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C53: Muller vs. Francis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Cruz (ranked 3825 p4p, 3199 weight class) and Furio Spartan (ranked 512 p4p, 435 weight class). Spartan has chosen This is Sparta as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Furio Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan misses with a double jab.
We've been hearing reports that Cruz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spartan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Spartan's guard.
Spartan keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now.
Spartan trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Spartan is keeping the position.
Cruz trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Spartan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Spartan slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cruz dives in and scores a takedown into Spartan's guard.
Spartan controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Spartan is retaining full guard.
Spartan working a defensive guard here.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Spartan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cruz's guard.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Spartan controlling him for the moment.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz looking to control.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz is trying to hold Spartan in close to prevent damage but Spartan has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Spartan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Spartan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've been informed that Spartan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spartan's guard.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Spartan.
Spartan has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Spartan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Spartan!
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spartan passes into side control.
Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spartan off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Spartan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Spartan just trying to survive but Cruz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cruz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spartan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Spartan tries to escape but Cruz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cruz gets his hands free as Spartan looks to control.
I really don't envy Spartan right now.
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!
Cruz looking for the choke from the back.
Cruz lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cruz is looking to control Spartan but Spartan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cruz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spartan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cruz not allowing Spartan to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spartan kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet.
Spartan scores with a shot to the body.
Spartan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cruz shoots in and bounces Spartan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
Spartan looking for a sweep. Not yet Spartan, not yet.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cruz won't allow Spartan to get back to his feet.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Spartan is keeping the position.
Spartan wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Spartan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz is pushing down on Spartan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spartan is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartan is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Spartan won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spartan wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spartan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spartan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Spartan to control.
Spartan is riding his opponent, not letting Cruz buck him off.
Cruz turns into Spartan and is now in his guard.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Spartan is retaining full guard.
Spartan managing to control the position.
Spartan keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Spartan keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Spartan working a defensive guard here.
Cruz won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.
Spartan pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spartan wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
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.
Spartan wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Spartan is keeping the position.
Spartan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spartan misses with an uppercut.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Spartan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spartan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him.
Spartan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spartan pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Furio Spartan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Spartan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Spartan tries to stand but Cruz is controlling from the bottom.
Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spartan defends it easily.
Spartan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz working a defensive guard but Spartan manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan controls the position.
Spartan decides to stand back up.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spartan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cruz with a body shot.
Spartan stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz walks into a jab.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan tries to clinch up.
Spartan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Spartan tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spartan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartan throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartan sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spartan circles away.
Spartan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spartan drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz has clasped his hands together around Spartan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Spartan struggling a bit here.
Cruz wants to control but Spartan is keeping him busy.
Spartan is trying to get back to half guard.
Spartan is not content to let Cruz control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spartan some visible discomfort.
Spartan can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz cracks Spartan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cruz moves into full mount!
Ricardo Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spartan is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cruz extends the arm and Spartan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Ruiz Mangas (ranked 1234 p4p, 1656 weight class) and Aydan The Wandering Spirit (ranked 186 p4p, 243 weight class). Mangas comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Soldier. The Wandering Spirit has chosen Wichita Lineman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangas slips under a jab from The Wandering Spirit.
Mangas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Wandering Spirit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an uppercut
and Mangas counters with a solid body kick.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a good body shot.
Mangas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from The Wandering Spirit tenderised Mangas's leg. Mangas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mangas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Wandering Spirit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Wandering Spirit avoids a kick to the body.
The Wandering Spirit throws out a counter right but Mangas avoids it with no problem.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Mangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a looping left.
Mangas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Wandering Spirit moves away.
Mangas throws a body shot but no joy.
The Wandering Spirit missing with a left hand there. Mangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a kick to the body.
The Wandering Spirit throws a looping overhand right but Mangas ducks down to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mangas swings widly with a right hand
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a thumping low kick.
The Wandering Spirit throws a right hand that Mangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangas also avoids with ease.
Mangas throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Wandering Spirit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a looping left.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangas doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Wandering Spirit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangas.
Nice defenses there by Mangas.
Mangas looks to throw the jab but The Wandering Spirit is out of range.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
The Wandering Spirit digs a good body shot into Mangas's ribs.
Mangas checks a leg kick.
Mangas throws a poor cross that misses
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a left to the body.
The Wandering Spirit lands a body shot.
Mangas fails to land the takedown.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Mangas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangas checks a leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mangas there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangas misses with a leg kick
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a nice uppercut.
