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UnderGround FC 118 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 1799 p4p, 203 weight class) and Darren Dixon (ranked 1925 p4p, 213 weight class). Happy comes to the cage accompanied by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Happy's head.
Dixon connects with a jab.
Dixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Dixon, which made it look bad.
Darren Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Happy. Happy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dixon throws a good cross that connects.
Dixon tests Happy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dixon as he connects with a hook.
Happy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dixon defends well and Happy ends up having to push Dixon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dixon throws out a counter right but Happy avoids it with no problem.
Happy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon lands the left hand.
Happy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dixon throws out a powerful jab.
Dixon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon 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.
Dixon scores with a nice head shot.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Happy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy moves forwards but Dixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Happy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Happy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dixon manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Happy is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
Happy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dixon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dixon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dixon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy looking for a guillotine here but Dixon defends easily.
Happy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Happy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Happy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Happy keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Happy working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dixon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Happy is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darren Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice straight punches there by Dixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dixon.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dixon scores with a nice strike.
Happy needs to keep his hands up - Dixon had a free shot at his head there.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Dixon does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dixon lands a nice shot that snaps Happy's head back.
Dixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Dixon connects with a single shot there.
Happy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Happy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon connects with a single shot there.
Happy walks into a straight right hand from Dixon.
Dixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darren Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dixon stuns Happy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Dixon catches Happy right on the button with a cross.
Happy darts in and clinches Dixon up against the cage.
Dixon breaks the clinch.
Dixon with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Happy closes the distance and clinches up with Dixon, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes Dixon against the cage but Dixon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Happy shoots in but no luck this time.
Happy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Happy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dixon to the mat! Dixon manages to get full guard.
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Happy manages to get himself to full guard.
Dixon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Happy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
Dixon is stalling in the full guard.
Happy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
Happy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dixon is aware though and is defending well.
Happy keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Anti Happy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dixon won't allow Happy to sweep him here.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon controlling the position from side mount.
Happy struggling a bit here.
Dixon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Happy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dixon taking a breather here.
Happy is trying to improve his position.
Dixon controlling from side mount.
Happy tries to buck Dixon off but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon advances to full mount.
Dixon fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Happy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Happy walks into a left hand.
Happy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Happy.
Dixon digs a good hook to Happy's body.
Dixon connects with the punch.
Dixon thuds a left hand into Happy's body.
Happy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dixon as he avoids it easily.
Dixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Happy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon stuns Happy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Happy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dixon scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Happy.
Dixon lands a jab.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Happy drops his hands momentarily and Dixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dixon lands with a straight right. Happy didn't see that one coming.
Happy throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Happy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Happy scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Dixon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Dixon lands.
Jab, jab by Dixon - just one landing.
Happy throws a nice looking combination but Dixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Happy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Happy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dixon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dixon tries to bench press Happy off him but Happy keeps the position.
Dixon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Happy's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dixon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dixon has control of Happy's left arm, preventing Happy from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy cracks Dixon with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Happy manages to get himself to full guard.
Dixon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dixon stands and throws Happy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Happy trying to remain calm as Dixon controls from the top position.
Dixon works to advance to full mount. Happy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Happy is looking to get to half guard.
Dixon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Happy is holding on tight.
Happy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dixon controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dixon 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jackson (ranked 2584 p4p, 140 weight class) and Ichiro Suzuki (ranked 2466 p4p, 134 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Bobby Shmurda - Hot N*gga. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichiro Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suzuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suzuki somewhat.
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Suzuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is not content to let Suzuki control the position.
Suzuki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Suzuki with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suzuki on the side of the head.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suzuki under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Suzuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suzuki's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suzuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Suzuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suzuki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Suzuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curtis Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Suzuki moved out of range.
Suzuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Donk. Jackson catches Suzuki right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suzuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Suzuki moved out of range nicely.
Suzuki throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suzuki at a distance.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Suzuki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suzuki throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Suzuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson stalks Suzuki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suzuki's face. Suzuki staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson sizes up Suzuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Jackson.
Suzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suzuki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Suzuki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson tries to bum rush Suzuki with a series of wild strikes but Suzuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suzuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suzuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Suzuki misses
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease.
Suzuki has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Suzuki dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suzuki has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease.
Curtis Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Suzuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
And Suzuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Suzuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Suzuki counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson kicks Suzuki off and gets to his feet.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suzuki in his tracks.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Suzuki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Suzuki fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Suzuki moves out of range.
Jackson stalks Suzuki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suzuki's face. Suzuki staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Suzuki backing up. Suzuki nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Suzuki's ribs.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Suzuki moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suzuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Suzuki. Suzuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Suzuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suzuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Suzuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suzuki somewhat.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Suzuki's body.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzuki can do to turn this around?
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Suzuki will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suzuki is defended easily by Jackson.
Suzuki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Curtis Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suzuki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Suzuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Suzuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suzuki on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Suzuki back into the cage.
Suzuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Suzuki shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Suzuki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands the left hand.
Suzuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Suzuki crashing down! Suzuki tries to stagger back to his feet but Jackson just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Suzuki asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Jackson!
After winning the bout, Curtis Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iivari Alamaa (ranked 2387 p4p, 286 weight class) and Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 2371 p4p, 285 weight class). Alamaa comes to the cage accompanied by Sääntö - Paska valtio. Brandstatter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Requiem in D minor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wolfgang Brandstatter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iivari Alamaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alamaa misses with a head kick.
Brandstatter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brandstatter avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but Brandstatter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandstatter avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Brandstatter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alamaa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alamaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Alamaa down.
A big left from Alamaa misses.
Alamaa misses with a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by Alamaa misses
and Brandstatter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alamaa throws out the jab.
Brandstatter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alamaa is breathing heavily.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alamaa throws out the jab.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter cracks Alamaa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brandstatter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alamaa to stand back up!
Alamaa is rocked!
It looks like Iivari Alamaa has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Alamaa misses
and Brandstatter counters with a solid body kick.
Oh Alamaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandstatter grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Alamaa takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Brandstatter cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
A relieved looking Wolfgang Brandstatter 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Storm (ranked 1337 p4p, 188 weight class) and Everett Arroyo (ranked 2458 p4p, 326 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Everett Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo misses with a low kick.
Arroyo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Everett Arroyo has been cut.
Arroyo misses with a left hand
and Storm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Arroyo.
We've been told by Storm's head coaches at King's Cross MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by Arroyo misses
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Arroyo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Arroyo throws the kick towards the body but Storm avoids it.
Storm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arroyo.
Storm throwing a counter right hand but Arroyo manages to avoid it.
Arroyo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arroyo misses with a combination
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arroyo swinging wildly here.
Arroyo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Storm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arroyo somewhat.
Everett Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm works Arroyo's body with a nice hook.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Arroyo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arroyo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arroyo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arroyo throws a body kick that misses
and Storm counters with a nice right hand that sends Arroyo toppling to the canvas! Arroyo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Storm finish him?!
Arroyo is rocked!
That has opened up Everett Arroyo's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm avoids the head kick by Arroyo.
Arroyo is still on wobbly legs! Can Storm finish him?
Arroyo throws a push kick but Storm slaps the foot to one side.
Storm throwing a counter right hand but Arroyo manages to avoid it.
Arroyo seems to have recovered his senses.
Arroyo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Storm lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Arroyo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Storm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Storm!
A less than humble Jackson Storm misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bright (ranked 1463 p4p, 168 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 1560 p4p, 179 weight class). Bright comes to the cage accompanied by So What. Mazepin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by boom. Fedor Mazepin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Bright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bright closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mazepin's guard.
Mazepin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bright escapes and throws Mazepin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
An elbow from Bright crashes against the mat.
Bright working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bright landing strikes.
It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Bright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazepin is looking to regain half guard here but Bright keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mazepin, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazepin is looking to regain half guard here but Bright keeps moving and retains side control.
Bright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mazepin tries to buck Bright off but Bright is having none of it.
Mazepin sneaks out the side door and pushes Bright away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mazepin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mazepin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bright pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bright has clasped his hands together around Mazepin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mazepin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bright working away.
