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PANDA 61 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Five (ranked 4261 p4p, 20878 weight class) and Jose Canseco (ranked 159 p4p, 214 weight class). Canseco has chosen Tool - Fear Inoculum as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Test Five!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Canseco !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canseco lands a slapping body shot.
Canseco throws a shot to the body.
Canseco throws a right hand that Five ducks under and follows up with a left that Five also avoids with ease.
Five is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Canseco .
Five misses the shot to the body.
Canseco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canseco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Five back to the cage. Canseco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Canseco staying out of range there.
Jose Canseco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Five waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canseco .
Canseco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Five takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Canseco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Canseco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canseco lands a jab to Five's midsection.
Canseco throws a nice looking combination but Five bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Five looks to score with a jab to the body but Canseco is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Canseco . Beautiful body shot.
Five avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canseco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Five takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canseco lands a right hook to the body.
Canseco lands a body shot.
Canseco lands a body shot.
Canseco lands a nice shot to the body.
Five takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Five dodges the punch combination from Canseco .
Canseco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Five thuds a left hand into Canseco 's body.
Five is looking to wear down Canseco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canseco scores with a jab to the body.
Five takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Canseco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Five seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Canseco lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Five misses with the combination.
Canseco scores with a jab to the body.
Canseco jabs at Five's body.
Canseco defending well as Five loads up on a big left hand.
Five pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canseco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Five avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canseco throws a combination. Five tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Canseco throws a one two combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Canseco !
The crowd cheers as Canseco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Five doesn't seem phased though.
Canseco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Five backs up against the cage.
Five misses with an uppercut
and Canseco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canseco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Five stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canseco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Five has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canseco finds it's way round the side to connect with Five's head.
Canseco scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Canseco does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Canseco !
Five takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Canseco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canseco stuns Five with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canseco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Five dodges the punch combination from Canseco .
A big right from Five misses.
Canseco scores with a shot to the body.
Canseco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Canseco misses.
Canseco cracks Five with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canseco jabs Five to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left and a right from Canseco both land. Nice combination.
Canseco lands a slapping body shot.
Canseco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canseco lands a nice shot that snaps Five's head back.
Canseco scores with a shot to the body.
Five takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canseco lands with a good body shot.
Five is breathing heavily.
Canseco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canseco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canseco misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Five misses the jab.
Canseco lands with a nice body punch.
Canseco throws a one two combo.
Canseco lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Canseco dominated that round.
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.
Five takes a swing at Canseco 's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Five. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Five.
Canseco lands with a shot to the body.
Canseco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Five stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jose Canseco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canseco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Canseco lands a body shot.
Canseco thuds a left hand into Five's body.
Canseco is working the combinations to good effect here.
Canseco lands a slapping body shot.
Canseco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Five is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Canseco .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Five avoids a punch combination nicely.
Five is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Canseco .
Canseco jabs at Five's body.
Canseco lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Canseco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Canseco punishes Five's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canseco lands with a nice body punch.
Canseco lands a nice shot that snaps Five's head back.
Donk. Five catches Canseco right on the button with a cross.
Canseco throws a series of punches but Five moves out of range.
Canseco works Five's body with a nice hook.
Canseco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canseco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Five avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canseco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Canseco misses with the combination.
Jose Canseco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Five takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canseco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Canseco scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Canseco does no damage.
Canseco jabs Five to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Canseco just misses with a punch to the body.
Canseco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Canseco misses with a few strikes there.
Canseco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Canseco lands with a nice combination. Five backs away looking to recover.
Five throws a right and a left that Canseco avoids nicely.
Canseco lands with a shot to the body.
Canseco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Five misses with an uppercut.
Canseco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Canseco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Five's head.
Canseco tests Five's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canseco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Five takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Canseco . Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canseco lands a nice shot to the body.
Five looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Canseco scores with a hook to the body. Five takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canseco lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canseco scores with a jab.
Canseco throws a shot to the body.
Canseco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Five.
Canseco lands a slapping body shot.
Canseco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Canseco .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canseco lands with a shot to the body.
Canseco connects with a right hand. Five shakes it off.
Five takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canseco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Five doesn't seem bothered though.
Five lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A right-left combo lands from Canseco .
Jab by Canseco .
Five throws a jab but it's blocked by Canseco .
A swing and a miss from Five.
Canseco lands a slapping body shot.
Canseco lands a jab to Five's midsection.
Canseco digs a good body shot into Five's ribs.
Canseco throws a combination. Five tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Canseco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice combination there by Canseco .
Canseco scores with a jab to the body.
Five takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Five misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Canseco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Five on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Five throws a body shot but no joy.
Canseco lands with a nice combination. Five backs away looking to recover.
Canseco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Canseco throws a series of punches but Five avoids them all with ease.
Five swings for the body but Canseco moves out of range.
Canseco works Five's body with a nice hook.
Canseco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Five.
Five missing with a left hand there. Canseco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canseco misses with a body shot
and Five counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Canseco throws a right hand that Five ducks under and follows up with a left that Five also avoids with ease.
Canseco takes a swing at Five's ribcage but misses.
Canseco takes a swing at Five's ribcage but misses.
Canseco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Canseco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Five takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Canseco , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canseco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canseco swings widly with a right hand
and Five counters by moving into the clinch.