The Wandering Spirit throws a push kick but Mangas slaps the foot to one side.
The Wandering Spirit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mangas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mangas trying to control but The Wandering Spirit is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit pulls Mangas in close to prevent any damage.
The Wandering Spirit keeping moving, preventing Mangas from controlling successfully.
Mangas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mangas looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Wandering Spirit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ruiz Mangas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Wandering Spirit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Mangas.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a wild body shot.
The Wandering Spirit throws out a loose jab but Mangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangas misses with a kick to the body.
Mangas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Wandering Spirit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Wandering Spirit slips under a jab from Mangas.
The Wandering Spirit missing with a left hand there. Mangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from The Wandering Spirit misses its intended target.
The Wandering Spirit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mangas.
Mangas jabs The Wandering Spirit right on the nose. The Wandering Spirit blinks but takes it well.
 It looks like Aydan The Wandering Spirit has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangas 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.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Wandering Spirit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a hook. Mangas ducked under it nicely.
The Wandering Spirit digs a good body shot into Mangas's ribs.
The Wandering Spirit throws a head kick that Mangas semi-blocks.
Mangas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Wandering Spirit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Wandering Spirit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mangas counters with a straight right hand.
Mangas moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Wandering Spirit.
Mangas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mangas defending well as The Wandering Spirit loads up on a big left hand.
Mangas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangas shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a low kick.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Wandering Spirit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Wandering Spirit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangas moves out of range as The Wandering Spirit strikes.
The Wandering Spirit lands a right hook to the body.
Mangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangas attempts a counter takedown but The Wandering Spirit avoids it well and moves away.
Mangas blocks a head kick by The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mangas's head backwards.
Mangas takes a swing at The Wandering Spirit's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit looks to throw the jab but Mangas is out of range.
Mangas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Wandering Spirit's head backwards.
Mangas misses with a body shot
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mangas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Wandering Spirit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Wandering Spirit looks to land a right hand but Mangas moved out of range.
Mangas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mangas looks to land a body kick but The Wandering Spirit moved away.
The Wandering Spirit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangas was well out of range. Poor timing from The Wandering Spirit.
Mangas misses with a leg kick
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - The Wandering Spirit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Wandering Spirit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Wandering Spirit slips under a jab from Mangas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangas.
The Wandering Spirit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangas throws a poor cross that misses
and The Wandering Spirit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Wandering Spirit lunges at Mangas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangas's hand.
The Wandering Spirit looks to land a right hand but Mangas moved out of range.
Mangas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Wandering Spirit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Wandering Spirit. Mangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangas misses with a hook. The Wandering Spirit ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The Wandering Spirit catches Mangas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Wandering Spirit throws a body punch but Mangas moves out of range.
Mangas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Mangas misses.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body kick.
Mangas looks to throw the jab but The Wandering Spirit is out of range.
The Wandering Spirit misses the body punch
and Mangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangas blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit swings widly with a right hand
and Mangas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit shapes to counter with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangas.
The Wandering Spirit thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a jab to the head.
Mangas moves away from the strike by The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit defending well as Mangas loads up on a big left hand.
Mangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting The Wandering Spirit counter with a right hand.
The Wandering Spirit throws a head kick but Mangas moves out of range.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mangas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a hook. Mangas ducked under it nicely.
Mangas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangas pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Wandering Spirit is out of range and Mangas settles back down.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Wandering Spirit scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Wandering Spirit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Wandering Spirit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mangas scores with the left hand. The Wandering Spirit knows he should have avoided that one.
Mangas moves out of range as The Wandering Spirit strikes.
Mangas is looking to counter punch.
Mangas slips a jab from The Wandering Spirit.
Mangas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The Wandering Spirit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mangas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mangas appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Wandering Spirit moves away from the strike by Mangas.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a straight right.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a body shot that sends Mangas's belly button to the back.
Mangas misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangas scores with a kick to the body.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a kick to the temple. Mangas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Wandering Spirit throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangas jabs The Wandering Spirit right on the nose. The Wandering Spirit blinks but takes it well.
Mangas avoids a kick to the body.
Mangas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mangas takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a body shot that sends Mangas's belly button to the back.
Mangas staying out of range there.
Jab by Mangas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Wandering Spirit throws a head kick that misses.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangas throwing a counter right hand but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid it.
Mangas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Wandering Spirit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangas with a body shot.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a nice body punch.
