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PFC 109 Wright vs Murphy III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Karter (ranked 1618 p4p, 194 weight class) and Imperio Romano (ranked 2733 p4p, 300 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 lbs
25 - 18 - 2 |
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36
160 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
25 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chris Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Imperio Romano!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Romano tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Romano avoids the body shot from Karter.
Romano misses with a low kick.
Romano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romano just manages to avoid it.
Romano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karter looks to clinch
and Romano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Chris Karter has been cut.
Karter closes the distance and pushes Romano back into the cage.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karter swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter stalling in the clinch but Romano improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karter scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karter lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Karter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Karter tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
A short body shot lands from Romano as the two fighters clinch.
Karter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Romano prevents a body shot from Karter.
Karter tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Romano prevents a body shot from Karter.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Karter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Romano as the two fighters clinch.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romano after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter misses with a body punch.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karters head.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karter avoiding damage.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
Romano tries a body shot but Karter blocks it.
A short left from Karter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Karter is struggling to control the position.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Karter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karter tries for a takedown but Romano manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano lands with a short shot to the head.
Karter misses with a body punch.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karter looking to slow down the pace here.
Romano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Karter.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter wants to stall.
Romano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karter tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Romano misses
and Karter counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Imperio Romano has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romano digs a good hook to Karter's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Romano!
Romano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karter throws a series of punches but Romano moves out of range.
Karter avoids the body shot from Romano.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Romano connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imperio Romano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Karter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Romano seems keen to control Karter's posture.
Karter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romano working a defensive guard but Karter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Romano has one of Karter's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Romano is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Karter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karter is working hard here to advance position.
Romano controlling the action here.
Romano prevents Karter from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romano wants to pass to mount but Karter is defending the position.
Karter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Karter tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Romano has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Karter is squirming around, avoiding Romano's attempts to control the action.
Romano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Karter is looking to work some ground and pound but Romano has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karter tries to free his leg and advance position but Romano is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter trying to control but Romano is working from the bottom.
Romano trying to keep a closed guard but Karter is proving a slippery customer.
Karter throwing strikes but missing.
Romano is trying to control the position but Karter postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Karter dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Romano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romano keeps the fight on the outside.
Romano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romano connects with a solid leg kick.
Romano tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karter misses with a wild combination.
Romano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter takes one to the chin there.
Karter shoots for a double leg takedown but Romano sprawls well. He's pushed Karter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano throws a good cross that connects.
Romano throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karter tried to counter with a leg kick but Romano avoided it.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romano.
Karter misses with a body shot
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Karter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Romano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Romano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Karter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karter is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano knocks out Karter with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Romano before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Romano picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imperio Romano!
Imperio Romano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 963 p4p, 122 weight class) and Larson Picker (ranked 1431 p4p, 172 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
23 - 8 - 1 |
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31
165 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alka Mangrove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larson Picker!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangrove slips under a jab.
Picker blocks a head kick by Mangrove.
It seemed like Picker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Mangrove takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Picker misses.
Picker swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangrove tries to counter with a takedown but Picker is quick to defend against it.
Mangrove throws a sloppy head kick and Picker moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Picker there.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangrove misses with a head kick.
Mangrove moves away from the strike by Picker.
A big left from Picker misses.
A cross from Picker lands.
Picker throws an off balance right hand
so Mangrove counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove looking to pass the guard.
Picker wants to stand up but Mangrove is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove is pushing down on Picker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Picker is fighting to maintain full guard but Mangrove has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mangrove is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mangrove is working for a submission of some sort.
Mangrove stops Picker from getting back to his feet.
Mangrove wants to work for an arm triangle but Picker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mangrove prevents Picker from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mangrove is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Picker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Picker is trying to stand up here but Mangrove is controlling him well.
Picker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Picker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove.
Mangrove just misses with a punch to the body.
Picker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picker scores with a nice right hand.
Picker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Picker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Picker connects with a jab.
Mangrove takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mangrove misses the shot to the body.
Picker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangrove's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picker cracks Mangrove with a good jab.
A leg kick checked by Picker.
Picker throws a body punch but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove throws a low kick, looking for Picker's leg but Picker calmly moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Picker as he connects with a hook.