Five scores with a hook to the body.
Five tries to throw a body punch but Canseco avoids it by throwing Five back against the cage.
Five misses with a punch on the inside.
Five fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Canseco 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Five keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Canseco 's efforts to push away.
Canseco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Five throws a right and a left that Canseco avoids nicely.
Canseco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Five moves away.
Five misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Canseco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Five thinking.
Five throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canseco lands a body shot.
Canseco lands a nice hook to Five's body. Five takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canseco scores with a shot to the body.
Canseco lands with a shot to the body.
Canseco defending well as Five loads up on a big left hand.
Canseco lands with a straight right. Five didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canseco lands a body shot.
Canseco jabs Five right on the nose. Five blinks but takes it well.
Canseco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Five on the side of the head.
Canseco lands with a nice combination. Five backs away looking to recover.
Canseco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canseco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Five manages to avoid it.
Canseco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Canseco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Canseco lands with an uppercut that bounces Five off the cage and back into range.
Canseco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Five is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canseco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Five misses the shot to the body.
Canseco lands a slapping body shot.
Five just misses with a punch to the body.
Five's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canseco under the eye.
Donk. Canseco catches Five right on the button with a cross.
Canseco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canseco connects with a body shot that sends Five's belly button to the back.
Test Five has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Canseco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canseco scores with a jab to the body.
Canseco scores with a jab to the body.
Five swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canseco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Five.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canseco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Five stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Canseco throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Canseco scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Five misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Canseco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Canseco lands a jab to Five's midsection.
Canseco lands a nice shot that snaps Five's head back.
Canseco swinging wildly here.
Canseco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Five is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Canseco .
Five has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canseco finds it's way round the side to connect with Five's head.
Canseco lands a nice looking body shot.
Five throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canseco lands with a nice body punch.
Canseco lands a body shot.
Canseco connects with a body shot that sends Five's belly button to the back.
Five takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Canseco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Canseco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Canseco !
Post fight, an emotional Jose Canseco said 'Fucking finally. The losing streak ends. Jose then looks into the camera and says I am a better fighter than Bobby Dent! Everyone in the crowd agrees and they all join in cheering loudly and shouting Bobby Dent sucks!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caspian Hull (ranked 3372 p4p, 2504 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 370 p4p, 287 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jean Labosky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155
27 - 48 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caspian Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 48 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hull misses with a hook
and Labosky counters with a two punch combo.
Hull loads up on a big right hand but Labosky slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hull 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 Labosky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Labosky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hull scores with a jab. Labosky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hull takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Labosky checks the leg kick.
As Hull backs off Labosky throws a huge counter combo but Hull manages to avoid it all.
Labosky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Hull is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hull lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Labosky is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Labosky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Labosky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Labosky scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Labosky!
Labosky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hull throwing a counter right hand but Labosky manages to avoid it.
Labosky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Labosky is rocked!
Caspian Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Labosky's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Hull before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caspian Hull!
During a confident post fight interview, Caspian Hull thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 1845 p4p, 16404 weight class) and Willem Kriel (ranked 256 p4p, 661 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makaki Iii might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fancy. Kriel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Willem Kriel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 35 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willem Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kriel tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kriel lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kriel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kriel avoids the head kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Kriel throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Kriel throws a good cross that connects.
Kriel misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Kriel misses
and Kriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Kriel avoids it.
Kriel scores with a decent looking hook.
A leg kick checked by Kriel.
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Kriel seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Kriel wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Kriel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makaki Iii's sensitive parts.
Kriel with a nice calf kick.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decent striking displayed by Kriel there.
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Kriel saw it coming and moves away.
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
Kriel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kriel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kriel lands with a kick to the temple. Makaki Iii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Kriel misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Makaki Iii.
Kriel misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Kriel moves out of range of the leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Some wild striking there from Makaki Iii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kriel can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kriel misses with a body punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kriel misses with an uppercut
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Kriel thuds his shin into the meat of Makaki Iii's side.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kriel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kriel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kriel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Kriel throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel throws a body kick that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Makaki Iii keeps Kriel at a distance using the push kick.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Crunch! Kriel slams his shin into Makaki Iii's torso.
Kriel misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch.
Makaki Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kriel.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Kriel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makaki Iii in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a low kick but Kriel moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Kriel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kriel moves out of range of the leg kick from Makaki Iii.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kriel.
Makaki Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Makaki Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kriel to score with a decent uppercut.
Kriel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Kriel looks for the body kick but Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kriel.
Makaki Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Kriel in the body.
Kriel walks into a left hand.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a low kick but Kriel moves his leg out of the way.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Makaki Iii steps away.
Kriel misses with a body kick.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kriel.
Kriel scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willem Kriel 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.
Makaki Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Makaki Iii looks to land a body kick but Kriel moved away.
Kriel thinks about the counter body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel jabs at Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kriel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Makaki Iii connects with the punch.
Makaki Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kriel. Kriel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kriel misses with a head kick.
Kriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Kriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii scores with a one two! Kriel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Kriel avoids it.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Kriel misses with a kick to the body.
Kriel lands a head kick. Makaki Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kriel.
Kriel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kriel slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kriel throws out the jab.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Kriel throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Kriel throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kriel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makaki Iii's head backwards.
