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MMMA Fright Night 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Pereira (ranked 5784 p4p, 630 weight class) and Estefan Sanchez (ranked 6980 p4p, 708 weight class). Sanchez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil'Wayne - Right Above It feat. Drake kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brian Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Estefan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pereira 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.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Pereira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Pereira is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Pereira landing some decent shots from guard.
Pereira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pereira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pereira is pushing down on Sanchez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanchez is fighting to maintain full guard but Pereira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pereira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanchez kicks off Pereira and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez stalks Pereira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pereira's face. Pereira staggers backwards, shaken.
Pereira throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pereira thinking.
Pereira with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Pereira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanchez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pereira goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Pereira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pereira lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Pereira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Pereira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Pereira circles away.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Pereira keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Pereira does no damage.
Pereira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pereira. Sanchez shrugs it off though.
Sanchez looks winded!
Pereira lands with a shot to the body.
Pereira throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Estefan Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Pereira.
Pereira tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pereira forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Pereira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Pereira.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pereira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereira throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Pereira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Pereira throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Pereira ducks under and follows up with a left that Pereira also avoids with ease.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pereira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pereira instigates a clinch.
Pereira digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira lands a shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Sanchez tries to clinch but Pereira moves away
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is chipping away with strikes.
Sanchez is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Pereira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pereira 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.
Sanchez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pereira cracks Sanchez with a big elbow.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Pereira finish him?
Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pereira in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sanchez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Pereira turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Pereira!
An out of breath Brian Pereira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Weston (ranked 4452 p4p, 429 weight class) and Buster Hymen (ranked 4163 p4p, 405 weight class). Matt Weston had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Good wrestling
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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
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Buster Hymen!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hymen. That one must have hurt.
Hymen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weston closes the distance and clinches.
Hymen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weston has him pressed against the cage.
Hymen is trying to push Weston away but Weston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hymen pulls guard.
Weston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hymen is proving hard to escape from.
Weston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hymen on the ground.
Hymen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Weston frees his head nicely. Oh but Hymen has switched to an armbar! Weston is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Buster Hymen!
Buster Hymen took some time post fight to say the following; 'the title is were it belongs'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 3565 p4p, 301 weight class) and Sergio Bujol (ranked 3418 p4p, 285 weight class). Holzken comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Sergio Bujol is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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159 lbs
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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
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Holzken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Bujol!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holzken moves into the clinch.
Bujol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bujol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holzken is looking for a takedown.
Holzken blocks a body shot from Bujol.
Bujol stalling the fight.
Holzken blocks a body shot from Bujol.
Holzken is trying to drag Bujol to the mat but Bujol just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bujol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holzken.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Holzken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken has Bujol pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Holzken pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bujol tumbling to the mat - Holzken dives into Bujol's guard.
Holzken prevents Bujol from getting back to his feet.
Bujol looking for a sweep. Not yet Bujol, not yet.
Bujol has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holzken is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bujol.
Holzken tries to advance to mount but Bujol denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bujol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holzken trying to control the action but Bujol is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to get an arm triangle but Bujol is defending well.
Holzken is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bujol has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holzken wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bujol, who protects the arm well.
Bujol is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Holzken has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bujol tries to lock up and control but Holzken gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Holzken jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bujol is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bujol and Holzken has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Bujol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holzken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bujol keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holzken prevents Bujol from escaping the position.
Holzken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bujol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holzken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bujol is refusing to be controlled, as Holzken sits in half guard.
Bujol is trying to stand back up but Holzken is controlling him
Holzken is looking for a kimura but Bujol is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holzken to get the leverage.
Bujol is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bujol is positioning himself well to prevent Holzken advancing to mount.
Holzken trying to control from half guard but Bujol is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Holzken wants to free his trapped foot but Bujol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holzken dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holzken tries for a takedown but Bujol circles away easily
and Bujol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Holzken does no damage.
Bujol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holzken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bujol tries to sprawl but Holzken drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Holzken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bujol can do to turn this around?
Bujol works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bujol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bujol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bujol has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.
Bujol trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holzken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holzken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bujol advances position into side control!
Holzken is trying to improve his position.
Bujol decides to stand back up. Bujol steps back and let's Holzken get back to his feet.
Holzken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bujol.
Holzken shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bujol manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bujol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holzken is one step ahead there.
Holzken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holzken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is looking to pass into half guard but Bujol pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bujol is in guard.
Bujol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bujol wants to stand but Holzken is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Bujol from controlling successfully.
Holzken looking for a guillotine here but Bujol defends easily.
Bujol trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bujol defends it easily.
Bujol pushes down on Holzken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bujol decides to stand up.
Holzken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bujol as he jumps to the side.
Bujol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Holzken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bujol takes the fight into the clinch.
Bujol lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken keeps control of Bujol as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bujol misses with some punches.
Holzken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bujol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holzken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bujol gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bujol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bujol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bujol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holzken manages to avoid it.
Holzken lunges at Bujol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bujol's hand.
Bujol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holzken fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Bujol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Holzken thuds his right hand into Bujol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holzken slips a jab from Bujol.
Bujol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holzken wants to take the fight to the mat but Bujol manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bujol prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bujol effectively controlling the action here.
Bujol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bujol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Holzken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holzken prevents Bujol from breaking the clinch.
Holzken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bujol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bujol throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holzken backwards.
Holzken tries to score a body lock takedown but Bujol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bujol is trying to push Holzken away but Holzken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bujol tries to break free but Holzken pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bujol.
Bujol is struggling to control the position.
Bujol is pressed up against the cage. Holzken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bujol down to the mat. Bujol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holzken throws a nice looking combination but Bujol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holzken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bujol defends well and Holzken ends up having to push Bujol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bujol connects with a single shot there.
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holzken moves away.
Bujol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bujol has closed the distance and engaged Holzken in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bujol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bujol slowing the pace effectively.
Bujol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bujol misses with a punch on the inside.
Bujol has had enough of the clinch but Holzken keeps him there for the moment.
