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UnderGround FC 116 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemony Snicket (ranked 3859 p4p, 346 weight class) and Park Shin Bum (ranked 7031 p4p, 501 weight class). Shin Bum has chosen The King is Here as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lemony Snicket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Park Shin Bum!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin Bum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shin Bum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Park Shin Bum has been cut.
A left lands for Snicket.
Snicket lands a lovely overhand right.
Shin Bum tries to bum rush Snicket with a series of wild strikes but Snicket uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snicket scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shin Bum is rocked!
Snicket cracks Shin Bum with a hook to the temple - Shin Bum is on wobbly legs here! Snicket swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Shin Bum falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Snicket wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lemony Snicket!
Lemony Snicket thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Park Shin Bum spoke after the fight, saying 'Its life hes better tonight and im not so hes the winner. Props to him he worked this hard just to defeat me. And hes got the job done. Im out. !!! DROP THE MIC.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ian Bigg (ranked 23435 p4p, 577 weight class) and Ryland Rasmussen (ranked 3682 p4p, 358 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Bigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryland Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg throws a sloppy head kick and Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Rasmussen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rasmussen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bigg circles away.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bigg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rasmussen is trying to maintain the position but Bigg is very close to passing his half guard.
Bigg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rasmussen is trying to get back to full guard.
Rasmussen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bigg is trying to control the action in half guard but Rasmussen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg stalling.
Bigg 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.
Rasmussen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen is looking for a triangle but Bigg pushes his legs off easily.
Bigg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rasmussen looking to control.
Bigg looking to pass the guard.
Bigg is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rasmussen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bigg is looking to defend but Rasmussen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bigg! Rasmussen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bigg taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryland Rasmussen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuy Bacca (ranked 699 p4p, 38 weight class) and Alex Murray (ranked 964 p4p, 58 weight class). Bacca's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuy Bacca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Murray!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray slips under a jab.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bacca.
Bacca finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bacca looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bacca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppes Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Murray pushes Bacca up against the cage in a clinch.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bacca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murray effectively controlling the action here.
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murray wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Murray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bacca is able to avoid easily.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Bacca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Good leg kick by Bacca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bacca misses with a body punch
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray lands with a nice body punch.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bacca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murray on the side of the head.
Bacca throws a big shot that misses.
Bacca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacca works the jab nicely.
Bacca moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Murray cracks Bacca with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bacca, pushing him back against the cage.
Bacca wants to break free but Murray has control.
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chuy Bacca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bacca's sensitive parts.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Bacca saw that one coming.
Murray throws a body punch but Bacca moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray throws a hook but Bacca blocks it.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Bacca tenderised Murray's leg. Murray is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacca scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Murray misses.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bacca, pushing him back against the cage.
Bacca wants to break free but Murray has control.
Murray's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bacca blocks a body shot from Murray.
Bacca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bacca tries to break the clinch but Murray is controlling the position.
Murray throws an elbow that misses.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Murray.
Murray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bacca blocks it with crossed arms.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bacca is trying to break the clinch but Murray is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands an elbow that stopped Bacca in his tracks for a moment.
Bacca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bacca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bacca finds it's way round the side to connect with Murray's head.
A jab from Bacca misses.
Murray throws a good cross that connects.
Murray slips under a jab.
Bacca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bacca misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch lands to the side of Murray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Bacca saw that one coming.
Bacca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bacca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bacca slips a straight right by Murray.
Murray throws a jab when Bacca was well out of range.
A jab from Murray does it's job there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Bacca.
Bacca loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Bacca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murray slips a straight right by Bacca.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bacca moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Bacca as he connects with a hook.
Bacca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Bacca gets tackled into the cage by Murray. Murray maintains the clinch.
Bacca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bacca had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice shot by Murray.
Murray tries to clinch but Bacca is having none of it.
Murray slips a straight right by Bacca.
Murray let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray connects with a body shot.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bacca.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Bacca saw that one coming.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bacca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Murray misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bacca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Murray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bacca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Bacca throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray connects with a jab.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bacca slips a jab from Murray.
Bacca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray tries to clinch there but Bacca circles away.
Murray throws a series of punches but Bacca moves out of range.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bacca. That one must have hurt.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Bacca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bacca slips under a jab.
Bacca swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Murray pushes Bacca away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bacca.
Bacca moves away from the strike by Murray.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Murray throws a body punch but Bacca moves out of range.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Bacca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacca dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bacca.
Alex Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bacca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bacca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murray lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bacca throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murray works the jab nicely.
Bacca misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray counters with a one-two to the body.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Bacca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bacca throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bacca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bacca misses with a hook.
