlero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Breznhev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gorlero throwing strikes here but Breznhev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorlero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gorlero avoids the attempt from Breznhev to control.
Breznhev is looking to improve his position but Gorlero isn't that keen on the idea.
Breznhev regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breznhev gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorlero is pushing down on Breznhev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breznhev is fighting to maintain full guard but Gorlero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Breznhev trying to control from the bottom.
Gorlero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Breznhev tries to roll over but Gorlero keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefano Gorlero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gorlero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gorlero lands a nice hook to Breznhev's body. Breznhev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been told by Gorlero's head coaches at The Hall of Legends that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gorlero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Breznhev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gorlero dives in and grabs Breznhev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Breznhev pushes down on Gorlero's head and hops out.
Breznhev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Breznhev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gorlero did well to prevent Breznhev getting side control.
Breznhev drops an elbow to the side of Gorlero's head.
Breznhev is taking a breather. Gorlero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gorlero is looking for a sweep. Breznhev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breznhev working over Gorlero with some ground and pound. Gorlero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Breznhev is looking for a kimura here.
Breznhev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gorlero trying to control but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gorlero trying to control but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev controlling the action here.
Gorlero has hold of Breznhev's hands but Breznhev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gorlero wants to get back to full guard.
Breznhev passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev moves into full mount!
Gorlero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gorlero is working hard here to advance position.
Aleks Breznhev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Breznhev dominating with strikes here.
Gorlero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gorlero sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Breznhev there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gorlero tries to roll over but Breznhev keeps him under control.
Gorlero trying to hold on to Breznhev's head to control him but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gorlero regains half guard.
Gorlero tries to get to full guard but Breznhev has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorlero won't allow Breznhev to pass to mount.
Gorlero trying to control but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorlero keeps working.
Gorlero trying to get back to full guard but Breznhev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gorlero is working to get back to half guard.
Gorlero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gorlero is squirming around, avoiding Breznhev's attempts to control the action.
Gorlero is in a horrible position here. Breznhev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Breznhev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Breznhev works Gorlero's body with a nice hook.
Gorlero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Breznhev was covering up waiting for the punch and Gorlero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gorlero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gorlero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Breznhev's guard.
Breznhev is trying to get back to full guard.
Breznhev has his hands clasped together around Gorlero's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorlero is looking for a kimura but Breznhev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gorlero to get the leverage.
Gorlero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Breznhev's head.
Breznhev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev wants to improve his position but Gorlero is controlling well.
Breznhev wants to control but Gorlero is keeping busy.
Gorlero prevents Breznhev from improving his position.
Gorlero is trying to control. Breznhev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gorlero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gorlero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Breznhev trying to hold on to Gorlero's head to control him but Gorlero postures up.
Breznhev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gorlero thows a huge punch but Breznhev dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Breznhev has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gorlero escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gorlero!
Breznhev dodges the ground and pound from Gorlero.
Gorlero tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gorlero sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Breznhev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Breznhev regains half guard.
Gorlero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Breznhev defending well though.
Gorlero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Breznhev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Breznhev wants to improve his position but Gorlero is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev wants to control but Gorlero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Breznhev is trying to get back to full guard.
Gorlero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gorlero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Breznhev defending well though.
Breznhev wants to get back to full guard.
Breznhev moves into full guard.
Breznhev is trying to keep Gorlero in close.
Gorlero throws a strike but Breznhev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gorlero throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gorlero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Breznhev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Breznhev trying to control but Gorlero is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorlero is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up.
Gorlero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breznhev.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefano Gorlero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gorlero 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefano Gorlero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Ribeiro (ranked 2477 p4p, 282 weight class) and James Daniel Kennamer (ranked 3064 p4p, 340 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet the Blue Sky. Kennamer has chosen J.D. Sumner - Old Man River as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as James Daniel Kennamer enters the cage!
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24
221 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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240 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexandre Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Daniel Kennamer!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro misses the target.
Ribeiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennamer.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ribeiro cracks a nice hook into Kennamer's ribs.