Bujol looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bujol gets underhooks to prevent Holzken's takedown attempt.
Bujol has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bujol looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bujol misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bujol looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holzken wants to take the fight to the mat but Bujol manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holzken has Bujol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bujol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holzken wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bujol is trying to break free.
Holzken has Bujol pressed against the cage, preventing Bujol from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bujol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holzken wants a takedown but no success here.
Bujol looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bujol breaks the clinch.
Bujol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holzken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holzken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bujol pinned against the cage. Bujol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Holzken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holzken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bujol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sergio Bujol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bujol throws a head kick that misses.
Bujol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bujol wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bujol's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bujol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalling in the clinch from Bujol.
Bujol gets underhooks to prevent Holzken's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Bujol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bujol 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Bujol!
After winning the bout, Sergio Bujol thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 3148 p4p, 123 weight class) and Baltasar Halko (ranked 3352 p4p, 131 weight class). Brakeley comes to the cage accompanied by Woke up this Morning. Halko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Lumberjack by Jackyl kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Brakeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baltasar Halko!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brakeley was covering up waiting for the punch and Halko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brakeley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brakeley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halko pushes down on Brakeley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halko stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
Brakeley kicks off Halko and gets to his feet.
Halko 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.
Halko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brakeley wants to stand up but Halko is controlling him.
Brakeley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halko cracks Brakeley with a solid left hand.
Brakeley wants to stand and escape but Halko is having none of it.
Brakeley keeping moving, preventing Halko from controlling successfully.
Brakeley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halko is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brakeley is looking to stand up but Halko isn't so interested in that idea.
Halko content to stall in guard here.
Halko stops Brakeley from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a leg kick that misses.
Halko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Halko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halko takes one to the side of the head.
Brakeley throws a right and a left that Halko avoids nicely.
Halko is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brakeley feints and then cracks Halko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halko down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Brakeley misses.
Halko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halko darts in looking for a takedown but Brakeley gets double underhooks and turns Halko into the cage.
Michael Brakeley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baltasar Halko.
Halko dodges the punch combination from Brakeley.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Halko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Halko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Brakeley.
Brakeley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Halko moves out of range.
Halko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brakeley slips a jab and a cross from Halko.
Halko moves out of range of the strikes.
Brakeley connects with a right hand. Halko shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brakeley counters with a nice uppercut.
Brakeley throws a solid leg kick but Halko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brakeley.
Brakeley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halko shoots in for a takedown but Brakeley shows good takedown defense.
Halko ducks right into an uppercut from Brakeley.
Brakeley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halko's head backwards.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Brakeley! Halko is backing up but he can't get away as Brakeley lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Halko and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Brakeley!
A relieved looking Michael Brakeley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finn Balor (ranked 2466 p4p, 223 weight class) and Garrick Head (ranked 1593 p4p, 149 weight class). Balor comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Finn Balor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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45
152 lbs
37 - 19 - 1 |
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154 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Finn Balor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garrick Head!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head sizes up Balor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Balor misses the target.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Balor is just out of range.
Balor ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Balor avoids the body shot from Head.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Head misses
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Balor blocks a jab.
Balor has closed the distance and engaged Head in a clinch.
Balor throws a head punch that misses.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Balor avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Balor is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Head.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Balor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Head pushes Balor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balor.
Balor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Head takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Head scores with a nice body kick.
Head throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balor.
Balor avoids the body shot from Head.
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Balor counters with a stiff right hand.
Balor forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balor misses with some punches.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head lands a left hand.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balor has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Head stops a takedown attempt from Balor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head cracks Balor with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Head.
Balor looking to throw knees to the head but Head is blocking nicely.
Head lands a shoulder strike.
Balor throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Balor's head.
Balor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Balor avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Balor throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Balor lands with a left to the head.
Head throws a punch but it's blocked by Balor.
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balor backwards.
A shot in the inside from Balor.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Balor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Balor controls the action.
Head misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Head.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Head lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balor misses with the head strike.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Head lands a body punch.
Balor blocking some punches.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Balor.
Head lands with a left to the head.
Head working aggressively here.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head working aggressively here.
Head digs a right hand into Balor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Balor's gas tank.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Balor's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head working aggressively here.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balor blocking some punches.
Head tries to work over Balor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Balor.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head lands a right hand.
Balor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Balor avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Head fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Balor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Head finds it's way round the side to connect with Balor's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head dominated that round.
That's time! Balor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balor throws out the jab.
Balor slips under a jab from Head.
Balor throws a quick counter head kick but Head was just out of range.
Head looks to land a combination but Balor avoids it well.
Balor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Head misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Balor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Head swivels and escapes.
Balor moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Balor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balor moves away.
Head misses with a hook.
Balor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Head misses with a left hand
and Balor counters with a nice uppercut.
Balor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor throws out a leg kick but Head moves out of range and Balor only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Head! But no joy.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balor was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head walks into a jab.
Balor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Head finds it's way round the side to connect with Balor's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balor blocks the body kick.
As Head looks to move away, Balor throws a big counter combo but Head just gets out of the way.
Head lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head digs a good hook to Balor's body.
Head thuds a left hand into Balor's body.
Balor blocks the body kick.
Balor lands a jab to the head.
Head throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garrick Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head scores with a hook to the body. Balor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Head cracks Balor with an open hand slap.
Balor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Head lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balor throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Balor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balor wants to slow Head down by chopping away at his legs.
Balor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balor misses with a left hand
and Head counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Balor.
A jab from Head finds it's way through Balor's defenses.
Head jabs at Balor's body.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Balor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Head misses with a hook. Balor ducked under it nicely.
Head works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Head swings for the body but Balor moves out of range.
Balor misses with a low kick.
Balor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Balor is rocked!
Head scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Balor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Head misses.
Balor seems to have got his legs back now.
Balor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balor moves out of range of the body kick from Head.
Balor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Balor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from Head misses
and Balor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crunch! Balor slams his shin into Head's torso.