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Bacca off the cage and back into range.
Bacca clobbers Murray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Bacca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Bacca misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacca throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murray.
Murray checks a low kick from Bacca.
Bacca throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bacca lands with a hook. Murray tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bacca 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.
Bacca takes one to the side of the head.
Murray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bacca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murray tries to clinch but Bacca moves out of range.
Murray has Bacca up against the cage in a clinch.
Murray tries to work over Bacca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bacca has had enough of the clinch but Murray keeps him there for the moment.
Bacca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bacca lands a jab to Murray's midsection.
Murray lands with a hook. Bacca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bacca scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bacca throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bacca slips a jab from Murray.
Bacca cracks Murray with a good jab.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bacca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacca throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murray throws out a counter right but Bacca avoids it with no problem.
Bacca misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Bacca lunges at Murray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murray's hand.
Murray slips a straight right by Bacca.
Bacca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murray cracks Bacca with a good jab.
Bacca cracks Murray with a good jab.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Bacca is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bacca tries a head kick but it misses.
Bacca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bacca throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Murray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacca throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Bacca cracks Murray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bacca moves out of range of the strikes.
Bacca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Bacca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bacca is looking to counter punch.
Bacca misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Bacca throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bacca throws a body kick that misses
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bacca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murray.
Murray is looking to clinch.
Bacca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Bacca slips a straight right by Murray.
Bacca throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bacca throws a head kick that half lands.
Bacca misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bacca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bacca avoids the head kick by Murray.
Bacca lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Murray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Murray throws a body punch but Bacca moves out of range.
It looked like Bacca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Bacca throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray tries to clinch up but Bacca circles away and keeps his distance.
Bacca connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
Murray ducks right into an uppercut from Bacca.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murray.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Bacca.
Murray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Bacca moves away and avoids it.
Murray throws a hook but Bacca blocks it.
Bacca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bacca.
Bacca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bacca misses the jab.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray lands a nice shot that snaps Bacca's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray misses with the combination.
Murray lands a jab to the nose.
Bacca misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Bacca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Murray misses.
Murray blocks a head kick by Bacca.
Murray moves away from the strike by Bacca.
Bacca throws an off balance right hand
and Murray counters with a left to the body.
Bacca misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Murray.
Bacca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bacca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murray defending well as Bacca loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bacca.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray moves out of range as Bacca strikes.
Bacca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bacca wants to land a leg kick but Murray is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray gets a clinch.
Bacca avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Bacca can't break the clinch.
Murray lands a damaging elbow.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Bacca backwards.
Bacca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Bacca misses.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bacca.
Murray is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murray looks to land a combination. Bacca sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bacca.
Murray misses with a hook.
Bacca wants to land a leg kick but Murray is out of range.
Bacca throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bacca drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bacca throws an off balance right hand
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bacca misses the jab.
Murray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacca avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bacca throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Bacca throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it.
Bacca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
A big left from Murray misses.
Bacca quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bacca's corner calls for a 1-2. Bacca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bacca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bacca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murray finds it's way round the side to connect with Bacca's head.
Chuy Bacca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bacca.
Murray is looking to clinch.
Bacca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bacca misses with a body shot.
Bacca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray forces Bacca back against the cage and clinches.
Murray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bacca tries to break the clinch but Murray is controlling the position.
Bacca tries to break free but Murray pushes him back against the cage.
Murray is trying to stall.
Murray throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacca breaks from the clinch.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Bacca seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bacca takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Bacca 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.
Murray scores with a punch to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murray taking a breather.
Murray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bacca wants to get back to striking at distance but Murray won't allow it.
Alex Murray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bacca wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Bacca breaks from the clinch.
Bacca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray throws a body punch but Bacca moves out of range.
Alex Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Murray!
A relieved looking Alex Murray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 862 p4p, 107 weight class) and Pax Africa (ranked 1092 p4p, 135 weight class). Lester comes to the cage accompanied by Get Back - Ludacris. Moe Lester could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pax Africa's chin.
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164 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pax Africa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africa lands an overhand right.
Lester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lester staying out of range there.
Africa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
Lester throws a hook but Africa blocks it.
Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lester throws a hook but Africa blocks it.
Africa swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Africa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester scores with a punch to the head.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Africa's head but Africa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Africa misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a series of strikes. Africa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Africa.
Africa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lester cracks Africa with a hook to the temple - Africa is on wobbly legs here! Lester swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Africa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lester wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Moe Lester!
A very excited looking Moe Lester rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Stallion (ranked 430 p4p, 59 weight class) and Eero Jukola (ranked 569 p4p, 74 weight class). Stallion comes into the arena with Riding on the horses by Daryl Braithwaite blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
166 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eero Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola breaks the clinch.