A leg kick checked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kriel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Kriel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Willem Kriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kriel throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kriel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Makaki Iii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kriels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Makaki Iii digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
Makaki Iii thuds his right hand into Kriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kriel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Kriel moved away.
Kriel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Kriel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kriel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Makaki Iii.
Kriel misses with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
Kriel lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily.
Kriel thows a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel feints a counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kriel. Kriel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kriel throws a body kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kriel.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel misses the jab.
Kriel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makaki Iii under the eye.
Kriel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Kriel off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range and Kriel settles back down.
Kriel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kriel is able to avoid easily.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kriel slips under a jab.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Kriel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kriel throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Donk. Makaki Iii catches Kriel right on the button with a cross.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Kriel.
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii lunges at Kriel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kriel's hand.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kriel's head backwards.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel.
Kriel 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.
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Kriel avoided it.
Kriel walks into a straight right hand from Makaki Iii.
Kriel throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Kriel tries to work over Makaki Iii's front leg with a kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Makaki Iii throws a series of punches but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kriel cracks Makaki Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kriel throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makaki Iii!
Kriel slips under a jab.
Kriel tries a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Kriel moves out of range of the body kick from Makaki Iii.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kriel misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Kriel moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Kriel misses its intended target.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Kriel avoids it.
Kriel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kriel swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Kriel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the body from Kriel misses
and Makaki Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Kriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch combination from Makaki Iii misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makaki Iii connects with a high kick.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kriel.
Kriel looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Kriel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Kriel throws a body kick.
Kriel lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Kriel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makaki Iii.
Kriel catches Makaki Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kriel throws a right hand that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a body kick.
Kriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Kriel counters with a nice body shot.
Kriel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Kriel off balance momentarily.
Makaki Iii throws a solid leg kick but Kriel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yancy Makaki Iii.
I think Makaki Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emre Hussain (ranked 3545 p4p, 2627 weight class) and Artur Osinen (ranked 388 p4p, 303 weight class). Emre Hussain 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Osinen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osinen moves out of range as Hussain strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Osinen! But no joy.
Hussain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Osinen tenderised Hussain's leg. Hussain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Osinen throws a hook but Hussain avoids it easily.
Osinen wants to slow Hussain down by chopping away at his legs.
Hussain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osinen.
Osinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osinen lands a really nice looking cross but Hussain seems unphased.
Hussain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Osinen walks into a straight right hand from Hussain.
Osinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hussain tries to clinch there but Osinen circles away.
Osinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from Hussain.
Hussain throws a jab when Osinen was well out of range.
Hussain scores with the left hand. Osinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hussain connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Hussain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Osinen.
Osinen tries to land a front kick but Hussain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Osinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hussain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hussain manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hussain letting Osinen take a breather here.
Osinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hussain is trying to break free.
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emre Hussain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussain looks to land a body kick but Osinen moved away.
Osinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Osinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osinen throws a jab when Hussain was well out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hussain working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain breaks the clinch.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain tries to score with a low kick but Osinen moves his leg out of the way.
Osinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Hussain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Osinen defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain moves into the clinch.
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussain swings for the body but Osinen moves out of range.
Osinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hussain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hussain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Osinen unleashes a big counter combination but Hussain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
Osinen prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Hussain tries to circle away but Osinen has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Osinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hussain is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osinen tries to clinch but Hussain is having none of it.
Osinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Osinen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hussain moves in looking to clinch but Osinen pushes him off.
Hussain lunges at Osinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osinen's hand.
Osinen tries to move into range but Hussain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Osinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain looks to score with a jab to the body but Osinen is just out of range.
Hussain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hussain misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Osinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hussain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hussain throws a body kick that misses.
Osinen wants to counter the offense by Hussain and move into the clinch position.
Hussain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Osinen.
Hussain throws a right hand that misses
and Osinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hussain thows a leg kick but Osinen checks it
and Osinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussain works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osinen misses with a looping left.
Osinen throws a right hand that Hussain ducks under and follows up with a left that Hussain also avoids with ease.
Hussain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Osinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hussain.
Osinen throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
Hussain throws a body kick that misses.
Osinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Osinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hussain cracks Osinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Osinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hussain tries to avoid it but Osinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hussain to the ground. Hussain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hussain tries a low kick but Osinen avoids it.
Osinen blocks the body kick.
Osinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain throws a looping overhand right but Osinen ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hussain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Osinen misses its intended target.
Hussain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Osinen.
Osinen slips a straight right by Hussain.
Osinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Osinen connects with a crisp jab.
Osinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Emre Hussain is winning the standup battle so far.
Osinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Osinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Osinen misses with a wild combination.
Osinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussain manages to avoid it.
Osinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.
Hussain lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osinen throws a series of punches but Hussain avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osinen throws a solid leg kick but Hussain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Osinen.
An inside leg kick lands from Osinen.
A big left from Osinen misses.
Osinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Osinen moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Osinen misses.
Osinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussain lunges at Osinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osinen's hand.
Osinen lands a right hook to the body.
Hussain misses with a left hand
enabling Osinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Osinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A lazy left from Hussain finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hussain scores with a nice right hand.
Hussain loads up on a big right hand but Osinen slips the punch.
Osinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Hussain counters with a quick kick to the body but Osinen blocks it.
Osinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osinen tries to score with a low kick but Hussain moves his leg out of the way.
