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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Curran (ranked 1428 p4p, 140 weight class) and Mana Festation (ranked 1424 p4p, 138 weight class). Curran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shoshone Flag Song. 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.



169 cm
32
146 lbs
11 - 5 - 0
166 cm
32
140 lbs
21 - 8 - 1
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


Urban Fighter


Groove Gear
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Curran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mana Festation!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
Curran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Curran throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a nice body shot.
Good work by Curran as he checks the leg kick.
Curran tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
Curran throws a series of punches but Festation moves out of range.
Festation buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Festation avoids the body shot from Curran.
Festation slips a jab from Curran.
A bone on bone clash there as Curran blocks the leg kick.
Curran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Festation sprawls and moves away.
Festation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Festation lands the left hand.
Curran fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curran. That's going to slow Festation down.
Festation throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Festation cracks the inside of Curran's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Curran. That snapped Festation's head back.
Curran jabs Festation right on the nose. Festation blinks but takes it well.
Festation throws a low kick but Curran avoids it.
Festation misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Festation smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Festation fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Curran checks it well.
Festation motions for Curran to come forward. Festation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Festation is fending him off so far but Curran persists. Nope, Festation circles away and we're back to standing.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
Curran thuds a left hand into Festation's body.
Curran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Curran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Curran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Festation sprawls well. Festation wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Curran gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Festation feints and then cracks Curran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curran down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Curran is wise to it.

Curran drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Festation throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Festation moves forwards but Curran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curran.
Curran misses with a body shot.
Curran looks for a takedown but Festation sprawls well.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Festation looks for the body kick but Curran saw that one coming.
Mario Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran looks for a takedown but Festation sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Festation.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation tests Curran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curran misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Curran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Curran misses with a head kick.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Festation moves away from the strike by Curran.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Festation stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Festation wants it to stay on the feet.
Festation appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Curran drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Festation manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Festation is trying to maintain a safe position but Curran gets an underhook and turns Festation into the cage.

Curran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from Curran.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Festation with a nice cross.
Curran throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Festation wants to slow Curran down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Curran tries to keep at a distance but Festation has taken the fight into the clinch.
Festation tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
Curran is trying to pull guard but Festation has him pressed against the cage.
Curran fails to pull guard.
Festation cracks Curran with a nice body shot.

Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Festation stuffs the takedown attempt from Curran. Curran gets slowly back to his feet.
Festation misses with a body kick.

Festation rushes Curran and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
Curran is breathing heavily.

Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Festation feints and then cracks Curran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curran down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
Festation scores with a jab.
Curran dodges the punch combination from Festation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation 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.


Festation scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Festation lands a really nice looking cross but Curran seems unphased.
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curran.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curran.
Curran dives in and grabs Festation's left leg, looking for a takedown. Festation pushes down on Curran's head and hops out.
Curran misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation throws a leg kick which misses Curran's front leg but catches the back leg as Curran tries to avoid it.
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curran.
Festation has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation checks a low kick from Curran.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curran. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curran throws out the jab.
Curran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curran lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Festation comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Curran throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.

Curran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Festation throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Curran needs to keep his hands up - Festation had a free shot at his head there.
Curran throws the kick towards the body but Festation avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Festation throws a leg kick but Curran moved away.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curran swinging wildly here.
Festation lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Curran there.
Curran shoots in looking for a takedown but Festation manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Curran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Festation fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Festation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Festation scores with a hook.
Curran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran misses the jab.
Festation throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Curran moves out of range of the body kick.
Festation motions for Curran to come forward. Festation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curran misses with a two punch combination.
Festation slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Festation has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Festation there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curran misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Curran misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Festation circles away.
Festation scores with a punch to the head.
Festation scores with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Festation, as that shot connected.
Festation scores with a jab.
Curran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Festation. Festation obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Curran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Festation pushes Curran off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran avoids a kick to the body.
Curran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Festation tests Curran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Festation chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation looks to land a right hand but Curran moved out of range.
Festation connects with a right hand. Curran shakes it off.
Curran tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curran throws a combination that misses
and Festation counters with a body kick.
Curran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Festation.
Festation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Curran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Curran dives in and grabs Festation's left leg, looking for a takedown. Festation pushes down on Curran's head and hops out.
Curran fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Festation.
Festation scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran connects with a looping right hand.
Festation slaps away a takedown attempt from Curran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation 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. This is the final round!


Curran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Curran shoots in looking for a takedown. Festation tries to sprawl out of it but Curran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Festation manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curran lands a nice shot that snaps Festation's head back.
Festation smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Curran misses.
Festation was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran throws a lazy body kick
and Festation counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Festation tries to counter with a clinch but Curran shakes him off and moves away.
Curran with a lazy takedown attempt

and Festation counters by clinching up.
Curran takes a knee to the side of the body.
Curran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Festation.
Festation lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Festation breaks from the clinch.
Festation connects with a crisp jab.

Curran is rocked!
Festation tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curran is able to avoid easily.
Curran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Curran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Festation scores with a jab to the head.
Festation dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curran. That did some damage!
Festation will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Curran walks into a stiff left hand from Festation.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat.
Curran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Curran misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a nice body shot.
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curran is able to avoid easily.
Curran seems to have got his legs back now.
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Festation's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Festation throws a leg kick that is checked

and Curran counters with a single leg into guard. Festation didn't expect that.
Festation looking to control.
Festation tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curran trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom.
Festation is trying to keep Curran in close.
Curran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Festation controls Curran momentarily but Curran frees himself.
Festation is controlling Curran's posture.
Festation is trying to keep Curran in close.
Festation is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curran wants to pass the guard but Festation is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Festation is still trying to improve position.
Festation is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Festation finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Curran blocks the leg kick.
Curran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Festation swivels and escapes.
Festation throws out a loose jab but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Curran circles away.
Curran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Festation counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Festation throws a right and a left that Curran avoids nicely.
Curran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Festation moves away from the strike by Curran.
Festation avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Festation! But no joy.
Curran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Festation as he jumps to the side.
Festation throws a leg kick that misses.
Curran feinted with a counter takedown.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Festation scoring well with a low kick there.
Mario Curran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curran scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran connects with a leg kick. Festation looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Festation displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Curran.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Festation 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
77%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Aldo (ranked 1252 p4p, 165 weight class) and Kemal Ubunthur (ranked 1021 p4p, 143 weight class). Ubunthur comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kodak Black - No Flockin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kemal Ubunthur has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anderson Aldo's chin.