Jukola scores with a body shot.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jukola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stallion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stallion instigates a clinch.
Stallion tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jukola has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
A short left from Jukola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Jukola.
Stallion lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike.
Jukola throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jukola connects with a solid leg kick.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola misses with a body kick.
Stallion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola defending well as Stallion loads up on a big left hand.
Stallion is looking to clinch.
Jukola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Stallion. Those never looked like landing.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stallion lands an overhand right.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stallion's hands.
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Jukola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stallion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jukola taking some punishment here, with Stallion in his half guard.
Jukola trying to hold on to Stallion's head to control him but Stallion postures up.
Jukola has hold of Stallion's hands but Stallion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stallion thows a huge punch but Jukola dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jukola avoid being mounted?
Jukola actively working from the bottom here.
Jukola trying to hold on to Stallion's head to control him but Stallion postures up.
Stallion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stallion is stalling here. Jukola is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stallion seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jukola has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stallion is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Stallion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stallion tries to bench press Jukola off him but Jukola keeps the position.
Stallion is working hard here to advance position.
Stallion is trying to control Jukola's posture but Jukola avoids it.
Jukola throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stallion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stallion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jukola pulls his head out easily.
Stallion actively working from the bottom here.
Jukola slips a nice elbow through Stallion's hands, connecting with Stallion's forehead.
Stallion trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eero Jukola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stallion darts in and clinches Jukola up against the cage.
Jukola misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jukola is defending well.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jukola - that landed with a thud.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Jukola working hard to break the clinch.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion has clasped his hands together around Jukola's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jukola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jukola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jukola's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion wants to control but Jukola is keeping him busy.
Jukola keeping control of the position.
Stallion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stallion is working for a kimura but Jukola is defending it quite comfortably.
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Stallion has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Jukola won't allow it.
Stallion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but Jukola defending well.
Jukola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Jukola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola is pulling down on Stallion's head. It's preventing any offense from Stallion, at least for the moment.
Stallion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stallion has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jukola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jukola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Jukola keeps moving.
Jukola working a defensive guard here.
Stallion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stallion seems to be working for a kimura but Jukola defends the submission attempt.
Stallion thows a huge punch but Jukola dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Jukola defends it.
Jukola is in trouble now - Stallion has advanced to mount!
Jukola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jukola keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jukola is squirming around, avoiding Stallion's attempts to control the action.
Stallion is really struggling to control Jukola but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stallion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stallion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jukola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Jukola circles away and keeps his distance.
Stallion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stallion.
Stallion lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stallion shoots in looking for a takedown. Jukola tries to sprawl out of it but Stallion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jukola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion lands with a good body shot.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Stallion is out of range.
A jab from Stallion finds it's way through Jukola's defenses.
Jukola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stallion with a nice cross.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Stallion counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola lands a really nice looking cross but Stallion seems unphased.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jukola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stallion scrambles back to his feet.
Stallion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jukola as he avoids it easily.
Stallion misses with an uppercut.
Jukola connects with the punch.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Stallion moves into the clinch successfully.
Stallion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Stallion presses Jukola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jukola breaks the clinch.
Jukola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jukola keeps the fight on the outside.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Stallion.
Stallion drives through with a takedown into Jukola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
Stallion trying to move into half guard but instead Jukola has managed to sweep!
Stallion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jukola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stallion is keeping the position for now.
Jukola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stallion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jukola is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion has momentary wrist control but Jukola slips an elbow through the middle.
Stallion wants to sweep here but Jukola controlling him for the moment.
Stallion keeping full guard, as Jukola tries to pass.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Stallion keeps moving.
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Jukola pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Jukola pushes his legs off easily.
Jukola controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Harvey Stallion.
I think Stallion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eero Jukola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sylvain Lievremont (ranked 1441 p4p, 169 weight class) and Hadecki Matsui (ranked 743 p4p, 98 weight class). Lievremont comes to the cage accompanied by Stromae - Papaoutai. The crowd seem to be enjoying Matsui's choice of entrance music: Noypi by Bamboo. 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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31
156 lbs
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30
153 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sylvain Lievremont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hadecki Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lievremont shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lievremont was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lievremont taking a breather here.
Lievremont prevents Matsui from escaping the position.
Lievremont trying to control the action but Matsui is working from the bottom.
Lievremont controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievremont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui trying to remain calm as Lievremont controls from the top position.
Lievremont goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matsui rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lievremont's guard! Nice work there by Matsui!
Matsui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lievremont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsui has managed to get both his arms back between Lievremont's legs - danger averted.