Mangrove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Mangrove throwing a counter right hand but Picker manages to avoid it.
Mangrove throws a leg kick
enabling Picker to counter with a crisp jab.
Picker tries to sprawl but Mangrove drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Picker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove tries to move into range but Picker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mangrove lands a leg kick that knocks Picker off balance momentarily.
Picker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangrove takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mangrove slips under a jab.
Mangrove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangrove does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Picker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mangrove had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mangrove shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Picker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mangrove walks into a straight right hand from Picker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Mangrove slips the punch.
Mangrove throws a low kick but Picker avoids it.
Picker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Picker moved away.
Mangrove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Mangrove moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mangrove walks into a stiff left hand from Picker.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Mangrove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangrove appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Picker lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Mangrove misses its intended target.
Mangrove walks into a straight right hand from Picker.
Picker throws the left hand but Mangrove avoids the punch easily.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Mangrove attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mangrove changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove 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.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mangrove looks to land a body kick but Picker moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picker! But no joy.
Picker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Picker lands with a right hand.
A big right from Picker misses.
Mangrove scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Picker.
Mangrove slips under a jab from Picker.
Mangrove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Picker throws the left hand but Mangrove avoids the punch easily.
Mangrove misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangrove misses with a looping right.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Mangrove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mangrove attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Mangrove throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larson Picker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mangrove coming out on top.
Picker misses with a looping left.
Donk. Picker catches Mangrove right on the button with a cross.
Picker checks a leg kick nicely.
Picker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Picker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Picker connects with a looping right hand.
Mangrove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Mangrove takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Picker with a jab.
Mangrove fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Picker checks it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mangrove, right into the meat.
Picker throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove misses the shot to the body.
Picker keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangrove just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove with a hook.
A big left from Mangrove misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Picker misses.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mangrove eats them both and turns towards Picker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Picker throws a right and a left that Mangrove avoids nicely.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove ducks down to avoid it.
Mangrove throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mangrove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Mangrove is looking to slow Picker down with leg kicks.
Mangrove lands with an uppercut that bounces Picker off the cage and back into range.
Picker misses with a hook. Mangrove ducked under it nicely.
Mangrove dives in and grabs Picker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Picker pushes down on Mangrove's head and hops out.
Picker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Picker sizes up Mangrove with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mangrove goes for a double leg but Picker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Picker continues to drive forward.
Picker connects with a jab.
Larson Picker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove throws a front kick aimed at Picker's knee but Picker avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove takes a jab right on the kisser.
Picker's corner calls for a 1-2. Picker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Picker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picker misses with a wild body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mangrove.
Mangrove thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Picker pushes Mangrove away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mangrove gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mangrove trying to control the position but Picker is working away.
Mangrove is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Picker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mangrove goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Picker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mangrove but great work by Picker.
Mangrove is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Psycho’s Elites , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker decides to stand back up.
Picker throws an overhand right that lands on Mangrove's shoulder, as Mangrove tries to avoid the shot.
Mangrove showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picker.
A slow jab from Picker misses its intended target.
Picker lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangrove off the cage and back into range.
Mangrove walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mangrove turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mangrove tries to land a front kick but Picker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mangrove defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mangrove fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Picker sprawls well initially but Mangrove persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Picker pushes Mangrove off and gets back to his feet.
Mangrove shoots in looking for a takedown. Picker tries to sprawl out of it but Mangrove keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Picker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Picker scores with the left hand. Mangrove knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Picker.
Mangrove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picker.
Picker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker throws a jab when Mangrove was well out of range.
Picker misses with a hook.
Mangrove half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mangrove just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pickers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove manages to avoid it.
Picker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangrove.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Picker.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Mangrove walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mangrove takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mangrove throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Picker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mangrove is in Picker's guard.
Mangrove won't allow Picker to get back to his feet.
Mangrove looking to pass the guard.
Mangrove trying to control the position from guard on top but Picker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mangrove works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Picker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangrove wants to take a breather but Picker is having none of it.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove wants to work for an arm triangle but Picker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Picker kicks Mangrove off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picker throws a hook but Mangrove avoids it easily.
Picker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove on the side of the head.