Mazepin tries to buck Bright off but Bright is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazepin wants to control but Bright postures up.
Mazepin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bright tries for a kimura but Mazepin is defending well.
Mazepin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin struggling a bit here.
Bright trying to control the action but Mazepin is working from the bottom.
Mazepin wants to control but Bright postures up.
Mazepin tries to improve position but can't.
Bright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bright creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mazepin has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bright lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mazepin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bright is looking to control Mazepin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bright avoid being mounted?
Mazepin is working for a submission of some sort.
Bright actively working from the bottom here.
Mazepin is working for a submission of some sort.
Bright is defending against the submission attempts here by Mazepin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mazepin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bright is working away from the top position though.
Bright lands strikes from half guard.
Mazepin punching from the bottom.
Bright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bright seems to be working for a kimura but Mazepin defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazepin is trying to control but can't.
Mazepin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Mazepin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
Bright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The cut above Fedor Mazepin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
Mazepin is defending against the submission attempts here by Bright.
Mazepin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mazepin trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bright slips a nice elbow through Mazepin's hands, connecting with Mazepin's forehead.
Fedor Mazepin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Mazepin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bill Bright!
A very excited looking Bill Bright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gene Steve Duterte (ranked 1306 p4p, 80 weight class) and Anthony Shiina (ranked 1577 p4p, 92 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gene Steve Duterte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Shiina!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiina misses the shot to the body.
Duterte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shiina walks into a stiff left hand from Duterte.
Shiina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duterte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anthony Shiina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duterte lands a body shot.
Duterte looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiina is just out of range.
Duterte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duterte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiina moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina wants to land a leg kick but Duterte is out of range.
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina.
Shiina dips to his left and cracks Duterte with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte moves out of range of the body kick.
Duterte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shiina at a distance.
Shiina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duterte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duterte slips under a jab.
Duterte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shiina scores with a jab. Duterte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiina was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
Duterte throws a series of punches but Shiina avoids them all with ease.
Shiina throws a shot to the body.
Duterte throws a body shot but no joy.
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shiina.
Duterte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiina manages to avoid it.
Shiina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiina lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duterte misses with a series of wild punches.
Duterte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duterte misses with a body punch
enabling Shiina to counter with a crisp jab.
Gene Steve Duterte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duterte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duterte connects with a single shot there.
Shiina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duterte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duterte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duterte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shiina looks to score with a jab to the body but Duterte is just out of range.
Duterte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiina was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
Shiina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Duterte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Shiina. That snapped Duterte's head back.
Duterte just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina lands a really nice looking cross but Duterte seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duterte takes a swing at Shiina's ribcage but misses.
Shiina misses with the body kick
and Duterte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shiina lands a nice looking body shot.
Shiina looks for the body kick but Duterte saw that one coming.
Duterte avoids the body shot from Shiina.
Duterte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiina.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Shiina 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.
Shiina throws a body punch but Duterte moves out of range.
Duterte swings for the body but Shiina moves out of range.
Shiina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duterte.
Shiina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duterte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duterte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shiina connects with a nice looking jab.
Duterte throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte thuds a left hand into Shiina's body.
Duterte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shiina finds it's way round the side to connect with Duterte's head.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiina was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Shiina finds it's target.
Duterte misses with a wild body shot.
Shiina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duterte doesn't seem bothered though.
Duterte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiina moves away.
Shiina has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shiina looks to land a left hand but Duterte moved out of range nicely.
Duterte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiina.
Duterte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duterte throws a series of punches but Shiina avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Shiina. Beautiful body shot.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiina was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
Anthony Shiina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shiina stuns Duterte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Duterte. Those never looked like landing.
Shiina punishes Duterte's body with a nice straight punch.
Duterte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiina thows a leg kick but Duterte checks it
and Duterte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duterte misses with a wild body shot.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiina manages to avoid it.
Shiina misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Duterte misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shiina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Duterte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shiina.
Shiina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duterte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shiina scrambles back to his feet.
Shiina lands a slapping body shot.
