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MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisu Okunaba (ranked 3027 p4p, 422 weight class) and Goban Declan (ranked 2235 p4p, 333 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sisu Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goban Declan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Okunaba.
Declan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okunaba if he has to take too many more of those.
Okunaba throws a looping overhand right but Declan ducks down to avoid it.
Okunaba with a nice cross.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Declan.
Okunaba lands a jab.
Declan keeps the fight on the outside.
Okunaba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okunaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okunaba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Declan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okunaba scrambles back to his feet.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Okunaba moved away.
Jab from Okunaba.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okunaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
Okunaba slips under a jab.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okunaba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Declan moves out of range as Okunaba strikes.
Declan throws the left hand but Okunaba avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba blocks the body kick.
Declan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Declan looks to land a left hand but Okunaba moved out of range nicely.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Declan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Declan thinks about the counter body kick.
Okunaba misses with a looping left.
Declan avoids the head kick by Okunaba.
Declan throws a nice looking combination but Okunaba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Okunaba lands.
Declan gets tackled into the cage by Okunaba. Okunaba maintains the clinch.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Okunaba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
Okunaba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okunaba scores with a shot to the side of Declan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Declan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okunaba throws a head kick but Declan moves out of range.
Okunaba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Declan misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan lands with a slapping head kick.
Okunaba throws a big shot that misses.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okunaba's hands.
Declan takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okunaba closes the distance and pushes Declan back into the cage.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
Declan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okunaba throws the left hand but Declan avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba backing away here, and Declan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okunaba tries to clinch up.
Okunaba throws a hook but Declan avoids it easily.
Okunaba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Declan on the side of the head.
Okunaba slips under a jab from Declan.
Okunaba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Okunaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Declan throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a looping right.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okunaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Declan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Declan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okunaba under the eye.
Okunaba throws a hook but Declan blocks it.
Declan moves away from the strike by Okunaba.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okunaba.
Okunaba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan scores with a jab.
Okunaba misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Okunaba blocks the leg kick.
Okunaba has Declan up against the cage in a clinch.
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Declan throws an elbow but it misses.
Declan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okunaba tries to clinch up but Declan circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan throws a leg kick but Okunaba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okunaba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Declan swats away the attempt to clinch by Okunaba.
Okunaba doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch but Declan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Declan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Declan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Declan defending well as Okunaba loads up on a big left hand.
Okunaba scores with a head kick.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan cracks Okunaba with a good jab.
Okunaba moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Declan is having none of it.
Okunaba connects with a right hand. Declan shakes it off.
Okunaba misses with a straight left.
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okunaba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Okunaba connects with a right hand. Declan shakes it off.
Okunaba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.
Okunaba instigates a clinch.
Declan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okunaba's defenses.
Okunaba blocks an elbow strike.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Declan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Declan.
Sisu Okunaba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from Declan.
Declan misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Declan struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Okunaba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Declan blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Declan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from Declan.
Declan digs a right hand into Okunaba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okunaba's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Declan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Okunaba takes a shot to the head.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Declan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba blocks an elbow strike.
Declan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Declan throws a head punch that misses.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
A body shot lands from Declan.
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Declan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan.
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okunaba throws a shot from downtown. Declan moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Declan misses.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba avoids a kick to the body.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okunaba misses with a looping left.
Declan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Declan lands with a hook. Okunaba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Okunaba walks into a stiff left hand from Declan.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Okunaba's knee but Okunaba avoids it well.
Declan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okunaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Declan swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Declan.
Okunaba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Declan on the side of the head.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Declan thuds his shin into the meat of Okunaba's side.
Okunaba lands with a hook. Declan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okunaba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crunch! Declan slams his shin into Okunaba's torso.
Okunaba throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
A jab from Declan misses.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okunaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Declan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Okunaba does it's job there.
Okunaba misses with a straight right.
Okunaba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan lands the left hand.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses
and Declan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan looks for the body kick but Okunaba saw that one coming.
Okunaba tries to clinch up
and Okunaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Okunaba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okunaba is looking to clinch but Declan is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Declan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okunaba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Declan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan throws a leg kick which misses Okunaba's front leg but catches the back leg as Okunaba tries to avoid it.
Declan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okunaba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Declan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba throwing a counter right hand but Declan manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Declan slips a straight right by Okunaba.
Okunaba blocks the body kick.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Okunaba throws an off balance right hand
and Okunaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Okunaba finds it's target.
Okunaba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Declan works the jab nicely.
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Declan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba misses with a looping right.
Declan blocks a jab.
Okunaba slips a jab from Declan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Declan. That's going to slow Okunaba down.
Declan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Okunaba moved out of range.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan throws a low kick, looking for Okunaba's leg but Okunaba calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan tries to work over Okunaba's front leg with a kick but Okunaba checks it.
Declan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Declan swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Declan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okunaba counters with a nice uppercut.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Declan misses the target.
Declan misses with a hook.
Declan gets tackled into the cage by Okunaba. Okunaba maintains the clinch.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Declan.
A shot in the inside from Declan.
A nice left hand lands by Declan.
Declan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okunaba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Declan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sisu Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Declan throws an elbow that misses.
Okunaba has a couple of punches blocked by Declan.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Declan throws an elbow that misses.
Declan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okunaba lands a nice uppercut.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Declan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Okunaba dodges an elbow strike from Declan.
Declan blocking some punches.
Declan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Declan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Declan blocking some punches.
Okunaba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from Declan.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from Declan.
Declan misses with an elbow over the top.
Declan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Declan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okunaba.
Declan lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Declan blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okunaba tries to throw a body punch but Declan avoids it by throwing Okunaba back against the cage.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okunaba lands with a right to the head.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan blocking some punches.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Goban Declan.
I've got Declan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 2310 p4p, 222 weight class) and Henrique Ramos (ranked 1982 p4p, 206 weight class). Ramos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sepultura - Nomad. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ori Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henrique Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jokinen moves out of range as Ramos throws a body kick.
It looked like Jokinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramos.
Ramos connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramos.
Jokinen goes for a double leg but Ramos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramos continues to drive forward.