Lievremont tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lievremont has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matsui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lievremont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsui has managed to get both his arms back between Lievremont's legs - danger averted.
Lievremont looking for a sweep. Not yet Lievremont, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui wants to get up but he can't break Lievremont's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lievremont is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lievremont looking to control.
Matsui wants to get up but he can't break Lievremont's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Matsui stopping the sweep attempt from Lievremont.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lievremont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matsui misses with a left hand
and Lievremont counters with a straight right hand.
Lievremont misses with a takedown
and Matsui counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsui lands a nice shot that snaps Lievremont's head back.
Lievremont throws a right and a left that Matsui avoids nicely.
Matsui doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsui misses the target.
Lievremont swings widly with a right hand
and Matsui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsui jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lievremont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsui avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvain Lievremont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsui misses with a double jab
and Lievremont counters with a series of strikes. Matsui will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsui misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hadecki Matsui will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matsui lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lievremont at a distance.
Matsui comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsui just misses with a punch to the body.
Lievremont missing with a left hand there. Matsui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Lievremont backs off Matsui throws a huge counter combo but Lievremont manages to avoid it all.
Lievremont doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matsui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lievremont shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsui tries to sprawl out of it but Lievremont keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsui manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievremont throws a shot from downtown. Matsui moves away and avoids it.
Matsui appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsui throws a body punch but Lievremont moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Lievremont there.
Matsui misses with a looping right.
Lievremont half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matsui misses with a left hand
and Lievremont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lievremont connects with a jab.
Matsui dips to his left and cracks Lievremont with an uppercut!
Matsui looks to land a combination but Lievremont avoids it well.
Lievremont closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsui circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvain Lievremont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsui. Lievremont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lievremont walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lievremont counters with a stiff right hand.
Lievremont slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Lievremont. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lievremont.
Matsui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lievremont goes for a double leg but Matsui avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsui continues to drive forward.
Matsui misses with a right hand
and Lievremont counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matsui is looking to stand back up but Lievremont counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Matsui.
Lievremont is taking a breather. Matsui says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lievremont is trying to control the action in half guard but Matsui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lievremont is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lievremont seems to be working for a kimura but Matsui defends the submission attempt.
Lievremont is pressing down on Matsui's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsui is holding on for now.
Lievremont looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lievremont is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsui is just riding it out for now. Lievremont eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matsui is trying to stand up here but Lievremont is controlling him well.
Lievremont is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matsui defends it well.
Lievremont seems to be looking for submissions.
Lievremont is keen to just control but Matsui is a slippery customer.
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 Sylvain Lievremont 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Matsui catches Lievremont with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lievremont slips under a jab from Matsui.
Hadecki Matsui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lievremont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lievremont takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsui waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lievremont.
A slow jab from Lievremont misses its intended target.
Matsui misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsui misses with a straight left.
Lievremont fails with the takedown.
Lievremont loads up on a big right hand but Matsui slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lievremont moves out of range as Matsui strikes.
Lievremont fails with the takedown.
Matsui let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lievremont walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lievremont changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsui tries to avoid it but Lievremont manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsui to the ground. Matsui escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvain Lievremont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Matsui.
Lievremont shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsui as he avoids it easily.
Matsui moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsui darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lievremont tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsui defends well and Lievremont ends up having to push Matsui into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matsui smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lievremont to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hadecki Matsui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lievremont getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lievremont misses with a takedown
and Matsui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lievremont fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui looks to land a combination but Lievremont avoids it well.
Hadecki Matsui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsui looks to throw the jab but Lievremont is out of range.
Lievremont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsui.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lievremont.
Matsui lands a slapping body shot.
Matsui looks to score with a jab to the body but Lievremont is just out of range.
Lievremont swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsui ducks under a wild hook from Lievremont.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lievremont slips under a jab from Matsui.
Matsui is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lievremont.
Matsui looks to land a right hand but Lievremont moved out of range.
Matsui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsui ducks right into an uppercut from Lievremont.
Lievremont lands with an overhand left.
Lievremont ducks under a wild hook from Matsui.
Matsui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lievremont sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lievremont is looking to counter punch.
Lievremont shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsui sprawls well. Matsui wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lievremont gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsui doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hadecki Matsui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsui has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hadecki Matsui!
Our winner, Hadecki Matsui, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Clark (ranked 1001 p4p, 42 weight class) and Turd McPherson (ranked 812 p4p, 30 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Clark has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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292 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Turd McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPherson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McPherson is nestled in close to Clark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McPherson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McPherson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McPherson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.
McPherson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clark defending well though.