It looks like Duterte has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Duterte swings widly with a right hand
and Shiina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duterte is looking to wear down Shiina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Duterte looks to land a left hand but Shiina moved out of range nicely.
Shiina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duterte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shiina! But no joy.
Duterte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duterte lands with a cross.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiina manages to avoid it.
Shiina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duterte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shiina swings for the body but Duterte moves out of range.
Shiina lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duterte misses with a two punch combination.
Shiina lands a body shot.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duterte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Shiina will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Duterte throws a good cross that connects.
Shiina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duterte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duterte.
Duterte scores with a punch to the head.
Duterte misses with a hook
and Duterte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte misses with a wild body shot.
Shiina lands a nice shot to the body.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiina manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiina moves away.
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duterte.
Some wild striking there from Duterte.
Duterte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina.
Duterte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiina.
Gene Steve Duterte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shiina.
Duterte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Gene Steve Duterte has been cut.
Shiina throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duterte throws a body punch but Shiina moves out of range.
Shiina throws a body punch but Duterte moves out of range.
Duterte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anthony Shiina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duterte just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shiina, as that shot connected.
Shiina looks to score with a jab to the body but Duterte is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Duterte misses the target.
Shiina scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiina connects with a body shot that sends Duterte's belly button to the back.
Duterte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shiina scores with a shot to the body.
Shiina cracks Duterte with an open hand slap.
Duterte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duterte misses with a body shot.
Duterte misses with a wild body shot.
Shiina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duterte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shiina at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiina lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiina. Duterte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shiina lands a nice looking body shot.
Duterte lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duterte misses with a body shot.
Shiina is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duterte with a body shot.
Duterte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duterte lands a glancing blow to the side of Shiina's head.
Duterte throws a body punch but Shiina moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Shiina.
Well Shiina has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Shiina!
Anthony Shiina gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salazar Di Fuentes (ranked 2208 p4p, 238 weight class) and Magnus Von Ver Huevan (ranked 749 p4p, 100 weight class). Von Ver Huevan has chosen Call to Arms as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salazar Di Fuentes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ver Huevan stalks Di Fuentes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Di Fuentes's face. Di Fuentes staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Salazar Di Fuentes has been cut.
Di Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ver Huevan.
A slow jab from Von Ver Huevan misses its intended target.
Von Ver Huevan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Di Fuentes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Di Fuentes.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Di Fuentes doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Di Fuentes doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a jab. Di Fuentes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Di Fuentes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Ver Huevan's sensitive parts.
Von Ver Huevan lands a big right hand that sends Di Fuentes crashing to the mat! Von Ver Huevan stays standing though and waves Di Fuentes back to his feet!
Di Fuentes is rocked!
Salazar Di Fuentes's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ver Huevan sends Di Fuentes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Von Ver Huevan is motioning to the referee to let Di Fuentes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Di Fuentes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Di Fuentes tries to get into range but Von Ver Huevan steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Di Fuentes! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Von Ver Huevan scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
Magnus Von Ver Huevan gave a mention to Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Jussi (ranked 426 p4p, 19 weight class) and Luis Maestre (ranked 1476 p4p, 66 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Jussi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Maestre!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussi misses with a hook. Maestre ducked under it nicely.
Maestre misses the jab.
Jussi is looking to counter punch.
Maestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jussi throws out the jab.
Maestre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maestre swinging wildly here.
Jussi closes the distance and clinches.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Jussi.
Jussi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jussi works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
Jussi blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jussi.
Jussi throws a punch but it's blocked by Maestre.
Jussi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Jussi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maestre looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Jussi as the two fighters clinch.
Jussi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maestre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jussi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jussi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Jussi on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
Jussi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jussi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Jussi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jussi stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Jussi.
Jussi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jussi lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Jussi.
Jussi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jussi lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Jussi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jussi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jussi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maestre is rocked!
A short left from Jussi.
Maestre is still on wobbly legs! Can Jussi finish him?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maestre's coach down at TZY MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maestre's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jussi drops Maestre onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maestre is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jussi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maestre seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jussi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestre swings wildly with an uppercut but Jussi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Jussi as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Jussi.