182 cm
30
190 lbs
21 - 9 - 1
183 cm
34
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 1
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kemal Ubunthur!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubunthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ubunthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Ubunthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ubunthur! But no joy.
Aldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ubunthur's hands.
Ubunthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
A big right from Ubunthur misses.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur misses with an uppercut.
Ubunthur tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo scores with a shot to the body.
Ubunthur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ubunthur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ubunthur throws a leg kick
and Aldo counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ubunthur throws a jab when Aldo was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubunthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ubunthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Ubunthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ubunthur blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Ubunthur looks to land a right hand but Aldo moved out of range.
Ubunthur lands with a kick to the temple. Aldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Ubunthur.
Ubunthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Ubunthur is looking to chop away at Aldo's legs.
A slow jab from Aldo misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ubunthur misses the target.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Ubunthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ubunthur blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ubunthur.
Aldo looks to throw the jab but Ubunthur is out of range.
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ubunthur tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo misses with the combination.
Ubunthur looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Ubunthur throws a leg kick
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ubunthur manages to avoid it.
Ubunthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Ubunthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ubunthur tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ubunthur lands a nice shot to the body.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Ubunthur tries a low kick but Aldo avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubunthur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ubunthur lands a jab to Aldo's midsection.
Ubunthur misses with a kick to the body.
Ubunthur doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Ubunthur throws a right hand that misses
and Ubunthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Aldo throws a jab when Ubunthur was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ubunthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ubunthur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aldo's hands.
Ubunthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ubunthur.
Aldo throws a hook but Ubunthur blocks it.
Aldo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ubunthur.
Ubunthur throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Ubunthur.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubunthur takes one to the chin there.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Ubunthur moves out of range easily.
Ubunthur throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ubunthur lands a front kick.
Aldo misses with a lunging right hand

and Ubunthur moves into the clinch.
Aldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Ubunthur.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ubunthur throws an elbow but misses.
Ubunthur working aggressively here.
Ubunthur pushes off an throws an elbow but Aldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ubunthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ubunthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Ubunthur has double underhooks.
A short right from Ubunthur on the inside.
Ubunthur trying to land knees to the body.
Ubunthur throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kemal Ubunthur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


A low kick from Aldo misses
and Ubunthur counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ubunthur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ubunthur.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Aldo - just one landing.
Ubunthur blocks a jab.
Ubunthur stuns Aldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ubunthur tries to clinch up.
Ubunthur throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
A slow jab from Aldo misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo connects with a body shot.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Ubunthur avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Ubunthur throws a counter combo.
Aldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubunthur throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubunthur wants to slow Aldo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ubunthur misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Ubunthur catches Aldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Ubunthur moves out of range easily.
Aldo throws a good cross that connects.
Ubunthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Aldo misses.
A little jabbing left from Ubunthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ubunthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ubunthur misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ubunthur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ubunthur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ubunthur misses with a straight left.
Ubunthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
Ubunthur throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Ubunthur connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Aldo. That's going to slow Ubunthur down.
Ubunthur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Ubunthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Ubunthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Ubunthur moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ubunthur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ubunthur.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ubunthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Aldo misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubunthur tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldo avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo tries a body shot but Ubunthur blocks it.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ubunthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ubunthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Ubunthur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ubunthur misses with some punches.
Kemal Ubunthur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Aldo.
Aldo gets through Ubunthur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubunthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
Kemal Ubunthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Ubunthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ubunthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Ubunthur tries a quick counter leg kick but Aldo is wise to it.
Aldo lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubunthur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ubunthur scores with a hook.
Ubunthur missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ubunthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Ubunthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Ubunthur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ubunthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Ubunthur tries a head kick but it misses.
Ubunthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Ubunthur slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Ubunthur moves out of range easily.
Ubunthur lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kemal Ubunthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Aldo lands with a shot to the body.
Ubunthur tries to score with a low kick but Aldo moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo throws a hook but Ubunthur blocks it.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo throws out a leg kick but Ubunthur moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
Aldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ubunthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ubunthur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Ubunthur's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ubunthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ubunthur missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ubunthur throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
Ubunthur misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo misses the jab.
Aldo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ubunthur.
Ubunthur lands with a right hand.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Ubunthur.
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Ubunthur moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Aldo catches Ubunthur right on the button with a cross.
Aldo throws a looping overhand right but Ubunthur ducks down to avoid it.
Ubunthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ubunthur tries a low kick but Aldo avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubunthur misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ubunthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ubunthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldo throws out the jab.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ubunthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldo throws out the jab.
Ubunthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ubunthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Ubunthur.
Ubunthur lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Aldo misses.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Ubunthur slips the punch.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubunthur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ubunthur wants to clinch.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ubunthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Ubunthur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aldo in his tracks.
Ubunthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ubunthur jabs Aldo right on the nose. Aldo blinks but takes it well.
Aldo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ubunthur. That one must have hurt.
A jab lands there for Ubunthur.
A combination from Ubunthur does no damage.
Ubunthur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Ubunthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
The crowd cheers as Aldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ubunthur doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubunthur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aldo throws a low kick but Ubunthur avoids it.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ubunthur is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Ubunthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ubunthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ubunthur!
Ubunthur throws a sloppy head kick
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Ubunthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Ubunthur misses its intended target.
Ubunthur throws a front kick aimed at Aldo's knee but Aldo avoids it well.
Ubunthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

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 Anderson Aldo.
Well Ubunthur 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kemal Ubunthur!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
68%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koko Pinea (ranked 756 p4p, 34 weight class) and Kalevi Koski (ranked 492 p4p, 19 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!