Jokinen tries to move into range but Ramos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab from Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jokinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos landing a few strikes.
Jokinen tries to bench press Ramos off him but Ramos keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jokinen keeping control of the position.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Ramos wants to take a breather but Jokinen is having none of it.
Ramos is nestled in close to Jokinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
Ramos content to control rather than advance.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramos is looking to advance position but Jokinen won't allow it.
Ramos prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Ramos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ramos trying to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Ramos is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramos is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Jokinen is trying to keep Ramos in close.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos being controlled here momentarily.
Ramos preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jokinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos sprawls well. He's pushed Jokinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramos.
A low kick from Ramos misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
Ramos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jokinen's guard.
Ramos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ramos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Ramos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jokinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jokinen is looking to pass into half guard but Ramos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramos is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.
Ramos trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.
Jokinen pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage.
Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
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.
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen looking for a guillotine here but Ramos defends easily.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.
Ramos is looking to pass into half guard but Jokinen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jokinen is in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Ramos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramos thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with a nice body kick.
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramos.
Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Jokinen throwing a counter right hand but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramos lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.
Ramos jabs at Jokinen's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramos misses with a body shot
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jokinen looks for a takedown but Ramos sprawls well.
Ramos sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Jokinen misses its target.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramos can pounce on him.
Ramos misses with a jab to the body
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ramos is concentrating on defense, preventing Jokinen from advancing position.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Ramos defending well.
Ramos is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos trying to control from the bottom.
Jokinen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ramos's thigh. Ramos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Ramos.
Henrique Ramos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Henrique Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Ramos is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ramos takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Henrique Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Ramos throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Ramos is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramos misses with a double jab
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Ramos is quick to defend against it.
Ramos is looking to clinch.
Jokinen tries to counter with a takedown but Ramos is quick to defend against it.
Ori Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Ramos!
A victorious Henrique Ramos 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Tutov (ranked 1685 p4p, 183 weight class) and Lu Hao (ranked 1303 p4p, 141 weight class). Tutov comes to the cage accompanied by Russian National Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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144 lbs
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
40 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lu Hao!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tutov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tutov throws a big shot that misses.
Tutov lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Tutov.
Hao misses with a looping right.
Hao misses with a body kick.
Tutov blocks a jab.
Tutov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tutov looks to land a body kick but Hao moved away.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tutov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tutov is in Hao's guard.
Tutov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hao is retaining full guard.
Hao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tutov escapes and throws Hao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao is looking to regain half guard here but Tutov keeps moving and retains side control.
Hao is trying to escape the position but Tutov is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hao is defending well.
Hao is looking to regain half guard here but Tutov keeps moving and retains side control.
Tutov scoring with punches and elbows.
Hao tries to improve position but can't.
Tutov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hao, who protects the arm well.
Tutov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hao, who protects the arm well.
Hao is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov working away.
Hao is trying to get back to half guard.
Tutov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hao tries to buck Tutov off but Tutov is having none of it.
Hao can't do much from the bottom here.
Hao is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hao tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tutov landing strikes from the mount and Hao is in trouble!
Hao tries to lock up and control but Tutov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hao is desperately trying to improve his position but Tutov has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao is squirming around, avoiding Tutov's attempts to control the action.
Tutov avoids the attempt from Hao to control.
Hao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tutov.
Hao prevents Tutov from taking his back.
Hao tries to hold on but Tutov pushes him away.
Tutov lands a nice shot to the head.
Hao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tutov is landing with some decent strikes but Hao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hao is looking to get to half guard.
Tutov controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao working to try and regain half guard.
Tutov goes for an armbar but Hao turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hao.
Hao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tutov is keeping the position for now.
Tutov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tutov looking for a guillotine here but Hao defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao stands up over Tutov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hao slips a jab and a cross from Tutov.
Hao digs a good hook to Tutov's body.
Tutov tries for a takedown but Hao circles away easily
enabling Hao to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Hao does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hao.
Tutov slips a jab from Hao.
Tutov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tutov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tutov walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov moves away from the strike by Hao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov avoids the head kick by Hao.
Hao scores with a nice head shot.
Tutov thuds his right hand into Hao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hao scores with a kick to the body.
Hao throws out a loose jab but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutov is looking for a counter combo.
Hao with a nice cross.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hao. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Tutov. Those never looked like landing.
Hao thuds a left hand into Tutov's body.
Tutov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hao lands a nice hook to Tutov's body. Tutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tutov's waist but Tutov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hao off to one side.
Tutov checks a leg kick.
Tutov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lu Hao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao tries to land a front kick but Tutov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hao.
Tutov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao.
Tutov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Hao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tutov drives through and clinches with Hao against the cage.
Tutov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tutov has a couple of punches blocked by Hao.
Hao takes a shot to the head.
Tutov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hao throws a nice looking combination but Tutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tutov will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hao looks to land a combination. Tutov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andrey Tutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hao slips a jab and a cross from Tutov.
Hao steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tutov cracks Hao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hao lands with a slapping head kick.
Tutov misses with a few strikes there.
Tutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hao! But no joy.
Tutov misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutov blocks a head kick by Hao.
Tutov walks into a straight right hand from Hao.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tutov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao cracks Tutov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Hao misses.
Tutov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tutov moves forwards but Hao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hao misses with a head kick.
Hao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tutov avoids the body shot from Hao.
Hao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tutov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutov slips a jab from Hao.
Tutov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tutov has picked Hao up and slammed him! Hao can't keep hold of the triangle and Tutov manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Hao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Hao.
Hao delivers a nice body kick.
Lu Hao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hao throws a chopping leg kick but Tutov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tutov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tutov throws a nice looking combination but Hao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown but Hao shows good takedown defense.
Hao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tutov. Tutov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tutov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tutov walks into a left hand.
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!
Hao misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Tutov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hao looks to land a right hand but Tutov moved out of range.
Tutov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tutov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tutov 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 Hao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hao throws a sloppy head kick and Tutov moves out of range easily.
Tutov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hao circles away.
Hao flicks out a counter leg kick but Tutov steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Tutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hao throws an overhand right that lands on Tutov's shoulder, as Tutov tries to avoid the shot.
