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UnderGround FC 139 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malicious Singcoli (ranked 3905 p4p, 4245 weight class) and Iivari Alamaa (ranked 466 p4p, 496 weight class). Alamaa has chosen Sääntö - Paska valtio as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good knees
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malicious Singcoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iivari Alamaa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singcoli avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Singcoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alamaa.
Singcoli blocks a head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Malicious Singcoli has been cut.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singcoli checks a leg kick.
Singcoli tries to clinch up.
Singcoli tries to clinch but Alamaa moves out of range.
Alamaa misses with a low kick.
Singcoli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alamaa manages to circle out of the way.
Alamaa scores with a head kick. Singcoli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alamaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alamaa throws a leg kick but Singcoli checks it.
A good leg kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alamaa.
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!
Alamaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singcoli.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singcoli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alamaa lunges at Singcoli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Singcoli's hand.
Alamaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Singcoli.
Singcoli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alamaa quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Singcoli wants to control but Alamaa is keeping him busy.
Singcoli tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Alamaa.
Singcoli stops Alamaa from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Singcoli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alamaa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alamaa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alamaa.
Alamaa is trying to control the position but Singcoli postures up.
Alamaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singcoli is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alamaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singcoli throws a big elbow that misses.
Singcoli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Singcoli trying to control but Alamaa is working from the bottom.
Alamaa is trying to control the position but Singcoli postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alamaa throws a leg kick
and Singcoli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alamaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Singcoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alamaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Singcoli.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Singcoli. Those never looked like landing.
Alamaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alamaa's coach down at Big Apple Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alamaa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alamaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Singcoli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Singcoli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Iivari Alamaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alamaa throws a leg kick
so Singcoli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alamaa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alamaa stops a takedown attempt from Singcoli.
Singcoli is looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alamaa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Singcoli is trying to drag Alamaa to the mat but Alamaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malicious Singcoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alamaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singcoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alamaa lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alamaa.
Singcoli taking a breather.
Singcoli is leaning against Alamaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alamaa lands a right hand.
Singcoli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alamaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malicious Singcoli's cut is getting worse.
Alamaa breaks the clinch.
Singcoli tries for a takedown but Alamaa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Singcoli wants to clinch.
Singcoli rushes Alamaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alamaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivari Alamaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malicious Singcoli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alamaa throws a head kick that misses.
Alamaa tries to land a leg kick but Singcoli saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Singcoli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alamaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alamaa misses with a hook
and Singcoli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Singcoli.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Singcoli obliges.
Singcoli has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alamaa is trying to keep an underhook but Singcoli manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Malicious Singcoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singcoli thows a huge punch but Alamaa dodges it nicely.
Singcoli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Singcoli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alamaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Singcoli prevents Alamaa from improving his position.
Alamaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alamaa is trying to stand back up but Singcoli is controlling him
Singcoli is working for a kimura but Alamaa is defending it quite comfortably.
Singcoli is trying to control. Alamaa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alamaa wants to control but Singcoli is keeping busy.
Alamaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Singcoli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alamaa tries to roll over but Singcoli keeps him under control.
Singcoli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alamaa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Singcoli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Singcoli slips under a jab from Alamaa.
Singcoli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alamaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alamaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Singcoli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alamaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alamaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from Alamaa finds it's way through Singcoli's defenses.
Alamaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Singcoli.
Singcoli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alamaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alamaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Alamaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alamaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singcoli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Singcoli looks for a takedown but Alamaa sprawls well.
Alamaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singcoli blocks a low kick nicely.
Alamaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
 Singcoli is rocked!
Singcoli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alamaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Oh Singcoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! A monster head kick from Alamaa and Singcoli falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Alamaa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iivari Alamaa!
Iivari Alamaa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie James (ranked 2178 p4p, 1735 weight class) and Jacques Daniel (ranked 299 p4p, 237 weight class). Jamie James is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacques Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Jamie James has been cut.
Daniel keeps the fight on the outside.
James lands with a kick to the temple. Daniel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
James throws a leg kick but Daniel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
James throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from James, right into the meat of the thigh.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniel.
James connects with a jab.
James swings for the body but Daniel moves out of range.
Daniel throws out a powerful jab.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
We've been told by James's head coaches at Xtramarital Floating Shingles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Daniel looking to stall.
Daniel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daniel pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daniel breaks the clinch.
James scores with a hook.
James closes the distance and pushes Daniel back into the cage.
Daniel cracks James with a nice body shot.