Maestre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jussi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Nice body punch from Jussi.
Jussi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Jussi as the two fighters clinch.
Jussi lands an uppercut.
Jussi cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Jussi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Jussi is pushing Maestre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jussi is pushing Maestre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jussi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jussi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jussi.
Jussi lands a shoulder strike.
Jussi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jussi drops Maestre onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Maestre is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jussi is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jussi lands a right hand.
Jussi stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jussi throws a big uppercut that drops Maestre! More strikes from Jussi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maestre lies dazed against the cage as Jussi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Jussi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pate Parret (ranked 150 p4p, 23 weight class) and Bill Beukeboom (ranked 2098 p4p, 251 weight class). Pate Parret has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Parret!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Beukeboom!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beukeboom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beukeboom wants to counter the offense by Parret and move into the clinch position.
Parret looks to score with a jab to the body but Beukeboom is just out of range.
Beukeboom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parret is looking to chop away at Beukeboom's legs.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Parret.
Parret sets himself, and Beukeboom steps forward looking for the clinch! Parret avoids it this time.
Beukeboom misses with a straight left.
Parret on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beukeboom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parret keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parret looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the side of Parret's head but Parret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parret was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom moves away from the strike by Parret.
Parret missing with a left hand there. Beukeboom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beukeboom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beukeboom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parret gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parret moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom thuds a left hand into Parret's body.
Beukeboom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beukeboom misses with a body punch
and Parret counters with a straight right hand.
Parret is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beukeboom.
Parret uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom rushes Parret and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Parret blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Beukeboom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Parret lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Parret.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom working aggressively here.
Beukeboom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parret.
A short right from Beukeboom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Beukeboom.
Parret throws a head punch that misses.
Parret can't break the clinch.
Parret blocking some punches.
Parret can't find room to land a body shot as Beukeboom controls the action.
Parret swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parret's elbow.
Parret makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beukeboom working aggressively here.
Beukeboom tries to work over Parret's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beukeboom throws a punch but it's blocked by Parret.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Parret.
Parret scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parret has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parret backwards.
Beukeboom misses with a punch to the body.
Beukeboom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beukeboom lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Beukeboom fails to land.
Beukeboom struggles to land a body shot inside as Parret controls his hands.
Beukeboom misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Beukeboom on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parret.
Beukeboom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parret creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parret doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parret.
Parret blocks a body shot from Beukeboom.
Parret breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beukeboom misses with a right hand
and Parret counters with a nice kick to the body.
Parret misses with a body shot.
Parret sets himself, and Beukeboom steps forward looking for the clinch! Parret avoids it this time.
Beukeboom throws a looping overhand right but Parret ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
Parret misses with a body kick.
Beukeboom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beukeboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parret throws out the jab.
Beukeboom throws a combination. Parret tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beukeboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parret throws out the jab.
Parret lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beukeboom misses with a straight left.
Parret slips a jab from Beukeboom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Parret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parret throws a jab but it's blocked by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom takes a swing at Parret's ribcage but misses.
Beukeboom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parret cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beukeboom lands a really nice looking cross but Parret seems unphased.
Beukeboom thuds his right hand into Parret's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beukeboom misses the jab.
It looked like Parret wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beukeboom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the side of Parret's head but Parret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beukeboom fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Beukeboom.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parret.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Beukeboom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Parret with a hook.
Beukeboom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Beukeboom just misses with a punch to the body.
Parret steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Parret is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parret looks to land a right hand but Beukeboom moved out of range.
Beukeboom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parret slips under a jab from Beukeboom.
A little feinted left hand from Parret on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beukeboom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beukeboom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pate Parret is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
Parret looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Parret's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beukeboom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Parret scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Beukeboom misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parret displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beukeboom throws out the jab.
Parret scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parret fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beukeboom manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Parret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom stuns Parret with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parret looks to throw the jab but Beukeboom is out of range.
Beukeboom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parret. Parret obviously looking to wear him down.
Beukeboom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parret.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parret.
Parret throws a chopping leg kick but Beukeboom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parret lands a head kick. Beukeboom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beukeboom blocks the body kick.