Hao scores with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Hao slams his shin into Tutov's torso.
Hao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tutov closes the distance and clinches up with Hao, looking for a takedown. Tutov pushes Hao against the cage but Hao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tutov counters with a nice body kick.
Hao lands a nice shot that snaps Tutov's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Tutov as Hao shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Tutov misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Hao.
Tutov moves into the clinch.
Hao is trying to pull guard but Tutov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tutov to keep the fight standing.
Tutov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tutov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tutov misses with an uppercut.
Hao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tutov throws a right and a left that Hao avoids nicely.
Hao looks for a takedown but Tutov sprawls well.
Hao connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao misses with a hook. Tutov ducked under it nicely.
Tutov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hao.
Hao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tutov throws a series of punches but Hao moves out of range.
Tutov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tutov swings for the body but Hao moves out of range.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tutov wants to control but Hao is keeping him busy.
Hao gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tutov pulls his head out easily.
Hao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tutov pulls his head out easily.
Tutov moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao tries to bench press Tutov off him but Tutov keeps the position.
Hao is trying to control Tutov's posture but Tutov avoids it.
Tutov wants to control but Hao is keeping him busy.
Tutov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hao 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
Lu Hao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 2283 p4p, 336 weight class) and Antonio Lobo (ranked 1523 p4p, 239 weight class). Kamenov's entrance music is Korn - Hey Daddy. A fine choice. Lobo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hayden James - Embrace. This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandar Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Lobo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamenov throws a leg kick
and Lobo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aleksandar Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
A jab from Lobo misses.
Kamenov takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Lobo staying out of range there.
Lobo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamenov's head.
A big left from Kamenov misses.
Lobo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamenov lands a leg kick that knocks Lobo off balance momentarily.
Kamenov lands a body shot.
Kamenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamenov lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lobo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lobo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a body punch but Lobo moves out of range.
Kamenov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lobo misses with a low kick as Kamenov jumps back.
Kamenov takes a swing at Lobo's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Lobo misses.
Kamenov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lobo wants to slow Kamenov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamenov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kamenov misses with a low kick.
Lobo cracks Kamenov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamenov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamenov missing with a left hand there. Lobo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenov drives through and clinches with Lobo against the cage.
Kamenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamenov moves in looking to clinch but Lobo pushes him off.
Kamenov throws a nice looking combination but Lobo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamenov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lobo.
Lobo cracks Kamenov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lobo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range.
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Lobo avoids them all with ease.
Lobo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lobo throws a leg kick which misses Kamenov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamenov tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov misses with the combination.
Lobo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lobo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kamenov checks it well.
Kamenov swings widly with a right hand
and Lobo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lobo scores with a nice head shot.
Lobo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamenov is out of range and Lobo settles back down.
Kamenov misses with the combination.
Lobo misses the jab.
Kamenov misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lobo moves into the clinch successfully.
Lobo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lobo lands a nice uppercut.
Kamenov is trying to break free.
Kamenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lobo defending well as Kamenov loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Kamenov as he checks the leg kick.
Kamenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kamenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kamenov ducks under a wild hook from Lobo.
Kamenov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lobo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lobo throws a low kick, looking for Kamenov's leg but Kamenov calmly moves out of range.
Kamenov throwing a counter right hand but Lobo manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Lobo.
Kamenov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lobo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Lobo moves out of range.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Kamenov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kamenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Lobo has double underhooks.
Lobo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamenov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov misses with a body punch.
Kamenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Lobo has double underhooks.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamenov to keep the fight standing.
Kamenov is trying to force a seperation but Lobo has the dominant position.
A short right from Lobo on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kamenov uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobo wants to improve his position but instead Kamenov has moved into half guard.
Lobo trying to control here.
Lobo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kamenov jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Lobo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
That's time! Kamenov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kamenov scores with the left hand. Lobo knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamenov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kamenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lobo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamenov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lobo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aleksandar Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Lobo.
Lobo tries to clinch there but Kamenov circles away.
Kamenov throws a jab when Lobo was well out of range.
Lobo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamenov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lobo.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with the body kick
and Lobo counters with a leg kick.
Lobo darts in and clinches Kamenov up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lobo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Lobo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Lobo has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lobo misses with some punches.
Lobo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lobo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lobo jumps guard but Kamenov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lobo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Lobo on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamenov.
Lobo misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenov blocks an uppercut.
Lobo misses with a body punch.
A short right from Lobo on the inside.
Kamenov can't break the clinch.
Lobo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobo tries to pull guard but Kamenov won't allow it.
Lobo tries to pull guard but Kamenov won't allow it.
Aleksandar Kamenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Lobo.
A body shot lands from Lobo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo pulls guard.
Lobo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenov tries to stand but Lobo is controlling from the bottom.
Lobo is looking for a triangle but Kamenov pushes his legs off easily.
Kamenov wants to pass the guard but Lobo is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobo is trying to control the position but Kamenov postures up.
Lobo keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.
Lobo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov stopping the sweep attempt from Lobo.
Lobo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lobo trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenov is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamenov tries to clinch but Lobo is having none of it.
A slow jab from Lobo misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lobo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lobo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kamenov misses with a body shot.
Lobo lands with a cross.
Lobo connects with a right hand. Kamenov shakes it off.
Aleksandar Kamenov's cut is getting worse.
Lobo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lobo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lobo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamenov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kamenov scores with a leg kick.
Lobo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamenov.
Kamenov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lobo's head.
Kamenov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Lobo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kamenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamenov works over Lobo's head and body with a nice combination.
Kamenov throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Lobo.
Kamenov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kamenov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kamenov staying out of range there.
Lobo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamenov.
Danga de danga de dang - Kamenov scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamenov connects with a right hand. Lobo shakes it off.
Aleksandar Kamenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lobo throws a shot from downtown. Kamenov moves away and avoids it.
Kamenov throws a hook but Lobo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo tries to work over Kamenov's front leg with a kick but Kamenov checks it.
Kamenov is looking to land body kicks.
Lobo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamenov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lobo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lobo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamenov controls his hands.
Lobo lands a nice uppercut.
