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PANDA 51 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Christie (ranked 22855 p4p, 22701 weight class) and Qfc Tournament (ranked 279 p4p, 273 weight class). Christie's entrance music is Blood On My Hands. A fine choice. Qfc Tournament is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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6 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Qfc Tournament!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tournament on his heels. He'll look to pass Tournament's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie pushes down on Tournament's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Christie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tournament can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Christie prevents Tournament from standing back up.
Christie slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament wants to get back to his feet.
Tournament is looking to get back to is feet but Christie passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie takes a little break here. Tournament wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tournament parries the strikes from Christie easily there. Christie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tournament to escape.
Christie scoring with punches and elbows.
Tournament is trying to escape the position but Christie is controlling the position.
Christie moves into full mount!
Christie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Christie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Tournament really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Christie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tournament looks a forlorn figure.
Tournament really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christie with a couple of short strikes.
Christie content just to control the position here.
Tournament blocking the ground and pound.
You get the feeling that Tournament really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Christie controlling from the full mount.
Christie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Christie looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie working for a guillotine from mount but Tournament is in no mood to give up.
Tournament is controlling an arm, preventing Christie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Christie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tournament to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tournament shrugs it off.
Christie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tournament to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tournament shrugs it off.
Christie working for a guillotine from mount but Tournament is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie controlling from the full mount.
Christie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Christie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Christie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tournament because Christie loaded up on that one.
Tournament is trying to stand but he's just given Christie his back.
Christie is working the ground and pound. Can Tournament escape?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tournament is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Christie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Christie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tournament.
Christie tries for a takedown but Tournament sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tournament but Tournament pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tournament is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tournament forces Christie back against the cage and clinches.
Christie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tournament gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Christie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Christie blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Christie dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tournament gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Christie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tournament is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament lands a damaging elbow.
Tournament gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Christie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tournament can do to turn this around?
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Christie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament lands a damaging elbow.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Christie blocks an elbow strike.
Christie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tournament pulls his leg out and moves away.
Isaac Christie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tournament rushes Christie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christie's brow.
Tournament is pressed up against the cage. Christie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tournament down to the mat. Tournament avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tournament stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tournament wants it to stay on the feet.
Tournament is looking to clinch.
Tournament moves into the clinch.
Tournament gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Christie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tournament prevents a takedown attempt there.
Christie avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Christie in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Christie in his tracks for a moment.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Christie tries to pull guard but Tournament forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament lands a nice elbow.
Christie avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Christie wants a takedown but no success here.
Christie blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Christie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tournament avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Christie in his tracks for a moment.
Christie goes for a takedown attempt but Tournament pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tournament has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tournament gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Christie.
Christie takes an elbow to the temple.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christie's defenses.
Christie wants a takedown.
Tournament is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament.
 It looks like Isaac Christie has been cut.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Christie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tournament after a bit of a struggle.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christie avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Christie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Christie.
Christie goes for a takedown attempt but Tournament pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tournament rushes Christie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Christie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tournament gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Christie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Qfc Tournament showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isaac Christie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Christie gets tackled into the cage by Tournament. Tournament maintains the clinch.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tournament is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Christie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tournament pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tournament gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tournament gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tournament is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christie goes for a takedown attempt but Tournament pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament moves into the clinch.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tournament fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Qfc Tournament seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christie, pushing him back against the cage.
Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Christie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tournament prevents the takedown attempt.
Qfc Tournament seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christie's brow.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Christie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christie's defenses.
Tournament is pressed up against the cage. Christie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tournament down to the mat. Tournament avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tournament darts in and clinches Christie up against the cage.
Christie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Christie blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Christie in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tournament gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christie's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christie wants a takedown.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Christie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Christie blocks an elbow strike.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Christie shrugs off.
Christie goes for a takedown attempt but Tournament pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tournament tries to clinch but Christie is having none of it.
Tournament instigates a clinch.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tournament gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Christie blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Christie tries to score a body lock takedown but Tournament shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Christie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Christie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tournament is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Christie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tournament is defending well.
Christie avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Christie wants a takedown but no success here.
Tournament lands a nice elbow.
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Christie tries to score a body lock takedown but Tournament shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Christie shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Christie in his tracks for a moment.