Ribeiro lands with a straight right. Kennamer didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kennamer. Kennamer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Kennamer moves out of range.
Kennamer has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro connects with a right hand. Kennamer shakes it off.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennamer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Kennamer has control of the leg.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Kennamer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kennamer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kennamer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennamer is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kennamer passes to side control.
Kennamer gets to mount! Ribeiro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kennamer lands with a punch from half guard.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Kennamer lands strikes from half guard.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
Kennamer is keen to just control but Ribeiro is a slippery customer.
Kennamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Kennamer is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Kennamer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kennamer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kennamer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Ribeiro is pulling down on Kennamer's head to control his posture.
Kennamer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kennamer defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kennamer has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro has momentary wrist control but Kennamer slips an elbow through the middle.
Kennamer connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kennamer is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kennamer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennamer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
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 Alexandre Ribeiro 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.
Kennamer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennamer should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Kennamer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ribeiro lands with a nice body punch.
Kennamer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennamer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro!
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro trying to control but Kennamer postures up.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Kennamer has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Kennamer is keeping busy.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennamer can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kennamer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribeiro has his foot on Kennamer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kennamer works his way back into a safe position though.
Kennamer stands up over Ribeiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kennamer throwing strikes from guard but Ribeiro blocks nicely.
Kennamer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennamer landing with the ground and pound.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Kennamer in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennamer doesn't seem bothered though.
Ribeiro throws the left hand but Kennamer avoids the punch easily.
Kennamer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kennamer staying out of range there.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennamer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kennamer.
Kennamer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kennamer defends well.
Kennamer is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kennamer passes Ribeiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kennamer is taking a breather. Ribeiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Kennamer postures up.
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kennamer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Ribeiro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
Ribeiro misses with a right hand
and Kennamer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennamer tries to move into range but Ribeiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribeiro. That snapped Kennamer's head back.
Kennamer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
and Kennamer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ribeiro gets full guard.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Kennamer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennamer chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kennamer is proving a slippery customer.
Kennamer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kennamer wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ribeiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Kennamer moves away and avoids it.
Kennamer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away.
Ribeiro lands a jab to Kennamer's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennamer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro misses the target.
Ribeiro lands with a good body shot.
Kennamer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James Daniel Kennamer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennamer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kennamer uses it to pass to side control.
Kennamer lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro prevents Kennamer from moving into mount.
Ribeiro regains half guard.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kennamer content to control rather than advance.
Kennamer working the head and body with strikes.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kennamer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kennamer's back!
Ribeiro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kennamer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking for the choke from the back position but Kennamer is controlling his hands well.
Alexandre Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribeiro has the hooks in. Kennamer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ribeiro controlling the position well here. Kennamer rolled but Ribeiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kennamer turns into Ribeiro and is now in his guard.
Kennamer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandre Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribeiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Ribeiro!
After the fight, Alexandre Ribeiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Tuck (ranked 2526 p4p, 287 weight class) and Scott John (ranked 1719 p4p, 194 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Tuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott John!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuck wants to clinch but John slips to the side
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuck connects with a right hand. John shakes it off.
Tuck has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shit House in the buildup to the fight.
Tuck is looking to clinch.
Tuck throws a left and a right that both miss
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Robin Tuck has been cut.
Tuck takes one to the chin there.
John looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tuck tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
Tuck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuck tries to clinch up.
Tuck misses with an uppercut
and John makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tuck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tuck tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Tuck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed John momentarily.
Tuck darts in and clinches John up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuck swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tuck lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tuck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuck uses good head movement to avoid it.
John lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuck.
John lands a nice knee to the body.
Tuck is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from John.
John digs a right hand into Tuck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuck's gas tank.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuck backwards.
John lands an elbow inside that Tuck shrugs off.
Tuck is rocked!
John pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Tuck! John unloads with more strikes and Tuck sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott John!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott John made sure he mentioned Dauntless, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Robin Tuck spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck the refs!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 2962 p4p, 300 weight class) and Glenn Williamson (ranked 1139 p4p, 125 weight class). Glenn Williamson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williamson.