Hussain is looking to slow Osinen down with leg kicks.
Hussain throws a wild body kick that Osinen sees coming a mile off.
Osinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hussain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hussain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Osinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Hussain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hussain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osinen. That did some damage!
A big right from Osinen misses.
Osinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hussain connects with a crisp jab.
Hussain connects with the punch.
Hussain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Osinen.
Osinen slips a straight right by Hussain.
Osinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Hussain steps away.
Hussain ducks under a wild hook from Osinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Osinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Osinen on the side of the head.
Osinen slips under a jab from Hussain.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
Osinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Osinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hussain throws the kick towards the body but Osinen avoids it.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osinen.
Osinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Osinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Osinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hussain scores with a nice head shot.
Hussain loads up on a big right hand but Osinen slips the punch.
Osinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hussain is looking to clinch but Osinen is avoiding it.
Osinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Osinen slips under a jab from Hussain.
Osinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osinen slips under a jab.
Osinen feints a counter leg kick.
Osinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osinen defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand.
Osinen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hussain blocks it well.
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This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hussain.
Hussain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Osinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussain lands the left hand.
Osinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Osinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Osinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Osinen has Hussain pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussain looks to land a left hand but Osinen moved out of range nicely.
Hussain throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hussain is looking to clinch.
Hussain is looking to clinch but Osinen is avoiding it.
Osinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.
Osinen misses with a body kick.
Hussain throws a push kick but Osinen slaps the foot to one side.
Hussain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osinen walks into a stiff left hand from Hussain.
Hussain connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Osinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Osinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Osinen.
Osinen walks into a jab.
Hussain tries to work over Osinen's front leg with a kick but Osinen checks it.
Hussain throws a push kick but Osinen slaps the foot to one side.
Osinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hussain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Osinen won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Osinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hussain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osinen can do to turn this around?
Osinen wants to take the fight to the mat but Hussain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hussain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Osinen has him pressed against the cage.
Hussain letting Osinen take a breather here.
Osinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Osinen lands the left hand.
Hussain scores with the left hand. Osinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hussain moves forwards but Osinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Artur Osinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emre Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Hussain misses.
Osinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hussain takes a swing at Osinen's ribcage but misses.
Osinen tries to land a front kick but Hussain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Osinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Hussain coming out on top.
Osinen throws a chopping leg kick but Hussain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussain lands a right hook to the body.
Osinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osinen lands a right hand.
Osinen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hussain smiles and moves away.
Osinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Osinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hussain misses with a wild body shot.
Hussain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Osinen is out of range.
Osinen walks into a jab.
Hussain misses with a low kick.
Osinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hussain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Osinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hussain rushes Osinen and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Osinen fails to land.
Osinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osinen.
Osinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Osinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hussain takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Emre Hussain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hussain, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emre Hussain!
Emre Hussain bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ninja (ranked 2003 p4p, 2702 weight class) and Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 258 p4p, 335 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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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murilo Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Vellei is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ninja's half guard.
Ninja is trying to stand back up but La Vellei is controlling him
Ninja has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ninja is not content to let La Vellei control the position.
La Vellei might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ninja haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ninja trying to control from the bottom.
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ninja keeps working.
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. La Vellei connects with a nice short shot to Ninja's temple.
La Vellei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei slips a nice elbow through Ninja's hands, connecting with Ninja's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei throwing shots but Ninja is blocking nicely.
La Vellei trying to control the action but Ninja is working from the bottom.
La Vellei passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Ninja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ninja is trying to get back to half guard.
Ninja manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ninja trying to control but La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei prevents Ninja from improving his position.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but Ninja defending well.
Ninja wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.
La Vellei prevents Ninja from improving his position.
La Vellei stops Ninja from getting back to his feet.
Ninja is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
La Vellei lands strikes from half guard.
La Vellei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
La Vellei prevents Ninja from standing back up.
Ninja wants to get back to full guard.
La Vellei lands with a punch from half guard.
Ninja is pressing down on La Vellei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ninja working a defensive guard here.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ninja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from La Vellei.
La Vellei throwing strikes from guard but Ninja blocks nicely.
La Vellei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei stands up over Ninja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
La Vellei throws a big right hand that misses.
La Vellei is in close to Ninja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
La Vellei decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ninja, up you get!
Ninja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ninja clinches.
Ninja prevents La Vellei from breaking the clinch.
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei connects with a nice looking jab.
Ninja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ninja darts in and clinches La Vellei up against the cage.
Ninja misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Vellei prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ninja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. La Vellei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Vellei is looking to break free of the clinch but Ninja has double underhooks.
Ninja throws a punch but it's blocked by La Vellei.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Vellei is trying to break the clinch but Ninja has him pressed against the cage.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ninja.
Ninja is working La Vellei over against the cage.
Ninja lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ninja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ninja winds up and cracks La Vellei with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
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.
Ninja misses with a right hand
and La Vellei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Vellei misses with a series of wild punches.
Ninja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ninja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Vellei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ninja was well out of range. Poor timing from La Vellei.
Ninja throws a jab but it's blocked by La Vellei.
La Vellei misses with a series of wild punches.
La Vellei slips under a jab from Ninja.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei missing with a left hand there. Ninja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Vellei staying out of range there.
La Vellei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ninja misses the body punch
and La Vellei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Vellei misses with a hook. Ninja ducked under it nicely.