Kamenov manages to break the clinch.
Kamenov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lobo tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamenov is wise to it.
Kamenov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamenov tries to score with a low kick but Lobo moves his leg out of the way.
Lobo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lobo tries to clinch up.
Lobo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamenov throws a right and a left that Lobo avoids nicely.
A low kick from Kamenov is predictable there
and Lobo counters with a nice leg kick.
Lobo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamenov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamenov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamenov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenov tries to clinch there but Lobo circles away.
Lobo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamenov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lobo can pounce on him.
Lobo throws a big shot that misses.
Kamenov scores with a jab.
Lobo lands a nice shot that snaps Kamenov's head back.
Kamenov takes a swing at Lobo's ribcage but misses.
Kamenov thuds a left hand into Lobo's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamenov checks a leg kick.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lobo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aleksandar Kamenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamenov is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Lobo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Kamenov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antonio Lobo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lobo pulls guard effortlessly.
Lobo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenov is aware though and is defending well.
Kamenov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lobo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamenov has managed to get both his arms back between Lobo's legs - danger averted.
Kamenov stands and steps away. Lobo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lobo avoids the body shot from Kamenov.
Kamenov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamenov looks to land a left hand but Lobo moved out of range nicely.
Lobo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamenov.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lobo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lobo tries to move into range but Kamenov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lobo throws a chopping leg kick but Kamenov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov cracks Lobo with a good jab.
Kamenov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenov throws a body punch but Lobo moves out of range.
Kamenov misses with an uppercut. Lobo saw that one coming.
Lobo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamenov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamenov misses with a jab to the body
and Lobo counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Lobo misses.
Kamenov wants to clinch.
Kamenov tries to clinch up but Lobo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kamenov scores with a shot to the body.
Lobo feints and then cracks Kamenov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamenov down.
Lobo clinches up against the cage.
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 Aleksandar Kamenov.
I think Lobo 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antonio Lobo!
A very excited looking Antonio Lobo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Corll (ranked 2474 p4p, 284 weight class) and Jeti Rostedt (ranked 2124 p4p, 246 weight class). Corll comes to the cage accompanied by Candyman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rostedt's choice of entrance music: Silent Running. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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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
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Corll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeti Rostedt!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corll misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rostedt, as that shot connected.
Corll looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Rostedt.
Rostedt moves away from the strike by Corll.
Rostedt moves out of range as Corll throws a body kick.
Rostedt scores with a push kick.
A big left from Corll misses.
Corll throws an overhand right that lands on Rostedt's shoulder, as Rostedt tries to avoid the shot.
Corll misses with a wild body shot.
Rostedt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corll.
Corll takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rostedt delivers a nice body kick.
Rostedt scores with a jab. Corll acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rostedt connects with an inside leg kick.
Rostedt lands with a good body shot.
Rostedt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Rostedt stuns Corll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rostedt throws a low kick but Corll avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostedt lands with a cross.
Rostedt tries a head kick but it misses.
Corll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rostedt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rostedt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Rostedt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corll doesn't seem phased though.
Corll dodges the punch combination from Rostedt.
Rostedt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corll.
Corll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Corll misses.
Corll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rostedt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rostedt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rostedt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rostedt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rostedt, right into the meat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rostedt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt scores with a head kick. Corll tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rostedt moves out of range as Corll throws a body kick.
Corll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rostedt throws out the jab.
Corll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rostedt blocks a low kick nicely.
Corll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rostedt.
An inside leg kick from Rostedt misses.
Corll misses the jab.
Rostedt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rostedt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rostedt throws a body kick that misses.
Rostedt lands a slapping body shot.
Rostedt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rostedt was well out of range. Poor timing from Corll.
Rostedt jabs at Corll's body.
Rostedt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rostedt lands a lovely overhand right.
Rostedt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rostedt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt moves away from the strike by Corll.
Corll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rostedt throws out the jab.
Corll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corll misses the jab.
Rostedt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Corll had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rostedt cracks Corll with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Corll slips a jab from Rostedt.
Rostedt is looking to land body kicks.
Corll throws the left hand but Rostedt avoids the punch easily.
Corll fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rostedt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rostedt blocks a leg kick.
Rostedt throws a leg kick but Corll sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rostedt tries to work over Corll's front leg with a kick but Corll checks it.
Rostedt misses with a wild body shot.
Rostedt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corll lands with a good body shot.
Corll throws a lazy right hand but Rostedt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Rostedt. Beautiful body shot.
Corll checks a leg kick.
Corll tries to land a front kick but Rostedt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rostedt.
Corll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rostedt was well out of range. Poor timing from Corll.
Rostedt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corll.
Rostedt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corll.
Corll scores with a kick to the midsection.
Corll lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rostedt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corll. Corll circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rostedt throws a low kick but Corll avoids it.
Rostedt throws a jab but it's blocked by Corll.
Rostedt cracks Corll with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corll scores with a decent looking hook.
Corll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corll lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Rostedt goes down and covers up as Corll starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Corll!
Dean Corll decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasim Barakat (ranked 930 p4p, 30 weight class) and Colin Turnbull (ranked 1032 p4p, 48 weight class). 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
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qasim Barakat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Colin Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull tries a low kick but Barakat avoids it.
Turnbull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barakat.
Barakat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Turnbull.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
Turnbull throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
As Turnbull backs away, Barakat returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barakat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turnbull throws a shot from downtown. Barakat moves away and avoids it.
Turnbull lands a head shot.
Turnbull throws a big shot that misses.
Barakat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turnbull.
Turnbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull lands a jab.
Turnbull lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Turnbull misses.
Barakat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Barakat.
Turnbull throws a lazy right hand but Barakat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barakat.
Turnbull connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barakat.
Turnbull lands a jab.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Turnbull needs to keep his hands up - Barakat had a free shot at his head there.
Turnbull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barakat can pounce on him.
Barakat slips under a jab from Turnbull.
A quick step to the side and Barakat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barakat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barakat looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Barakat lands a head shot.
A leg kick checked by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a straight right.
Barakat throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Barakat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turnbull misses with a combination
and Barakat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turnbull's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick and Turnbull moves out of range easily.