Head throws a body punch but Balor moves out of range.
Balor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balor.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Balor's shoulder, as Balor tries to avoid the shot.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balor moves away.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Balor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balor misses with an uppercut.
Head misses with a body shot.
Balor throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrick Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balor scores with a one two! Head had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Head checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Head delivers a nice body kick.
Head goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Head is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Balor rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Head. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Head.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balor.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Balor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Balor fails with a takedown attempt.
Head throws a body punch but Balor moves out of range.
Balor ducks under a wild hook from Head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balor scores with the left hand. Head knows he should have avoided that one.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balor.
Balor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrick Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Head misses with a looping left.
Head misses the jab.
Balor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Balor is just out of range.
Balor throwing a counter right hand but Head manages to avoid it.
Head throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Balor misses the target.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Head is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Balor with a body shot.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Balor.
A jab from Balor does it's job there.
Balor misses with a hook.
Head doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Head dips to his left and cracks Balor with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head lands with a straight right. Balor didn't see that one coming.
Balor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Head lands a nice hook to Balor's body. Balor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Head connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Head misses with a hook. Balor ducked under it nicely.
Balor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Head misses with a looping left.
Head throws a body kick that misses.
Head throws a predictable looking body shot
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Balor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Head throws out a loose jab but Balor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head missing with a left hand there. Balor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Balor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Balor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Balor moves into the clinch successfully.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balor prevents a body shot from Head.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balor backwards.
Balor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Balor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Head stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Balor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Balor slips a jab from Head.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Balor avoids the body shot from Head.
Balor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Head darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head misses with a hook.
Head throws out a loose jab but Balor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balor takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Balor to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Balor looks to clinch but Head throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Balor taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Garrick Head!
A victorious Garrick Head thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 1076 p4p, 54 weight class) and Roko Tiili (ranked 1414 p4p, 74 weight class). Tiili has chosen Antti Railio - Halla ja etelätuuli as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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137 lbs
24 - 13 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Roko Tiili!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiili.
DeBramalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiili slips under a jab.
Tiili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeBramalo jabs Tiili to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo backing away here, and Tiili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
DeBramalo throws a lazy uppercut
and DeBramalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeBramalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Tiili misses its intended target.
DeBramalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiili lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeBramalo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeBramalo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeBramalo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiili walks into a left hand.
Tiili throws a body shot but no joy.
DeBramalo ducks right into an uppercut from Tiili.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo scores with a hook.
Tiili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiili fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeBramalo is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiili.
DeBramalo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tiili lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeBramalo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeBramalo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tiili slips a straight right by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiili counters with a nice uppercut.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Tiili moved out of range nicely.
DeBramalo misses with a looping right.
DeBramalo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tiili manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tiili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeBramalo manages to get himself to full guard.
Tiili keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeBramalo's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili is working DeBramalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tiili got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeBramalo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiili has managed to get both his arms back between DeBramalo's legs - danger averted.
DeBramalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiili trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiili postures up in DeBramalo's guard and throws a big left but DeBramalo blocks it.
DeBramalo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tiili throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiili works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DeBramalo trying to control from the bottom.
Tiili throws a strike but DeBramalo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
DeBramalo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tiili scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiili throws a big elbow that misses.
Tiili looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeBramalo is on top in guard.
Tiili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeBramalo's guard.
DeBramalo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tiili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeBramalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tiili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiili is one step ahead there.
Tiili with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tiili with a nice head shot there.
Tiili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeBramalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tiili wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.
DeBramalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tiili with a nice head shot there.
Tiili wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
DeBramalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
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 Quentin DeBramalo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tiili moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Tiili avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Tiili.
Tiili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeBramalo misses with a double jab
and Tiili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiili cracks DeBramalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiili.
DeBramalo connects with a single shot there.
Tiili throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
Tiili scores with a leg kick.
Tiili tries to score with a low kick but DeBramalo moves his leg out of the way.
Tiili slips a jab from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiili.
It looked like DeBramalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeBramalo throws a jab when Tiili was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiili throws a leg kick that misses.
DeBramalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeBramalo misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Tiili moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as DeBramalo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeBramalo misses with a hook. Tiili ducked under it nicely.
DeBramalo backing away here, and Tiili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tiili misses with a hook.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
Tiili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiili moves out of range as DeBramalo strikes.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roko Tiili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiili scores with a leg kick.
A left lands for Tiili.
DeBramalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiili throws a low kick, looking for DeBramalo's leg but DeBramalo calmly moves out of range.
Tiili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeBramalo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tiili to counter with a crisp jab.
DeBramalo shoots in for a double leg but Tiili sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for DeBramalo. That snapped Tiili's head back.
Tiili scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Tiili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiili.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A bone on bone clash there as DeBramalo blocks the leg kick.
Tiili throws the left hand but DeBramalo avoids the punch easily.
DeBramalo thumps Tiili with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Tiili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from DeBramalo lands.
DeBramalo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tiili throws out a leg kick but DeBramalo moves out of range and Tiili only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from DeBramalo misses the target.
DeBramalo misses with a hook. Tiili ducked under it nicely.
Tiili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiili ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiili fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tiili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeBramalo at a distance.
DeBramalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeBramalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiili.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Tiili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tiili, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tiili.
Tiili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeBramalo throws out the jab.
DeBramalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tiili walks into a straight right hand from DeBramalo.
Tiili looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiili. That's going to slow DeBramalo down.
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
DeBramalo digs a good body shot into Tiili's ribs.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiili slips under a jab.
DeBramalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeBramalo connects with the punch.
Tiili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
DeBramalo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiili defends well and DeBramalo ends up having to push Tiili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tiili appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeBramalo walks into a stiff left hand from Tiili.
Nice shot by DeBramalo.
Nice cross by Tiili.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tiili.
Tiili throws a hook but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
Roko Tiili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeBramalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiili misses with an uppercut.