James slows down the pace here.
Daniel throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Daniel lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniel lands with a right to the head.
Daniel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with some punches.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James lands a knee to the body.
Daniel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniel avoids the damage to the body.
Come on James - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daniel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniel breaks the clinch.
Daniel throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
James takes a swing at Daniel's ribcage but misses.
James throws a jab when Daniel was well out of range.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniel takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 It looks like Jacques Daniel has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James backing away here, and Daniel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Daniel takes a kick to the side of the head.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
Daniel looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
James is looking to clinch.
Daniel is looking to land body kicks.
James lands a big right hand that sends Daniel crashing to the mat! James stays standing though and waves Daniel back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniel manages to avoid it.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daniel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniel manages to avoid it.
Daniel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James throws out a powerful jab.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Daniel misses with a low kick.
Daniel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James takes a swing at Daniel's ribcage but misses.
Daniel jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws a wild body kick that Daniel sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie James dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Daniel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by Daniel.
Daniel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James throws a head kick but Daniel moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daniel! But no joy.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniel can do to turn this around?
James throws a solid leg kick but Daniel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
It seemed like Daniel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniel. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniel defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Daniel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick by James misses
and Daniel moves into the clinch.
Daniel throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
A bit of stalling here from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
Daniel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniel throws a head punch that misses.
Daniel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Daniel swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniel managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Daniel working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniel.
Jacques Daniel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Daniel working hard to break the clinch.
Daniel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James is looking to wear down Daniel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daniel.
Daniel slips under a jab.
Daniel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James ducks under a wild hook from Daniel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Daniel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James slips a straight right by Daniel.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daniel missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James clinches up against the cage.
Daniel misses with some punches.
Daniel trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daniel into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniel.
A right hook to the body lands for Daniel.
James stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Daniel manages to break the clinch.
James misses with a low kick as Daniel jumps back.
Daniel tries to counter by closing the distance.
James takes one on the button.
Daniel moves out of range of the leg kick from James.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daniel! But no joy.
A low kick lands for James.
Daniel avoids the body shot from James.
Donk. James catches Daniel right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daniel, as that shot connected.
Daniel throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Daniel only half commits.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Daniel misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a leg kick.
A head kick from James lands but Daniel takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Daniel. That one must have hurt.
James throws a body kick that misses.
Daniel tries to counter with a clinch but James shakes him off and moves away.
James lands a jab to Daniel's midsection.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniel at a distance.
James delivers a nice body kick.
James throws a leg kick
and Daniel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniel avoids the body shot from James.
Daniel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James throws a hook but Daniel avoids it easily.
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie James dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
James ducks under a wild hook from Daniel.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from James.
James tests Daniel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Daniel misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daniel.
James misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Daniel.
Daniel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Daniel misses.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daniel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniel circles away.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniel.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daniel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from James lands.
Nice defenses there by Daniel.
Daniel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Daniel loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Daniel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daniel throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniel walks into a stiff left hand from James.
Jamie James is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniel misses with a head kick.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daniel. That did some damage!
James throws a leg kick
and Daniel counters with a left to the body.
James throws a body punch but Daniel moves out of range.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daniel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Daniel. That snapped James's head back.
James connects with a jab.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James throws a solid leg kick but Daniel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a shot to the body
and Daniel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
Daniel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
James moves out of range as Daniel throws a body kick.
James throws a lazy head kick
and Daniel counters with a nice uppercut.
James is rocked!
Daniel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daniel misses with a body shot.
Daniel misses with a hook.
James will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daniel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James lands a big head kick that sends Daniel tumbling to the mat! James takes a step backwards and waves Daniel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses the shot to the body.
Daniel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a leg kick but Daniel saw it coming and moves away.
Daniel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from James.
Daniel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James misses the shot to the body.
James throws out a loose jab but Daniel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamie James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Daniel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jamie James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from James.
Nice defenses there by Daniel.
Daniel lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacques Daniel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie James!
Jamie James managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rothco (ranked 1441 p4p, 1048 weight class) and Patrick Bower (ranked 207 p4p, 151 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class 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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Rothco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Bower!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bower lands a head kick!
Bower takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bower throws a body shot but no joy.
Rothco moves out of range of the strikes.
Rothco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bower.
Bower misses the shot to the body.
Bower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rothco.
Rothco lands a lovely overhand right.