Mangas misses with an uppercut
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Wandering Spirit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mangas throws a hook to the side of The Wandering Spirit's head but The Wandering Spirit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like The Wandering Spirit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Wandering Spirit. That's going to slow Mangas down.
The Wandering Spirit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Wandering Spirit throws a push kick but Mangas slaps the foot to one side.
Mangas swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aydan The Wandering Spirit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Wandering Spirit 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
Aydan The Wandering Spirit thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chu Ho Soon (ranked 841 p4p, 1323 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 89 p4p, 139 weight class). Ho Soon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carl Orff - O Fortuna. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
145
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159
17 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chu Ho Soon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandicoot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandicoot defending well as Ho Soon loads up on a big left hand.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bandicoot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ho Soon thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Ho Soon as he connects with a hook.
Ho Soon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Soon gets tackled into the cage by Bandicoot. Bandicoot maintains the clinch.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Bandicoot misses with some punches.
Ho Soon looking to slow down the pace here.
Bandicoot blocking some punches.
Ho Soon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho Soon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Soon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bandicoot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Ho Soon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandicoot scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ho Soon just leaning against Bandicoot, taking a breather.
Ho Soon misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Ho Soon won't allow it.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but Ho Soon won't allow it.
Ho Soon controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bandicoot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bandicoot can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Soon controls the action.
Bandicoot jumps guard but Ho Soon stands there with Bandicoot around his waist. Bandicoot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chu Ho Soon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crush Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Soon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Soon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Ho Soon prevents a body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho Soon backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ho Soon fails to land.
Ho Soon working aggressively here.
Ho Soon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandicoot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho Soon walks away with a smile on his face. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon lands a jab-cross combination.
Chu Ho Soon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho Soon lands the left hand.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot that snaps Bandicoot's head back.
Ho Soon misses with a wild combination.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ho Soon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon throws a big shot that misses.
Bandicoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ho Soon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ho Soon misses with a left hand
and Bandicoot counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandicoot moves out of range as Ho Soon strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandicoot! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Soon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Bandicoot has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ho Soon throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho Soon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandicoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandicoot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ho Soon thuds a left hand into Bandicoot's body.
Ho Soon looks to land a combination. Bandicoot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ho Soon connects with a body shot.
Ho Soon throws a lazy right hand but Bandicoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho Soon connects with a looping right hand.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bandicoot needs to keep his hands up - Ho Soon had a free shot at his head there.
Bandicoot scores with a body shot.
Ho Soon tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ho Soon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ho Soon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Ho Soon looking to control.
Bandicoot stopping the sweep attempt from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho Soon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandicoot connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ho Soon is trying to control the position but Bandicoot postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bandicoot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bandicoot preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bandicoot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bandicoot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ho Soon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bandicoot has his foot on Ho Soon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ho Soon works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandicoot has wrist control.
Bandicoot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho Soon wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ho Soon is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandicoot has wrist control.
Bandicoot is trying to keep Ho Soon in close.
Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ho Soon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ho Soon throwing strikes from guard but Bandicoot blocks nicely.
Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ho Soon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bandicoot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ho Soon's guard.
Ho Soon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ho Soon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot chips away with some ground and pound.
Bandicoot throwing strikes but missing.
Ho Soon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandicoot stays in close to Ho Soon's body and controls the position.
Ho Soon wants to sweep but no luck.
Ho Soon trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandicoot throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crush Bandicoot 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Chu Ho Soon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho Soon slips under a jab from Bandicoot.
Ho Soon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ho Soon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandicoot under the eye.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ho Soon misses its target.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Bandicoot avoids it easily.
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon throws a series of punches but Bandicoot avoids them all with ease.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bandicoot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bandicoot scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon is looking for a sweep.
Bandicoot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ho Soon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bandicoot working away.
Bandicoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandicoot landing a few strikes.
Bandicoot working the strikes but Ho Soon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bandicoot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ho Soon's head.
Ho Soon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bandicoot keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bandicoot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bandicoot lands an uppercut.
Ho Soon tries to throw a body punch but Bandicoot avoids it by throwing Ho Soon back against the cage.
Ho Soon is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bandicoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandicoot misses with a punch on the inside.
Bandicoot throws a head punch that misses.
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandicoot working aggressively here.
Bandicoot tightens his grip and picks Ho Soon up, before dumping him to the ground. Ho Soon manages to land in guard.