Ninja throws a poor cross that misses
and La Vellei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ninja on his heels. He'll look to pass Ninja's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
La Vellei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ninja has momentary wrist control but La Vellei slips an elbow through the middle.
La Vellei is looking to advance position but Ninja has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ninja wants to control the pace but La Vellei is squirming around nicely.
La Vellei regains half guard.
Ninja working the head and body with strikes.
La Vellei is trying to get back to full guard.
La Vellei looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ninja pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei is wriggling around trying to escape.
La Vellei wants to hold on but Ninja pushes him away.
Ninja landing punches.
Ninja lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ninja avoids the attempt from La Vellei to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Vellei regains half guard.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ninja wants to pass to mount but La Vellei is defending the position.
Ninja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Vellei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back.
Ninja wants to take a breather but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei is trying to get back to full guard.
La Vellei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ninja stacks La Vellei 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 Ninja!
Ninja wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
Ninja looks up at the clock and then as La Vellei takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ninja smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Ninja's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ninja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ninja working the ground and pound.
La Vellei tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ninja controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Ninja dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Ninja with that takedown attempt.
Ninja throws a sloppy body shot
and La Vellei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Vellei misses with an uppercut. Ninja saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Ninja as La Vellei shoots in.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
La Vellei lands with a straight right. Ninja didn't see that one coming.
La Vellei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ninja looks to land a combination. La Vellei sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
La Vellei lands a lovely overhand right.
Ninja walks into a stiff left hand from La Vellei.
Ninja feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits La Velleis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Vellei misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja shoots and misses
enabling La Vellei to counter with a crisp jab.
La Vellei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
La Vellei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ninja avoids the body shot from La Vellei.
Ninja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja looks to land a combination but La Vellei avoids it well.
La Vellei moves forwards but Ninja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Ninja misses.
Ninja throws a right and a left that La Vellei avoids nicely.
La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ninja on his heels. He'll look to pass Ninja's guard now, I'm sure.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ninja's head.
Ninja manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ninja looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ninja pushes La Vellei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Ninja.
Ninja gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Vellei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
La Vellei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ninja defends it easily.
La Vellei has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ninja has passed into side control.
La Vellei can't do much from the bottom here.
La Vellei taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ninja taking a breather here.
La Vellei is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ninja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei is pressing down on Ninja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ninja throwing strikes but missing.
La Vellei has momentary wrist control but Ninja slips an elbow through the middle.
Ninja looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
La Vellei wants to stand but Ninja is controlling the position.
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.
Ninja controlling from the top position.
La Vellei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ninja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
La Vellei has an active guard here but Ninja has managed to pass into half guard.
Ninja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks La Vellei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
La Vellei keeping control of the position.
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Ninja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ninja has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Ninja!
After winning the bout, Murilo Ninja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 1634 p4p, 2383 weight class) and Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 212 p4p, 304 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gamzatov's choice of entrance music: Entrance Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203
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Excellent MT
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Gamzatov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov prevents Lancaster from getting back to his feet.
Lancaster pulls Gamzatov in close to his closed guard and prevents Gamzatov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamzatov being controlled here momentarily.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Gamzatov controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Gamzatov tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamzatov is controlling him.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Gamzatov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamzatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster cracks Gamzatov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamzatov is just out of range.
Gamzatov with the counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gamzatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gamzatov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lancaster defends well and Gamzatov ends up having to push Lancaster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Gamzatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
Lancaster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gamzatov counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster tries to bench press Gamzatov off him but Gamzatov keeps the position.
Lancaster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gamzatov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gamzatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gamzatov is trying for a kimura here. Lancaster looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gamzatov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gamzat Gamzatov!
A determined Gamzat Gamzatov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herrick Sahrahsahe (ranked 1346 p4p, 1682 weight class) and Tor Troeng (ranked 179 p4p, 219 weight class). Herrick Sahrahsahe 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herrick Sahrahsahe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tor Troeng!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Sahrahsahe is predictable there
and Troeng counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donk. Troeng catches Sahrahsahe right on the button with a cross.
Troeng moves out of range of the body kick from Sahrahsahe.
Troeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sahrahsahe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troeng.
Sahrahsahe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Troeng lands a nice hook to Sahrahsahe's body. Sahrahsahe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sahrahsahe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Troeng swings for the body but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook. Troeng ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sahrahsahe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Troeng throws out a counter right but Sahrahsahe avoids it with no problem.
Sahrahsahe connects with a leg kick.
Troeng lands a body shot.
Sahrahsahe throws a series of punches but Troeng avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troeng circles away from the clinch attempt
and Troeng counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Troeng cracks Sahrahsahe with an open hand slap.
Sahrahsahe throws a body kick that misses.
Troeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sahrahsahe moves away.
Sahrahsahe lands with a right hand.
Sahrahsahe throws a head kick that misses.
Sahrahsahe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe slips a jab from Troeng.
Sahrahsahe tried to counter with a leg kick but Troeng avoided it.
Sahrahsahe lands a nice looking body shot.
Troeng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Troeng.
Troeng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Troeng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Troeng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sahrahsahe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Troeng lands a glancing blow to the side of Sahrahsahe's head.
Sahrahsahe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sahrahsahe is breathing heavily.