Barakat looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
Colin Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull throws a shot from downtown. Barakat moves away and avoids it.
Barakat throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barakat.
A clash of legs there as Barakat blocks the low kick.
Barakat misses with the body kick
and Turnbull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turnbull misses with a body shot.
Barakat connects with a crisp jab.
Barakat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turnbull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barakat counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Barakat finds it's way through Turnbull's defenses.
Barakat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turnbull. Turnbull circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Turnbull misses.
Barakat takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barakat jabs Turnbull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Turnbull.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull misses with a lunging right hand
and Barakat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barakat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnbull throws out the jab.
Turnbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barakat.
Barakat wants to land a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range.
Turnbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Barakat misses the target.
Turnbull cracks Barakat with a good jab.
Barakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barakat looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Barakat lands a right hook to the body.
Turnbull throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
Turnbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barakat lands a nice hook to Turnbull's body. Turnbull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Turnbull looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turnbull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barakat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turnbull checks it well.
Turnbull is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barakat had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Turnbull throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Barakat misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turnbull.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barakat.
Turnbull slips under a jab from Barakat.
Barakat moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Turnbull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turnbull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull throws a hook to the side of Barakat's head but Barakat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull lands a slapping body shot.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barakat lands a high kick!
Turnbull misses with a looping left.
Barakat appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barakat.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull slips under a jab.
Barakat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barakat slips a straight right by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
Barakat looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Turnbull.
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 Qasim Barakat will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barakat tests Turnbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
Sloppy strikes from Barakat. Those never looked like landing.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnbull misses the target.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Barakat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turnbull in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barakat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Barakat wants to land a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Qasim Barakat is winning the standup battle so far.
Barakat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turnbull throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat cracks Turnbull with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat scores with a nice strike.
Barakat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Turnbull catches Barakat right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Barakat misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Barakat misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barakat has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Barakat takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull managing to block the knees to the body from Barakat.
Barakat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turnbull is defending well for now.
Barakat swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Barakat takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakat.
Barakat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turnbull.
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barakat is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barakat! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Turnbull is unloading with more strikes now! Barakat drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Turnbull!
Our winner, Colin Turnbull, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Underestimated Dillashaw Junior (ranked 578 p4p, 78 weight class) and Marc Spector (ranked 420 p4p, 57 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Spector!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Spector 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.
Dillashaw Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior lands with an uppercut that bounces Spector off the cage and back into range.
Spector lands a jab.
A low kick from Spector misses
enabling Dillashaw Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Spector takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spector checks a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but Spector avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior moves away from the strike by Spector.
Dillashaw Junior looks for the body kick but Spector saw that one coming.
Spector raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a straight right.
Spector stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Spector looks for the body kick but Dillashaw Junior saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillashaw Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dillashaw Junior putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spector in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spector avoids it.
Dillashaw Junior takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector blocks a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spector is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Spector.
Spector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Dillashaw Junior landing knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dillashaw Junior fails to land.
Dillashaw Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spector blocks it with crossed arms.
Dillashaw Junior lands a left hand.
Spector can't find room to land a body shot as Dillashaw Junior controls the action.
Dillashaw Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Spector controls the action.
Spector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillashaw Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spector.
Spector misses with some punches.
Dillashaw Junior trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spector.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillashaw Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior missing with knees to the body.
Spector gets through Dillashaw Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spector takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spector lands with a left to the head.
Spector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dillashaw Junior misses with some punches.
Spector lands a shoulder strike.
Spector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spector.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Spector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spector scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dillashaw Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spector lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dillashaw Junior blocking some punches.
Dillashaw Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spector's elbow.
Dillashaw Junior missing with knees to the body.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
Spector can't find room to land a body shot as Dillashaw Junior controls the action.
Dillashaw Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spector.
Spector scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spector misses with a body punch.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dillashaw Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spector misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior tries a body shot but Spector blocks it.
Spector tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body punch.
Dillashaw Junior missing with knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Spector blocks with his arms.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Spector blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector misses with the head strike.
Dillashaw Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior missing with knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries a body shot but Spector blocks it.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spector misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dillashaw Junior looks to throw the jab but Spector is out of range.
Spector throws a front kick aimed at Dillashaw Junior's knee but Dillashaw Junior avoids it well.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a body kick.
Dillashaw Junior tries to score with a low kick but Spector moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spector! But no joy.
A low kick from Spector misses
and Dillashaw Junior counters with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Spector. Beautiful body shot.
Dillashaw Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spector has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spector lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dillashaw Junior takes a step back to recover.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillashaw Junior takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spector misses with a lunging right hand
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior has managed to clinch.
Dillashaw Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Spector.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Spector avoids the damage to the body.
Dillashaw Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spector scores with a shot to the side of Dillashaw Junior's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Spector.
Spector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spector throws a head punch that misses.
Spector working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spector is defending well for now.
Dillashaw Junior stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spector working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Spector avoids the damage to the body.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spector lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Spector prevents Dillashaw Junior from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Dillashaw Junior.
Spector blocks a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior misses with a knee strike.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but Spector blocks it.
Spector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spector is defending well for now.
Dillashaw Junior blocks an uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillashaw Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spector has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Spector on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillashaw Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spector.
Spector misses with some punches.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but Spector blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dillashaw Junior.
Spector can't find room to land a body shot as Dillashaw Junior controls the action.
Spector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Spector.
Dillashaw Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spector creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spector prevents a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spector's elbow.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillashaw Junior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spector lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillashaw Junior backwards.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spector.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillashaw Junior is trying to force a seperation but Spector has the dominant position.
Spector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries a body shot but Spector blocks it.
A short left from Spector.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spector tries a body shot but Dillashaw Junior blocks it.
Spector taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillashaw Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Spector will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dillashaw Junior swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spector takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Spector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dillashaw Junior slips a straight right by Spector.
It looked like Dillashaw Junior was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior sizes up Spector with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Spector moves out of range of the body kick from Dillashaw Junior.
Spector checks a leg kick.
Jab from Spector.
Spector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dillashaw Junior checks a low kick from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick that misses
and Spector counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spector.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spector just misses with a punch to the body.