Rothco misses with a low kick.
Bower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothco manages to avoid it.
Bower lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothco ducks under a wild hook from Bower.
Decent striking displayed by Bower there.
Rothco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bower. That did some damage!
Rothco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bower lands a big head kick that sends Rothco tumbling to the mat! Bower takes a step backwards and waves Rothco back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rothco is rocked!
It looks like Frank Rothco has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Rothco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bower avoids the body shot from Rothco.
Rothco swings for the body but Bower moves out of range.
Rothco takes a swing at Bower's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bower! But no joy.
Bower lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bower lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rothco at a distance.
Rothco seems to have got his legs back now.
Bower throws a jab but it's blocked by Rothco.
Rothco takes a swing at Bower's ribcage but misses.
Rothco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothco misses the jab.
Rothco just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothco is looking to wear down Bower with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bower misses with a hook.
Bower throws out a loose jab but Rothco uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rothco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bower darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothco misses with an uppercut.
Bower checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Bower. Those never looked like landing.
Rothco scores with a hook to the body. Bower takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rothco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rothco lands a head kick. Bower smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rothco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bower misses with a looping left.
Rothco scores with a body shot.
Bower throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rothco.
A big right from Rothco misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bower.
Bower swings for the body but Rothco moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rothco doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Rothco misses.
Bower misses the shot to the body.
As Bower looks to move away, Rothco throws a big counter combo but Bower just gets out of the way.
Rothco avoids a kick to the body.
Rothco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rothco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rothco throws a hook to the side of Bower's head but Bower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rothco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rothco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rothco tries a head kick but it misses.
Rothco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bower throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rothco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Bower backs away, Rothco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower misses with a body shot.
Rothco dodges the punch combination from Bower.
Rothco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bower moves away.
A head kick misses from Bower.
Bower clobbers Rothco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good exchange - Bower coming out on top.
Rothco throws a head kick that misses.
Rothco tries a low kick but Bower avoids it.
Bower wants to counter the offense by Rothco and move into the clinch position.
Rothco avoids the body shot from Bower.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bower swings for the body but Rothco moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Bower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Rothco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rothco swings for the body but Bower moves out of range.
Bower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bower throws a combination that misses
and Rothco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rothco takes one to the chin there.
Bower keeps Rothco at a distance using the push kick.
Rothco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bower blocks a head kick by Rothco.
Bower blocks the body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rothco might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rothco misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bower keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bower misses with a right hand
and Rothco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bower's knee momentarily.
Bower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rothco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rothco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower moves out of range as Rothco throws a body kick.
Bower throws a leg kick which misses Rothco's front leg but catches the back leg as Rothco tries to avoid it.
Bower thuds his right hand into Rothco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rothco punishes Bower's body with a nice straight punch.
Rothco defending well as Bower loads up on a big left hand.
Bower keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rothco.
Bower misses with an uppercut. Rothco saw that one coming.
Rothco throws a body punch but Bower moves out of range.
Bower throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rothco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bower counters with a stiff right hand.
Rothco slips under a jab.
Rothco is looking to counter punch.
Rothco misses with an uppercut
letting Bower counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bower throws a big shot that misses.
Bower uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothco misses with a body shot
enabling Bower to counter with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bower.
Rothco takes a swing at Bower's ribcage but misses.
Rothco looks to score with a jab to the body but Bower is just out of range.
Rothco moves out of range of the strikes.
Rothco looks to land a left hand but Bower moved out of range nicely.
Bower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rothco lands a leg kick that knocks Bower off balance momentarily.
Bower connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bower.
Rothco is looking to counter punch.
Rothco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bower closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rothco! Bower dives in looking to finish! Rothco is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Bower!
A relieved looking Patrick Bower thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Frank Rothco had this to say: 'He caught me, just bad luck.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Downwith Drago (ranked 3093 p4p, 1635 weight class) and Murska Puro (ranked 324 p4p, 184 weight class). Downwith Drago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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32
265
13 - 8 - 0 |
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235
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Downwith Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murska Puro!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Drago fails with the takedown
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Puro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Downwith Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Puro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Puro!
Puro wanted to stand there but Drago had control of the position.
Puro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puro advances position into side control!
Drago looking for a sweep but Puro has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro stands up from mount. Strange move.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drago.
The strikes coming from Drago are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Puro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Drago has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Drago crashes against the mat.