Beukeboom tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Beukeboom misses its intended target.
Beukeboom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parret throws a body punch but Beukeboom moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parret.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parret throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Parret's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beukeboom moves out of range as Parret strikes.
Beukeboom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parret counters with an outside leg kick.
Beukeboom wants to clinch.
Beukeboom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Parret throws a hook to the side of Beukeboom's head but Beukeboom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beukeboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parret.
A good leg kick by Parret.
Parret swats away the attempt to clinch by Beukeboom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beukeboom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parret stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parret uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beukeboom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parret at a distance.
Beukeboom walks into a stiff left hand from Parret.
Parret misses with a straight right.
Beukeboom throws a looping overhand right but Parret ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Beukeboom.
Nice uppercut there from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom blocks a leg kick.
Beukeboom lunges at Parret with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parret's hand.
Donk. Parret catches Beukeboom right on the button with a cross.
Parret throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beukeboom misses the shot to the body.
Beukeboom throws the left hand but Parret avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Parret throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beukeboom looks to score with a jab to the body but Parret is just out of range.
Parret slips a jab from Beukeboom.
Parret throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parret.
Parret tries to land a leg kick but Beukeboom saw it coming and moves away.
Beukeboom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Parret takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Parret throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parret lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beukeboom's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Parret dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beukeboom defending well as Parret loads up on a big left hand.
Parret looks to score with a jab to the body but Beukeboom is just out of range.
Beukeboom tries to counter with a clinch but Parret shakes him off and moves away.
Beukeboom throws a sloppy body shot
and Parret counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beukeboom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beukeboom takes one on the button.
Parret lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beukeboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beukeboom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but Parret moves away
enabling Parret to counter with a crisp jab.
Beukeboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parret.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parret lands a leg kick that knocks Beukeboom off balance momentarily.
Parret darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beukeboom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beukeboom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parret moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beukeboom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parret.
Beukeboom lands a jab to the nose.
Beukeboom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Parret eats them both and turns towards Beukeboom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parret.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Parret does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parret throws the left hand but Beukeboom avoids the punch easily.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Beukeboom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Parret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parret blocks a jab.
Beukeboom scores with a hook.
Beukeboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parret.
Parret looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom tests Parret's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parret is looking to counter punch.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut.
Parret displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beukeboom throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Parret misses the target.
A slow jab from Parret misses its intended target.
Parret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parret misses with a straight right.
Parret has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beukeboom finds it's way round the side to connect with Parret's head.
Beukeboom scores with a jab to the body.
Beukeboom just misses with a punch to the body.
Beukeboom misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom slips under a jab from Parret.
That kick from Parret tenderised Beukeboom's leg. Beukeboom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parret scoring well with a low kick there.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parret.
Some bone on bone action there as Beukeboom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beukeboom throws a sloppy body shot
and Parret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Parret throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beukeboom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
Parret throws a looping overhand right but Beukeboom ducks down to avoid it.
Beukeboom wants to counter with a clinch but Parret pushes him away.
Parret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beukeboom.
Parret sets himself, and Beukeboom steps forward looking for the clinch! Parret avoids it this time.
Parret throws a chopping leg kick but Beukeboom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beukeboom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parret was well out of range. Poor timing from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom slips a straight right by Parret.
Beukeboom wants to counter with a clinch but Parret pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parret moves away.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parret manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beukeboom checks a leg kick.
Parret connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parret scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beukeboom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Parret pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beukeboom is out of range and Parret settles back down.
Beukeboom moves in looking to clinch but Parret pushes him off.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parret manages to avoid it.
Parret scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parret.
Beukeboom thuds a left hand into Parret's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pate Parret did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Parret takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beukeboom tries to clinch up.
Parret misses with a low kick.
Beukeboom misses with a combination
and Parret counters with a nice leg kick.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut. Parret saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parret darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parret misses with an uppercut. Beukeboom saw that one coming.
Beukeboom throws a hook but Parret blocks it.
Parret steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parret uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beukeboom.