Tiili defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiili throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Tiili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
Tiili swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeBramalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiili momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeBramalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiili moves away from the strike by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Tiili lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roko Tiili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Tiili throws the left hand but DeBramalo avoids the punch easily.
Tiili loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
Tiili throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeBramalo tried to score with a low kick but Tiili checks it.
Tiili throws out a counter right but DeBramalo avoids it with no problem.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Tiili moves out of range.
Tiili takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo lands a really nice looking cross but Tiili seems unphased.
Tiili tries to work over DeBramalo's front leg with a kick but DeBramalo checks it.
Nice shot lands for Tiili.
Tiili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Tiili moved out of range nicely.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiili flicks out a counter leg kick but DeBramalo steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
Tiili lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeBramalo's sensitive parts.
Tiili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
Tiili only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tiili throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBramalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tiili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiili tests DeBramalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tiili connects with a solid leg kick.
Tiili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo throwing a counter right hand but Tiili manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBramalo blocks a leg kick.
DeBramalo throwing a counter right hand but Tiili manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiili.
A big left from Tiili misses.
Tiili misses with a low kick.
Tiili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeBramalo.
Tiili lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiili throws a big shot that misses.
Tiili misses with a two punch combination.
Tiili misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiili.
DeBramalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tiili throws out a counter right but DeBramalo avoids it with no problem.
Tiili misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Nice shot by Tiili.
A swing and a miss from DeBramalo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiili connects with a body shot.
Tiili is looking to slow DeBramalo down with leg kicks.
DeBramalo just misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo throws a nice looking combination but Tiili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tiili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeBramalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiili counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Tiili.
Tiili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiili throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Tiili lands a head shot.
Tiili misses with an uppercut.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiili. Tiili obviously looking to wear him down.
Tiili cracks the inside of DeBramalo's front leg.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiili's head backwards.
DeBramalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeBramalo swinging wildly here.
DeBramalo throws an off balance right hand
and Tiili counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tiili.
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Tiili.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Tiili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiili throws a counter combo.
DeBramalo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeBramalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo misses with a left hand
and Tiili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiili is looking to chop away at DeBramalo's legs.
Tiili lands a leg kick that knocks DeBramalo off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiili attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiili slips a straight right by DeBramalo.
Tiili lands a body shot.
DeBramalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tiili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeBramalo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tiili.
Tiili cracks DeBramalo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tiili leaves DeBramalo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiili. That's going to slow DeBramalo down.
Tiili loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeBramalo.
Tiili slips a straight right by DeBramalo.
Tiili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeBramalo defending well as Tiili loads up on a big left hand.
Tiili connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiili throws a leg kick but DeBramalo moved away.
Tiili looks to land a right hand but DeBramalo moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roko Tiili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiili has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Tiili!
Roko Tiili was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Ford (ranked 1625 p4p, 218 weight class) and Holger The Dane (ranked 1227 p4p, 162 weight class). Holger The Dane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Holger The Dane!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford avoids the head kick by The Dane.
Some bone on bone action there as Ford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Dane throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick from The Dane.
The Dane just misses with a punch to the body.
The Dane throws a leg kick but Ford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from The Dane tenderised Ford's leg. Ford is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Dane looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well.
The Dane throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holger The Dane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford misses with a head kick.
The Dane thinks about the counter body kick.
The Dane checks a low kick from Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Dane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ford throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from The Dane misses.
The Dane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Dane throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Ford lands but The Dane takes it in his stride.
A left lands for The Dane.
Ford misses with a straight left.
The Dane flicks out a counter leg kick but Ford steps away.
The Dane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Dane throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Dane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford misses with a looping right.
The Dane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
The Dane lands an uppercut.
The Dane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ford.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Dane's elbow.
Ford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Dane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Ford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Dane misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Dane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Dane throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Ford.
Ford connects with a right hand. The Dane shakes it off.
It looks like Holger The Dane has been cut.
The Dane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
An inside leg kick from The Dane misses.
The Dane tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Ford.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Dane.
Ford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Dane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Dane thows a body kick. Ford tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The Dane fakes the leg kick and cracks Ford in the body.
The Dane lands with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Dane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Dane scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for The Dane.
A low kick from The Dane misses
and Ford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Dane throws a body kick that misses.
Ford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A good leg kick by The Dane.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ford dodges the punch combination from The Dane.
The Dane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Dane digs a good body shot into Ford's ribs.
The Dane misses with a body shot.
Ford is looking to counter punch.
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but The Dane seems unphased.
The Dane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Dane lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ford sets himself, and The Dane steps forward looking for the clinch! Ford avoids it this time.
Ford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Dane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Dane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Dane throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Ford avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Dane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Dane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ford scores with a nice head shot.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Ford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ford looks for the body kick but The Dane saw that one coming.
The Dane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Dane moves out of range as Ford strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Dane throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Dane, right into the meat.
The Dane throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holger The Dane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holger The Dane's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Dane swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Dane throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Dane lands with a nice body punch.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Dane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ford counters with a nice body shot.
The Dane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
The Dane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Dane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from The Dane does no damage.
The Dane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from The Dane.
The Dane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ford.
Crunch! Ford slams his shin into The Dane's torso.
Ford tries to clinch but The Dane moves out of range.
The Dane dodges the punch combination from Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dane throws a big shot that misses.
As The Dane looks to move away, Ford throws a big counter combo but The Dane just gets out of the way.
Ford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Dane flicks out a counter leg kick but Ford steps away.
Ford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Dane to score with a decent uppercut.
Ford tries to clinch there but The Dane circles away.
Ford misses with a body kick.
The Dane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Dane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ford is out of range.
The Dane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Dane tries a low kick but Ford avoids it.
Ford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Dane throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Ford.
The Dane misses with a hook.
Ford connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by The Dane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Dane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Alan Ford has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dane throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ford has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Dane throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
The Dane misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Ford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Dane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ford defending well as The Dane loads up on a big left hand.
Holger The Dane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Dane if he has to take too many more of those.
The Dane tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance.