Ho Soon has his feet on Bandicoot's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Nice defenses there by Bandicoot.
A big left from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Ho Soon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a big shot that misses.
Bandicoot misses with the combination.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot to the body.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot to the body.
Ho Soon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Bandicoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ho Soon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot cracks Ho Soon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Ho Soon was well out of range.
Ho Soon lands with an overhand left.
Bandicoot lands with a right hand.
Ho Soon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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 Chu Ho Soon.
I think Ho Soon 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Humphrey Baker (ranked 2520 p4p, 2957 weight class) and Michel Pereira (ranked 360 p4p, 412 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Humphrey Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Pereira.
A low kick lands for Baker.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira tries a quick counter leg kick but Baker is wise to it.
Humphrey Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira slips a straight right by Baker.
Pereira slips a straight right by Baker.
Pereira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pereira with a nice cross.
A jab from Baker does it's job there.
Pereira lands a slapping body shot.
Baker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baker scores with a kick to the body.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Pereira lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pereira.
Baker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pereira checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Pereira counters with a crisp one two that drops Baker! Pereira thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baker to his feet! Baker is in big trouble!
 Baker is rocked!
Baker loses concentration momentarily and Pereira pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Baker crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Pereira finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michel Pereira!
A victorious Michel Pereira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 1435 p4p, 1140 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 153 p4p, 122 weight class). Sitsongrit comes to the cage accompanied by ศึŕ¸ŕ¸©ŕ¸˛ŕ¸™ŕ¸˛ŕ¸Łŕ¸µ - LABANOON. Brah has chosen Dropped by Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Showtime Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a high kick!
Brah cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Brah shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Brah off but Brah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brah controlling the action here.
Brah passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah controlling his opponent.
Sitsongrit taking shots to the head.
Brah looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brah has hold of Sitsongrit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sitsongrit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brah controlling the pace for now.
Brah tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Brah with shots to the head and body - Sitsongrit looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brah landing strikes from the mount.
Sitsongrit wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Brah looking to control but Sitsongrit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah working for a submission but Sitsongrit is keeping him at bay.
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Brah trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brah tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up.
Brah has his opponent's back but Sitsongrit is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Brah.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brah.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brah works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Brah is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Brah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Brah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brah trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brah prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brah tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brah jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Showtime Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brah misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Brah moved away.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Brah's head back.
Brah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brah wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Brah.
That kick from Brah tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
Brah throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
Brah wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Brah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Brah misses with a few strikes there.
Brah throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a three punch combo that has Brah backing up. Brah nods at Sitsongrit to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Brah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Brah saw it coming and moves away.
Brah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brah tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brah.
A nice combination there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Brah saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Brah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brah swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brah checks it well.
Showtime Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Brah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brah throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
An inside leg kick from Brah misses.
Brah tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Brah throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Brah tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brah checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Brah moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Brah throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brah's sensitive parts.
Brah fails with the takedown.
Brah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Brah getting side control.
Sitsongrit scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Brah manages to mount him!
Sitsongrit wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brah lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sitsongrit hang on?
Sitsongrit wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah is landing with some decent strikes but Sitsongrit is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
My spies in Bop HQ inform me that Brah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You get the feeling that Sitsongrit really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Edgy Brah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Brah's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit stops Brah from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sitsongrit somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgy Brah.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brah takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
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 Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Brah scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Brah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brah doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Brah avoids it.
Brah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
and Brah counters with a single leg into guard. Sitsongrit didn't expect that.
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!
Brah prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Brah keeps trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brah is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Brah isn't so interested in that idea.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brah's head backwards.
A punch combination from Brah misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Brah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brah.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brah cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Brah tries to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit shakes him off and moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brah.
No luck for Brah with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Brah moves out of range easily.
Brah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
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!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brah lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Brah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brah there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Brah blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Brah doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Brah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongrit, pushing him back against the cage.
Brah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Brah misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Brah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Brah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgy Brah.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brah is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brah looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brah wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Brah's ribs.
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Brah.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Brah's front leg but catches the back leg as Brah tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Brah's knee but Brah avoids it well.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Brah was well out of range.
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 Showtime Sitsongrit.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edgy Brah!
A relieved looking Edgy Brah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Terrell (ranked 1498 p4p, 1092 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 198 p4p, 150 weight class). Phillip Terrell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155
19 - 12 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Terrell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White Jr 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.