Tournament lands a damaging elbow.
Christie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tournament prevents it.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Christie avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Christie goes for a takedown attempt but Tournament pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tournament is looking to clinch but Christie is avoiding it.
Tournament closes the distance and pushes Christie back into the cage.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Christie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Christie avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christie's defenses.
Nice elbow from Tournament.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament gets underhooks to prevent Christie's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qfc Tournament comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tournament 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qfc Tournament!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rickard Karstark (ranked 3762 p4p, 3799 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 420 p4p, 426 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickard Karstark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karstark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Banchamek scores with the left hand. Karstark knows he should have avoided that one.
Karstark misses with the combination.
Rickard Karstark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek blocks the body kick.
Karstark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banchamek flicks out a counter leg kick but Karstark steps away.
Banchamek moves out of range of the strikes.
Banchamek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karstark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karstark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banchamek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karstark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banchamek in his tracks.
Karstark misses the shot to the body.
Banchamek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karstark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banchamek tries to land a front kick but Karstark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karstark misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Karstark - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karstark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Banchamek.
We've been hearing reports that Karstark has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Banchamek slips a straight right by Karstark.
Banchamek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karstark throws a hook but Banchamek avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Karstark moves out of range.
Karstark swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karstark looks to land a combination. Banchamek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Karstark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banchamek is looking for a sweep.
Banchamek is trying to control Karstark's posture but Karstark avoids it.
Banchamek is not content to let Karstark control the position.
Banchamek tries to buck Karstark off but Karstark is having none of it.
Karstark throws a strike aimed at the side of Banchamek's head but Banchamek avoids it well.
Banchamek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karstark.
Karstark in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karstark in side control, throwing shots but Banchamek defends.
Karstark trying to control the action but Banchamek is working from the bottom.
Karstark looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Banchamek is avoiding damage well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karstark creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Banchamek sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Karstark throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Karstark throws a strike aimed at the side of Banchamek's head but Banchamek avoids it well.
Karstark working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karstark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Banchamek dodges the ground and pound from Karstark.
Karstark misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karstark working the ground and pound but Banchamek is defending the strikes.
Karstark throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Banchamek works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Banchamek is holding on to half guard well.
Karstark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karstark trying to pass the guard but Banchamek defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karstark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banchamek wants to control but Karstark is keeping busy.
Karstark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karstark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banchamek is defending against the submission attempts here by Karstark.
Karstark is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Karstark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karstark has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banchamek has momentary wrist control but Karstark slips an elbow through the middle.
Karstark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karstark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karstark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banchamek defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickard Karstark dominated that round.
That's time! Karstark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karstark misses with a series of wild punches.
Karstark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banchamek can do to turn this around?
Banchamek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banchamek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Karstark misses its target.
No joy there for Karstark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banchamek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Banchamek.
Karstark loads up on a big right hand but Banchamek slips the punch.
Karstark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banchamek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karstark misses with an uppercut. Banchamek saw that one coming.
Karstark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banchamek. Banchamek obviously looking to wear him down.
Banchamek moves away from the strike by Karstark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karstark throws a solid leg kick but Banchamek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karstark.
Banchamek connects with a jab.
Banchamek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karstark.
A jab from Banchamek misses.
Karstark missing with a left hand there. Banchamek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karstark lands a nice looking body shot.
Karstark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karstark throws out a powerful jab.
Karstark moves in looking to clinch but Banchamek pushes him off.
A low kick lands for Banchamek.
Karstark throws a head kick but Banchamek moves out of range.
Banchamek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banchamek.
Karstark misses with a wild body shot.
Karstark doesn't manage to clinch there - Banchamek circles away.
Banchamek slaps away a takedown attempt from Karstark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rickard Karstark is winning the standup battle so far.
Karstark moves away from the strike by Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a jab to Karstark's midsection.
A low kick from Karstark misses
and Banchamek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karstark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banchamek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karstark scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek ducks under a wild hook from Karstark.
Banchamek replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Karstark blocks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karstark wants to clinch but Banchamek slips to the side
and Banchamek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buakaw Banchamek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banchamek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karstark's sensitive parts.
Banchamek thows a body kick. Karstark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Karstark tries a low kick but Banchamek avoids it.