The Dane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick from Ford lands but The Dane takes it in his stride.
The Dane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Ford misses its target.
Ford looks to land a right hand but The Dane moved out of range.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. The Dane moves away and avoids it.
The Dane throws out a leg kick but Ford moves out of range and The Dane only half commits.
Ford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ford checks a low kick from The Dane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dane misses with a body kick.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
The Dane slips a jab and a cross from Ford.
The Dane counters with a body kick.
Ford tries to clinch there but The Dane circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Dane! But no joy.
The Dane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ford lands with a slapping head kick.
The Dane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from The Dane.
Ford avoids the head kick by The Dane.
The Dane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.
The Dane keeps the fight on the outside.
The Dane avoids the body shot from Ford.
The Dane throws a chopping leg kick but Ford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ford misses with a hook.
The Dane throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dane staying out of range there.
Ford misses with a kick to the body
and The Dane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford misses with a body kick.
Ford lands with a nice combination. The Dane backs away looking to recover.
The Dane tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford dodges the punch combination from The Dane.
The Dane wants to slow Ford down by chopping away at his legs.
Ford misses the body punch
and The Dane counters by clinching up.
The Dane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Dane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Dane blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Dane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ford looks to land a left hand but The Dane moved out of range nicely.
Ford jabs The Dane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but The Dane is just out of range.
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 Alan Ford will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
The Dane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ford's calf.
Ford looks to throw the jab but The Dane is out of range.
The Dane motions for Ford to come forward. The Dane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Dane moves away.
The Dane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Ford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Dane's defenses.
The Dane breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ford.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
Ford lands a jab.
Ford checks a leg kick.
The Dane misses with a kick to the body.
Ford takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by The Dane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Dane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Dane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from The Dane.
The Dane misses with a body kick.
The Dane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Dane throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side.
The Dane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Dane throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Dane moves away.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but The Dane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Dane throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Dane avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. The Dane moves away and avoids it.
Ford misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
The Dane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Dane.
Ford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ford lands a jab to The Dane's midsection.
The Dane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. The Dane does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Dane is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Dane counters with a straight right hand.
Ford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Dane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ford slips a jab from The Dane.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Dane manages to avoid it.
The Dane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Dane.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dane connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
The Dane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ford is looking to counter punch.
Ford throws a push kick but The Dane slaps the foot to one side.
The Dane misses with a low kick.
The Dane slips under a jab.
The Dane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Ford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Dane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
The Dane scores with a jab to the body.
The Dane tries to clinch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but The Dane slips the punch.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Dane.
Some wild striking there from The Dane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries to bum rush The Dane with a series of wild strikes but The Dane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ford.
Ford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ford throws a combination. The Dane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Dane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Dane tries a head kick but it misses.
The Dane moves out of range as Ford throws a body kick.
The Dane throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Ford blocks a head kick by The Dane.
Ford tries to counter by clinching up but The Dane breaks away and moves out of range.
The Dane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
The Dane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
An attempted straight right counter from Ford misses the target.
Ford swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Dane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Dane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alan Ford.
I think Ford 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alan Ford!
During a confident post fight interview, Alan Ford thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 1868 p4p, 219 weight class) and James Krause (ranked 1533 p4p, 185 weight class). Krause has chosen Heart of a Champion as his entrance music. James Krause has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Krause or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado, which made it look bad.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krause takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krause looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
Machado lands an overhand right.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado slips under a jab from Krause.
Krause misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado swings for the body but Krause moves out of range.
Krause shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machado is trying to defend but Krause finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krause is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Krause is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Machado!
Krause 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krause prevents Machado from improving his position.
Krause missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krause.
Krause looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Krause is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krause is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krause is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machado has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado is trying to control but can't.
Krause is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krause is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.
Krause missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krause.
Machado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krause is working for an americana but Machado has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Krause was thinking about the submission.
Krause advances position into side control!
Krause throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Krause goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krause but great work by Machado.
Krause is trying to get back to half guard.
Krause is not content to let Machado control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.
Machado working away.
Krause is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machado off and has taken his back!
Machado staying busy and making it hard for Krause to control.
Krause is persistently looking for the submission but Machado is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause is landing with strikes. Machado can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Krause dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krause with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
Krause tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado tried to counter with a leg kick but Krause avoided it.
Machado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krauses head.
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krause tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krause jumps guard but Machado stands there with Krause around his waist. Krause gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krause fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krause is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Krause jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Krause is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krause looking for a takedown.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machado but Machado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krause takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krause blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machado pinned against the cage. Machado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body punch from Krause.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krause uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Krause darts in looking for a takedown but Machado gets double underhooks and turns Krause into the cage.
Krause keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado cracks a nice hook into Krause's ribs.
Krause fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krause goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
Krause shoots in for a double leg but Machado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krause wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krause dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Krause manages to avoid it.
Machado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krause's hands.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado throws a series of punches but Krause avoids them all with ease.
Krause with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krause tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krause tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause wants a takedown but no success here.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Krause wants a takedown but no success here.
Machado is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Krause fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manny Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krause tries to score a body lock takedown but Machado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krause is breathing heavily.
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!
Krause fails to pull guard.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Machado moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Machado delivers a nice body kick.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krause.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat.
Machado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krause.
Krause gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado digs a good body shot into Krause's ribs.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Krause on that attempt.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machado finds it's way round the side to connect with Krause's head.
Machado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Krause gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krause uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machado. Krause shrugs it off though.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
Krause has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machado finds it's way round the side to connect with Krause's head.
Nice shot by Machado.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Krause moves away and avoids it.
Krause takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a leg kick but Krause moved away.