Terrell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
White Jr scores with a hook.
Terrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Terrell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and White Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terrell throws a leg kick that misses.
White Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
White Jr looks to land a combination but Terrell avoids it well.
Terrell throws a leg kick but White Jr moved away.
Terrell tests White Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terrell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell closes the distance but White Jr moves to the side
and White Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Terrell backing up. Terrell nods at White Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
White Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terrell throws out the jab.
Terrell misses with a lunging right hand
and White Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Terrell throws a right and a left that White Jr avoids nicely.
White Jr tests Terrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Terrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and White Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Terrell thinking.
Terrell lands a right hook to the body.
Terrell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White Jr misses with a head kick.
White Jr throws a series of strikes that have Terrell backpedaling.
Terrell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Terrell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
White Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Terrell scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from White Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by White Jr.
White Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Terrell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terrell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Terrell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Terrell.
Terrell tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terrell tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
Terrell takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
White Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phillip Terrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce White Jr.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Terrell regains guard immediately.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Terrell is on top in guard.
White Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Terrell defends well.
White Jr seems keen to control Terrell's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Terrell has passed into half guard!
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Terrell pulls his head out easily.
Terrell prevents White Jr from improving his position.
Terrell slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Terrell prevents White Jr from improving his position.
Terrell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Terrell sits in half guard.
White Jr trying to hold on to Terrell's head to control him but Terrell postures up.
Terrell prevents White Jr from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce White Jr 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.
Terrell lands a right hook to the body.
Terrell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits White Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Terrell misses.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Terrell loads up on a big right hand but White Jr slips the punch.
White Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Terrell has time to react.
Bruce White Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terrell delivers a nice body kick.
White Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Terrell. Terrell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White Jr throws the left hand but Terrell avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell lands with a good body shot.
White Jr moves into range and clinches up with Terrell.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrell gets underhooks to prevent White Jr's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Terrell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Terrell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
White Jr can't get the takedown.
Phillip Terrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce White Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell lands with a light punch inside.
Terrell avoids a wild elbow strike from White Jr.
White Jr misses with an elbow strike.
White Jr tightens his grip and picks Terrell up, before dumping him to the ground. Terrell manages to land in guard.
White Jr wants to control from the top but Terrell keeps moving.
Terrell is adopting a defensive guard.
White Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
White Jr passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
White Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Terrell to regain full guard.
White Jr preventing the sweep.
White Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Terrell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as White Jr controls the pace.
White Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
White Jr prevents Terrell from improving his position.
White Jr is looking to take a break and control but Terrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
White Jr looking to pass the guard.
White Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
White Jr working some strikes from top position.
Terrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
White Jr wants to control from the top but Terrell keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Terrell trying to keep a closed guard but White Jr is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Terrell tries to clinch there but White Jr circles away.
Terrell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White Jr counters with a straight right hand.
White Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick from Terrell is predictable there
and White Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Terrell backing up. Terrell nods at White Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrell manages to avoid it.
White Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a straight left.
White Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White Jr lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce White Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
White Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Terrell seems unphased.
Terrell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrell manages to avoid it.
Terrell thows a leg kick but White Jr checks it
and White Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Terrell is trying to get back to full guard.
White Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White Jr working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Terrell's thigh. Terrell counters though and makes it back to full guard.
White Jr looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Terrell has his hands on White Jr's head, controlling the position.
Terrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but White Jr is one step ahead there.
Phillip Terrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Terrell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Terrell looks to land a right hand but White Jr moved out of range.
Terrell throws a leg kick
and White Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
White Jr dodges the punch combination from Terrell.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
Terrell throws an off balance right hand
and White Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by White Jr.
White Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Terrell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White Jr misses with a double jab.
Terrell throws a jab but it's blocked by White Jr.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
Bruce White Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr misses with a hook. Terrell ducked under it nicely.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
It seemed like White Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Terrell misses with a body punch.
White Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Terrell pulls White Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Terrell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that White Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr wants to control from the top but Terrell keeps moving.
Terrell pulls White Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents White Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
White Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terrell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White Jr's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce White Jr.
I've got White Jr 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 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calixto Cardona (ranked 483 p4p, 639 weight class) and Pablo Noriega (ranked 51 p4p, 67 weight class). Noriega has chosen MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calixto Cardona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Cardona jabs at Noriega's body.
Cardona tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Noriega circles away.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Cardona checks it.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Cardona throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noriega thuds his right hand into Cardona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Noriega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noriega scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Cardona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noriega avoids the head kick by Cardona.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noriega missing with knees to the body.