Puro tries to escape but Drago is in control.
Drago working the strikes but Puro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Drago trying to control the action but Puro is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puro defending well though.
Puro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Drago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Puro is trying to stand back up but Drago is controlling him
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drago prevents Puro from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago stops Puro from getting back to his feet.
Drago slips a nice elbow through Puro's hands, connecting with Puro's forehead.
Puro pushes Drago off looking to stand but Drago dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Drago connects with a nice short shot to Puro's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puro pushes Drago off looking to stand but Drago dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago prevents Puro from improving his position.
Drago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Puro is looking to escape.
Puro trying to control but Drago postures up.
Puro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Puro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drago's back!
Drago is really stuck here.
Puro doesn't have the hooks in and Drago manages to turn into his guard.
Puro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drago postures up in Puro's guard and throws a big left but Puro blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Puro blocks nicely.
Puro wants to stand but Drago is controlling the position.
Puro has momentary wrist control but Drago slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Downwith Drago will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Puro.
Drago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Puro throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drago is defended easily by Puro.
Puro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puro.
Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puro.
Drago tries to counter with a takedown but Puro is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago fails with the takedown
and Puro counters with a three punch combo that has Drago backing up. Drago nods at Puro to acknowledge the strikes.
Drago misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Drago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Puro's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Puro tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Puro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puro wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
Drago misses with a head shot. Puro uses the momentum to regain guard.
Puro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Puro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puro has Drago pulled in close to control his posture.
Drago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puro wants to stand up but Drago is controlling him.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago won't allow Puro to get back to his feet.
Puro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Drago is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro is working Drago over against the cage.
Drago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puro lands a right hand.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Puro presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puro lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puro controlling the action here for a moment.
Puro lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Puro as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro stops a takedown attempt from Drago.
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro lands a left hand.
Drago has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drago has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puro pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drago tries to score a body lock takedown but Puro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Puro digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puro lands a left hand.
Puro is working Drago over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puro.
Puro presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murska Puro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Downwith Drago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Puro throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drago is defended easily by Puro.
Puro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drago on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Puro.
No luck for Drago with that takedown attempt.
Drago closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Puro quickly recovers to half guard.
Drago stops Puro from getting back to his feet.
Puro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puro's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro is trying to stand back up but Drago is controlling him
Drago prevents Puro from improving his position.
Puro has his hands clasped together around Drago's back. He's all about the action.
Puro pushes Drago off looking to stand but Drago dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Puro delivers a nice body kick.
Drago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Puro but Puro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Puro misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puro to the mat! Puro manages to get full guard.
Puro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Puro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Puro wriggles free and stands up.
Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puro scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago closes the distance and clinches up with Puro, looking for a takedown. Drago pushes Puro against the cage but Puro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Puro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drago tries for a takedown but Puro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Puro duly obliges.
Murska Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Puro lands with an uppercut that bounces Drago off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Puro.
Puro slaps away a takedown attempt from Drago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Puro does no damage.
Drago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Drago tries for a takedown but Puro circles away easily
and Puro counters with a left and a right that stings Drago.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Puro misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puro catches Drago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puro tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Puro stuns Drago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drago with a poor takedown
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puro is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Puro circles away and we're back to standing.
Puro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drago has his takedown stuffed
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puro throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Drago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murska Puro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murska Puro!
Murska Puro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Shiina (ranked 1461 p4p, 695 weight class) and Eduardo Corassa (ranked 88 p4p, 42 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Shiina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Corassa!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiina throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shiina tries to move into range but Corassa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Corassa.
Nice straight punches there by Corassa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corassa.
Shiina throws a sloppy body shot
and Corassa counters with a solid body kick.
Shiina walks into a stiff left hand from Corassa.
Corassa tries to land a leg kick but Shiina saw it coming and moves away.
Corassa looks to throw a body kick
and Shiina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corassa scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiina takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiina walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corassa.
Corassa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shiina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiina gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shiina.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corassa! But no joy.
Corassa feints and then cracks Shiina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shiina down.
Corassa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corassa lands with a straight right. Shiina didn't see that one coming.
Corassa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the body from Shiina misses
and Corassa counters with a solid body kick.
A leg kick checked by Shiina.
Shiina slips a jab and a cross from Corassa.
