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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davido Monto (ranked 2911 p4p, 3256 weight class) and Stan Shamrock (ranked 397 p4p, 435 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monto.
Monto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Monto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Monto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monto postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Shamrock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shamrock manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock controlling Monto's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Monto tries to pass.
Shamrock is trying to keep Monto in close.
Monto throwing strikes but missing.
Monto works over Shamrock with some ground and pound from guard.
Monto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shamrock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monto, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Monto wants to sweep but no luck.
Shamrock trying to control but Monto is working from the bottom.
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Shamrock defends easily.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shamrock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shamrock has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Shamrock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock won't allow Monto to sweep him here.
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monto has his foot on Shamrock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shamrock works his way back into a safe position though.
Monto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shamrock is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monto.
Monto is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto looking for a sweep but Shamrock has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Monto is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shamrock throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Monto because Shamrock loaded up on that one.
Monto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shamrock wants to control the pace but Monto is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Monto gets full guard.
Monto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shamrock has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davido Monto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monto in his tracks.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss
so Monto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monto.
Davido Monto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monto has hold of Shamrock's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Shamrock seems comfortable defending it but Monto has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Shamrock is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Shamrock is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Monto couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davido Monto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kree P Krawlee (ranked 1784 p4p, 1598 weight class) and Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 232 p4p, 214 weight class). Krawlee's entrance music is Sail. A fine choice. Hoppe has chosen Wind of Change as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hans Hermann Hoppe looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kree P Krawlee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krawlee cracks Hoppe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoppe gets caught flat footed, as Krawlee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Krawlee stands up and waves to Hoppe to follow him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoppe enables Krawlee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoppe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoppe looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoppe, not yet.
Krawlee stands up and waves to Hoppe to follow him.
Good shot there by Krawlee.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krawlee as he avoids it easily.
Krawlee shoots in and bounces Hoppe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Hoppe is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe wants to sweep but no luck.
Krawlee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoppe, up you get!
Krawlee throws a hook but Hoppe avoids it easily.
Hoppe feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Krawlee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krawlee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoppe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krawlee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Hoppe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hoppe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krawlee's guard! Nice work there by Hoppe!
Hoppe landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but Krawlee blocks nicely.
Hoppe preventing the sweep.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoppe being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe connects with a couple of short punches.
Krawlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krawlee controls Hoppe momentarily but Hoppe frees himself.
Krawlee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krawlee controlling Hoppe's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krawlee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoppe tries to free his leg and advance position but Krawlee is retaining full guard.
Hoppe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krawlee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoppe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hoppe is not content to let Krawlee control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krawlee taking a break here but Hoppe is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kree P Krawlee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krawlee gets a takedown into half guard.
Hoppe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoppe trying to hold on to Krawlee's head to control him but Krawlee postures up.
Hoppe is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee passes the guard and advances to mount!
Krawlee stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krawlee defends it well.
Krawlee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krawlee's corner calls for a 1-2. Krawlee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krawlee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krawlee defends it well.
Krawlee blocks a jab.
Krawlee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Krawlee.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Krawlee moves out of range.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoppe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kree P Krawlee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krawlee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoppe has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe is trying to control Krawlee's posture but Krawlee avoids it.
Krawlee decides to stand back up. Krawlee steps back and let's Hoppe get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee swings for the body but Hoppe moves out of range.
Krawlee looks to land a left hand but Hoppe moved out of range nicely.
Hoppe wants to counter with a clinch but Krawlee pushes him away.
Krawlee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoppe.
Krawlee lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Krawlee feints and as Hoppe raises his hands in defense, Krawlee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krawlee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krawlee stands up and beckons Hoppe to his feet.
Krawlee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hoppe quickly recovers to half guard.
Hoppe is breathing heavily.
Krawlee decides to stand up.
Krawlee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hoppe's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krawlee in particular looking to stall.
Krawlee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hoppe wants to hold on but Krawlee pushes him away.
Krawlee stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Krawlee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoppe connects with a body shot that sends Krawlee's belly button to the back.
Jab from Krawlee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut. Hoppe saw that one coming.
Hoppe with the counter takedown but Krawlee avoids it easily.
Hoppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krawlee.
Krawlee dips to his left and cracks Hoppe with an uppercut!
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krawlee wants to free his trapped foot but Hoppe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoppe is trying to get back to full guard.
Krawlee passes to side control.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoppe keeps working.
Krawlee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kree P Krawlee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Hoppe's head but Hoppe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krawlee defends it well.
Hoppe moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoppe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krawlee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krawlee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hoppe can't fight it off and eventually Krawlee manages to take the fight to the floor. Hoppe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hoppe can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawlee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krawlee moves into full mount! Hoppe won't be happy about that!
Krawlee stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoppe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoppe is not content to let Krawlee control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee tries for a kimura but Hoppe is defending well.
Hoppe is looking to regain half guard here but Krawlee keeps moving and retains side control.
Krawlee working away.
Hoppe is looking to regain half guard here but Krawlee keeps moving and retains side control.
Hoppe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krawlee wants to control but Hoppe is keeping him busy.
Hoppe struggling a bit here.
Krawlee stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krawlee misses with a looping right.
And Hoppe tries to counter it with a takedown but Krawlee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoppe instigates a clinch.
Krawlee lands a takedown into guard.
Krawlee stopping the sweep attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Hoppe can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawlee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krawlee works his way into side control.
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Hoppe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krawlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoppe, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee stands up and beckons Hoppe to his feet.