Cardona tries a body shot but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Noriega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega presses Cardona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Noriega throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardona blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Noriega's head.
A short uppercut from Noriega.
Noriega prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Noriega.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noriega working aggressively here.
Noriega misses with the head strike.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cardona as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Noriega.
Cardona pushes Noriega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Cardona avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Noriega misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands an uppercut.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noriegas head.
Noriega trying to land knees to the body.
Cardona gets through Noriega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Noriega.
Noriega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noriega pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cardona.
Noriega misses with the head strike.
Cardona managing to block the knees to the body from Noriega.
Cardona is leaning against Noriega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Noriega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona tries a body shot but Noriega blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Cardona - that landed with a thud.
Noriega looks winded!
Noriega tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noriega misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noriega misses with a body punch.
Noriega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega lands with a light punch inside.
Noriega tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardona avoids it.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cardona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardona 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.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega counters with a body kick.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
It appears Cardona was looking to counter with a kick there.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cardona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noriega moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cardona is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Noriega's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Noriega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Cardona throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cardona.
Cardona is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Cardona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Cardona. Those never looked like landing.
Noriega follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Noriega works Cardona's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Noriega delivers a nice body kick.
Noriega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cardona.
Cardona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega looks for the body kick but Cardona saw that one coming.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by Cardona. Cardona maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Noriega scores with a hook to the body.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Cardona.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Cardona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Cardona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Cardona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardona jabs Noriega right on the nose. Noriega blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cardona.
Noriega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cardona rather than just go for the knockout.
Cardona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Cardona.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Cardona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Noriega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!
Cardona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Noriega checks it well.
Cardona takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Noriega in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Noriega throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Cardona moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Cardona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardona.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Noriega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Cardona throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
Noriega follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cardona is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
A cross from Cardona lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardona misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona slips a jab from Noriega.
Cardona throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Cardona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Noriega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cardona takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cardona throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Cardona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Noriega slips a jab from Cardona.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega walks into a left hand.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Noriega.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Cardona shakes it off.
Cardona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Noriega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cardona throws a front kick aimed at Noriega's knee but Noriega avoids it well.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Cardona saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Cardona moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Cardona throws a quick counter kick to the body but Noriega avoids it.
Cardona lands with a nice body kick.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cardona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cardona swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Cardona clinches with his opponent.
Noriega prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noriegas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona tries to work over Noriega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noriega lands a right hand.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona backing away here, and Noriega unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
Cardona slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega walks into a straight right hand from Cardona.
Noriega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cardona checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
And Noriega responds with a good body kick, but Cardona manages to step out the way in time.
Cardona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardona lands with a right hand.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Cardona throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses.
Noriega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cardona connects with a body shot.
Noriega throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardona.
Noriega motions for Cardona to come forward. Noriega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Cardona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega drops his hands momentarily and Cardona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cardona with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardona has managed to clinch.
Cardona works on Noriega's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Noriega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega missing with knees to the body.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noriega's elbow.
Noriega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Noriega pushes Cardona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cardona has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igla Chlen (ranked 729 p4p, 753 weight class) and Thor Hammer (ranked 108 p4p, 111 weight class). Chlen's entrance music is . A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igla Chlen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A head kick misses from Chlen.
Chlen misses with an uppercut
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Igla Chlen has been cut.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
Hammer is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Chlen.
Chlen lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chlen takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Chlen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chlen darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
Chlen scores with a knee to the head.
Chlen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chlen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammer is defending well for now.
Chlen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammer misses with a body punch.
Hammer lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chlen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chlen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chlen can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Chlen lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.
Chlen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chlen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chlen sends Hammer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chlen is motioning to the referee to let Hammer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Hammer is rocked!
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Chlen counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer looks winded!
Chlen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hammer flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hammer is out cold! Chlen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igla Chlen!
A victorious Igla Chlen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Detkhunjon Sitsongrit (ranked 126 p4p, 268 weight class) and Charlie Chaplin (ranked 9 p4p, 17 weight class). Chaplin has chosen The Champion - Charlie Chaplin as his entrance music. Charlie Chaplin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Chaplin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaplin throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Chaplin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chaplin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chaplin slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chaplin's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Chaplin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chaplin scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Chaplin slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaplin shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Chaplin on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaplin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaplin backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaplin pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaplin.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chaplins head.