Karstark ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.
Banchamek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karstark shoots for a double leg takedown but Banchamek sprawls well. He's pushed Karstark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banchamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banchamek walks into a left hand.
Banchamek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karstark throws a right and a left that Banchamek avoids nicely.
Karstark tries to clinch but Banchamek moves out of range.
Karstark scores with a sloppy right hand. Banchamek should have avoided that one.
Banchamek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karstark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek needs to keep his hands up - Karstark had a free shot at his head there.
Banchamek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banchamek tries a quick counter leg kick but Karstark is wise to it.
Karstark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banchamek misses with a body shot.
Banchamek connects with a leg kick.
Banchamek misses with a hook.
Banchamek moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Karstark misses the target.
Banchamek punishes Karstark's body with a nice straight punch.
Banchamek misses with a hook. Karstark ducked under it nicely.
Banchamek stuffs the takedown attempt from Karstark. Karstark gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickard Karstark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banchamek.
Karstark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karstark scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karstark misses with a leg kick.
Banchamek throws out a counter right but Karstark avoids it with no problem.
Banchamek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karstark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banchamek on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karstark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banchamek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karstark lands a head shot.
Banchamek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karstark.
Karstark fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Karstark misses.
Karstark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karstark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karstark avoids the body shot from Banchamek.
Karstark throws a push kick but Banchamek slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Banchamek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Buakaw Banchamek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Karstark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Banchamek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karstark.
Karstark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karstark digs a good hook to Banchamek's body.
Karstark stuns Banchamek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banchamek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karstark.
Banchamek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karstark finds it's way round the side to connect with Banchamek's head.
Banchamek misses the shot to the body.
Banchamek moves out of range of the strikes.
Banchamek tries a low kick but Karstark avoids it.
Karstark throws a big counter combination but Banchamek scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karstark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banchamek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Banchamek as Karstark shoots in.
A low kick lands for Banchamek.
Banchamek looks to land a body kick but Karstark moved away.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Karstark moves out of range easily.
Karstark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karstark misses with a body shot.
Karstark throws a leg kick but Banchamek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karstark misses with a body shot.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Karstark moves out of range easily.
Banchamek scores with a jab to the body.
Banchamek dodges the punch combination from Karstark.
Banchamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banchamek misses the shot to the body.
Banchamek ducks right into an uppercut from Karstark.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Karstark moves out of range.
Karstark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Karstark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karstark is looking to land body kicks.
Banchamek tries a quick counter leg kick but Karstark is wise to it.
Karstark defending well as Banchamek loads up on a big left hand.
Karstark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banchamek to the ground. Karstark is now in Banchamek's guard.
Karstark wants to control from the top but Banchamek keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karstark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karstark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karstark tries to free his leg and advance position but Banchamek is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banchamek wants to sweep but no luck.
Karstark trying to control the position from guard on top but Banchamek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banchamek holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Karstark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Banchamek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banchamek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karstark moves away.
Karstark lands with a shot to the body.
Banchamek slips a straight right by Karstark.
Karstark misses with a body shot.
Karstark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Banchamek has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Karstark has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Banchamek misses with the head strike.
Karstark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banchamek breaks the clinch.
Karstark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banchamek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karstark tries to counter with a takedown but Banchamek is quick to defend against it.
Banchamek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karstark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karstark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Karstark. Those never looked like landing.
Karstark throws a big shot that misses.
Banchamek lands with a nice body kick.
Karstark lands with a good body shot.
Banchamek throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banchamek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karstark fails to land with a series of punches.
Banchamek lands a nice looking body shot.
Banchamek throws a low kick but Karstark moves out of range easily.
Karstark connects with the punch.
Karstark is looking to score with low kicks.
Banchamek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karstark dives in for a single leg takedown but Banchamek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickard Karstark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karstark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banchamek lands a leg kick that knocks Karstark off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buakaw Banchamek.
I think Banchamek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rickard Karstark!
After the fight, Rickard Karstark was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kuzma (ranked 3010 p4p, 3405 weight class) and Kasey McRobbie (ranked 399 p4p, 450 weight class). Kuzma kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ghost. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Kuzma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kasey McRobbie!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzma swinging wildly here.