Spector stuns Dillashaw Junior with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spector lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillashaw Junior's sensitive parts.
Dillashaw Junior takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
Spector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head kick but Spector moves out of range.
Spector appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands a jab to the head.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice body punch.
Spector misses with an uppercut.
Spector slips under a jab from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Spector's shoulder, as Spector tries to avoid the shot.
Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spector swings for the body but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Spector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillashaw Junior.
Spector lands a front kick.
Dillashaw Junior avoids the head kick by Spector.
Spector connects with a right hand. Dillashaw Junior shakes it off.
Dillashaw Junior fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spector.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spector throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Spector blocks a head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
Spector follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice body kick.
Spector fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw Junior throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Spector as he connects with a hook.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Spector checks it.
Spector lands a leg kick that knocks Dillashaw Junior off balance momentarily.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the body kick from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillashaw Junior. Spector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Spector blocks the leg kick.
Spector is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dillashaw Junior slips under a jab.
Spector dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spector checks the leg kick.
Spector throws a sloppy head kick and Dillashaw Junior moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Spector 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Spector misses
and Dillashaw Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spector throws a body punch but Dillashaw Junior moves out of range.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a push kick.
Dillashaw Junior wants to slow Spector down by chopping away at his legs.
Spector walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dillashaw Junior checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick.
Spector throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but Spector moves out of range easily.
Dillashaw Junior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spector throws an overhand right that lands on Dillashaw Junior's shoulder, as Dillashaw Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spector counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector blocks a head kick by Dillashaw Junior.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Spector.
Spector tries to clinch but Dillashaw Junior is having none of it.
Dillashaw Junior on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spector lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillashaw Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillashaw Junior looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior throws a sloppy body shot
and Spector holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dillashaw Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Spector controls his hands.
Spector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spector lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Spector.
Dillashaw Junior unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spector lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dillashaw Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Spector controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marc Spector.
I think Spector 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marc Spector!
A victorious Marc Spector thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 1265 p4p, 192 weight class) and Gerry Kelly (ranked 432 p4p, 68 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Mary had a little lamb. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
56 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerry Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage.
A short right from Tyson.
Kelly has Tyson pressed against the cage.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyson is defending well.
Kelly has Tyson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kelly pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tyson tumbling to the mat - Kelly dives into Tyson's guard.
Tyson looking to control.
Tyson pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyson controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tyson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelly's guard.
Kelly trying to control the position here.
Tyson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyson wants to stand but Kelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly fails with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Tyson misses its target.
Tyson swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Tyson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson looks to land a body kick but Kelly moved away.
Tyson throws a lazy body kick
and Kelly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kelly pushing down on Tyson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kelly is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Tyson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooh!!! Kelly has knocked Tyson down with a huge combo! Kelly steps away and waves a wobbly Tyson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyson on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyson cracks Kelly with an open hand slap.
Tyson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kelly unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kelly drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kelly trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Kelly wants to stand but Tyson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kelly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is fighting to break Tyson's control of his arms but Tyson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly with the counter takedown but Tyson avoids it easily.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tyson throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly gets the takedown into side control.
Tyson seems a little lost for a moment, as Kelly dominates the positioning.
Kelly tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kelly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kelly is trying to ground and pound but Tyson uses the momentary lack of control by Kelly to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyson is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Tyson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson lands a really nice looking cross but Kelly seems unphased.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Kelly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kelly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kelly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tyson quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tyson trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyson is pulling down on Kelly's head. It's preventing any offense from Kelly, at least for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kelly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kelly in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Kelly seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kelly decides to stand back up.
Kelly lands a head kick. Tyson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kelly wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kelly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyson is looking to land body kicks.
Tyson misses the jab.
Kelly misses with a takedown
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
Tyson lands with a right hand.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gerry Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly has his takedown stuffed
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson stops a takedown attempt from Kelly.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyson is defending well.
Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson.
Kelly fails to pull guard.
Kelly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Kelly taking a breather.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerry Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyson working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelly 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Kelly!
In his post fight interview, Gerry Kelly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kuchar (ranked 1098 p4p, 124 weight class) and Cholo Van Gaal (ranked 400 p4p, 50 weight class). Kuchar comes to the cage accompanied by 21 Savage - No Heart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 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
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Kuchar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cholo Van Gaal!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuchar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuchar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the head.
Kuchar slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Kuchar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuchar moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Van Gaal tried to score with a low kick but Kuchar checks it.
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Kuchar is out of range.
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Gaal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuchar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gaal.
Kuchar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuchar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Gaal circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuchar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Gaal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuchar slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Kuchar tries to clinch up.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Kuchar.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Van Gaal.
Kuchar throws a series of punches but Van Gaal avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gaal walks into a left hand.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Van Gaal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuchar. Kuchar obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuchar.
Kuchar throws a big shot that misses.
Kuchar cracks the inside of Van Gaal's front leg.
Kuchar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuchar misses with a body kick.
Kuchar missing with a left hand there. Van Gaal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuchar.
Van Gaal cracks Kuchar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal cracks Kuchar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuchar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Gaal.
Kuchar tries to clinch but Van Gaal is having none of it.
Kuchar moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Kuchar moves away and avoids it.
Van Gaal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Kuchar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gaal.
Van Gaal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Gaal lunges at Kuchar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuchar's hand.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuchar.
Van Gaal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Gaal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuchar staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Gaal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuchar throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Kuchar.
Kuchar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuchar jabs Van Gaal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuchar.
Sloppy strikes from Kuchar. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Van Gaal misses.
Kuchar looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.
Van Gaal lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Gaal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuchar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuchar doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gaal circles away.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuchar moves away.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Gaal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuchar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Gaal cracks Kuchar with a good jab.
Good exchange - Kuchar coming out on top.
Kuchar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal pushes Kuchar up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuchar lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuchar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuchar misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuchar.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal blocks an elbow strike from Kuchar.
Kuchar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuchar misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuchar.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuchar.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Kuchar.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Kuchar.
Kuchar lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuchar throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuchar blocks an uppercut.