Mangrove scores with a push kick.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker cracks Mangrove with an open hand slap.
Mangrove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Mangrove connects with a solid leg kick.
Mangrove has taken the fight to the clinch.
Picker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left hand lands to the body for Picker.
Picker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picker breaks the clinch.
Picker swinging wildly here.
Mangrove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Picker misses with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangrove finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Picker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mangrove's head.
Picker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
Mangrove has Picker up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Mangrove tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Picker smiles and moves away.
Mangrove moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Jab from Picker.
Mangrove fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picker lands a jab to the nose.
Picker misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove tries to clinch there but Picker circles away.
Mangrove swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Picker misses the jab.
Picker throws out a powerful jab.
Mangrove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Mangrove bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Picker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangrove. Mangrove circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mangrove darts in and clinches Picker up against the cage.
Mangrove makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Picker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove.
Mangrove lands an uppercut.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangrove lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larson Picker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Picker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larson Picker!
After winning the bout, Larson Picker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 902 p4p, 52 weight class) and Matsuda Taro (ranked 639 p4p, 31 weight class). Fuujin comes into the arena with a lot of Asian swag in this young man blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuka Fuujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matsuda Taro!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Taro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Taro.
Taro works Fuujin's body with a nice hook.
Fuujin misses with a wild body shot.
Fuujin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fuujin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Fuujin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuujin scores with a nice head shot.
Fuujin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taro is fending him off so far but Fuujin persists. Nope, Taro circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taro just misses with a punch to the body.
Taro throws a leg kick but Fuujin moved away.
Nice shot lands for Fuujin.
Fuujin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuujin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuujin scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Taro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taro counters with a body kick.
Fuujin thows a leg kick but Taro checks it
and Taro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taro throws a sloppy head kick and Fuujin moves out of range easily.
Fuujin tries to land a leg kick but Taro saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taro motions for Fuujin to come forward. Taro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fuujin swings for the body but Taro moves out of range.
Taro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fuujin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taro throws a hook but Fuujin blocks it.
Fuujin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuujin throws the kick towards the body but Taro avoids it.
Fuujin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fuujin misses with a straight right.
Taro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fuujin is looking to counter punch.
Taro throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin blocks a head kick by Taro.
Taro throws a leg kick but Fuujin moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taro blocks a leg kick.
Matsuda Taro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuujin connects with a body shot that sends Taro's belly button to the back.
Fuujin lands with an uppercut that bounces Taro off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taro throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Taro throws a leg kick but Fuujin moved away.
Taro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fuujin moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuujin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Taro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Taro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fuujin looks for the body kick but Taro saw that one coming.
Taro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fuujin rather than just go for the knockout.
Fuujin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fuujin throws out a loose jab but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Taro responds with a good body kick, but Fuujin manages to step out the way in time.
Taro keeps Fuujin at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin throws a leg kick
and Taro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuujin defending well as Taro loads up on a big left hand.
Taro throws a body punch but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin clobbers Taro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taro looks for the body kick but Fuujin saw that one coming.
Fuujin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fuujin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuujin tries to land a body kick
and Taro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuujin throws a low kick, looking for Taro's leg but Taro calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Fuujin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fuujin throws a lazy uppercut
and Taro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuujin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taro slips under a jab from Fuujin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuujin.
Fuujin throws a leg kick but Taro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Fuujin - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fuujin misses with a looping right.
Taro feints a counter leg kick.
Fuujin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fuujin misses with a double jab.
Taro throws a counter combo.
Fuujin lands a nice looking body shot.
Taro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taro lands with a right hand.
Fuujin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fuujin!
Fuujin slips a jab from Taro.
Taro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taro checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuujin 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.
Fuujin misses with a kick to the body
and Taro counters with a right hand to the body.
Fuujin connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Kazuka Fuujin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fuujin throws an off balance right hand
and Taro counters with a right hand to the body.
Fuujin throws an off balance right hand
and Taro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taro throws out a leg kick but Fuujin moves out of range and Taro only half commits.
Fuujin drives through with a takedown into Taro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fuujin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fuujin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Taro is keeping the position.
Fuujin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuujin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fuujin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Taro keeps moving.
Fuujin throwing strikes but missing.