Stanfield slips under a jab from Williamson.
Williamson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stanfield throws a looping overhand right but Williamson ducks down to avoid it.
Williamson's corner calls for a 1-2. Williamson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williamson throws a poor cross that misses
and Stanfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stanfield dodges the punch combination from Williamson.
A big left from Williamson misses.
Williamson misses with a takedown
letting Stanfield counter with a right hand.
Stanfield throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williamson.
Williamson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanfield.
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!
Williamson connects with the punch.
Williamson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williamson showed some decent athleticism there.
Stanfield has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Williamson is on him like a limpet, forcing Stanfield back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williamson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williamson looking for a takedown.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Williamson.
Stanfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Williamson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williamson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williamson is working for takedown but Stanfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williamson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stanfield kicks off Williamson and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Stanfield does no damage.
Williamson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Williamson catches Stanfield right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williamson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stanfield circles away.
Stanfield moves away from the strike by Williamson.
Stanfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanfield throws a big counter combination but Williamson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Stanfield tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williamson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williamson ducks under a wild hook from Stanfield.
Williamson shoots in but no luck this time.
Williamson lands an overhand right.
Stanfield darts in and clinches Williamson up against the cage.
Williamson blocking some punches.
Stanfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williamson.
Williamson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stanfield stops a takedown attempt from Williamson.
Williamson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Williamson takes a little break here. Stanfield wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stanfield wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Williamson working away.
Williamson is trying to get an arm triangle but Stanfield is defending well.
Stanfield manages to get back to half guard.
Stanfield is doing well to control the position and prevent Williamson from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield is staying active underneath Williamson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williamson is working for a kimura but Stanfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Williamson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stanfield is trying to stand.
Williamson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williamson wants to free his trapped foot but Stanfield is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stanfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Marlo Stanfield will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stanfield instigates a clinch.
Stanfield lands a right hand.
Williamson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stanfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williamson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williamson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Marlo Stanfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williamson stops Stanfield from getting back to his feet.
Stanfield gets full guard.
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanfield, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stanfield wants to get back to his feet but Williamson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson preventing the sweep.
Williamson is pushing down on Stanfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stanfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Williamson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Williamson wants to take a breather but Stanfield is having none of it.
Stanfield has his hands clasped together around Williamson's back. He's all about the action.
Williamson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stanfield moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williamson advances position into side control!
Williamson is looking to take a break and control but Stanfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stanfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williamson working away.
Stanfield is pushing Williamson's head away, looking to escape. Williamson manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield gets back to half guard.
Williamson seems to be working for a kimura but Stanfield defends the submission attempt.
Stanfield is trying to stand.
Stanfield manages to get to full guard.
Williamson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
Stanfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williamson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanfield is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stanfield wants to stand but Williamson is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williamson.
Williamson 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.
Stanfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williamson.
Williamson tries for a takedown but Stanfield circles away easily
and Stanfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Williamson.
Williamson misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanfield leaves Williamson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Marlo Stanfield will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stanfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Williamson misses with a right hand
and Stanfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williamson shoots for a double leg takedown but Stanfield sprawls well. He's pushed Williamson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Glenn Williamson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williamson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stanfield.
Williamson sizes up Stanfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williamson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stanfield misses with the combination.
It seemed like Williamson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williamson defending well as Stanfield loads up on a big left hand.
Williamson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williamson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stanfield's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Williamson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williamson.
Stanfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williamson shoots and misses
and Stanfield counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Williamson does no damage.
Williamson throws a body punch but Stanfield moves out of range.
Stanfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williamson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanfield.
Stanfield swinging wildly here.
Williamson avoids the body shot from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williamson is rocked!
Stanfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williamson throws out the jab.
Williamson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanfield finish him?
Stanfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stanfield closes the distance and clinches.
Williamson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stanfield has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
Stanfield lands an uppercut.
Williamson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stanfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marlo Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glenn Williamson.