Krause tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
Krause is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machado rather than just go for the knockout.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krause doesn't seem bothered though.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado rushes Krause and presses him up against the cage.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Krause.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
Krause takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado has Krause pressed against the cage.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Machado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donk. Machado catches Krause right on the button with a cross.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado holds him up against the cage and eventually Krause drops back down to his feet.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Krause takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krause misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado works over Krause's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krause shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machado 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
Manny Machado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ijsa Mohammed (ranked 1348 p4p, 59 weight class) and Cyrus Great (ranked 1253 p4p, 55 weight class). Ijsa Mohammed could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cyrus Great's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ijsa Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyrus Great!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammed misses with a two punch combination.
Mohammed walks into a stiff left hand from Great.
Mohammed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ijsa Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammed looks to land a combination but Great avoids it well.
Mohammed clinches with his opponent.
Mohammed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mohammed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Our sources have told us that Mohammed has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Great dodges an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Great has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Great shrugs off.
Mohammed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Great breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed tries to clinch up.
Great scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mohammed tries to clinch there but Great circles away.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Great is avoiding it.
Mohammed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Great, pushing him back against the cage.
Great tries to break free but Mohammed pushes him back against the cage.
Mohammed tries to land knees in the clinch but Great avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Great blocks an elbow strike.
Great lands with a left to the head.
Great is trying to break the clinch but Mohammed has him pressed against the cage.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Great blocks with his arms.
Great is trying to force a seperation but Mohammed has the dominant position.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Great shrugs off.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Great has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mohammed seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Great can turn it around.
Great dodges an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Mohammed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Cyrus Great has been cut.
Mohammed has Great pressed against the cage, preventing Great from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mohammed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Great's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Great swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mohammed wants to clinch
enabling Great to counter with a crisp jab.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Great! But no joy.
Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Great manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Mohammed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mohammed closes the distance but Great moves to the side
and Great connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Great avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Great lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mohammed slips a jab and a cross from Great.
Mohammed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mohammed tries to clinch there but Great circles away.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Great swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Great swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Mohammed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mohammed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Great throws a shot from downtown. Mohammed moves away and avoids it.
Mohammed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Great swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Great is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mohammed with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Great swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Great looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mohammed wants to clinch.
Mohammed defending well as Great loads up on a big left hand.
Mohammed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Great connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Great looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mohammed drives through and clinches with Great against the cage.
Mohammed looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Great is trying to break the clinch but Mohammed is controlling him.
Mohammed trying to land knees to the body.
Mohammed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Great.
Mohammed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Great blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mohammed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Great manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Great takes a swing at Mohammed's ribcage but misses.
Mohammed throws a series of punches but Great moves out of range.
Mohammed has managed to clinch.
Great managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mohammed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Great looks winded!
Mohammed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mohammed has Great pressed against the cage, preventing Great from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Great blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Great tries to break the clinch but Mohammed is controlling the position.
Mohammed lands an elbow that stopped Great in his tracks for a moment.
Mohammed trying to land knees to the body.
Mohammed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mohammed pushes off an throws an elbow but Great leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Great blocks with his arms.
Great's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mohammed throws a series of punches but Great moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ijsa Mohammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrus Great's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mohammed throws a series of punches but Great moves out of range.
Mohammed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Great is avoiding it.
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Great keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Great's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great moves out of range.
Great showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohammed.
Great misses with a wild combination.
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Great keeps it at a distance.
Great avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Great throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mohammed throwing a counter right hand but Great manages to avoid it.
Great lands with a good body shot.
Great scores with a body shot.
Mohammed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Great can do to turn this around?
Mohammed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Great swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great is having none of it.
Great misses with a straight left.
Great throws a nice looking combination but Mohammed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Great throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mohammed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but Great is avoiding it.
Great throws out a counter right but Mohammed avoids it with no problem.
Mohammed wants to clinch
and Great cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Great throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Great looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Mohammed. Those never looked like landing.
Great jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mohammed tries to clinch up.
Cyrus Great seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Great misses the target.
Mohammed falls off balance throwing a combination
and Great counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Great circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mohammed wants to clinch.
Great blocks a head kick by Mohammed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great moves out of range.
Mohammed doesn't manage to clinch there - Great circles away.
Great pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Great avoids a punch combination nicely.
Great is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mohammed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Great cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Great. Those never looked like landing.
Mohammed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Great manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mohammed lands a two punch combo.
Mohammed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Great.
A telegraphed right hand from Great misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Great waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mohammed.
A combination from Mohammed does no damage.
Mohammed's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mohammed duly obliges.
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Great circles away and keeps his distance.
Great slips a jab and a cross from Mohammed.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Great paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mohammed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mohammed throws a right hand that Great ducks under and follows up with a left that Great also avoids with ease.
Great throws out a counter right but Mohammed avoids it with no problem.
Great throws a body shot but no joy.
Great lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mohammed at a distance.
Great throws a big shot that misses.
Great circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Great counter with a right hand.
Great scores with a jab.
Mohammed wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great is having none of it.
Mohammed misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed looks to clinch
and Great counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great moves out of range.
Great swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Great now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Great keeps it at a distance.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Great moves out of range.
Great looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mohammed wants to clinch.
Great throws the left hand but Mohammed avoids the punch easily.
Great scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mohammed moves in looking to clinch but Great pushes him off.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Great now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Great showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cyrus Great's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mohammed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Great throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mohammed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Great looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mohammed defending well as Great loads up on a big left hand.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch but Great swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mohammed looks to clinch
letting Great counter with a right hand.
Great throws a series of punches but Mohammed avoids them all with ease.
Mohammed closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammed pushes off an throws an elbow but Great leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mohammed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside that Great shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed misses with an elbow over the top.
Mohammed misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mohammed just misses with a elbow thrown towards Great's brow.
Great working hard to break the clinch.
Great wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Great avoids a wild elbow strike from Mohammed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed missing with knees to the body.
Great breaks the clinch.
Mohammed wants to clinch but Great slips to the side
and Great counters with a stiff right hand.
Mohammed forces Great back against the cage and clinches.
Great breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Great throws a body punch but Mohammed moves out of range.