Kuchar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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 Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Gaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuchar manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Van Gaal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuchar throws a leg kick but Van Gaal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Kuchar misses with a two punch combination.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuchar.
Kuchar tries to clinch up but Van Gaal circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Van Gaal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Kuchar ducks down to avoid it.
Kuchar thuds a left hand into Van Gaal's body.
Kuchar looks to land a combination but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Van Gaal misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuchar slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuchar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuchar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuchar blocks a head kick by Van Gaal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kuchar.
Kuchar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuchar was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Kuchar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Gaal.
Kuchar clinches up against the cage.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuchar.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuchar struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
A short right from Kuchar on the inside.
Kuchar lands with a right to the head.
Kuchar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Kuchar prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuchar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuchar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuchar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuchar throws an elbow but misses.
Kuchar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Kuchar.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal taking a breather.
Kuchar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Kuchar pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Kuchar.
Van Gaal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuchar pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal lands with a right to the head.
Kuchar is rocked!
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Oh Kuchar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuchar has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar is trying to stall.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
Matt Kuchar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Kuchar tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal lands a big right hand that drops Kuchar! The killer instinct kicks in and Van Gaal finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Van Gaal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal!
A relieved looking Cholo Van Gaal 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 Garrick Head (ranked 90 p4p, 14 weight class) and Diagoro Yabaisama (ranked 48 p4p, 8 weight class). Yabaisama has chosen Liquid Swords as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrick Head!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Diagoro Yabaisama!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yabaisama looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Head on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yabaisama scores with a nice right hand.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Yabaisama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yabaisama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Head is able to avoid easily.
Yabaisama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Head walks into a stiff left hand from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Head takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yabaisama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yabaisama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Head with a body shot.
Yabaisama lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yabaisama jabs Head to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yabaisama looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head throws a jab when Yabaisama was well out of range.
Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yabaisama ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Diagoro Yabaisama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head moves out of range as Yabaisama strikes.
Head takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws a hook but Yabaisama blocks it.
Head connects with a body shot that sends Yabaisama's belly button to the back.
Yabaisama connects with the punch.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yabaisama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yabaisama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yabaisama throws a low kick but Head avoids it.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Head lands a jab to the head.
Yabaisama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Head misses the body punch
and Yabaisama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Head cracks Yabaisama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head throws a body punch but Yabaisama moves out of range.
A punch combination from Head misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama misses the jab.
Yabaisama moves away from the strike by Head.
Head connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Head misses with a body kick.
Yabaisama replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Head blocks it well.
Yabaisama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Head avoids the body shot from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Yabaisama moves out of range as Head strikes.
Yabaisama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yabaisama lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Head lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yabaisama doesn't seem phased though.
Yabaisama connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Head.
Yabaisama throws a lazy body kick
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head checks a leg kick.
Yabaisama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Head throws a hook to the side of Yabaisama's head but Yabaisama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yabaisama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Yabaisama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Yabaisama throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Head misses with an uppercut. Yabaisama saw that one coming.
Yabaisama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head cracks a nice hook into Yabaisama's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yabaisama, right into the meat.
Yabaisama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yabaisama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Head had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Head looks to land a body kick but Yabaisama moved away.
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!
Head misses with a body shot.
Head misses with a leg kick
letting Yabaisama counter with a right hand.
Yabaisama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Head checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yabaisama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head throws a right hand that misses
and Yabaisama counters with an outside leg kick.
Head misses with a hook
and Yabaisama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yabaisama thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Head misses
and Yabaisama counters with a stiff right hand.
Yabaisama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Head avoids the body shot from Yabaisama.
Head feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yabaisama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diagoro Yabaisama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yabaisama throws a sloppy body shot
and Head counters with a body kick that stops Yabaisama in his tracks momentarily.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Yabaisama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Head on the side of the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yabaisama. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yabaisama moves out of range of the strikes.
Head tries to move into range but Yabaisama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama punishes Head's body with a nice straight punch.
Head walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Yabaisama.
Head throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Yabaisama to counter with a crisp jab.
Head scores with a nice head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Head - that will leave a mark!
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!
Yabaisama fakes the leg kick and cracks Head in the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Head might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Yabaisama.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Yabaisama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabaisama throws a body shot but no joy.
Yabaisama cracks the inside of Head's front leg.
Yabaisama looks to land a body kick but Head moved away.
Yabaisama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Yabaisama misses with a hook. Head ducked under it nicely.
Yabaisama lands with a shot to the body.
Head takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Head misses with an uppercut. Yabaisama saw that one coming.
Yabaisama is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yabaisama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yabaisama misses with an uppercut. Head saw that one coming.
Yabaisama scores with a nice right hand.
Head tries to score with a low kick but Yabaisama moves his leg out of the way.
Yabaisama moves out of range as Head strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yabaisama connects with a solid leg kick.
Yabaisama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Diagoro Yabaisama has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yabaisama. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yabaisama lands a really nice looking cross but Head seems unphased.
Head tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yabaisama looks for the body kick but Head saw that one coming.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yabaisama ducks right into an uppercut from Head.
Yabaisama takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diagoro Yabaisama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama slips under a jab from Head.
Yabaisama lands a leg kick that knocks Head off balance momentarily.
Yabaisama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Head checks a leg kick.
Head lands a jab to the nose.
Yabaisama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yabaisama throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
Yabaisama ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Yabaisama throws out a counter right but Head avoids it with no problem.
Yabaisama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Yabaisama dips to his left and cracks Head with an uppercut!
Yabaisama loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Head lands a nice shot that snaps Yabaisama's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yabaisama cracks Head with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yabaisama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Head throws a body punch but Yabaisama moves out of range.
Yabaisama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yabaisama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yabaisama! But no joy.
Yabaisama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yabaisama swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
Yabaisama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yabaisama wants to slow Head down by chopping away at his legs.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yabaisama jabs at Head's body.
Yabaisama throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left and a right from Head both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diagoro Yabaisama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diagoro Yabaisama'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.
Head avoids the body shot from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama scores with a jab. Head acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Head misses with a body kick.
Yabaisama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Head will feel that in the morning.