Parret lands with a nice body punch.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Parret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Beukeboom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parret misses with an uppercut. Beukeboom saw that one coming.
Beukeboom throws a right and a left that Parret avoids nicely.
Beukeboom looks to throw the jab but Parret is out of range.
Parret gets tackled into the cage by Beukeboom. Beukeboom maintains the clinch.
Parret breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Parret misses the target.
Jab from Parret.
Beukeboom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parret lands a body shot.
Parret looks to land a left hand but Beukeboom moved out of range nicely.
Beukeboom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Parret throws a body shot but no joy.
Beukeboom takes a swing at Parret's ribcage but misses.
Beukeboom moves to clinch but Parret breaks away
and Parret counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom wants to clinch up but Parret keeps it at a distance.
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parret counters with a nice uppercut.
Parret fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beukeboom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom doesn't manage to clinch there - Parret circles away.
Beukeboom pushes Parret up against the cage in a clinch.
Parret breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parret looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beukeboom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parret doesn't seem bothered though.
Parret throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beukeboom misses with a straight right.
Parret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beukeboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Parret.
Beukeboom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beukeboom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parret uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beukeboom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom wants to clinch.
Parret looks to land a body kick but Beukeboom moved away.
Beukeboom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parret ducks under a wild hook from Beukeboom.
Parret lands with a good body shot.
Beukeboom scores with a hook to the body. Parret takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parret bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beukeboom throws a hook but Parret avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parret throws a sloppy head kick and Beukeboom moves out of range easily.
Parret keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beukeboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Parret.
Parret sets himself, and Beukeboom steps forward looking for the clinch! Parret avoids it this time.
A jab from Beukeboom misses.
Beukeboom throws a jab but it's blocked by Parret.
Parret lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beukeboom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beukeboom rushes Parret and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parret's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parret misses with a body kick.
Beukeboom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parret takes one on the button.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Beukeboom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parret.
Beukeboom throws a jab but it's blocked by Parret.
A little feinted left hand from Parret 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.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pate Parret 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Parret buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parret throws a solid leg kick but Beukeboom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parret.
Beukeboom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parret.
Parret uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom blocks a leg kick.
Parret throws a jab but it's blocked by Beukeboom.
A jab from Beukeboom misses.
Beukeboom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parret swats away the attempt to clinch by Beukeboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parret manages to avoid it.
Parret swats away the attempt to clinch by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beukeboom connects with a looping right hand.
Beukeboom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beukeboom tries to clinch up.
Beukeboom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parret counters with a stiff right hand.
Parret scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beukeboom misses with a wild body shot.
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom clobbers Parret with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beukeboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parret appears to be looking for a big counter.
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parret moves away.
Parret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it 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!
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parret staying out of range there.
Parret uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parret throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beukeboom on the side of the head.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parret feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Parret turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beukeboom misses with a hook. Parret ducked under it nicely.
Parret takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Beukeboom.
Parret tried to counter with a leg kick but Beukeboom avoided it.
Parret throws a jab but it's blocked by Beukeboom.
Parret lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beukeboom checks a leg kick.
Parret throws a chopping leg kick but Beukeboom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beukeboom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parret counters with a right hand to the body.
Parret is looking to slow Beukeboom down with leg kicks.
Beukeboom lands a nice looking body shot.
Parret takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beukeboom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parret counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Parret.
Parret throws a sloppy head kick and Beukeboom moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom looks to score with a jab to the body but Parret is just out of range.
Parret is looking to counter punch.
Parret lands a jab.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parret.
Parret swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Beukeboom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parret scores with a nice right hand.
Beukeboom takes a swing at Parret's ribcage but misses.
Parret thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beukeboom if he has to take too many more of those.
Bill Beukeboom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parret scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beukeboom swings widly with a right hand
and Parret counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beukeboom's knee momentarily.
Parret avoids the body shot from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parret was well out of range. Poor timing from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom looks to score with a jab to the body but Parret is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Parret misses the target.
Beukeboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parret throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Parret showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parret 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Parret!
Pate Parret retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pate Parret thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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