Fuujin pushing down on Taro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fuujin controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fuujin is keen to just control but Taro is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuujin connects with an inside leg kick.
Fuujin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taro moves forwards but Fuujin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fuujin misses with a right hand
and Taro counters with a nice uppercut.
Taro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuujin.
A punch combination from Taro misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Fuujin.
Taro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taro looks for the body kick but Fuujin saw that one coming.
It looked like Fuujin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taro.
Fuujin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taro lands with a nice body punch.
Taro takes one to the chin there.
Taro misses with a looping left.
Fuujin throws a hook but Taro blocks it.
Fuujin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuujin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taro lands a body shot.
Taro moves out of range as Fuujin throws a body kick.
Fuujin lands a really nice looking cross but Taro seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuujin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin throws a leg kick which misses Taro's front leg but catches the back leg as Taro tries to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Taro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fuujin lands a head shot.
Fuujin looks to score with a jab to the body but Taro is just out of range.
Taro looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuujin is just out of range.
Fuujin clobbers Taro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taro throws a leg kick that misses.
Fuujin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taro.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Taro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taro throws a chopping leg kick but Fuujin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuujin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kazuka Fuujin is winning the standup battle so far.
Taro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuujin.
Taro misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Fuujin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuka Fuujin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fuujin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taro moves away from the strike by Fuujin.
Fuujin throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for Taro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuujin has his takedown stuffed
and Taro counters with a stiff right hand.
Taro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fuujin defending well as Taro loads up on a big left hand.
Taro throws a low kick but Fuujin avoids it.
Fuujin connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taro under the eye.
Fuujin scores with a hook.
Taro missing with a left hand there. Fuujin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuujin tries to work over Taro's front leg with a kick but Taro 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!
Taro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taro throws a body kick that misses.
Fuujin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fuujin avoids a kick to the body.
Fuujin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taro's sensitive parts.
Taro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuujin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fuujin with a hook.
Taro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuujin. Fuujin obviously looking to wear him down.
Taro throws a sloppy body shot
and Fuujin counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Fuujin blocks the low kick.
Taro throws a leg kick but Fuujin moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuujin as he connects with a hook.
Fuujin connects with a body shot.
Matsuda Taro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuujin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taro counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuujin lands a head shot.
Taro moves out of range of the strikes.
Taro misses with a looping left.
Fuujin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuujin misses with a leg kick.
Fuujin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taro can do to turn this around?
Fuujin throws a front kick aimed at Taro's knee but Taro avoids it well.
Taro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuujin throws out the jab.
Taro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuujin throws out a loose jab but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuujin throws a lazy right hand but Taro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taro moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin shoots for a double leg takedown but Taro sprawls well. He's pushed Fuujin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fuujin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fuujin throws a poor cross that misses
and Taro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taro throws a body kick that misses.
Fuujin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fuujin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fuujin misses with the body kick
and Taro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuujin misses with a body kick.
Taro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Taro looks to move away, Fuujin throws a big counter combo but Taro just gets out of the way.
Taro scores with a spinning back kick!
Fuujin misses with a kick to the body
and Taro counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuujin lands with a nice body kick.
Taro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fuujin.
Fuujin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Taro.
Fuujin throws a leg kick but Taro checks it.
Taro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fuujin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taro throws a push kick but Fuujin slaps the foot to one side.
Taro throws a front kick aimed at Fuujin's knee but Fuujin avoids it well.
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
Fuujin throws a low kick but Taro moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taro. Fuujin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Taro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fuujin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuujin shoots in for a takedown but Taro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuka Fuujin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuujin swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Taro counter with a right hand.
Fuujin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fuujin motions for Taro to come forward. Fuujin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuujin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuka Fuujin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuujin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuka Fuujin!
A very excited looking Kazuka Fuujin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjuna Ramadan (ranked 1119 p4p, 132 weight class) and Red Brophy (ranked 1046 p4p, 128 weight class). Ramadan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Positive Vibration. Brophy has chosen JME - The Very Best as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Arjuna Ramadan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arjuna Ramadan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arjuna Ramadan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Red Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy misses the shot to the body.
Ramadan misses with a takedown attempt - Brophy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramadan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramadan takes the fight into the clinch.