Still in the clinch, Williamson scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stanfield after a bit of a struggle.
Stanfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williamson.
Stanfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Williamson has clasped his hands together around Stanfield's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Williamson seems to have recovered his senses.
Stanfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stanfield wants to get back to his feet but Williamson drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Stanfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stanfield is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williamson off and has taken his back!
Marlo Stanfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stanfield lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Stanfield is riding his opponent, not letting Williamson buck him off.
Williamson trying to control the position but Stanfield manages to sink in the hooks.
Stanfield controls the position.
Can Williamson hold on?! Stanfield is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Stanfield tries to keep control of the position but Williamson is staying busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Williamson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stanfield!
Stanfield lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Williamson.
Williamson wants to control his opponent's hands but Stanfield gets his hands free.
Williamson is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Williamson wants to escape the position.
Stanfield is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Glenn Williamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson is trying to get back to his feet but Stanfield has full control of the position and if anything, Williamson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlo Stanfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stanfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlo Stanfield!
Marlo Stanfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noam Nystrom (ranked 1251 p4p, 145 weight class) and Will Rock (ranked 876 p4p, 102 weight class). Rock has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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158 lbs
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noam Nystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock moves into the clinch.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nystrom.
Rock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nystrom backwards.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock pulls Nystrom into guard.
Nystrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nystrom is looking to stand up but Rock won't let him.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nystrom wants to stand but Rock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom tries to stand but Rock is controlling from the bottom.
Nystrom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get!
Nice straight punches there by Nystrom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nystrom.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Nystrom throwing a counter right hand but Rock manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rock thumps Nystrom with a low kick.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Nystrom tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nystrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock slips under a jab from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Rock misses with a straight right.
Nystrom misses the jab.
It seemed like Rock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nystrom scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one.
Noam Nystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nystrom misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a straight right hand.
Nystrom throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nystrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom misses with an uppercut
and Rock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nystrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock counters with a nice uppercut.
Nystrom 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.
Nystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock's corner calls for a 1-2. Rock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nystrom tries to bum rush Rock with a series of wild strikes but Rock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock misses with a lunging right hand
and Nystrom counters with a nice body shot.
Nystrom catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock throws a body punch but Nystrom moves out of range.
Nystrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Nystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nystrom throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock closes the distance and pushes Nystrom back into the cage.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nystrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
Rock managing to block the knees to the body from Nystrom.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nystrom blocking some punches.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nystrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nystrom seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rock can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nystrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Nystrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nystrom lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock working aggressively here.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock blocking some punches.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Rock tries to pull guard but Nystrom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
Nystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Nystrom lands a right hand.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
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 Noam Nystrom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nystrom scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Nystrom misses.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Nystrom.
Rock feints a counter leg kick.
Nystrom misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nystrom throws out the jab.
Rock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nystrom.
Nystrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rock blocks a jab.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Nystrom shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nystrom takes one to the chin there.
Rock throws a head kick that misses.
Rock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nystrom cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Nystrom's head but Nystrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nystrom swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Nystrom coming out on top.
Nystrom misses with a hook
and Rock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nystrom's knee momentarily.
Rock moves out of range as Nystrom strikes.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut.
Nystrom looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Nystrom tries to clinch but Rock moves out of range.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Rock throws a big counter head kick but Nystrom avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock lands with a cross.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nystrom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nystrom scores with a body shot.
Nystrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nystrom throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Nystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Rock dodges the punch combination from Nystrom.
Rock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Nystrom.
Rock raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nystrom drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Nystrom.
Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nystrom throws out the jab.
Nystrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
A big right from Nystrom misses.
Nystrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nystrom swings widly with a right hand
and Rock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nystrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nystrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nystrom misses with a left hand
and Rock counters with a stiff right hand.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock feints a counter leg kick.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nystrom throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Nystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nystrom throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nystrom lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock staying out of range there.
Nystrom misses with a straight right.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nystrom misses with a left hand
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 punch combination from Nystrom misses.
Nystrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Nystrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nystrom scores with a one two! Rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Nystrom misses.
Nystrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Nystrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nystrom is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nystrom misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Rock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nystrom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Nystrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good exchange - Nystrom coming out on top.
Rock takes one on the button.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nystrom darts in trying to clinch
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Nystrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nystrom instigates a clinch.
Nystrom seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Nystrom.
A nice left hand lands by Rock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Nystrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rock avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Rock.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Nystrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rock is defending well for now.
Nystrom is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rock's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rock's guard.
Rock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rock wants to control from the top but Nystrom keeps moving.
Rock stops Nystrom from standing up.
Rock passes Nystrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Nystrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nystrom wants to get back to his feet.
Nystrom regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nystrom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rock holds on and takes a little breather.
Nystrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rock pulls Nystrom in to control the position.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Nystrom from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Rock.
I think Rock 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock!
Will Rock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Noam Nystrom had this to say: 'I'll be back.....Bitches!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simone Gentile (ranked 846 p4p, 113 weight class) and Jukka Toskala (ranked 2587 p4p, 319 weight class). Jukka Toskala is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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192 lbs
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189 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simone Gentile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jukka Toskala!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentile drops his hands momentarily and Toskala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gentile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toskala.
Toskala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Toskala. That snapped Gentile's head back.
Gentile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toskala.
Gentile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hall of Legends in the buildup to the fight.
Gentile just misses with a punch to the body.
Toskala tries to counter with a clinch but Gentile shakes him off and moves away.
Gentile throws a looping overhand right but Toskala ducks down to avoid it.
Toskala lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gentile.
Toskala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gentile can pounce on him.
Gentile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toskala moves away.
Toskala avoids the body shot from Gentile.
Nice defenses there by Gentile.
Gentile appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toskala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toskala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gentiles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gentile cracks Toskala with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Gentile. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gentile.
A jab from Gentile misses.
Toskala swings for the body but Gentile moves out of range.
Toskala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentile.
Gentile lands a jab.
Toskala lands a jab to the nose.
Gentile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toskala moves away.
Toskala lands a nice shot that snaps Gentile's head back.
Toskala scores with a jab to the body.
Toskala has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Gentile. That snapped Toskala's head back.
Gentile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toskala misses with a looping left.
Gentile tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Toskala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toskala is looking to clinch.
Gentile throws a shot from downtown. Toskala moves away and avoids it.
Gentile connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toskala. Gentile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toskala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toskala closes the distance and pushes Gentile back into the cage.
Gentile working aggressively here.
Toskala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentile's elbow.
Toskala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toskala tries to throw a body punch but Gentile avoids it by throwing Toskala back against the cage.
Gentile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gentile tries to throw a body punch but Toskala avoids it by throwing Gentile back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Toskala.
Gentile is breathing heavily.
Gentile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Toskala.
Toskala misses with a body punch.
Toskala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Toskala.
Toskala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toskala misses with some punches.
Toskala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Toskala fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Gentile.
A shot in the inside from Toskala.
A short right from Gentile.
Gentile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toskala tries to work over Gentile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toskala throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentile.
Gentile swings wildly with an uppercut but Toskala uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentile pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gentile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toskala tries to work over Gentile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gentile blocks an uppercut.
Gentile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toskala backwards.
Toskala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gentile tries to work over Toskala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Gentile.
Toskala holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gentile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gentile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toskala can't find room to land a body shot as Gentile controls the action.
Gentile blocks a body shot from Toskala.
Gentile blocking some punches.
Toskala misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toskala lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jukka Toskala will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gentile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toskala counters with a nice uppercut.
Gentile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toskala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toskala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gentile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toskala ducks right into an uppercut from Gentile.
Toskala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentile misses the body punch
and Toskala counters with a two punch combo.
Toskala scores with a body shot.
Toskala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gentile is rocked!
Gentile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toskala.
Oh Gentile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toskala lands a left and a right that send Gentile crashing to the mat, dazed. Toskala thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Toskala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gentile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toskala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gentile seems to have got his legs back now.