Kuzma misses with a few strikes there.
Kuzma throws a right hand that misses
and McRobbie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but McRobbie moves out of range.
Kuzma tests McRobbie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuzma misses with an uppercut
and McRobbie counters with a big uppercut that knocks Kuzma off his feet! McRobbie dives into side control looking to finish!
 Kuzma is rocked!
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!
McRobbie is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuzma is defending well.
Oh Kuzma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRobbie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McRobbie cracks Kuzma with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! McRobbie immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kuzma is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by McRobbie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey McRobbie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 3719 p4p, 4032 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 406 p4p, 431 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Manu Chao - Mr. Bobby. 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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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 34 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima connects with a leg kick.
Black 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.
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lima holds on and takes a little breather.
Black wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black preventing the sweep.
Lima pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Lima's brow.
Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lima has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Black is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lima prevents a body shot from Black.
Lima told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Black misses with the head strike.
Lima manages to pull guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima pulls Black in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima pushes a forearm under Black's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Black is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelinho Lima!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Miller (ranked 1394 p4p, 2110 weight class) and Klahan Metharom (ranked 85 p4p, 123 weight class). Miller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2pac - Im A Souljah. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klahan Metharom!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Metharom does it's job there.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Metharom. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Metharom unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Metharom's brow.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metharom wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Miller trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
Miller is working Metharom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Metharom is retaining full guard.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller cracks Metharom with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miller won't allow Metharom to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to control from the top but Metharom keeps moving.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metharom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metharom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller stops Metharom from standing up.
Metharom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Metharom stands and steps away. Miller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Metharom lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
Miller tries for a takedown but Metharom circles away easily
and Metharom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to take the fight to the mat but Metharom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Metharom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
Metharom is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Metharom down to the mat. Metharom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller shoots and misses
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Metharom is quick to defend against it.
Metharom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Metharom has him pressed against the cage.
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Metharom manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Miller keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metharom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metharom is working Miller over against the cage.
Miller successfully pulls guard.
Metharom stands up from Miller's guard - Metharom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metharom has managed to clinch.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Metharom is defending well.
Metharom tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Metharom misses with the head strike.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller fails to pull guard.
Metharom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metharom tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metharom to the ground. Metharom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Metharom scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Metharom tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom lands a front kick.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Metharom counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller is trying to drag Metharom to the mat but Metharom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Metharom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Metharom lands with a nice body kick.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metharom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Metharom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Metharom is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Metharom is defending well.
Metharom throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller winds up and cracks Metharom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Metharom is looking to improve his position.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Metharom's head.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ken Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metharom is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Metharom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Metharom is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Metharom postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Miller to stand up.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metharom at a distance.
Metharom stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Metharom throws a counter combo.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Metharom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Metharom swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Metharom scores with a body shot.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom scores with a three punch combo!
Metharom jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klahan Metharom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.
Metharom working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metharom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Metharom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom scores with a spinning back kick!
A cross from Metharom lands.
Miller is rocked!
Metharom drops Miller with a big left hand! Miller is injured, injured bad! Metharom jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Metharom!
During a confident post fight interview, Klahan Metharom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ken Miller stepped up to the mic, saying '129iq'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Steel (ranked 2126 p4p, 2681 weight class) and Thom Tharrier (ranked 239 p4p, 313 weight class). Jack Steel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Tharrier slips the punch.
Tharrier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tharrier scores with a hook.
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Good leg kick by Tharrier.
Tharrier connects with a nice looking jab.
Tharrier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Tharrier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel thuds a left hand into Tharrier's body.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a straight right.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tharrier ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Tharrier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel duly obliges.
Tharrier cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jack Steel's cut is getting worse.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Tharrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Tharrier tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Tharrier moved away.
Steel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steel with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel misses with a straight left.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
Tharrier jabs at Steel's body.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good work by Steel as he checks the leg kick.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tharrier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tharrier lands an overhand right.
Both fighters circling a little - Steel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tharrier.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tharrier can pounce on him.
Nice shot lands for Tharrier.