Head slips a straight right by Yabaisama.
A quick step to the side and Head tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yabaisama moves away.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yabaisama manages to avoid it.
Head blocks the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yabaisama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Head's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yabaisama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Head scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yabaisama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yabaisama sizes up Head with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Head will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks 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!
Yabaisama throws a right hand that misses
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws a right hand that misses
and Yabaisama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Head. Those never looked like landing.
Yabaisama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yabaisama throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head moves out of range of the body kick from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama scores with a jab to the head.
Head throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yabaisama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Head takes a swing at Yabaisama's ribcage but misses.
Head's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yabaisama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Head scrambles back to his feet.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yabaisama misses with a right hand
and Head makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Head takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Yabaisama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yabaisama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Head is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama checks a leg kick.
Head throws a hook but Yabaisama blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Yabaisama misses.
Yabaisama throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Head's head.
Yabaisama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Head.
Yabaisama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Yabaisama throws out a counter right but Head avoids it with no problem.
Head tries to land a leg kick but Yabaisama saw it coming and moves away.
Yabaisama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yabaisama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Head's calf.
Yabaisama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama misses the body punch
and Head counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yabaisama's knee momentarily.
Head takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yabaisama throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Head moves out of range as Yabaisama throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Head misses its target.
Head missing with a left hand there. Yabaisama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama misses with a low kick.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Yabaisama manages to avoid it.
Head is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yabaisama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yabaisama throws a body kick that misses.
Head checks a leg kick.
Head takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Head gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yabaisama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Head. That did some damage!
Head throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Yabaisama counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Yabaisama.
Head missing with a left hand there. Yabaisama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Yabaisama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Yabaisama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Head throws out a loose jab but Yabaisama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yabaisama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yabaisama.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Head works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yabaisama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yabaisama, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diagoro Yabaisama really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diagoro Yabaisama's cut.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head looks to land a right hand but Yabaisama moved out of range.
Yabaisama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Head misses with a straight right.
Yabaisama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Yabaisama moves away and avoids it.
Yabaisama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yabaisama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Head missing with a left hand there. Yabaisama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yabaisama! But no joy.
Yabaisama looks to land a body kick but Head moved away.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Head takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Head walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yabaisama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Yabaisama blocks a jab.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head walks into a stiff left hand from Yabaisama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabaisama throws a push kick but Head slaps the foot to one side.
Yabaisama lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yabaisama throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Yabaisama misses
and Head makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yabaisama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yabaisama lands a jab to the nose.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Yabaisama misses with a right hand
and Head counters with a left to the body.
Head slips a straight right by Yabaisama.
Yabaisama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Head slips a jab from Yabaisama.
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target.
Yabaisama misses with a body shot.
Head walks into a stiff left hand from Yabaisama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Head misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head ducks right into an uppercut from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama lands with a shot to the body.
Yabaisama connects with an inside leg kick.
Yabaisama looks for the body kick but Head saw that one coming.
Yabaisama connects with a looping right hand.
Head throws a hook to the side of Yabaisama's head but Yabaisama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yabaisama.
Head misses the jab.
Head misses with an uppercut
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Yabaisama.
Yabaisama missing with a left hand there. Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Yabaisama.
Head moves into range and connects with a jab.
Head scores with a nice strike.
Yabaisama throws a nice head kick!
Head throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Yabaisama to counter with a crisp jab.
Yabaisama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yabaisama throws a leg kick
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yabaisama 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 Head has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Head and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yabaisama misses with a right hand
and Head counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yabaisama thinking.
Head keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yabaisama.
Head appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yabaisama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Head misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Yabaisama misses
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yabaisama misses with a looping right.
Yabaisama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Yabaisama finds it's way through Head's defenses.
Head slips a jab from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama slips under a jab from Head.
Head keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Head.
Yabaisama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Head's calf.
Yabaisama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Yabaisama throws the kick towards the body but Head avoids it.
Yabaisama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yabaisama throws an off balance right hand
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diagoro Yabaisama dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Diagoro Yabaisama'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. This is the final round!
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yabaisama moves away.
Yabaisama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yabaisama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yabaisama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yabaisama throws a big shot that misses.
Head misses the jab.
Head throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yabaisama makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Head really felt that one!
Yabaisama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target.
Head misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head checks a low kick from Yabaisama.
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Head 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Yabaisama tenderised Head's leg. Head is trying to keep his angry face on.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yabaisama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yabaisama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yabaisama.
A nice side step and Yabaisama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yabaisama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Head takes a step back to recover.
Yabaisama pushes Head away with a front kick.
Head walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Head takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yabaisama misses with a two punch combination.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Yabaisama manages to avoid it.
Head throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yabaisama 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.
Yabaisama scores with the left hand. Head knows he should have avoided that one.
Head throws a wild body kick that Yabaisama sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yabaisama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head 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!
Head looks to land a right hand but Yabaisama moved out of range.
A big left from Head misses.
Yabaisama throws a body kick that misses
and Head counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yabaisama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Yabaisama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yabaisama is looking to land body kicks.
Yabaisama slips under a jab from Head.
Yabaisama tried to score with a low kick but Head checks it.
Yabaisama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yabaisama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yabaisama connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Yabaisama misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yabaisama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Head counters with a left to the body.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head moves out of range as Yabaisama strikes.
Head checks the leg kick.
Head throws a hook to the side of Yabaisama's head but Yabaisama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yabaisama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yabaisama is looking to slow Head down with leg kicks.
Yabaisama scores with a body shot.
Head misses with a hook
and Yabaisama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Head takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Head.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Yabaisama moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a hook but Yabaisama blocks it.
Head throws a hook but Yabaisama avoids it easily.
Yabaisama lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yabaisama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Head will feel that in the morning.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Head closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yabaisama lands a lovely overhand right.
Garrick Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yabaisama.
Yabaisama swinging wildly here.
Yabaisama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head swings for the body but Yabaisama moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diagoro Yabaisama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yabaisama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diagoro Yabaisama!
Diagoro Yabaisama is the new featherweight champion!
Diagoro Yabaisama 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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