McPherson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Private Pig Pen. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPherson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McPherson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McPherson lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from McPherson.
Clark's coaches at Clark's Champion's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Clark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McPherson is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson lands strikes from half guard.
McPherson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.
McPherson thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.
McPherson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McPherson connects with a nice short shot to Clark's temple.
McPherson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McPherson seems to be looking for submissions.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
McPherson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clark to regain full guard.
McPherson postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
McPherson is stalling in the full guard.
McPherson postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
McPherson trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
McPherson working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson advances to half guard.
McPherson controlling the pace.
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPherson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.
McPherson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
McPherson is nestled in close to Clark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McPherson thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson seems to be working for a kimura but Clark defends the submission attempt.
McPherson with the ground and pound but Clark uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McPherson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McPherson trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
McPherson postures up and lands a big shot to Clark's brow.
McPherson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McPherson works over Clark with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark keeping moving, preventing McPherson from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McPherson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd McPherson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McPherson misses with a takedown
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Clark as McPherson shoots in.
Clark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
McPherson feints the counter takedown.
McPherson fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd McPherson.
McPherson drops his hands momentarily and Clark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clark swings for the body but McPherson moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McPherson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McPherson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McPherson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark swings for the body but McPherson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of McPherson's head.
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from McPherson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clark lunges at McPherson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McPherson's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands a head shot.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McPherson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clark to the mat! Clark manages to get full guard.
Clark controlling the position.
McPherson connects with a couple of short punches.
McPherson postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPherson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McPherson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPherson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clark's head.
McPherson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPherson cracks Clark with a solid left hand.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McPherson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McPherson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McPherson.
McPherson lands a couple of elbows.
McPherson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing.
McPherson advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark taking punishment in the form of punches.
McPherson working the ground and pound.
McPherson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clark is avoiding damage well.
McPherson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Turd McPherson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McPherson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McPherson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Clark some visible discomfort.
McPherson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPherson is working Clark over with some ground and pound from side control.
McPherson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McPherson working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Clark down.
Clark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McPherson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McPherson cracks Clark with a big elbow.
McPherson misses with the ground and pound.
Clark is working to avoid the ground and pound but McPherson connects with a decent elbow.
McPherson lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPherson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McPherson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McPherson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Clark some visible discomfort.
McPherson trying to control the position but Clark is working away.
McPherson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clark sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd McPherson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Clark throws a looping overhand right but McPherson ducks down to avoid it.
Clark tries to sprawl but McPherson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McPherson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McPherson slips a nice elbow through Clark's hands, connecting with Clark's forehead.
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPherson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McPherson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McPherson tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McPherson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
McPherson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McPherson distracts Clark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McPherson throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McPherson connects with a couple of short punches.
Clark is trying to keep McPherson in close.
McPherson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McPherson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McPherson lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark keeping full guard, as McPherson tries to pass.
McPherson distracts Clark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPherson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McPherson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPherson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McPherson lands a couple of elbows.
Clark keeping moving, preventing McPherson from controlling successfully.
McPherson throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Clark is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson throws a big right hand that misses.
McPherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McPherson is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joe Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
McPherson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
McPherson tries to work over Clark's front leg with a kick but Clark checks it.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McPherson closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. McPherson pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. McPherson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a looping right.
McPherson slips a straight right by Clark.
A big left from Clark misses.
McPherson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
McPherson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McPherson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clark to the mat! Clark manages to get full guard.
McPherson looking to pass the guard.
McPherson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark has momentary wrist control but McPherson slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McPherson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McPherson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPherson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turd McPherson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McPherson 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd McPherson!
A victorious Turd McPherson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Rodriguez (ranked 427 p4p, 53 weight class) and Reginald Budgiehandler (ranked 445 p4p, 58 weight class). Budgiehandler has chosen Jack White - Lazaretto as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Budgiehandler!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Budgiehandler in a clinch.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Rodriguez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
Budgiehandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler lands a right hand.
Budgiehandler throws a head punch that misses.
Budgiehandler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Budgiehandler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez stalling the fight.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Budgiehandler blocks it.
A short right from Budgiehandler on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budgiehandler misses with the head strike.
Budgiehandler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budgiehandler blocks an uppercut.
Budgiehandler cracks Rodriguez with a nice body shot.
Rodriguez lands with a light punch inside.
Budgiehandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Budgiehandler lands with a left to the head.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Budgiehandler controls his hands.
Budgiehandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Budgiehandler is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Budgiehandler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budgiehandler gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budgiehandler lands with a right to the head.
Budgiehandler lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Budgiehandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodriguez looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch but Budgiehandler improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land.
Budgiehandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Budgiehandler is keeping busy.
Budgiehandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler lands with a right to the head.
Budgiehandler blocks a body shot from Rodriguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler lands with a right to the head.
Rodriguez gets through Budgiehandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Budgiehandler back against the cage.
Budgiehandler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Budgiehandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Budgiehandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Budgiehandler has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Budgiehandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a right hand.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Budgiehandler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Budgiehandler.
A right handed body shot lands from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Budgiehandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Budgiehandler thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Budgiehandler on the side of the head.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Budgiehandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Budgiehandler moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Budgiehandler was well out of range.
Budgiehandler throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodriguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Budgiehandler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Budgiehandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Budgiehandler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodriguez's calf.
Budgiehandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Budgiehandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Budgiehandler is out of range.
Budgiehandler walks into a jab.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Budgiehandler tries a quick counter leg kick but Rodriguez is wise to it.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Budgiehandler seems unphased.
Budgiehandler throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Budgiehandler avoids it easily.
Rodriguez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Budgiehandler's calf.
Budgiehandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budgiehandler connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rodriguez is rocked!
It looks like Pablo Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Budgiehandler.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodriguez as Budgiehandler tries to tie him up.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Budgiehandler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Budgiehandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budgiehandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick
and Budgiehandler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodriguez! Budgiehandler lets Rodriguez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Budgiehandler. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Budgiehandler's head back.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries to work over Budgiehandler's front leg with a kick but Budgiehandler checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez cracks Budgiehandler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budgiehandler throws out the jab.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Budgiehandler scores with a body shot.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budgiehandler.
A shot to the liver by Budgiehandler. Beautiful body shot.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budgiehandler blocks a jab.
Budgiehandler looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Budgiehandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Budgiehandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Budgiehandler was well out of range.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Budgiehandler has time to react.
Rodriguez looks to land a body kick but Budgiehandler moved away.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Budgiehandler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Budgiehandler throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Budgiehandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler looks for the body kick but Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Budgiehandler moves out of range easily.
Reginald Budgiehandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Budgiehandler's head back.
Budgiehandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Budgiehandler throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez lunges at Budgiehandler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Budgiehandler's hand.
Budgiehandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with a crisp jab.
Budgiehandler blocks a jab.
Rodriguez cracks Budgiehandler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodriguez cracks Budgiehandler with an open hand slap.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Budgiehandler.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Budgiehandler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Budgiehandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Rodriguez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budgiehandler. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez blocks a leg kick.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Budgiehandler has time to react.
Budgiehandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Budgiehandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budgiehandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez has Budgiehandler up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Budgiehandler.
A right hook to the body lands for Budgiehandler.
A left hand lands to the body for Budgiehandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Budgiehandler works on Rodriguez's body with a couple of short punches.
Budgiehandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Budgiehandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Budgiehandler moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Budgiehandler moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Budgiehandler!
A very excited looking Reginald Budgiehandler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juraj Divisek (ranked 78 p4p, 9 weight class) and Scar Ambe (ranked 567 p4p, 73 weight class). Ambe has chosen Gunna - The World is Yours as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juraj Divisek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scar Ambe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Divisek as he avoids it easily.
Ambe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Divisek swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Divisek in a clinch.
Ambe is pushing Divisek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Divisek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Divisek misses its intended target.
Divisek stuns Ambe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Divisek scores with a decent looking hook.
Divisek moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
Ambe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Divisek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ambe looks to land a left hand but Divisek moved out of range nicely.
Divisek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Divisek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Divisek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ambe.
Divisek throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Ambe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek throws a head kick that half lands.
Ambe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Divisek did well to prevent Ambe getting side control.
Ambe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Divisek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Divisek pushes Ambe off looking to stand but Ambe dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ambe in particular looking to stall.
Ambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Divisek tries to kick Ambe off but Ambe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ambe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Divisek tries to kick Ambe off but Ambe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Divisek manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ambe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ambe is stalling here.
Ambe lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Divisek manages to break the clinch.
Ambe darts in trying to clinch
and Divisek counters with a nice uppercut.
Ambe shoots in for a takedown but Divisek shows good takedown defense.
Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Ambe.
Ambe has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Divisek pushes Ambe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Divisek.
Divisek misses with a body punch.
Divisek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Divisek works the jab nicely.
Divisek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Divisek throws a hook but Ambe blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe moves out of range of the body kick from Divisek.
Ambe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ambe tries to clinch but Divisek is having none of it.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Ambe.
Ambe moves away from the strike by Divisek.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Divisek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ambe tries to clinch up.