Steel is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Tharrier Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Steel is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thom Tharrier!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bung Popper (ranked 1798 p4p, 1349 weight class) and Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 257 p4p, 194 weight class). Makaki Iii has chosen Fancy as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bung Popper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it well.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii gets tackled into the cage by Popper. Popper maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Popper controls the action.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popper avoids a wild elbow strike from Makaki Iii.
Popper breaks from the clinch.
Popper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popper throws a body kick that misses.
Makaki Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Popper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makaki Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Popper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popper misses with a head kick.
Popper misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Popper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Popper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Popper lands a glancing blow to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaki Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Popper tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Popper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makaki Iii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Popper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popper throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Popper lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Popper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick
and Popper counters with a left and a right that stings Makaki Iii.
 Makaki Iii is rocked!
Popper walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Makaki Iii drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Popper swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Makaki Iii's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
After the big win, Bung Popper made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ringz daBell (ranked 1896 p4p, 1581 weight class) and Liquid Gold (ranked 221 p4p, 193 weight class). daBell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DaBaby-Suge. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ringz daBell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liquid Gold!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
daBell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gold momentarily.
daBell moves forwards but Gold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
daBell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gold throws a jab when daBell was well out of range.
daBell throws a series of punches but Gold avoids them all with ease.
Gold moves out of range as daBell strikes.
Gold is looking to land body kicks.
daBell slips a jab from Gold.
daBell throwing a counter right hand but Gold manages to avoid it.
Gold misses with a right hand
and daBell counters with a nice uppercut.
Gold has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
daBell walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold connects with a solid leg kick.
Gold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches daBell on the side of the head.
daBell is rocked!
Gold cracks daBell with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! daBell falls to his knees and Gold doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liquid Gold!
Liquid Gold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Noriega (ranked 528 p4p, 948 weight class) and Chester Drawers (ranked 69 p4p, 124 weight class). Noriega's entrance music is MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. A fine choice. 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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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 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Drawers!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drawers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Noriega misses with a hook.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Noriega pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body kick from Noriega.
We've been told by Noriega's head coaches at Punch out that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Drawers saw that one coming.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Noriega defends it well.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Noriega pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Noriega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drawers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Noriega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drawers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noriega to score with a decent uppercut.
Drawers ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drawers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab from Noriega.
Noriega throws a low kick, looking for Drawers's leg but Drawers calmly moves out of range.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Drawers slips a straight right by Noriega.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega throws the left hand but Drawers avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drawers.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Noriega defends it well.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drawers checks a leg kick.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Drawers's leg. Drawers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Drawers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Noriega won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drawers working the ground and pound but Noriega is defending the strikes.
Drawers tries to move into full mount but can't pass Noriega's legs.
An elbow from Drawers crashes against the mat.
Drawers is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Noriega looks calm but he's in trouble here. Drawers gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Noriega is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Drawers lets go of the hold and Noriega can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chester Drawers!
Chester Drawers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 522 p4p, 777 weight class) and Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 35 p4p, 48 weight class). Asai has chosen Dragon as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Sripituksakul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sripituksakul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sripituksakul's head backwards.
Sripituksakul throws a big shot that misses.
Sripituksakul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Sripituksakul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai misses with a low kick.
Sripituksakul tries to counter with a takedown but Asai is quick to defend against it.
Good leg kick by Asai .
Sripituksakul cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sripituksakul to score with a decent uppercut.
Sripituksakul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Asai misses.
A slow jab from Sripituksakul misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai scores with a sloppy right hand. Sripituksakul should have avoided that one.
Sripituksakul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asai 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 Sripituksakul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sripituksakul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sripituksakul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sripituksakul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sripituksakul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asai controls the position for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Sripituksakul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is trying to get an arm triangle but Asai is defending well.
Asai pushes Sripituksakul away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sripituksakul gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sripituksakul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sripituksakul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asai , who protects the arm well.
Sripituksakul is trying to ground and pound but Asai uses the momentary lack of control by Sripituksakul to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul seems to be working for a kimura but Asai defends the submission attempt.
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asai defends it well.
Sripituksakul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Sripituksakul is working for a kimura but Asai is defending it quite comfortably.
Asai taking some punishment here, with Sripituksakul in his half guard.
Sripituksakul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asai defending well though.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Asai is having none of it.
Sripituksakul prevents Asai from improving his position.