Brophy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Ramadan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ramadan throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramadan avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Ramadan is looking to counter punch.
Ramadan misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramadan clinches up with Brophy and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brophy gets through Ramadan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Ramadan controls the action.
Nice body punch from Brophy - that landed with a thud.
Ramadan has Brophy pressed against the cage.
Ramadan misses with a punch to the body.
Ramadan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ramadan misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brophy lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramadan backwards.
Brophy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Ramadan is looking to control Brophy's arms but Brophy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramadan has his back to the cage.
Brophy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramadan.
Ramadan is breathing heavily.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan blocking some punches.
Ramadan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramadan looking to slow down the pace here.
Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Brophy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramadan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramadan blocks an uppercut.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramadan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body kick from Brophy.
Ramadan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brophy to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Arjuna Ramadan has been cut.
Brophy slips a jab and a cross from Ramadan.
Brophy swings for the body but Ramadan moves out of range.
Brophy lands a big right hand that sends Ramadan crashing to the mat! Brophy stays standing though and waves Ramadan back to his feet!
Ramadan is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramadan gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Brophy points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ramadan wakes up just in time to hear Brophy thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Brophy!
A very excited looking Red Brophy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Lopez (ranked 835 p4p, 122 weight class) and Michael Bennet (ranked 725 p4p, 101 weight class). Michael Bennet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martez Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lopez. Lopez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez lands a left hand.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Lopez.
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Bennet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
A big left from Bennet misses.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
Nice uppercut lands for Bennet. That snapped Lopez's head back.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Bennet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez.
Lopez catches Bennet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Bennet.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Bennet.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez misses the jab.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
Lopez misses with a right hand
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennet blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Lopez throws a front kick aimed at Bennet's knee but Bennet avoids it well.
Bennet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bennet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Bennet lands the left hand.
Bennet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bennet.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet slips a straight right by Lopez.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Bennet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Bennet is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lopez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bennet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Bennet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennet.
Lopez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennet on the side of the head.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennet gets caught napping as Lopez dives in and scores a takedown. Bennet manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Bennet blocks nicely.
Lopez trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bennet wants to get back to his feet but Lopez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bennet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Bennet 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.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bennet thuds his right hand into Lopez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lopez is pressing down on Bennet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bennet is holding on for now.
Lopez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennet's head.
Lopez throwing shots but Bennet is blocking nicely.
Lopez is nestled in close to Bennet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bennet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez throwing shots but Bennet is blocking nicely.
Bennet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bennet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
Bennet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
Lopez thows a huge punch but Bennet dodges it nicely.
Bennet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
Lopez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennet's head.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennet's head.
Bennet controlling the position well.
Bennet regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lopez.
Lopez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Bennet blocks nicely.
Lopez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martez Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lopez controls the pace.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Bennet keeps moving.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Bennet has wrist control.
Lopez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Bennet has wrist control.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bennet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopez trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
Bennet 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.
Lopez throws a strike but Bennet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bennet is one step ahead there.
Lopez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez wants to improve his position but instead Bennet has moved into half guard.
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 Martez Lopez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
A left lands for Bennet.
Bennet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bennet is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lopez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez shoots for a takedown but Bennet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bennet punishes Lopez's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lopez takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Bennet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Bennet shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lopez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
Bennet defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Lopez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bennet's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Lopez in the body.
Lopez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bennet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Lopez moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Lopez.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into Bennet's guard.
Bennet keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez postures up in Bennet's guard and throws a big left but Bennet blocks it.
Lopez trying to control but Bennet is working from the bottom.
Bennet is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Bennet wants to get back to his feet but Lopez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez digs a good hook to Bennet's body.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Bennet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennet misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez misses the jab.
Lopez scores with a nice head shot.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Bennet's body. Bennet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bennet's guard.
Bennet scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yes Man Sanchez (ranked 432 p4p, 62 weight class) and Aksel Stenger (ranked 1141 p4p, 141 weight class). Sanchez comes into the arena with Yes - Owner of a lonely heart blaring out of the sound system. Stenger has chosen Hit2face - Ain't it nice to get hit to the face? as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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33
194 lbs
31 - 17 - 1 |
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186 cm
32
196 lbs
27 - 18 - 3 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yes Man Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Aksel Stenger!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenger blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Stenger moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenger.