159 cm
36
134 lbs
17 - 8 - 0
168 cm
27
146 lbs
7 - 5 - 1
Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin


Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koko Pinea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalevi Koski!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski throws a big shot that misses.
Pinea darts in looking for a takedown but Koski gets double underhooks and turns Pinea into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
Pinea connects with a nice looking jab.
Pinea misses with an uppercut
and Koski counters with a solid body kick.
Pinea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Koski throws the kick towards the body but Pinea avoids it.
Pinea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koski pinned against the cage. Koski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Pinea has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea scores with a head kick. Koski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pinea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koski throws a hook but Pinea avoids it easily.
Koski lands a jab to Pinea's midsection.
Koski misses with a looping left.
Pinea punishes Koski's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinea.
Pinea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinea fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Pinea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koski throws a wild body kick that Pinea sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Koski.
Jab, jab by Koski - just one landing.
Koski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Pinea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Pinea moves away and avoids it.
Koski throws a jab when Pinea was well out of range.
Koski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koski misses with a body shot
and Pinea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinea scores with a hook.
Pinea tries to clinch but Koski moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinea lunges at Koski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koski's 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!
Pinea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinea fails to land the takedown.
Koski missing with a left hand there. Pinea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Koski throws the kick towards the body but Pinea avoids it.
Pinea jabs at Koski's body.
Pinea punishes Koski's body with a nice straight punch.
Koski blocks a head kick by Pinea.
Pinea goes for a double leg but Koski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koski continues to drive forward.
Koski slips under a jab.
Pinea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski.
Koski counters with a body kick.
Koski jabs Pinea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koski misses with a hook. Pinea ducked under it nicely.
Pinea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koski circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski jabs Pinea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pinea throws a sloppy head kick and Koski moves out of range easily.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Pinea shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koski's guard.

Koski has his foot on Pinea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinea works his way back into a safe position though.
Pinea looking to pass the guard.
Pinea throwing strikes but missing.
Pinea postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koski has control of Pinea's left arm, preventing Pinea from doing any damage.
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Koski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Koski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pinea defends well.
Pinea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinea forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pinea connects with a nice short shot to Koski's temple.
Koski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Koski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalevi Koski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Koski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinea shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koski eats them both and turns towards Pinea to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Pinea has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Pinea.
Pinea tries to throw a body punch but Koski avoids it by throwing Pinea back against the cage.
Pinea misses with some punches.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Pinea tries a body shot but Koski blocks it.
Koski is pressed up against the cage. Pinea has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koski down to the mat. Koski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koski throws a good cross that connects.
Pinea fails with an attempt to clinch.

Pinea moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koski tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Koski lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea has Koski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koski misses with a punch to the body.
Pinea pushes Koski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Koski.
Pinea wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Pinea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koski prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Koski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Koski.
Koski misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Koski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koski.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koski scores with a shot to the side of Pinea's head.
Koski lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Pinea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koski.
Koski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Koski.
Koski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koski blocks a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koski blocks an uppercut.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski.
Pinea is trying to drag Koski to the mat but Koski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Pinea fails to land.
Pinea lands with a left to the head.
Koski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalevi Koski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Pinea pushes Koski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koski.
Still in the clinch, Koski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koski tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Koski back against the cage.
Pinea letting Koski take a breather here.
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Koski.
Koski working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Koski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koski tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Pinea is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koski is defending well.
Pinea misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Koski stalling in the clinch but Pinea improves position.
Still in the clinch, Koski scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Koski scores with a shot to the side of Pinea's head.
Koski misses with a punch to the body.
Koski pushes Pinea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Koski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Pinea.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Pinea scores with a hook to the body.
Pinea drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koski.
A punch lands to the side of Pinea 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinea moves in looking to clinch but Koski pushes him off.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Pinea misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalevi Koski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Koski avoids the body shot from Pinea.
Pinea's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalevi Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koski avoids the head kick by Pinea.
Koski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pinea in his tracks.
Pinea displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koski throws a leg kick but Pinea moved away.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koski as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Pinea with that takedown attempt.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski throws a body kick that misses.
Pinea looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinea dives in for a single leg takedown but Koski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Pinea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koski scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinea sizes up Koski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinea scrambles back to his feet.

Pinea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koski, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Koski tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Koski back against the cage.
Koski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pinea wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Koski fails to land.
Koski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koski misses with the head strike.
Kalevi Koski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koskis head.
Koski blocks a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Koski.
Koski blocking some punches.
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea misses with some punches.
Koski blocking some punches.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koski blocking some punches.
Koko Pinea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinea working aggressively here.
Koski blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koski.
Pinea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koski.
Pinea drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koski gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea swings wildly with an uppercut but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pinea.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pinea fails to land.
Koski lands with a light punch inside.
Koski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koko Pinea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koski 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 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
61%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Date (ranked 1401 p4p, 178 weight class) and Dog The Multi Hunter (ranked 1400 p4p, 177 weight class). The Multi Hunter has chosen Hardwired - Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



178 cm
29
160 lbs
17 - 8 - 2
165 cm
31
155 lbs
18 - 5 - 1
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin


Sportivité


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mamoru Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Dog The Multi Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Multi Hunter looks to land a left hand but Date moved out of range nicely.
Date throws a hook to the side of The Multi Hunter's head but The Multi Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date takes a swing at The Multi Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Date.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Multi Hunter at a distance.
Dog The Multi Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Multi Hunter walks into a left hand.
Date tries to clinch but The Multi Hunter is having none of it.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Multi Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Multi Hunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Date in his tracks.
Jab, jab by Date - just one landing.