Mohammed wants to clinch up but Great keeps it at a distance.
Mohammed clinches up against the cage.
Great blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Great blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
Great blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Great breaks the clinch.
Great misses with a body shot.
Great misses with a looping left.
Mohammed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mohammed looks to clinch
and Great counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Great lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mohammed at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Great misses with a double jab.
Mohammed is looking for a counter combo.
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
A jab from Great misses.
Great misses with a series of wild punches.
Mohammed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Great misses with a looping left.
Great scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Great circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Great! But no joy.
Mohammed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mohammed throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Great to counter with a crisp jab.
Great lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mohammed circles away quickly and effectively.
Great misses with a hook.
Mohammed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Great misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mohammed appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Great misses the target.
Mohammed staying out of range there.
Mohammed forces Great back against the cage and clinches.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Great avoids it.
Great escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammed instigates a clinch.
Great managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Great is defending well for now.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Great scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mohammed pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
Mohammed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Great breaks from the clinch.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Great paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Great lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mohammed wants to clinch but Great slips to the side
and Great counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Great misses with the combination.
Mohammed is looking to clinch.
Mohammed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Great.
Mohammed tries to clinch up but Great circles away and keeps his distance.
Mohammed ducks under a wild hook from Great.
Great keeps the fight on the outside.
Great let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ijsa Mohammed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mohammed misses with an elbow over the top.
Great is trying to force a seperation but Mohammed has the dominant position.
Great breaks from the clinch.
Great scores with a hook.
Great thuds his right hand into Mohammed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Great showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohammed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyrus Great.
I think Great has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Great!
A relieved looking Cyrus Great thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Monteban (ranked 295 p4p, 16 weight class) and Sean Tallon (ranked 613 p4p, 32 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sean Tallon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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128 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Monteban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
56 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monteban was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Tallon moves out of range as Monteban strikes.
Ricardo Monteban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tallon lands with a good body shot.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Monteban has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Monteban tries to clinch up but Tallon circles away and keeps his distance.
Tallon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monteban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monteban catches Tallon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monteban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monteban misses with a straight left.
Tallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monteban.
Monteban shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tallon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteban landing some decent shots from guard.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Tallon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monteban is controlling him.
Monteban postures up.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Tallon keeps moving.
Tallon controlling Monteban's posture.
Tallon trying to keep a closed guard but Monteban is proving a slippery customer.
Monteban postures up in Tallon's guard and throws a big left but Tallon blocks it.
Monteban prevents Tallon from getting back to his feet.
Monteban scoring with some ground and pound.
Monteban trying to control but Tallon is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tallon seems keen to control Monteban's posture.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Tallon keeps moving.
Monteban postures up in Tallon's guard and throws a big left but Tallon blocks it.
Monteban lands a couple of digs.
Monteban scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tallon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monteban throws a big elbow that misses.
Tallon is looking to stand up but Monteban isn't so interested in that idea.
Tallon seems keen to control Monteban's posture.
Monteban lands a couple of digs.
Tallon wants to stand up but Monteban is controlling him.
Monteban slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monteban missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tallon tries to get to full guard but Monteban has control of the leg.
Tallon wants to control but Monteban is keeping busy.
Tallon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Monteban is on him like a limpet, forcing Tallon back against the cage.
A short right from Tallon on the inside.
Tallon blocks an elbow strike.
Monteban is working for takedown but Tallon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Monteban fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Tallon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tallon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Monteban throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tallon wants to stand but Monteban has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tallon gets to his feet. Monteban looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monteban takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monteban manages to avoid it.
Tallon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monteban chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tallon can pounce on him.
Monteban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tallon.
Tallon throws the kick towards the body but Monteban avoids it.
Tallon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monteban.
Tallon swings for the body but Monteban moves out of range.
Monteban wants to clinch up but Tallon keeps it at a distance.
Tallon flicks out a counter leg kick but Monteban steps away.
Monteban clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Tallon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tallon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tallon throws a chopping leg kick but Monteban manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monteban throws a shot from downtown. Tallon moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Monteban misses.
Tallon throws a body punch but Monteban moves out of range.
Monteban appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tallon lands a leg kick that knocks Monteban off balance momentarily.
Monteban doesn't manage to clinch there - Tallon circles away.
Tallon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monteban with a body shot.
Monteban misses with a low kick.
Tallon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monteban fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tallon sprawls well initially but Monteban persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tallon wants to get back to his feet.
Monteban thows a huge punch but Tallon dodges it nicely.
Tallon wants to get back to his feet.
Tallon wants to improve his position but Monteban is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon is trying to stand back up but Monteban is controlling him
Monteban thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monteban is looking for a kimura here.
Monteban lands strikes from half guard.
Tallon pushes Monteban off and gets back to his feet.
Monteban misses with a body kick.
Monteban throws a body kick that misses.
Monteban throws a lazy right hand but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monteban throws a hook but Tallon blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Tallon misses.
Monteban throws a jab when Tallon was well out of range.
Monteban swings widly with a right hand
and Tallon counters with a nice leg kick.
Monteban misses the shot to the body.
Tallon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tallon.
Tallon throws a lazy right hand but Monteban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tallon jabs Monteban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monteban moves to clinch but Tallon breaks away
and Tallon counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tallon with a nice cross.
Tallon scores with a jab.
Tallon defending well as Monteban loads up on a big left hand.
Monteban bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Monteban is putting a hurting on Tallon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tallon is trying to get back to his feet.
Ricardo Monteban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tallon is looking for a sweep.
Monteban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tallon keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban misses with the ground and pound.
Monteban in side control lands a decent elbow.
Monteban 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.
Monteban tries for a kimura but Tallon is defending well.
Monteban is chipping away with strikes.
Tallon pushes Monteban away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monteban gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tallon sneaks out the side door and pushes Monteban away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tallon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monteban fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tallon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monteban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tallon.
Tallon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monteban's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monteban cracks Tallon with an open hand slap.