Sahrahsahe misses with a right hand
and Troeng counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sahrahsahe throws a lazy head kick
letting Troeng counter with a right hand.
Sahrahsahe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Troeng.
Troeng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sahrahsahe rather than just go for the knockout.
Sahrahsahe lands with an overhand left.
Troeng looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sahrahsahe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Troeng lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sahrahsahe falls backwards - clearly groggy! Troeng dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Troeng!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 1835 p4p, 1300 weight class) and Paw Paw Udomprecha (ranked 105 p4p, 73 weight class). Lomachenko's entrance music is Seryoga - King Ring. A fine choice. Udomprecha has chosen Danger as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Evgeni Lomachenko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Evgeni Lomachenko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Evgeni Lomachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Paw Paw Udomprecha!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomachenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Udomprecha should have avoided that one.
We've been hearing reports that Lomachenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko misses with a left hand
and Udomprecha counters with a leg kick.
Udomprecha ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
Donk. Udomprecha catches Lomachenko right on the button with a cross.
Udomprecha slaps away a takedown attempt from Lomachenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lomachenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Udomprecha.
Lomachenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Lomachenko misses with a looping right.
Lomachenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into 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.
Lomachenko is nestled in close to Udomprecha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udomprecha wants to control but Lomachenko is keeping busy.
Udomprecha wants to improve his position but Lomachenko is controlling well.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Udomprecha is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udomprecha is looking for a sweep. Lomachenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Udomprecha is trying is best to control the position here.
Udomprecha wants to improve his position but Lomachenko is controlling well.
Udomprecha is trying is best to control the position here.
Udomprecha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lomachenko is working away from the top position though.
Lomachenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Udomprecha is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udomprecha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lomachenko postures up in Udomprecha's guard and throws a big left but Udomprecha blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Udomprecha is controlling Lomachenko's posture.
Lomachenko 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.
Udomprecha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomachenko is one step ahead there.
Lomachenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Udomprecha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lomachenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lomachenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Udomprecha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Udomprecha controls Lomachenko momentarily but Lomachenko frees himself.
Udomprecha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Udomprecha is trying to control the position but Lomachenko postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha looking for a sweep. Not yet Udomprecha, not yet.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Lomachenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lomachenko pushes down on Udomprecha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lomachenko winds up and cracks Udomprecha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Udomprecha keeping control of the position.
Lomachenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lomachenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lomachenko is looking to advance position but Udomprecha won't allow it.
Udomprecha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko wants to free his trapped foot but Udomprecha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Udomprecha keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Udomprecha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Udomprecha trying to control but Lomachenko postures up.
Lomachenko lands strikes from half guard.
Udomprecha tries to get to full guard but Lomachenko has control of the leg.
Lomachenko is nestled in close to Udomprecha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Udomprecha manages to get to full guard.
Udomprecha looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lomachenko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lomachenko with a poor takedown
and Udomprecha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Udomprecha looks to land a left hand but Lomachenko moved out of range nicely.
Lomachenko attempts a counter takedown but Udomprecha avoids it well and moves away.
Udomprecha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Udomprecha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Udomprecha's head.
Udomprecha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lomachenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lomachenko landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udomprecha is adopting a defensive guard.
Lomachenko lands a couple of digs.
Udomprecha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lomachenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Udomprecha can do to turn this around?
Lomachenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Udomprecha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lomachenko stopping the sweep attempt from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha trying to control the position.
Udomprecha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Udomprecha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomachenko is one step ahead there.
Lomachenko lands a couple of elbows.
Lomachenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lomachenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Udomprecha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lomachenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Lomachenko postures up in Udomprecha's guard and throws a big left but Udomprecha blocks it.
Lomachenko cracks Udomprecha with a solid left hand.
Udomprecha working a defensive guard here.
Lomachenko advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Udomprecha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lomachenko is trying to ground and pound but Udomprecha uses the momentary lack of control by Lomachenko to regain half guard.
Udomprecha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Udomprecha is blocking nicely.
Udomprecha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lomachenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lomachenko wants to pass to mount but Udomprecha is defending the position.
Udomprecha has hold of Lomachenko's hands but Lomachenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Udomprecha tries to get to full guard but Lomachenko has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha trying to control but Lomachenko postures up.
Lomachenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lomachenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Udomprecha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Udomprecha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lomachenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lomachenko's back!
Udomprecha really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lomachenko.
Udomprecha struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lomachenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Udomprecha's guard. Nice work there by Lomachenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Lomachenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Udomprecha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Udomprecha misses the target.
Lomachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udomprecha manages to avoid it.
Lomachenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Udomprecha's half guard.
Udomprecha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lomachenko is working away from the top position though.
Lomachenko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Udomprecha taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udomprecha is looking to control Lomachenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Udomprecha avoid being mounted?
Lomachenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Udomprecha is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udomprecha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lomachenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lomachenko throwing shots but Udomprecha is blocking nicely.
Udomprecha wants to improve his position but Lomachenko is controlling well.
Lomachenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Udomprecha tries to get to full guard but Lomachenko has control of the leg.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Udomprecha keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Udomprecha taking some punishment here, with Lomachenko in his half guard.
Paw Paw Udomprecha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Udomprecha is looking to improve his position.
Udomprecha trying to control but Lomachenko postures up.
Lomachenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lomachenko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Udomprecha tries to reverse the position but Lomachenko maintains control.
Udomprecha keeps trying to improve his position.
Lomachenko landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Udomprecha holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lomachenko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lomachenko landing shots from mount.
Lomachenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Udomprecha is rocked!
Lomachenko lands a big shot to the head and Udomprecha winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
Evgeni Lomachenko 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 548 p4p, 946 weight class) and Porthos Knox (ranked 79 p4p, 132 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knox's choice of entrance music: One Step Closer | Linkin Park. Porthos Knox acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Porthos Knox!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Choo swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Choo lands with a nice body punch.
Knox misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Choo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Knox slips under a jab from Choo.
Choo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choo closes the distance and clinches.
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Choo wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo closes the distance and clinches.
Choo tries to pull guard but Knox holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet.
Choo jumps into guard, dragging Knox to the mat.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Choo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Choo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Choo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Choo controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox advances position into side control!
Choo regains half guard.
Knox perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Choo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily.
Choo wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Knox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Choo cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Choo to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mew Choo 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.
Choo wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choo moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Choo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Choo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Choo swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Nice shot by Choo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Choo is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Choo. Beautiful body shot.
Choo staying out of range there.
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo scores with a jab.
Choo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Choo throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox slips a straight right by Choo.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Choo wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox throws a hook but Choo avoids it easily.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Choo throws a shot to the body.
Knox jabs at Choo's body.
Choo blocks a jab.
Choo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choo moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Choo misses its target.
Choo forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choo.
Choo misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choo tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Choo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Choo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Choo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Choo moved out of range.
Choo scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox misses the body punch
and Choo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choo throws out the jab.
Choo with a hook.
Choo swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Choo stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Choo throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Choo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Choo.
Choo misses with an uppercut.
Choo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox lands with a nice combination. Choo backs away looking to recover.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Choo moves away and avoids it.
Choo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Choo tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Choo throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Choo takes one on the button.
Choo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox throws the left hand but Choo avoids the punch easily.
Choo slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 Mew Choo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choo lands with a good body shot.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Choo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Choo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Choo misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo misses with a looping left.
Choo tries to clinch up
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo is looking to clinch.
Choo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Choo misses with a straight left.
Mew Choo is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Choo works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Choo misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Choo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox slips under a jab from Choo.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Choo tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choo with a body shot.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Choo throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choo scores with a decent looking hook.
Choo throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Choo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Choo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Choo throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Choo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox works Choo's body with a nice hook.
Choo misses with a body shot
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Choo lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Choo is looking to clinch.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox takes a swing at Choo's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Choo there.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choo moves away.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Choo's shoulder, as Choo tries to avoid the shot.
Choo throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choo thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses with a body shot.
Porthos Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Choo misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mew Choo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choo misses with a left hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox tests Choo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox thuds a left hand into Choo's body.
Choo blocks a jab.
Knox thuds a left hand into Choo's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Porthos Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Choo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
Porthos Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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#R1#
Knox throws a body punch but O'Neil moves out of range.
A left lands for O'Neil.
O'Neil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
A big left from Knox misses.
O'Neil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O'Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
O'Neil looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but O'Neil slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from O'Neil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from O'Neil misses.
O'Neil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O'Neil looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O'Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Knox throws a series of punches but O'Neil avoids them all with ease.
O'Neil misses with a looping left.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O'Neil circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from O'Neil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox misses with a straight left.
O'Neil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O'Neil with a jab.
Knox with a jab.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O'Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O'Neil jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O'Neil looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
O'Neil throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O'Neil.
Knox misses with a hook. O'Neil ducked under it nicely.
Knox swinging wildly here.
#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
O'Neil avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from O'Neil.
O'Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O'Neil works Knox's body with a nice hook.
O'Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
O'Neil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but O'Neil is just out of range.
O'Neil lands with an overhand left.
O'Neil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
O'Neil scores with a head kick.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces O'Neil off the cage and back into range.
O'Neil misses the shot to the body.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by O'Neil.
O'Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
O'Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O'Neil with a hook.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O'Neil on the side of the head.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O'Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'Neil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O'Neil scrambles back to his feet.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by O'Neil.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox cracks O'Neil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O'Neil.#T4#
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
A cross from O'Neil lands.
O'Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox staying out of range there.
O'Neil throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O'Neil is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by O'Neil.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O'Neil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O'Neil misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
O'Neil lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
O'Neil misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey O'Neil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox'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.#R2#
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
O'Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Neil scores with a hook.
Knox throws a hook but O'Neil blocks it.
O'Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
O'Neil throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O'Neil looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
O'Neil slips a jab from Knox.
O'Neil misses with a looping right.
O'Neil misses with a straight right.
O'Neil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
O'Neil throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
O'Neil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
Knox stuns O'Neil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O'Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
O'Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like O'Neil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Knox misses.
O'Neil swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
O'Neil throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Knox sizes up O'Neil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O'Neil lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O'Neil on the side of the head.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O'Neil's head backwards.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
O'Neil tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
O'Neil throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #T2#
A head kick misses from O'Neil.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
O'Neil looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
O'Neil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'Neil.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws the left hand but O'Neil avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from O'Neil misses.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
O'Neil lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O'Neil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
A big right from O'Neil misses.