The Multi Hunter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Multi Hunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Date knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The Multi Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Date is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The Multi Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Date sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Date tries to roll over but The Multi Hunter keeps him under control.
Date moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Multi Hunter looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Multi Hunter is still trying to improve position.
The Multi Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Date controlling the position.
Date wants to sweep here but The Multi Hunter controlling him for the moment.
The Multi Hunter looking to pass the guard.
The Multi Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Date is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Date misses with an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Multi Hunter jabs Date right on the nose. Date blinks but takes it well.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Date's leg but Date calmly moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right.
The Multi Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Multi Hunter lands a jab to the head.
The Multi Hunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Multi Hunter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Date throws a big shot that misses.

The Multi Hunter has managed to clinch.
Date working aggressively here.
The Multi Hunter blocks an uppercut.
A short left from The Multi Hunter.
Date digs a right hand into The Multi Hunter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Multi Hunter's gas tank.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Multi Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Multi Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Multi Hunter.
Date misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Date working aggressively here.
Date tries to work over The Multi Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Multi Hunter tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
The Multi Hunter misses with the head strike.
Date tries a body shot but The Multi Hunter blocks it.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Multi Hunter tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
The Multi Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
The Multi Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing The Multi Hunter back against the cage.
The Multi Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Multi Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Multi Hunter backwards.
Date presses The Multi Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Multi Hunter looks winded!
Date tries to work over The Multi Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as The Multi Hunter controls the action.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Multi Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Multi Hunter wants to take the fight to the mat but Date manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but The Multi Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
The Multi Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


The Multi Hunter misses with a body shot.
Date takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Multi Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Date throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
The Multi Hunter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Multi Hunter.
Date takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Multi Hunter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Multi Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Date manages to avoid it.
The Multi Hunter moves away from the strike by Date.
A telegraphed right hand from The Multi Hunter misses the target.
Date throws the left hand but The Multi Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Date blocks a leg kick.
The Multi Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
The Multi Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
Date is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Date takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Multi Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Date as he jumps to the side.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it.

Date gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Multi Hunter takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Date.
The Multi Hunter blocking some punches.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Date on the inside.
The Multi Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Multi Hunter takes a shot to the head.
The Multi Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Multi Hunter blocks an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter prevents a body shot from Date.
Date presses The Multi Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Multi Hunter.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Multi Hunter backwards.
The Multi Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Multi Hunter backwards.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Multi Hunter is breathing heavily.
The Multi Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Date.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Multi Hunter backwards.

Date manages to break the clinch.
Date misses with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Date with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Multi Hunter to score with a decent uppercut.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date connects with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Date throws a body punch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Date connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Date misses.
The Multi Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Date paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Multi Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Date's sensitive parts.
The Multi Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Date throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Multi Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Date looks to throw the jab but The Multi Hunter is out of range.
Date throws out a powerful jab.
Mamoru Date is winning the standup battle so far.
The Multi Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
A jab from The Multi Hunter misses.
The Multi Hunter looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Date misses the body punch
and The Multi Hunter counters with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by The Multi Hunter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Date throws the left hand but The Multi Hunter avoids the punch easily.
The Multi Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Date manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Multi Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from The Multi Hunter misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Multi Hunter misses with a left hand
and Date counters with an outside leg kick.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Multi Hunter.
Date misses with a straight right.
The Multi Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Date throws a hook but The Multi Hunter blocks it.
The Multi Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date throws a lazy right hand but The Multi Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Multi Hunter misses with a body shot.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Multi Hunter can do to turn this around?
Date has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Multi Hunter.
Date throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date tests The Multi Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Date works the jab nicely.
The Multi Hunter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!


The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick but Date moved away.
The Multi Hunter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
Date cracks The Multi Hunter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Date has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Multi Hunter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - The Multi Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Multi Hunter is looking to chop away at Date's legs.
Date wants to clinch up but The Multi Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Date jabs The Multi Hunter right on the nose. The Multi Hunter blinks but takes it well.
The Multi Hunter shoots in and drives through. Date sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Multi Hunter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Multi Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Date.
Date throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Multi Hunter. That's going to slow Date down.
Date fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Multi Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Date throws a nice inside leg kick.
Date avoids the body shot from The Multi Hunter.
Date misses with a left hand

and The Multi Hunter counters with a takedown into side control.
Date is trying to get back to half guard.
The Multi Hunter tries to advance to mount but Date denies him.
The Multi Hunter working away.

The Multi Hunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Date is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dog The Multi Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date tries to roll over but The Multi Hunter keeps him under control.
Date keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Date is trying to control but can't.
The Multi Hunter wants to pass to mount but Date is defending the position.
Date wants to improve his position but The Multi Hunter is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date keeping hold of The Multi Hunter's head, controlling as best he can.

The Multi Hunter trying to work for an americana but Date has managed to regain full guard.
The Multi Hunter trying to control but Date is working from the bottom.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Date managing to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Date takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Date looks to throw the jab but The Multi Hunter is out of range.
The Multi Hunter throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
Date slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Date checks a leg kick.
The Multi Hunter throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
The Multi Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Multi Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Date throws a hook but The Multi Hunter blocks it.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
The Multi Hunter misses with a body shot.
It looked like Date wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from The Multi Hunter.

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 Mamoru Date.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Date, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!

After the big win, Mamoru Date made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DJ Bango (ranked 1097 p4p, 59 weight class) and Tom Thomas (ranked 705 p4p, 29 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



179 cm
28
147 lbs
8 - 5 - 0
160 cm
29
140 lbs
17 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


Milwaukee's Best Nutrition


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Bango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bango throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Bango looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Bango's shoulder, as Bango tries to avoid the shot.
Bango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Bango fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thomas just manages to avoid it.