Ambe tries to clinch up
and Divisek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divisek swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
That kick from Divisek tenderised Ambe's leg. Ambe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Divisek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Divisek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ambe wants to clinch up but Divisek keeps it at a distance.
Ambe tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance.
Divisek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambe tries to clinch but Divisek is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Divisek.
Divisek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ambe tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance.
Divisek tries to land a front kick but Ambe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Divisek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ambe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ambe moves in looking to clinch but Divisek pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Divisek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid body kick from Divisek.
Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Divisek circles away.
Juraj Divisek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ambe staying out of range there.
Ambe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Divisek.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ambe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Divisek pushes Ambe away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Divisek takes one to the side of the head.
Divisek scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut.
That's time! Divisek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ambe blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Divisek.
Ambe is looking to clinch but Divisek is avoiding it.
Ambe takes one to the side of the head.
Divisek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away.
Ambe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Divisek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ambe.
Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Divisek misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Ambe.
Ambe wants to clinch up but Divisek keeps it at a distance.
Ambe clinches up with Divisek and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe gets through Divisek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ambe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
Divisek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek misses with a hook. Ambe ducked under it nicely.
Ambe closes the distance but Divisek moves to the side
and Divisek counters with a stiff right hand.
Ambe throws a right hand that Divisek ducks under and follows up with a left that Divisek also avoids with ease.
Divisek stuffs the takedown.
A jab lands there for Divisek.
Divisek swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe.
Divisek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ambe's calf.
Ambe moves out of range as Divisek throws a body kick.
Divisek misses with an uppercut.
Divisek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ambe's sensitive parts.
Ambe has Divisek up against the cage in a clinch.
Ambe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Divisek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe looking for a takedown.
Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.
Ambe manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Divisek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ambe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Divisek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Scar Ambe's cut even more.
Divisek misses with a straight left.
Divisek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Divisek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Divisek.
Ambe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Divisek. Divisek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it.
Ambe instigates a clinch.
Divisek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Divisek.
Divisek is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambe has double underhooks.
Divisek throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe.
Divisek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divisek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Divisek blocks the body kick.
Divisek lands a front kick.
Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambe closes the distance and clinches.
Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Divisek is defending well for now.
Divisek misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ambe.
Ambe missing with knees to the body.
Divisek manages to break the clinch.
Divisek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ambe if he has to take too many more of those.
Divisek takes a swing at Ambe's ribcage but misses.
Divisek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Divisek throws a jab when Ambe was well out of range.
Ambe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ambe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ambe scores with a jab to the head.
Divisek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ambe is able to avoid easily.
Ambe connects with a looping right hand.
Divisek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ambe tries to clinch but Divisek is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Divisek there.
A good leg kick by Divisek.
Ambe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ambe tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance.
Ambe is looking to clinch.
Ambe looks to clinch
and Divisek counters with a left to the body.
Ambe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Divisek on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Divisek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Divisek throws a front kick aimed at Ambe's knee but Ambe avoids it well.
Ambe throws out a counter right but Divisek avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Divisek cracks Ambe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Divisek.
Ambe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Divisek with a body shot.
Ambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Divisek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ambe wants to clinch.
Ambe throws the left hand but Divisek avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Divisek.
Nice defenses there by Ambe.
Nice uppercut lands for Ambe. That snapped Divisek's head back.
Divisek ducks right into an uppercut from Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe goes for a double leg but Divisek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Divisek continues to drive forward.
Ambe moves out of range as Divisek strikes.
Divisek takes one on the button.
Divisek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ambe backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambe checks a low kick from Divisek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek keeps the fight on the outside.
Ambe darts in looking for a takedown but Divisek gets double underhooks and turns Ambe into the cage.
Juraj Divisek is winning the standup battle so far.
Divisek jabs Ambe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ambe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Divisek connects with a jab.
Divisek connects with a body shot that sends Ambe's belly button to the back.
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scar Ambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Divisek can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Ambe tries to land knees in the clinch but Divisek avoids the damage to the body.
Divisek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Divisek presses Ambe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Divisek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Divisek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Ambe as he checks the leg kick.
Divisek jabs Ambe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Divisek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ambe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diviseks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divisek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
A head kick misses from Divisek.
Some wild striking there from Ambe.
Divisek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ambe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ambe clinches up against the cage.
Ambe trying to control the position but instead, Divisek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ambe into the cage.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Divisek breaks from the clinch.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Divisek takes a swing at Ambe's ribcage but misses.
Ambe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target.
Divisek lands a jab to Ambe's midsection.
Divisek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ambe can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe has a takedown stuffed.
Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.
Divisek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ambe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Divisek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Divisek jabs Ambe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Divisek.
Ambe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Divisek.