Chaplin misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Chaplin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chaplin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
We've been informed that Chaplin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Chaplin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chaplins head.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Chaplin blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Chaplin misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaplin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaplin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaplin presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chaplin blocks an uppercut.
Chaplin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Chaplin blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Chaplin prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Chaplin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaplin.
A head punch on the inside from Chaplin fails to land.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Chaplin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaplin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaplin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chaplin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaplin working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Chaplin lands a shot to the body.
Chaplin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chaplin tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Chaplin back against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaplin tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Chaplin back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Chaplin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Chaplin avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Chaplin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit works on Chaplin's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Chaplin.
Chaplin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Chaplin throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chaplin.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaplin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Chaplin.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaplin controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Chaplin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Chaplin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chaplin prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Chaplin fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chaplin blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaplin's elbow.
Chaplin working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Detkhunjon Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Chaplin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Chaplin there.
Chaplin missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaplin missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Charlie Chaplin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Chaplin's ribcage but misses.
Chaplin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaplin digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Chaplin slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Chaplin stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chaplin.
Chaplin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chaplin throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit motions for Chaplin to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Chaplin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chaplin throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Chaplin.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Chaplin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sitsongrit back to the cage. Chaplin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Chaplin pushes him off.
A slow jab from Chaplin misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Chaplin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chaplin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaplin throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chaplin misses with a low kick.
Chaplin swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chaplin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Chaplin sees it coming and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chaplin.
Chaplin scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit cracks Chaplin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chaplin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Chaplin lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Chaplin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaplin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaplin working aggressively here.
Chaplin is looking for a takedown.
Chaplin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaplin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaplin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaplin blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Chaplin presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chaplin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chaplin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Chaplin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaplin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaplin working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaplin tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Chaplin back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Chaplin scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaplin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaplin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Chaplin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chaplin fails to land.
Chaplin can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaplin.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaplin working aggressively here.
Chaplin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chaplin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chaplin fails to land.
Chaplin throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Chaplin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chaplin loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Chaplin misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaplin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Chaplin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chaplin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Charlie Chaplin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Chaplin's knee but Chaplin avoids it well.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chaplin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chaplin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Chaplin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Chaplin.
Chaplin moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Chaplin throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chaplin swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaplin misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Chaplin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Chaplin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Chaplin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chaplin misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chaplin scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaplin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Chaplin just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaplin throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaplin throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Chaplin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chaplin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chaplin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good shot there by Chaplin.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Chaplin.
Chaplin lands a right hook to the body.
Chaplin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaplin misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaplin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaplin checks a leg kick.
Chaplin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Chaplin.
Chaplin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit clobbers Chaplin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chaplin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chaplin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chaplin lands with a cross.
Chaplin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Chaplin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chaplin lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chaplin's corner calls for a 1-2. Chaplin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaplin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chaplin catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chaplin misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaplin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaplin.
Chaplin lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Chaplin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chaplins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit defending well as Chaplin loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Chaplin misses.
Chaplin misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Chaplin blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Chaplin.
Well Chaplin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Chaplin!
Charlie Chaplin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Muller (ranked 310 p4p, 369 weight class) and Yohan Francis (ranked 51 p4p, 59 weight class). Muller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In the Hall of the Mountain King. Francis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Andre Nickatine, Smoke Dope and Rap kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wolfgang Muller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yohan Francis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yohan Francis!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller tried to counter with a leg kick but Francis avoided it.
Muller throws a hook to the side of Francis's head but Francis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
Muller swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller cracks Francis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Francis misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Yohan Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller throws the kick towards the body but Francis avoids it.
Muller slips under a jab.
Francis scores with a body shot.
Muller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Wolfgang Muller has been cut.
Francis connects with a right hand. Muller shakes it off.
A shot to the body from Francis misses
and Muller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Francis.
Muller connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Francis throws out a loose jab but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Muller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller slips under a jab from Francis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Francis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Francis misses with a hook
and Muller counters with a good low kick that Francis was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Francis throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muller sends Francis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Muller is motioning to the referee to let Francis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Yohan Francis has been cut.
Francis misses with a body punch
and Francis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Muller throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Francis is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wolfgang Muller!
Wolfgang Muller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Yohan Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kill or be Killed'.
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