Sripituksakul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sripituksakul thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Little Kitty Sripituksakul will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Sripituksakul.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sripituksakul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Asai 's guard.
Sripituksakul postures up in Asai 's guard and throws a big left but Asai blocks it.
Sripituksakul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sripituksakul has gone for a leg lock! Asai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sripituksakul's guard.
Asai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sripituksakul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sripituksakul looking to control.
Asai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul has an active guard here but Asai has managed to pass into half guard.
Sripituksakul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sripituksakul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Sripituksakul throwing strikes but missing.
Asai controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Asai looking for a sweep. Not yet Asai , not yet.
Sripituksakul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Asai 's head.
Sripituksakul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul throws a strike but Asai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sripituksakul is trying to control the position but Asai postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asai is aware though and is defending well.
Asai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sripituksakul working for a triangle but Asai defends it easily.
Sripituksakul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sripituksakul has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Asai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sripituksakul.
That's four 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.
Sripituksakul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Asai prevents Sripituksakul from improving his position.
Asai trying to control from half guard but Sripituksakul is working away.
Sripituksakul trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Little Kitty Sripituksakul will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sripituksakul throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sripituksakul. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Sripituksakul misses.
Sripituksakul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sripituksakul throws a big shot that misses.
Asai is looking to slow Sripituksakul down with leg kicks.
Sripituksakul shoots in and gets a takedown into Asai 's guard.
Sripituksakul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul throws a big right hand that misses.
Sripituksakul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Sripituksakul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Asai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sripituksakul has Asai in his guard.
Sripituksakul working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Asai has passed into half guard!
Sripituksakul is looking to improve his position.
Sripituksakul gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sripituksakul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Asai escapes and throws Sripituksakul's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sripituksakul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sripituksakul is looking to regain half guard here but Asai keeps moving and retains side control.
Asai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul tries to bench press Asai off him but Asai keeps the position.
Sripituksakul looking for a sweep but Asai has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sripituksakul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Asai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sripituksakul to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sripituksakul is in bad spot here.
Good control from Asai .
Sripituksakul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Asai 's guard. Nice work there by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul trying to move into half guard but instead Asai has managed to sweep!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sripituksakul trying to keep a closed guard but Asai is proving a slippery customer.
Asai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sripituksakul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asai has managed to get both his arms back between Sripituksakul's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yoshihiro Asai just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai thows a body kick. Sripituksakul tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab lands there for Asai .
Some wild striking there from Asai .
The fighters circling - Sripituksakul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sripituksakul swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Sripituksakul walks into a stiff left hand from Asai .
Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sripituksakul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a leg kick but Sripituksakul moved away.
Asai walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Asai .
Sripituksakul lands a nice hook to Asai 's body. Asai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sripituksakul.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Sripituksakul ducks down to avoid it.
Sripituksakul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Sripituksakul moved out of range nicely.
Sripituksakul cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Sripituksakul misses.
Asai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sripituksakul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai takes one to the chin there.
Sripituksakul blocks a jab.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Sripituksakul looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai swings for the body but Sripituksakul moves out of range.
Sripituksakul tries to counter with a takedown but Asai is quick to defend against it.
Asai lands a lovely overhand right.
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown but Asai shows good takedown defense.
Sripituksakul moves out of range of the body kick.
Asai lands a high kick!
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!
Asai slips a straight right by Sripituksakul.
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and Sripituksakul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asai !
Sripituksakul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sripituksakul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sripituksakul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sripituksakul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asai is trying to get back to half guard.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sripituksakul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Sripituksakul are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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.
Sripituksakul tries to move to mount but Asai blocks the move with his legs.
Sripituksakul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Asai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sripituksakul's guard! Nice work there by Asai !
Sripituksakul throws his legs up looking for a submission but Asai uses it to pass to side control.
Sripituksakul is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut.
Sripituksakul fails to land the takedown.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Sripituksakul saw that one coming.
A big left from Asai misses.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Asai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there
so Sripituksakul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul stopping the sweep attempt from Asai .
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sripituksakul is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul gets the takedown into side control.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position but Asai is working away.
Sripituksakul has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Asai is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sripituksakul yanks on the arm and Asai is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sripituksakul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Little Kitty Sripituksakul 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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