Shiina is looking to wear down Corassa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corassa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shiina takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shiina misses with a hook
and Corassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corassa fakes the leg kick and cracks Shiina in the body.
Corassa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corassa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corassa throws a wild body kick that Shiina sees coming a mile off.
Shiina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shiina throws a poor cross that misses
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corassa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Shiina does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiina is just out of range.
It looked like Shiina was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Corassa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
Corassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corassa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Corassa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corassa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corassa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corassa scores with a spinning back kick!
Shiina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corassa misses with a hook to the body
and Shiina counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Shiina off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa looks to land a body kick but Shiina moved away.
Shiina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corassa.
Corassa throws a leg kick which misses Shiina's front leg but catches the back leg as Shiina tries to avoid it.
Shiina will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Corassa is looking to score with low kicks.
Shiina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corassa counters with an inside leg kick.
Shiina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shiina is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corassa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shiina gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corassa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa tries to land a front kick but Shiina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Shiina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiina looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
Shiina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shiina swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shiina is looking to counter punch.
Shiina blocks the body kick.
Corassa punishes Shiina's body with a nice straight punch.
Shiina throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Corassa.
A jab from Corassa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Shiina misses
and Corassa counters with an inside leg kick.
Corassa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shiina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corassa throws out the jab.
Shiina feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corassas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa misses with a low kick as Shiina jumps back.
Shiina attempts a counter takedown but Corassa avoids it well and moves away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shiina might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Corassa throws out a leg kick but Shiina moves out of range and Corassa only half commits.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Shiina.
Shiina misses with a straight right.
Corassa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Corassa. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Shiina finds it's way through Corassa's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shiina. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looks like Shiina has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Shiina gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shiina misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Corassa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shiina walks into a straight right hand from Corassa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shiina back to the cage. Corassa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A shot to the body from Shiina misses
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shiina throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corassa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corassa scores with the left hand. Shiina knows he should have avoided that one.
Corassa moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiina.
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Shiina off balance momentarily.
Corassa misses with a double jab.
Shiina is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiina moves out of range of the body kick.
Shiina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses
and Shiina counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiina shoots in for a takedown but Corassa shows good takedown defense.
Corassa lands an overhand right.
Corassa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiina connects with a body shot.
Corassa misses with a lunging right hand
and Shiina counters with a nice body shot.
Shiina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corassa looks to land a body kick but Shiina moved away.
Corassa misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses.
Shiina on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Corassa wants to slow Shiina down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corassa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shiina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shiina checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Shiina on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corassa tried to score with a low kick but Shiina checks it.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Corassa jabs Shiina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shiina just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Corassa misses with a lunging right hand
and Shiina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shiina misses with a looping left.
Shiina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shiina takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corassa misses with a looping left.
Corassa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shiina at a distance.
Shiina throws a head kick that misses.
Shiina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shiina under the eye.
Shiina avoids a kick to the body.
Shiina lunges at Corassa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corassa's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa lunges at Shiina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shiina's hand.
Shiina has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corassa finds it's way round the side to connect with Shiina's head.
Corassa throws a solid leg kick but Shiina takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corassa.
Shiina drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corassa throws a lazy uppercut
and Shiina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corassa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch combination from Corassa misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shiina crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corassa - the referee stops the clock and Shiina gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corassa. Shiina manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Corassa.
Corassa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shiina lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa with a jab.
Corassa misses with a leg kick.
Shiina ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
A shot to the liver by Corassa. Beautiful body shot.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Shiina.
Shiina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Corassa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shiina swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Shiina finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Corassa misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Corassa misses the target.
Shiina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corassa counters with a good low kick that Shiina was not able to check.
Corassa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Corassa slams his shin into Shiina's torso.
Shiina throws a leg kick but Corassa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses
and Shiina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shiina blocks the body kick.
Corassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Corassa.
Anthony Shiina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Shiina lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Corassa misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shiina avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Corassa cracks Shiina with a good jab.
Corassa scores with a hook.
Corassa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corassa lunges at Shiina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shiina's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Corassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corassa 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
A very excited looking Eduardo Corassa 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.
Anthony Shiina spoke after the fight, saying 'that Muther Fucker tripped me!!! yall saw that right?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bright (ranked 1349 p4p, 1955 weight class) and Lotay Wangchuck (ranked 158 p4p, 218 weight class). Bright comes into the arena with So What blaring out of the sound system. Lotay Wangchuck is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Bright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Lotay Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangchuck shoots in for a takedown but Bright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wangchuck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wangchuck is trying to control the position but Bright postures up.