Bango lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Bango takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Thomas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Bango.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him?
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas slips a straight right by Bango.
Bango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Bango misses
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bango thinking.
Bango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Bango on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas misses with a hook to the body
and Bango counters with a low kick, right behind Thomas 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bango looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Bango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bango swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Bango counters with an inside leg kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Bango counters with a nice body shot.
Bango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bango throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
Bango throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bango.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Bango's belly button to the back.
Bango misses with a left hand
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Bango tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bango counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas! Bango thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Bango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bango misses the jab.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
DJ Bango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bango ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Bango lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Thomas crumples to the floor! Bango milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). DJ Bango!
A very excited looking DJ Bango 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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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jalaluddin Aziz (ranked 1385 p4p, 174 weight class) and Philip Gallagher (ranked 522 p4p, 68 weight class). Aziz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dalshar Project - Afghan Rastaman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gallagher's choice of entrance music: The Vindictives - Stupid Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



177 cm
29
158 lbs
13 - 3 - 0
176 cm
33
162 lbs
22 - 15 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jalaluddin Aziz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aziz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Aziz is having none of it.
Gallagher throws a wild body kick that Aziz sees coming a mile off.
Aziz throws a shot from downtown. Gallagher moves away and avoids it.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Aziz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gallagher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aziz takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Aziz misses the jab.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Aziz ducked under it nicely.
Aziz throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Aziz throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher scores with a sloppy right hand. Aziz should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
The crowd cheers as Aziz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gallagher doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Aziz misses.
Aziz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gallagher. Gallagher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
Aziz misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Aziz lands with a right hand.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Aziz throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Aziz tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aziz scores with a sloppy right hand. Gallagher should have avoided that one.
Aziz's corner calls for a 1-2. Aziz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gallagher fails with an attempt to clinch.

Gallagher closes the distance and clinches.

Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Aziz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aziz throws out the jab.
Gallagher gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Aziz.
Gallagher looks for the body kick but Aziz saw that one coming.
Aziz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gallagher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
An attempted straight right counter from Aziz misses the target.
Aziz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Aziz blocks a leg kick.
Gallagher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aziz.
Gallagher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aziz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Aziz.
Gallagher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aziz with a body shot.
Gallagher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gallagher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aziz under the eye.
Aziz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher connects with an inside leg kick.
Gallagher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aziz.
Gallagher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gallagher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aziz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gallagher. Gallagher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aziz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Aziz.
Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a jab when Aziz was well out of range.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Gallagher has Aziz up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Aziz.
Aziz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aziz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aziz misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gallagher misses with the head strike.
Gallagher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gallagher.

Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aziz.
Gallagher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aziz counters with a nice uppercut.
Aziz moves out of range of the leg kick from Gallagher.
Nice uppercut there from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a body kick that misses
and Aziz counters with a stiff right hand.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aziz's calf.
Gallagher wants to slow Aziz down by chopping away at his legs.
Aziz avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gallagher darts in and clinches Aziz up against the cage.
Gallagher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.

Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Jalaluddin Aziz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz'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.


Gallagher scores with a sloppy right hand. Aziz should have avoided that one.
Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aziz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gallagher at a distance.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Gallagher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.
Aziz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aziz misses with an uppercut.
Aziz throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jalaluddin Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Aziz misses.
Gallagher walks into a straight right hand from Aziz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aziz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aziz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gallagher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aziz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gallagher.

Gallagher moves into the clinch.
Gallagher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aziz backwards.
Gallagher scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aziz.
Gallagher misses with a body punch.
Aziz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gallagher lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aziz blocks a body shot from Gallagher.
Aziz misses with a punch on the inside.
Aziz blocks a body shot from Gallagher.
Aziz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gallagher scores with a knee to the head.
Aziz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Aziz blocks it.
Gallagher can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gallagher lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aziz.
Aziz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aziz misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher tries a body shot but Aziz blocks it.
Aziz blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Aziz.
Gallagher misses with a body punch.
Aziz pushes Gallagher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aziz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aziz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aziz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aziz working aggressively here.
A short right from Aziz on the inside.
Aziz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher lands a hook that snaps the head of Aziz backwards.
Gallagher scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher cracks Aziz with a nice body shot.
Gallagher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aziz tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gallagher blocking some punches.

Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Aziz scores with a nice right hand.
Aziz lands a slapping body shot.
Aziz missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Aziz moves out of range.
Gallagher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gallagher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gallagher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aziz just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gallagher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aziz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aziz misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gallagher on the side of the head.
Aziz sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gallagher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aziz back to the cage. Gallagher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aziz ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Aziz looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Gallagher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gallagher jabs Aziz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gallagher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aziz throws a big shot that misses.
Gallagher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aziz jabs Gallagher right on the nose. Gallagher blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Philip Gallagher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Gallagher misses the body punch
and Aziz counters with a left to the body.
Gallagher throws a low kick but Aziz avoids it.
Aziz lands with a shot to the body.
Aziz misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Aziz throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher takes a swing at Aziz's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Aziz.
Aziz blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Gallagher. Beautiful body shot.
Aziz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz misses with a hook.
Aziz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gallagher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Gallagher clinches up with Aziz and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with a knee strike.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gallagher - that landed with a thud.
Aziz scores with a shot to the side of Gallagher's head.
Philip Gallagher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gallagher trying to land knees to the body.
Gallagher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aziz is defending well for now.
Gallagher struggles to land a body shot inside as Aziz controls his hands.
Aziz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gallagher has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aziz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gallagher can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Aziz - that landed with a thud.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gallagher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aziz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gallagher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aziz lands an uppercut.

Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher moves forwards but Aziz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gallagher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aziz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aziz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aziz throws out a powerful jab.
Aziz misses with a body shot
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gallagher lands a head kick. Aziz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Aziz circles away.
Aziz is looking to counter punch.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Aziz ducks down to avoid it.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch but Aziz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aziz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gallagher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aziz finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallagher's head.
Gallagher misses with a jab to the body
and Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Gallagher is rocked!
Aziz stuns Gallagher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Aziz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aziz swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Aziz.
Aziz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gallagher 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 Aziz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aziz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Gallagher looks for the body kick but Aziz saw that one coming.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Aziz.
Aziz moves out of range as Gallagher strikes.
Aziz cracks Gallagher with an open hand slap.
Gallagher is still on wobbly legs! Can Aziz finish him?
Gallagher gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Aziz gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike McLaughlin (ranked 208 p4p, 28 weight class) and Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 478 p4p, 57 weight class). Escobar Chavez has chosen Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ramon Escobar Chavez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.



178 cm
28
148 lbs
14 - 5 - 2
179 cm
30
150 lbs
17 - 3 - 2
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin


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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 14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike McLaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Escobar Chavez settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin lands a jab to Escobar Chavez's midsection.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a left to the body.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Escobar Chavez misses
and McLaughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks McLaughlin off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
McLaughlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLaughlin with a body shot.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donk. McLaughlin catches Escobar Chavez right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez lets loose with a powerful body kick. McLaughlin will feel that in the morning.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin misses with a jab to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Escobar Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Escobar Chavez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin 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.


Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends McLaughlin's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin scores with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLaughlin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar Chavez is able to avoid easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Escobar Chavez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McLaughlin has got the better of the exchanges.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar Chavez's head back.
McLaughlin lands a head shot.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar Chavez can do to turn this around?
McLaughlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar Chavez or not.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaughlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLaughlin or not.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.

McLaughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin throws a poor cross that misses
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin stuns Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin stuns Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLaughlin lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Escobar Chavez's leg. Escobar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
That's time! McLaughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar Chavez tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin misses the body punch
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that half lands.
McLaughlin cracks Escobar Chavez with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez takes one to the chin there.
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLaughlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
A short right from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
McLaughlin tries to break the clinch but Escobar Chavez is controlling the position.
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
Still in the clinch, McLaughlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
A right hook to the body lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez cracks McLaughlin with a nice body shot.
McLaughlin tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

McLaughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
McLaughlin sizes up Escobar Chavez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Escobar Chavez tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a low kick but McLaughlin moves his leg out of the way.
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

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 Mike McLaughlin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLaughlin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!

Mike McLaughlin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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RATING
77%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 165 p4p, 7 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 218 p4p, 9 weight class). Ibu comes to the cage accompanied by THE MAD CAPSULE MARKETS - SCARY. Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!



175 cm
29
145 lbs
23 - 9 - 0
171 cm
30
138 lbs
23 - 7 - 1
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin


Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Urban Fighter


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Koh Ibu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to move into range but Ibu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ibu throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.

Nordskov gets a clinch.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibu.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Ibu.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Nordskov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordskov.
Ibu pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu misses with a body punch.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ibu as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Ibu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Ibu can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibu.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Ibu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordskov.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Ibu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.

Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ibu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nordskov.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu slips under a jab from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Nordskov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibu lands a right hook to the body.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Ibu slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ibu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Donk. Nordskov catches Ibu right on the button with a cross.

Nordskov clinches up against the cage.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ibu - that landed with a thud.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ibu or not.
A short right from Ibu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibu controls the action.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordskov can do to turn this around?
Ibu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Nordskov checks it.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nordskov in his tracks.
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordskov slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ibu closes the distance and clinches.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu works on Nordskov's body with a couple of short punches.
Ibu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Nordskov pushes Ibu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koh Ibu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Ibu.
Ibu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Ibu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Ibu gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a nice body shot.
Ibu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second 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.


Ibu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nordskov. That one must have hurt.
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibu connects with a right hand. Nordskov shakes it off.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibu is able to avoid easily.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nordskov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Nordskov pushes Ibu up against the cage in a clinch.

Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nordskov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibu thuds a left hand into Nordskov's body.
Ibu connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu scores with a jab to the head.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.

Ibu pushes Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
Ibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Ibu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
A short right from Ibu.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
Ibu lands a right hand.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordskov's elbow.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Ibu back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu throws a head punch that misses.
Ibu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Nordskov is working Ibu over against the cage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Ibu lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Ibu pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordskov pushes Ibu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
Ibu presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Nordskov as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibu struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Nordskov - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Nordskov checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu lands a front kick.
Ibu slips a jab from Nordskov.
Ibu lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibu is looking to clinch but Nordskov is avoiding it.
Nordskov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Nordskov moves away and avoids it.
Ibu works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordskov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibu momentarily.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Nordskov off balance momentarily.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Ibu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Nordskov.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov throws a sloppy head kick and Ibu moves out of range easily.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Crunch! Ibu slams his shin into Nordskov's torso.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ibu blocks it well.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nordskov cracks Ibu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ibu.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
Ibu swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
A punch lands to the side of Ibu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibu walks into a jab.
Nordskov moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ibu throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
Ibu is looking to wear down Nordskov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nordskov lands with a nice body kick.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by Nordskov.
Ibu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ibu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov lands a jab to the nose.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
Nordskov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordskov takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Nordskov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibu scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a left hand.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibu controls his hands.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Nordskov tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibu cracks Nordskov with a nice body shot.
Nordskov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nordskov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body.

Ibu breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu works the jab nicely.
Nordskov throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordskov checks it well.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Nordskov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ibu connects with a jab.
Ibu slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Ibu.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu lands a jab to Nordskov's midsection.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Ibu needs to keep his hands up - Nordskov had a free shot at his head there.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Ibu slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!


Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Nordskov's body. Nordskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov lands a head shot.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordskov moves away.
Nordskov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ibu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nordskov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordskov tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov moves out of range as Ibu strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nordskov takes a step back to recover.
Nordskov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ibu's head.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov sizes up Ibu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ibu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu scores with a jab. Nordskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Nordskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nordskov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nordskov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Nordskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibu's calf.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibu moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Ibu throws a head kick that half lands.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordskov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Ibu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nordskov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Nordskov throws out a powerful jab.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Nordskov ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Ibu is wise to it.
Nordskov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Ibu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.

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 Koh Ibu.
Well Ibu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!

Koh Ibu is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Koh Ibu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Semenko (ranked 121 p4p, 19 weight class) and Miguel Cotto (ranked 234 p4p, 35 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Miguel Cotto enters the cage!



191 cm
30
220 lbs
10 - 1 - 0
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33
215 lbs
22 - 8 - 0
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Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Semenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Cotto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotto thuds a left hand into Semenko's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Semenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Semenko instigates a clinch.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Cotto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Cotto has had enough of the clinch but Semenko keeps him there for the moment.
Cotto blocks an uppercut.
Cotto missing with knees to the body.
Cotto lands with a left to the head.
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto is working Semenko over against the cage.
Cotto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cotto lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Semenko misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotto throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
Semenko throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Semenko as he checks the leg kick.
Semenko defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand.
Cotto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.

Cotto rushes Semenko and presses him up against the cage.
Cotto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cotto is defending well for now.
Semenko tries a body shot but Cotto blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Cotto.
Cotto tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Cotto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotto.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Cotto controls the action.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Cotto's head.

Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Semenko tests Cotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotto misses with the combination.
As Cotto tries to get set, Semenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Cotto manages to avoid the attempt.
Semenko misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Semenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cotto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Semenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cotto lands with a nice body punch.
Cotto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Semenko moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Cotto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Cotto takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto working aggressively here.
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Semenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cotto scores with a shot to the side of Semenko's head.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Good body shot from Cotto.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cotto missing with knees to the body.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Semenko - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Left hook, right uppercut from Semenko.
Semenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Semenko walks into a straight right hand from Cotto.
Cotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cotto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
Semenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Semenko is looking to clinch.
Cotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko lands with a shot to the body.
Semenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cotto misses with a low kick.
Semenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotto.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko lands a really nice looking cross but Cotto seems unphased.
Cotto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cotto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semenko dodges the punch combination from Cotto.
Cotto throws a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Semenko blocks the body kick.
Semenko lands with a kick to the temple. Cotto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Semenko throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
Semenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cotto throws a low kick, looking for Semenko's leg but Semenko calmly moves out of range.
Cotto walks into a straight right hand from Semenko.
Cotto jabs Semenko right on the nose. Semenko blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto tries a low kick but Semenko avoids it.
Semenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Semenko dips to his left and cracks Cotto with an uppercut!
Semenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cotto lands a right hook to the body.
Semenko thumps Cotto with a low kick.
Cotto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Semenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotto.
As Cotto looks to move away, Semenko throws a big counter combo but Cotto just gets out of the way.
Cotto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cotto misses with a head kick.

Semenko darts in and clinches Cotto up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Cotto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Semenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Semenko dodges an elbow strike from Cotto.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Dave Semenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Semenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cotto working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Semenko.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Cotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semenko tries to work over Cotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko lands with a right to the head.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Semenko on the inside.

Cotto is rocked!
Semenko blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto is still on wobbly legs! Can Semenko finish him?
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
Semenko pushes Cotto against the cage. Semenko is working some dirty boxing. Semenko pushes off with a quick right hook! Cotto goes down! Cotto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Semenko moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ortega (ranked 85 p4p, 11 weight class) and Kai Yamaguchi (ranked 48 p4p, 8 weight class). Yamaguchi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Yama Yama. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



169 cm
31
158 lbs
17 - 4 - 0
176 cm
31
160 lbs
26 - 7 - 1
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Ortega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Yamaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega misses with a right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a left to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch
and Ortega counters with a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ortega. Ortega obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Ortega is looking to counter punch.
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortega tries a low kick but Yamaguchi avoids it.
Yamaguchi throws a series of punches but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Ortega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamaguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamaguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Ortega swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Ortega.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortega.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamaguchi thows a body kick. Ortega tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab from Yamaguchi.
Ortega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Ortega.
Yamaguchi 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.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Yamaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortega.
Ortega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega throws out a leg kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range and Ortega only half commits.
Yamaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ortega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortega blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Ortega.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Ortega checks it.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Ortega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega drops his hands momentarily and Yamaguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ortega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamaguchi checks it well.
Yamaguchi with a nice cross.
Yamaguchi with a jab.
Ortega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ortega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Ortega.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ortega misses with a left hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ortega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamaguchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortega throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamaguchi! But no joy.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Ortega misses with a few strikes there.
Ortega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ortega lands a leg kick that knocks Yamaguchi off balance momentarily.
Ortega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ortega checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Yamaguchi.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortega tries to move into range but Yamaguchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yamaguchi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ortega misses with a body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a left to the body.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Ortega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yamaguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi misses with a hook
and Ortega counters with a straight right hand.
Ortega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ortega thows a body kick. Yamaguchi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yamaguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
It seemed like Yamaguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega stuns Yamaguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamaguchi thuds his shin into the meat of Ortega's side.
Ortega misses the jab.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
Ortega misses with an uppercut.
Ortega jabs Yamaguchi right on the nose. Yamaguchi blinks but takes it well.
Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Ortega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamaguchi's head backwards.
Ortega lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Ortega blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamaguchi under the eye.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ortega as he connects with a hook.