Monteban throws a lazy right hand but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tallon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monteban.
Tallon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monteban takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Monteban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tallon.
Monteban throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tallon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tallon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Monteban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monteban checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Monteban misses its target.
Monteban loads up on a big right hand but Tallon slips the punch.
Tallon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tallon.
Sean Tallon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monteban shoots in but Tallon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monteban avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon 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.
Tallon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tallon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tallon.
A leg kick checked by Monteban.
Tallon slaps away a takedown attempt from Monteban, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tallon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tallon misses with a low kick.
Monteban throws the left hand but Tallon avoids the punch easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monteban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Monteban's best efforts.
Tallon has one foot on Monteban's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monteban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tallon under the eye.
Monteban is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tallon is able to avoid easily.
Monteban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tallon circles away.
Tallon cracks the inside of Monteban's front leg.
Tallon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tallon scores with a jab to the body.
Monteban misses with a hook to the body
and Tallon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monteban uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monteban looks to land a left hand but Tallon moved out of range nicely.
Tallon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Monteban clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tallon.
Monteban tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monteban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monteban is trying to push Tallon away but Tallon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monteban backwards.
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!
Monteban tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Monteban back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tallon.
Tallon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monteban's elbow.
Monteban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monteban under the eye.
Monteban avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a body shot.
Monteban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tallon throws a solid leg kick but Monteban takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tallon.
Tallon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monteban tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tallon is able to avoid easily.
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monteban.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tallon.
Monteban looks to score with a jab to the body but Tallon is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
Tallon cracks Monteban with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tallon moves out of range as Monteban strikes.
Monteban looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monteban lands a nice short elbow.
Monteban throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tallon pushes Monteban off looking to stand but Monteban dives back in and keeps control.
Tallon is controlling Monteban's trapped leg to prevent Monteban from advancing to side control.
Monteban is trying to control. Tallon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tallon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tallon tries to kick Monteban off but Monteban keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tallon pushes Monteban off and gets back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monteban.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monteban, right into the meat.
Tallon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monteban missing with a left hand there. Tallon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monteban looks to throw a body kick
and Monteban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monteban is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tallon tries to work over Monteban's front leg with a kick but Monteban checks it.
Monteban gets a double leg takedown into Tallon's guard.
Tallon pushes Monteban off and gets back to his feet.
Tallon wants to land a leg kick but Monteban is out of range.
Tallon slips under a jab.
Tallon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monteban rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tallon connects with a solid leg kick.
Tallon slips a straight right by Monteban.
Monteban moves out of range of the leg kick from Tallon.
Monteban appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tallon digs a good hook to Monteban's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monteban misses the jab.
Monteban takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tallon digs a good hook to Monteban's body.
A cross from Monteban lands.
Monteban moves forwards but Tallon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Tallon as Monteban shoots in.
Tallon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tallon has managed to clinch.
Monteban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon prevents Monteban from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Monteban blocks an uppercut.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tallon lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tallon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monteban utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tallon tries a body shot but Monteban blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Monteban - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tallon lands a nice uppercut.
Tallon prevents a body shot from Monteban.
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monteban prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Tallon as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monteban prevents a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Monteban tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tallon smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monteban. Monteban circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tallon lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Tallon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monteban doesn't seem phased though.
Monteban goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monteban pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tallon is out of range and Monteban settles back down.
Monteban swings widly with a right hand
and Tallon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monteban.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monteban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Monteban sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monteban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tallon.
Monteban throws a lazy right hand but Tallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban looks for a takedown but Tallon sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Tallon.
Monteban connects with a solid leg kick.
Monteban missing with a left hand there. Tallon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon throws a jab when Monteban was well out of range.
Monteban doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tallon counters with an inside leg kick.
Tallon scores with a shot to the body.
Tallon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monteban scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tallon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Tallon tenderised Monteban's leg. Monteban is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monteban shoots and misses
and Tallon counters with a nice leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tallon stuffs the takedown attempt from Monteban. Monteban gets slowly back to his feet.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monteban throws out the jab.
Tallon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tallon ducks right into an uppercut from Monteban.
Monteban walks into a straight right hand from Tallon.
Monteban looks to land a body kick but Tallon moved away.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monteban throws out the jab.
Tallon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Monteban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Monteban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monteban with a poor takedown
and Tallon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tallon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tallon scores with a hook to the body. Monteban takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monteban scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monteban dives in and scores a takedown into Tallon's guard.
Tallon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Monteban is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tallon.
Monteban lunges at Tallon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tallon's hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monteban.
Tallon tries to escape but Monteban is in control.
Tallon prevents Monteban from improving position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monteban is controlling him well.
Tallon is trying to control Monteban's posture but Monteban avoids it.
Check out the look on Monteban's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Monteban trying to control the action but Tallon is working from the bottom.
Monteban misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tallon is trying to get back to his feet.
Monteban tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tallon wants to get back to his feet.
Sean Tallon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tallon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Monteban is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tallon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tallon is pushing Monteban's head away, looking to escape. Monteban manages to hold on to the position though.
Monteban working the ground and pound.
Tallon wants to get back to his feet.
Tallon is looking for a sweep.
Ricardo Monteban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An elbow from Monteban crashes against the mat.
Monteban trying to control the position but Tallon is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban working the head with strikes.
Monteban misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Monteban tries to score with some ground and pound. Tallon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tallon wants to get back to his feet.
Monteban tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monteban has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monteban working the ground and pound from side control.
Tallon tries to escape but Monteban is in control.
Tallon sneaks out the side door and pushes Monteban away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tallon with a hook.
Tallon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Monteban finds it's way through Tallon's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Monteban is just out of range.
Tallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
Monteban moves out of range as Tallon throws a body kick.
Monteban fails with the takedown
and Tallon counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tallon - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut there from Tallon.
A cross from Monteban lands.
Monteban throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tallon with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tallon.
Tallon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monteban misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Tallon.
I've got Tallon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!
After winning the bout, Sean Tallon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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