Bright stopping the sweep attempt from Wangchuck.
Bright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wangchuck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bright has managed to get both his arms back between Wangchuck's legs - danger averted.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangchuck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangchuck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bright preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wangchuck dives on top into guard.
Wangchuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Bright is retaining full guard.
Wangchuck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wangchuck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wangchuck drops back looking for a leg! Bright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bright manages to kick Wangchuck off! Wangchuck jumps back into Bright's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangchuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Bright is retaining full guard.
Wangchuck trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Wangchuck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bright keeping moving, preventing Wangchuck from controlling successfully.
Bright has his foot on Wangchuck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangchuck works his way back into a safe position though.
Bright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangchuck is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright working for a triangle but Wangchuck defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangchuck trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wangchuck stacks Bright on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wangchuck!
Bright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wangchuck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Wangchuck has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wangchuck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wangchuck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bright has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wangchuck trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bright is looking to reverse the position.
Wangchuck staying calm.
Wangchuck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wangchuck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wangchuck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bright is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bright is not content to let Wangchuck control the position.
Bright can't do much from the bottom here.
Bright is trying to escape the position but Wangchuck is controlling the position.
Wangchuck tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wangchuck is working to tighten his grip on Bright's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bright has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wangchuck is really squeezing tight and eventually Bright passes out! Wangchuck breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lotay Wangchuck!
A very excited looking Lotay Wangchuck rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Bill Bright spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate millwall'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldur Torsten (ranked 1572 p4p, 616 weight class) and Joe Derrick (ranked 223 p4p, 89 weight class). Torsten comes to the cage accompanied by Temple of Odin. Baldur Torsten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Derrick!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Derrick misses.
Derrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Derrick moves in looking to clinch but Torsten pushes him off.
Torsten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Derrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Torsten moves into the clinch.
Torsten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Derrick backwards.
Derrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Derrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Derrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Torsten controls his hands.
Derrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torsten avoiding damage as Derrick throws knees to the body.
Derrick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Torsten is breathing heavily.
Derrick lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Derrick lands a good knee to the midsection. Torsten won't want to take too many of those.
Derrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derrick tries to land knees in the clinch but Torsten avoids the damage to the body.
Torsten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Derrick.
Nice elbow from Derrick.
Torsten throws a punch but it's blocked by Derrick.
Torsten has a couple of punches blocked by Derrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torsten misses with some punches.
Torsten misses with some punches.
Derrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torsten backwards.
Derrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Derrick lands an elbow that stopped Torsten in his tracks for a moment.
Torsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Derrick controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torsten.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torsten lands a body shot.
Derrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Derrick blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torsten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Torsten tries to throw a body punch but Derrick avoids it by throwing Torsten back against the cage.
Derrick avoiding damage as Torsten throws knees to the body.
Torsten works on Derrick's body with a couple of short punches.
Torsten blocks an elbow strike.
Derrick trying to land knees to the body.
Torsten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torsten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derrick misses with a straight right.
Derrick lands with an overhand left.
Baldur Torsten's cut is getting worse.
Derrick tries to clinch
and Torsten counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Derrick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torsten under the eye.
Baldur Torsten's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Derrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torsten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Torsten throws a quick counter kick to the body but Derrick avoids it.
Torsten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Derrick.
The crowd cheers as Derrick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torsten doesn't seem phased though.
Derrick throws a hook but Torsten blocks it.
Derrick wants to clinch up but Torsten keeps it at a distance.
Torsten appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Torsten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Torsten.
Torsten slips a jab from Derrick.
Torsten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Derrick misses with a hook
and Torsten counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Torsten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Torsten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torsten misses with a kick to the body.
Torsten tries a low kick but Derrick avoids it.
Torsten misses the shot to the body.
Derrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Torsten lands with a short shot to the head.
Derrick lands an elbow inside.
Torsten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Derrick's elbow.
Derrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Derrick tries to throw a body punch but Torsten avoids it by throwing Derrick back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torsten throws a head punch that misses.
Torsten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Derrick lands an elbow that stopped Torsten in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Baldur Torsten's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baldur Torsten's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Derrick!
An out of breath Joe Derrick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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