Stenger throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Stenger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stenger avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stenger 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 Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenger.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
Stenger jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stenger throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stenger swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
As Stenger looks to move away, Sanchez throws a big counter combo but Stenger just gets out of the way.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stenger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Stenger's head back.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenger throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenger.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stenger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenger.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Stenger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Stenger thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Stenger throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Stenger's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
It appears Sanchez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
A big right from Stenger misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez clobbers Stenger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Stenger moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenger.
Stenger is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Sanchez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanchez.
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stenger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. Stenger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend 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!
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenger moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Stenger.
Sanchez throws a big counter combination but Stenger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stenger tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Stenger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stenger avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Stenger throws a leg kick
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Stenger takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Stenger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenger throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Stenger only half commits.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger throws a fast counter high kick but Sanchez manages to duck under it in time.
Stenger moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenger can do to turn this around?
Stenger lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands an elbow just above Stenger 's eye.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Stenger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Stenger.
Nice body punch from Stenger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger scores with a hook to the body.
Stenger is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Stenger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Stenger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez tries to break free but Stenger pushes him back against the cage.
Stenger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stenger thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Stenger avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stenger misses with a body shot
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Stenger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Stenger.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Stenger.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Stenger's head.
Stenger misses with a head kick.
Stenger thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenger.
Yes Man Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Stenger's head back.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanchez steps away.
Sanchez thuds his shin into the meat of Stenger's side.
Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stenger avoids it.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a combination
enabling Stenger to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stenger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanchez - the referee stops the clock and Stenger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanchez. Stenger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez lands a jab to Stenger's midsection.
Stenger slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Stenger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenger tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Stenger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stenger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Stenger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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 Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stenger scores with a shot to the body.
Stenger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stenger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab when Stenger was well out of range.
Stenger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stenger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Sanchez cracks Stenger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenger throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Stenger only half commits.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stenger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Stenger misses.
Sanchez throws a hook but Stenger blocks it.
Stenger misses with a body punch
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sanchez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stenger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stenger takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
letting Stenger counter with a right hand.
Stenger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Stenger is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stenger. Stenger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stenger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stenger moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Stenger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stenger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Stenger misses.
Stenger is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez cracks Stenger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stenger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Sanchez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stenger feints a counter leg kick.
Stenger lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenger blocks the body kick.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Stenger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stenger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stenger misses with a low kick.
Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Stenger throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stenger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Stenger feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Stenger shakes it off.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Stenger misses its intended target.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aksel Stenger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Stenger scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
Stenger pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Stenger avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanchez.
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 Yes Man Sanchez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Yes Man Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Aksel Stenger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 282 p4p, 18 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 185 p4p, 13 weight class). Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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138 lbs
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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
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordskov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
Payakarakatong attempts a counter takedown but Nordskov avoids it well and moves away.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov 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.
Nordskov connects with a solid leg kick.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov throws a push kick but Payakarakatong slaps the foot to one side.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Payakarakatong.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Payakarakatong's leg. Payakarakatong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Nordskov is having none of it.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Payakarakatong misses its target.
Payakarakatong has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov moves out of range as Payakarakatong strikes.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Nordskov throws a shot from downtown. Payakarakatong moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body. Payakarakatong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakarakatong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakarakatong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordskov lands a jab.
Nordskov swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Payakarakatong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Payakarakatong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Payakarakatong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov walks into a jab.
Payakarakatong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
A big right from Nordskov misses.
Payakarakatong looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordskov is just out of range.
Payakarakatong misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Payakarakatong misses with a leg kick.
Payakarakatong forces Nordskov back against the cage and clinches.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Payakarakatong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payakarakatong lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a hook that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong presses Nordskov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Nordskov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
A short uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Payakarakatong lands a shoulder strike.
Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Payakarakatong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payakarakatong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Payakarakatong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Payakarakatong wants to take the fight to the mat but Nordskov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov presses Payakarakatong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.
Payakarakatong blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a right to the head.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakarakatong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nordskov gets through Payakarakatong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov manages to break the clinch.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Payakarakatong with an uppercut!