Divisek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Divisek scores with a leg kick.
Ambe throws a big shot that misses.
Ambe wants to clinch.
Divisek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The cut above Scar Ambe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ambe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ambe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Divisek quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
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!
Divisek pushes Ambe away with a front kick.
Divisek lands a right hook to the body.
Ambe 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.
Divisek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Divisek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Divisek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ambe on the side of the head.
Divisek throws a head kick but Ambe moves out of range.
Divisek swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ambe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Divisek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Divisek scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Divisek scores with a shot to the body.
Divisek throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Divisek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ambe rushes Divisek and presses him up against the cage.
Divisek lands a nice shot to the body.
Divisek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ambe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Divisek.
Ambe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Divisek pushes Ambe off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Divisek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Divisek lands with a cross.
Ambe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Divisek can pounce on him.
Ambe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diviseks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Divisek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ambe finds it's way round the side to connect with Divisek's head.
Divisek thuds a left hand into Ambe's body.
Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Divisek circles away.
Divisek thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ambe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Divisek connects with a solid leg kick.
Divisek throws a head kick that misses.
Divisek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ambe misses with a takedown attempt - Divisek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ambe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Divisek works Ambe's body with a nice hook.
Divisek punishes Ambe's body with a nice straight punch.
Divisek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ambe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Divisek connects with a leg kick. Ambe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Divisek drops his hands momentarily and Ambe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Divisek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ambe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ambe moves away from the strike by Divisek.
Ambe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambe avoids the head kick by Divisek.
Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Divisek circles away.
A quick step to the side and Divisek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divisek misses with a wild body shot.
Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Divisek thuds a left hand into Ambe's body.
Ambe lands with a good body shot.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Divisek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ambe looks to land a left hand but Divisek moved out of range nicely.
Divisek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ambe is looking to clinch.
Divisek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ambe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ambe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ambe looks to land a left hand but Divisek moved out of range nicely.
Ambe forces Divisek back against the cage and clinches.
Divisek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Divisek breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Divisek.
Divisek tries to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling the position.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Divisek.
Ambe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ambe is keen to just control but Divisek is a slippery customer.
Divisek is trying to stand up here but Ambe is controlling him well.
Ambe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Divisek tries to kick Ambe off but Ambe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ambe throwing shots but Divisek is blocking nicely.
Divisek is trying to stand.
Divisek has one foot on Ambe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ambe avoids the body shot from Divisek.
Divisek missing with a left hand there. Ambe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe moves into the clinch.
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!
The referee calls for Ambe to work.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Divisek.
Divisek working hard to break the clinch.
Divisek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ambe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Divisek.
Ambe staying out of range there.
Divisek lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek lands a body shot.
Ambe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Divisek defends well and Ambe ends up having to push Divisek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ambe misses with a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ambe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek had his way with Scar Ambe in that round.
The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ambe moves out of range of the strikes.
Divisek looks for the body kick but Ambe saw that one coming.
Divisek slips a jab from Ambe.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Divisek.
Divisek misses with an uppercut
and Ambe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Ambe.
Ambe wants to clinch up but Divisek keeps it at a distance.
Divisek throws a quick counter head kick but Ambe was just out of range.
Ambe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ambe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Divisek can pounce on him.
Ambe moves in looking to clinch but Divisek pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe moves out of range of the body kick from Divisek.
Ambe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Divisek. Divisek obviously looking to wear him down.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Divisek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Divisek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Divisek misses the target.
Ambe wants to clinch.
Divisek lands a jab-cross combination.
Ambe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Divisek!
Divisek sneaks out the side door and pushes Ambe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ambe wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Divisek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Divisek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Ambe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Divisek, right into the meat.
Divisek slips a jab from Ambe.
You can see that Ambe has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Divisek lands a left and a right that send Ambe crashing to the mat, dazed. Divisek thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ambe is rocked!
Ambe moves in looking to clinch but Divisek pushes him off.
Ambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Divisek finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Ambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Divisek looks for the body kick but Ambe saw that one coming.
Ambe wants to clinch.
Ambe slips a jab from Divisek.
Ambe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Divisek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Divisek trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Ambe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ambe seems to have recovered his senses.
Divisek is trying to get back to his feet.
Ambe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Divisek keeps working.
Divisek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ambe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Divisek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Juraj Divisek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Divisek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Scar Ambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Divisek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juraj Divisek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Divisek's face as Ambe controls the position.
Ambe working the ground and pound.
Divisek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Divisek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ambe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Divisek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ambe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ambe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Divisek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juraj Divisek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Divisek, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
A victorious Juraj Divisek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Scar Ambe stepped up to the mic, saying 'you ll never see me in the cage again'.
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