Ortega takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamaguchi digs a right hand underneath Ortega's ribcage. Ortega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Carlos Ortega will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yamaguchi 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.

Ortega takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.

Ortega breaks from the clinch.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but Ortega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega looks to land a combination. Yamaguchi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yamaguchi wants to slow Ortega down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Ortega misses the target.
Yamaguchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Ortega off balance momentarily.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Ortega misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamaguchi.
Nice uppercut lands for Ortega. That snapped Yamaguchi's head back.
Ortega swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Ortega backing away here, and Yamaguchi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Ortega's knee but Ortega avoids it well.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega slips under a jab from Yamaguchi.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ortega.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yamaguchi jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Ortega.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Yamaguchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by Ortega there.
Yamaguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Ortega sees coming a mile off.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
Yamaguchi throws the kick towards the body but Ortega avoids it.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Ortega's front leg with a kick but Ortega checks it.
Ortega misses with a body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortega digs a good body shot into Yamaguchi's ribs.
Yamaguchi digs a good body shot into Ortega's ribs.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ortega throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Ortega.
Ortega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortega clobbers Yamaguchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ortega connects with a leg kick. Yamaguchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamaguchi can pounce on him.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamaguchi lands with a straight right. Ortega didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Yamaguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Yamaguchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ortega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yamaguchi momentarily.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortega.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ortega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yamaguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamaguchi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamaguchi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ortega throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range.
Ortega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamaguchi blocks a jab.
Ortega connects with a nice looking jab.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that second 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.


Yamaguchi connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick
and Ortega counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ortega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Ortega blocks it.
Yamaguchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Ortega should have avoided that one.
A cross from Yamaguchi lands.
Yamaguchi needs to keep his hands up - Ortega had a free shot at his head there.
Ortega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaguchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Ortega misses with a body punch
enabling Yamaguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Yamaguchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortega cracks Yamaguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
Ortega appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Ortega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carlos Ortega is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamaguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Ortega blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Ortega looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Ortega.
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Ortega lands a jab to Yamaguchi's midsection.
Yamaguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Ortega throws a front kick aimed at Yamaguchi's knee but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Nice body kick there by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi walks into a stiff left hand from Ortega.
Yamaguchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamaguchi circles away.
Yamaguchi tries to bum rush Ortega with a series of wild strikes but Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortega blocks the body kick.
It looked like Ortega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamaguchi moves out of range as Ortega strikes.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.

Ortega gets a clinch.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortega tries to circle away but Yamaguchi has him pinned against the cage.
Ortega cracks Yamaguchi with a nice body shot.

Ortega manages to break the clinch.
Yamaguchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yamaguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ortega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamaguchi checks it well.
Ortega lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega misses with a hook.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamaguchi.
A lazy left from Yamaguchi finds it's target.
Ortega moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortega.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega scores with a hook.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamaguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortega.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
Ortega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
Ortega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega wants to clinch up but Yamaguchi keeps it at a distance.
Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Ortega throws a leg kick
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yamaguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ortega is out of range.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kai Yamaguchi just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Ortega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ortega. Those never looked like landing.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Ortega slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Ortega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ortega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega lands a body shot.
Ortega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega connects with a body shot.
Ortega cracks a nice hook into Yamaguchi's ribs.
Ortega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega with a nice cross.
Yamaguchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamaguchi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega misses with a looping left.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamaguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortega throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ortega checks a low kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Ortega.
Ortega throws a push kick but Yamaguchi slaps the foot to one side.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamaguchi at a distance.
Ortega throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Yamaguchi stuns Ortega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega throws a low kick, looking for Yamaguchi's leg but Yamaguchi calmly moves out of range.
Ortega defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamaguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Ortega tenderised Yamaguchi's leg. Yamaguchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortega.
Ortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamaguchi circles away.
Yamaguchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortega's head.
Yamaguchi avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Ortega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yamaguchi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamaguchi throws the kick towards the body but Ortega avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi needs to keep his hands up - Ortega had a free shot at his head there.
Ortega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamaguchi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi slips a jab from Ortega.
Ortega misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
Yamaguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortega.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Yamaguchi finds it's target.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Ortega.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Yamaguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Yamaguchi coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Yamaguchi coming out on top.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi throws an off balance right hand
and Ortega counters with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Ortega sees coming a mile off.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamaguchi's head.
Ortega throws a front kick aimed at Yamaguchi's knee but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Ortega moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
Yamaguchi looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


An inside leg kick lands from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortega.
A bone on bone clash there as Ortega blocks the leg kick.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Yamaguchi moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Yamaguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ortega throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Ortega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ortega misses the target.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamaguchi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ortega crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamaguchi - the referee stops the clock and Ortega gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamaguchi. Ortega manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ortega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ortega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi tries to land a body kick
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaguchi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ortega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamaguchi lands the left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortega.
Yamaguchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Yamaguchi there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Ortega lands with a good body shot.
Yamaguchi lands a jab.
Yamaguchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamaguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortega throws a wild body kick that Yamaguchi sees coming a mile off.
Yamaguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega looks to land a body kick but Yamaguchi moved away.
Ortega misses with the combination.
Yamaguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi connects with an inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega scores with a nice strike.
Ortega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely.
Yamaguchi lands a head shot.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a jab.
Ortega connects with a looping right hand.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Ortega.
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
Ortega went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yamaguchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortega, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Ortega misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yamaguchi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ortega - the referee stops the clock and Yamaguchi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ortega. Yamaguchi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yamaguchi cracks Ortega with a good jab.
Ortega moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ortega cracks a nice hook into Yamaguchi's ribs.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice right hand.
Ortega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ortega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortega.
Ortega tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega clobbers Yamaguchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamaguchi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!

Carlos Ortega is the new lightweight champion!
Carlos Ortega 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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