A jab from Payakarakatong finds it's way through Nordskov's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nordskov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakarakatong takes one to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payakarakatong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nordskov's calf.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Payakarakatong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick, looking for Nordskov's leg but Nordskov calmly moves out of range.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov lands a nice shot that snaps Payakarakatong's head back.
Payakarakatong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Payakarakatong settles back down.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakarakatong can pounce on him.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Payakarakatong.
Nordskov lands with an uppercut that bounces Payakarakatong off the cage and back into range.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordskov blocks a low kick nicely.
Nordskov checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payakarakatong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Payakarakatong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Payakarakatong avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws a low kick, looking for Payakarakatong's leg but Payakarakatong calmly moves out of range.
Payakarakatong feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Nordskov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut.
Payakarakatong connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakarakatong scores with a body 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!
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nordskov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Payakarakatong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov scores with a hook.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Payakarakatong.
Good exchange - Payakarakatong coming out on top.
Payakarakatong wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Payakarakatong throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Payakarakatong.
Nordskov misses with a kick to the body.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Payakarakatong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick but Nordskov avoids it.
Payakarakatong takes a swing at Nordskov's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov digs a good body shot into Payakarakatong's ribs.
Nordskov lands with a right hand.
Payakarakatong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov throws a leg kick but Payakarakatong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov jabs at Payakarakatong's body.
Nordskov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Payakarakatong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nordskov throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
A jab from Payakarakatong does it's job there.
Payakarakatong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordskov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payakarakatong scrambles back to his feet.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Payakarakatong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a slapping head kick.
Payakarakatong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Payakarakatong 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 Payakarakatong.
Nordskov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payakarakatong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Payakarakatong. That one must have hurt.
Payakarakatong connects with a right hand. Nordskov shakes it off.
Nordskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordskov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Payakarakatong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nordskov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nordskov feints and then cracks Payakarakatong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payakarakatong down.
Payakarakatong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payakarakatong misses with a straight right.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nordskov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakarakatong thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
Payakarakatong swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong wants to land a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Payakarakatong misses.
Payakarakatong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Payakarakatong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payakarakatong doesn't seem bothered though.
Payakarakatong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nordskov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Nordskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nordskov lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payakarakatong 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 Nordskov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nordskov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payakarakatong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nordskov as he avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Payakarakatong counters with an outside leg kick.
Payakarakatong throws a push kick but Nordskov slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakarakatong.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordskov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Payakarakatong misses
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
Payakarakatong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Payakarakatong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nordskov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov takes one on the button.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy right hand. Payakarakatong should have avoided that one.
Nordskov tests Payakarakatong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nordskov scores with a jab. Payakarakatong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook.
Payakarakatong closes the distance and clinches up with Nordskov, looking for a takedown. Payakarakatong pushes Nordskov against the cage but Nordskov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payakarakatong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakarakatong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nordskov.
A lazy left from Payakarakatong finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Payakarakatong is predictable there
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Payakarakatong moves into the clinch successfully.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Nordskov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payakarakatong misses with some punches.
Nordskov pushes Payakarakatong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakarakatong can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakarakatong blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Payakarakatong fails to land.
Payakarakatong lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov gets underhooks to prevent Payakarakatong's takedown attempt.
Payakarakatong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov tries to throw a body punch but Payakarakatong avoids it by throwing Nordskov back against the cage.
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mads Nordskov thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wet Wild (ranked 193 p4p, 29 weight class) and Thomas Rutherford (ranked 228 p4p, 33 weight class). Thomas Rutherford told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wet Wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Wild misses its intended target.
As Wild backs off Rutherford throws a huge counter combo but Wild manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford swinging wildly here.
As Rutherford looks to move away, Wild throws a big counter combo but Rutherford just gets out of the way.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wild lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wild tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutherford is rocked!
Rutherford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Wild finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Wild.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford seems to have recovered his senses.