Toskala misses with a hook.
Toskala lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toskala lands a nice shot to the body.
Gentile misses the jab.
Toskala lands a jab to Gentile's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toskala misses with a hook
and Gentile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Gentile misses.
A shot to the liver by Toskala. Beautiful body shot.
Gentile staying out of range there.
Gentile misses with a body shot
and Toskala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentile takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Toskala takes a swing at Gentile's ribcage but misses.
Toskala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Toskala misses.
Gentile swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Toskala counter with a right hand.
Toskala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gentile doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentile feints a jab promting Toskala to slip. Gentile then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Toskala slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentile misses with a body shot.
Gentile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toskala.
Toskala clobbers Gentile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toskala looks to land a left hand but Gentile moved out of range nicely.
Gentile is looking for a counter combo.
Gentile throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gentile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toskala throws a hook but Gentile avoids it easily.
Gentile misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toskala counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Gentile! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Toskala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Toskala!
Jukka Toskala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Ryan (ranked 252 p4p, 36 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 562 p4p, 80 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerry Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svensson.
Svensson cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg.
Ryan moves to clinch but Svensson breaks away
and Svensson counters with a thumping low kick.
Svensson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensson.
Svensson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan throws a wild body kick that Svensson sees coming a mile off.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Ryan pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Svensson lands a body shot.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svensson's coach down at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Svensson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Svensson rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Ryan misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Ryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Svensson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svensson.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Svensson.
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Ryan.
Svensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Ryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson jumps guard but Ryan stands there with Svensson around his waist. Svensson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Svensson.
Ryan misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gerry Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws a head punch that misses.
Svensson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Svensson backwards.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson working aggressively here.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Gerry Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Svensson controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Svensson lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Svensson.
Svensson has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Ryan holds him up against the cage and eventually Svensson drops back down to his feet.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Svensson.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svensson tries to pull guard but Ryan won't allow it.
Gerry Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Svensson.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan lands a right hand.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Ryan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryan scores with a nice hook 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!
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Ryan 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.
Gerry Ryan dominated that second round.
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.
Ryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svensson in his tracks.
Ryan jabs Svensson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Svensson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svensson feints a counter leg kick.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Ryan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ryan swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan connects with a right hand. Svensson shakes it off.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson misses with a straight right.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ryan.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Svensson misses.
We've been told by Ryan's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gerry Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Svensson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Ryan.
Ryan tests Svensson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svensson wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Svensson misses with a jab to the body
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
Ryan throws a lazy head kick
and Svensson counters with a low kick, right behind Ryan 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Svensson throws out a counter right but Ryan avoids it with no problem.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Svensson's calf.
Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryan tries to clinch but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick by Ryan misses
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Ryan misses
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson misses with a low kick as Ryan jumps back.
Ryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svensson connects with the punch.
Ryan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ryan cracks the inside of Svensson's front leg.
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Svensson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ryan swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ryan throws out a leg kick but Svensson moves out of range and Ryan only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Svensson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from Svensson.
Svensson checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensson! But no joy.
Svensson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gerry Ryan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ryan.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryan.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Svensson feints a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Svensson blocks the low kick.
Svensson wants to counter with a clinch but Ryan pushes him away.
A low kick from Ryan misses
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Svensson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ryan darts in and clinches Svensson up against the cage.
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Svensson misses with a body punch.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Svensson blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Svensson - that landed with a thud.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Svensson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Ryan had his way with Sven Svensson in that round.
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!
Svensson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryan at a distance.
Svensson throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Svensson throws a low kick but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryan tries to land a body kick
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Ryan throws a body kick that misses
and Svensson counters with a good low kick that Ryan was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Svensson.
Svensson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Svensson takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ryan.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svensson's elbow.
Svensson blocking some punches.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Svensson fails to land.
Svensson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Svensson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ryan to keep the fight standing.
Svensson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svensson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Svensson.
Well Ryan 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Ryan!
Gerry Ryan retains his middleweight title!
Gerry Ryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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