O'Neil with a hook.
O'Neil misses with a looping left.
Knox looks to land a left hand but O'Neil moved out of range nicely.
Knox misses with a body shot.
O'Neil flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but O'Neil is just out of range.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O'Neil throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O'Neil.
O'Neil throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
O'Neil scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
O'Neil avoids the body shot from Knox.
O'Neil feints a jab promting Knox to slip. O'Neil then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox. #T4#
An inside leg kick from O'Neil misses.
Knox moves out of range as O'Neil strikes.
Knox avoids the body shot from O'Neil.
O'Neil tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O'Neil throws a right hand that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with a looping left.
O'Neil tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
O'Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
O'Neil throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
O'Neil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
O'Neil jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by O'Neil.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O'Neil has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O'Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
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 Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from O'Neil.
O'Neil lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
O'Neil thumps Knox with a low kick.
O'Neil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by O'Neil.
Knox lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from O'Neil misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O'Neil throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a three punch combo that has O'Neil backing up. O'Neil nods at Knox to acknowledge the strikes.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but O'Neil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Knox.
O'Neil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Neil connects with a leg kick.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
O'Neil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
O'Neil ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
O'Neil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox moves out of range as O'Neil strikes.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O'Neil connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
O'Neil throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox throws a hook but O'Neil blocks it.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot.
O'Neil connects with a single shot there.
O'Neil loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
O'Neil misses with a head kick.
O'Neil tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
O'Neil scores with a jab.#T2#
Knox moves out of range as O'Neil throws a body kick.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Neil scores with a punch to the head.
O'Neil scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
O'Neil tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Knox throws a body punch but O'Neil moves out of range.
O'Neil misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but O'Neil is just out of range.
O'Neil ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
O'Neil misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from O'Neil misses.
Knox misses with an uppercut. O'Neil saw that one coming.
O'Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab by Knox.
O'Neil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O'Neil connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
O'Neil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O'Neil manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
O'Neil thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox looks to throw the jab but O'Neil is out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O'Neil tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
O'Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Neil scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O'Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox misses with a looping left.
O'Neil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O'Neil lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox takes a swing at O'Neil's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Neil.
O'Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O'Neil throws a nice head kick!
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
O'Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
O'Neil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O'Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O'Neil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on O'Neil's shoulder, as O'Neil tries to avoid the shot.
O'Neil looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
O'Neil misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mickey O'Neil just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
O'Neil throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
O'Neil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox blocks a head kick by O'Neil.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O'Neil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps O'Neil's head back.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O'Neil backs up against the cage.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O'Neil.
O'Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
O'Neil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox defending well as O'Neil loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
O'Neil blocks a jab.
O'Neil thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O'Neil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O'Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
O'Neil cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
O'Neil slips a straight right by Knox.
O'Neil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Knox slips a straight right by O'Neil.
O'Neil lands a front kick.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O'Neil misses the jab.
Knox takes a swing at O'Neil's ribcage but misses.
Knox takes a swing at O'Neil's ribcage but misses.
O'Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O'Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and O'Neil releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O'Neil throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Knox lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O'Neil throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O'Neil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O'Neil doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but O'Neil slips the punch.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O'Neil scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'Neil.
O'Neil tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - O'Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
O'Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
O'Neil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on O'Neil's shoulder, as O'Neil tries to avoid the shot.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O'Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox swinging wildly here.
O'Neil walks into a jab.
Knox moves away from the strike by O'Neil.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox lands with a nice combination. O'Neil backs away looking to recover.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
O'Neil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws a body punch but O'Neil moves out of range.
O'Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
O'Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox misses with a body shot.
O'Neil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O'Neil connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
Knox stuns O'Neil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O'Neil finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
O'Neil lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O'Neil looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox had his way with Mickey O'Neil in that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Knox misses with a hook. O'Neil ducked under it nicely.
O'Neil with a nice calf kick.
Knox moves out of range as O'Neil throws a body kick.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
A jab from O'Neil does it's job there.
O'Neil is looking to land body kicks.
O'Neil lands an overhand right.
O'Neil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
O'Neil throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. O'Neil doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O'Neil.
O'Neil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O'Neil throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox slips a jab from O'Neil.
Knox lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
O'Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - O'Neil coming out on top.
O'Neil slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox slips under a jab from O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with a body shot.
O'Neil throws a leg kick that misses.
O'Neil throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox misses with an uppercut. O'Neil saw that one coming.
O'Neil slips under a jab from Knox.
O'Neil wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
O'Neil throws out a powerful jab.
O'Neil slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Nice defenses there by O'Neil.#T2#
O'Neil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O'Neil avoids the body shot from Knox.
O'Neil tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
O'Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
O'Neil throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
O'Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
O'Neil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Neil was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
O'Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O'Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily. #T3#
O'Neil takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for O'Neil.
The fighters circle momentarily. O'Neil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O'Neil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O'Neil manages to avoid it.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by O'Neil.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
O'Neil scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Knox misses.
O'Neil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
O'Neil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
O'Neil walks into a left hand.
O'Neil misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
O'Neil tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but O'Neil slips the punch.
O'Neil jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox slips under a jab from O'Neil.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey O'Neil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O'Neil has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox retains his lightweight title!
Aramis Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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