Wild closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rutherford! Wild dives in looking to finish! Rutherford is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wet Wild!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wet Wild waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sendou Kitano (ranked 261 p4p, 36 weight class) and Rage Parade (ranked 114 p4p, 18 weight class). Kitano comes to the cage accompanied by Hokuto No Ken - You wa Shock. Parade has chosen I KILL Cause I'm Hungry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Sendou Kitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rage Parade!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parade lands a big head kick that sends Kitano tumbling to the mat! Parade takes a step backwards and waves Kitano back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kitano is rocked!
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Kitano as he connects with a hook.
Sendou Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parade counters with a huge left! Kitano is in big trouble! He's backing up but Parade isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kitano from any more damage. A dominating finish by Parade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rage Parade!
An out of breath Rage Parade thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Murphy (ranked 116 p4p, 19 weight class) and Ira Wright (ranked 34 p4p, 4 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ira Wright!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wright takes a step back to recover.
Murphy tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Wright wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ira Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Wright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright lands with a slapping head kick.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Wright keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wright. Wright obviously looking to wear him down.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright connects with the punch.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Wright blocks the leg kick.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Wright staying out of range there.
Murphy 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wright throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
As Wright looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Wright just gets out of the way.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Wright there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Wright.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright delivers a nice body kick.
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Murphy is looking to chop away at Wright's legs.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wright swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Wright scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Wright misses the jab.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Wright checks it.
Wright thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat.
Wright closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Wright throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Murphy settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy lands a nice looking body kick.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Wright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy.
Murphy wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wright wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Wright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Wright knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Wright moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Murphy swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ira Wright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Wright lands with an overhand left.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Wright throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ira Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wright thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright thumps Murphy with a low kick.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Wright swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murphy rather than just go for the knockout.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
Wright swinging wildly here.
Wright lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Wright settles back down.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Wright.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wright throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Wright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Wright misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy is looking to chop away at Wright's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Wright only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Murphy moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy 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.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Wright with an uppercut!
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murphy throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Wright lands a body shot.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy throws a quick counter head kick but Wright was just out of range.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
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 Tobias Murphy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy is looking to score with low kicks.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
Wright throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy scores with a jab. Wright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Murphy throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Wright throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Wright feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Wright checks a low kick from Murphy.
Wright tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Wright moved away.
Wright throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wright blocks a leg kick.
Wright throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Wright scores with a hook.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Wright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Wright's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That kick from Wright tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
A head kick misses from Wright.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murphy tries a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Wright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wright avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright connects with a single shot there.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy delivers a nice body kick.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Murphy takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Wright lands with a slapping head kick.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Wright moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
Wright checks the leg kick.
Wright replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murphy blocks it well.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Murphy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy slips a jab from Wright.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ira Wright just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wright cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg.
Murphy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murphy slips a straight right by Wright.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murphy. Wright shrugs it off though.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Murphy down.
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
Wright misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Wright misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Wright throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy slips under a jab from Wright.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Wright moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Wright throws a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Wright's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy moves out of range as Wright throws a body kick.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Wright throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wright checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A solid body kick from Wright.
Murphy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Murphy throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Wright throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
Wright feints a counter leg kick.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Murphy jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wright. Wright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wright takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
Murphy wants to land a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Wright.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Wright follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crunch! Murphy slams his shin into Wright's torso.
Wright moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Wright takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murphy blocks it well.
Murphy throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ira Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wright. Murphy shrugs it off though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Wright is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wright throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
A big right from Wright misses.
Wright throws a head kick that half lands.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Wright.
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright thinks about the counter body kick.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright checks a leg kick.
Wright looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Wright works the jab nicely.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy fakes the leg kick and cracks Wright in the body.
Wright lands with a nice body kick.
Murphy misses the jab.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Wright feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Wright is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Tobias Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Wright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wright looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Murphy scores with a push kick.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Wright avoids it.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wright motions for Murphy to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Wright lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
Wright checks a low kick from Murphy.
Wright lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Wright misses with a kick to the body
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Nice cross by Wright.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Wright misses.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murphy misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Wright blocks the leg kick.
Wright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Murphy misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Wright blocks a low kick nicely.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murphy if he has to take too many more of those.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wright.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Wright checks it.
Murphy backing away here, and Wright unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Wright blocks the leg kick.
Wright flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
Wright throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ira Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ira Wright! Ira Wright retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Ira Wright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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