Krawlee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoppe tries to clinch up but Krawlee circles away and keeps his distance.
Krawlee lands a jab to the head.
Krawlee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kree P Krawlee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krawlee taking a breather here.
Hoppe is looking for a sweep.
Hoppe sneaks back into half guard.
Hoppe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krawlee is looking to advance position but Hoppe won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krawlee in particular looking to stall.
Hoppe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been informed that Hoppe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krawlee controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kree P Krawlee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krawlee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kree P Krawlee!
After the big win, Kree P Krawlee made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Knuckles (ranked 1484 p4p, 1481 weight class) and John Makres (ranked 222 p4p, 221 weight class). Makres is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SABATON - Coat of Arms. John Makres told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Makres!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles.
Makres tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Makres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knuckles lands a nice looking body kick.
Knuckles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makres throws a right and a left that Knuckles avoids nicely.
Knuckles tried to counter with a leg kick but Makres avoided it.
Knuckles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makres's hands.
Knuckles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Makres.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makres 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.
Knuckles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makres.
Makres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knuckles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Knuckles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Makres tries a low kick but Knuckles avoids it.
Makres throws a front kick that sends Knuckles stumbling back into the cage.
Makres misses with a series of wild punches.
Makres takes the fight into the clinch.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Makres's head.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Makres.
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles lands with a light punch inside.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
Makres has Knuckles pushed against the cage.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles letting Makres take a breather here.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knuckles.
The referee is keeping an eye on Makres - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Makres scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makres.
Makres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Makres swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres scores with a shoulder strike.
Makres takes a shot to the head.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Knuckles scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Makres taking a breather.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Makres.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Knuckles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Makres rushes Knuckles and presses him up against the cage.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makres can do to turn this around?
Knuckles lands with a short shot to the head.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
Makres controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
A short right from Knuckles.
A short left from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres taking a breather.
Makres tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
Makres prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
A hook to the body from Makres.
Makres tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knuckles.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Knuckles pushes Makres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Makres blocking some punches.
Knuckles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Makres blocking some punches.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Makres.
Knuckles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Knuckles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres lands a good knee to the midsection. Knuckles won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres lands a shot to the body.
Makres taking a breather.
Makres has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Makres.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Makres scores with a shoulder strike.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Makres prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Makres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
Makres tries to land knees in the clinch but Knuckles avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makres blocking some punches.
Makres lands with a right to the head.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobby Knuckles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makres lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Makres.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makres tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles pushes Makres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knuckles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knuckles tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Knuckles dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Makres instigates a clinch.
Makres looking to stall.
Makres lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Knuckles.
Makres stalling in the clinch but Knuckles improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles cracks Makres with a nice body shot.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knuckles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Makres lands with a light punch inside.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Knuckles.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Knuckles.
A short right from Makres.
Knuckles lands with a light punch inside.
Makres blocking some punches.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makres dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Knuckles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Makres. That snapped Knuckles's head back.
Knuckles tries to land a front kick but Makres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makres blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to work over Makres's front leg with a kick but Makres checks it.
Makres is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres clinches up against the cage.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles gets through Makres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres lands a right hand.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
A short left from Knuckles.
Makres holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Makres tries to tie him up.
Knuckles lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Makres blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knuckles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knuckles is looking to control Makres's arms but Makres gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knuckles has his back to the cage.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Makres.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Knuckles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knuckles 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Knuckles!
Our winner, Bobby Knuckles, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Razmik Grigorian (ranked 1243 p4p, 1010 weight class) and Quebra Cranio (ranked 194 p4p, 163 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cranio's choice of entrance music: It's My Life. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Quebra Cranio enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razmik Grigorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Quebra Cranio!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cranio connects with a single shot there.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranio is just out of range.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Grigorian misses with a lunging right hand
and Cranio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grigorian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranio moves away.
Grigorian blocks a jab.
Cranio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Cranio.
Grigorian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cranio.
Grigorian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cranio.
Grigorian scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
A jab from Grigorian finds it's way through Cranio's defenses.
Cranio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian.
Cranio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Grigorian. Beautiful body shot.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the body
enabling Cranio to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cranio counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Cranio.
Cranio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Cranio.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming.
Grigorian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cranio.
Razmik Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cranio throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Grigorian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grigorian.
A big left from Cranio misses.
Grigorian tried to counter with a leg kick but Cranio avoided it.
Cranio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cranio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Cranio moved out of range.
Grigorian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grigorian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cranio misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grigorian!
Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cranio.
Cranio staying out of range there.
Cranio works Grigorian's body with a nice hook.
Grigorian moves away from the strike by Cranio.
Grigorian misses with a hook to the body
and Cranio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grigorian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grigorian throws a hook to the side of Cranio's head but Cranio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Cranio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grigorian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cranio tests Grigorian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grigorian digs a good body shot into Cranio's ribs.
Cranio misses with a left hand
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigorian swings for the body but Cranio moves out of range.
Cranio lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cranio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Cranio misses.
Grigorian misses the body punch
and Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Cranio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grigorian looks to land a combination but Cranio avoids it well.
Grigorian lands with a good body shot.
Cranio stalks Grigorian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grigorian's face. Grigorian staggers backwards, shaken.
Cranio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grigorian's head backwards.
Cranio throws a nice looking combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian throws an overhand right that lands on Cranio's shoulder, as Cranio tries to avoid the shot.
Cranio just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cranio misses the target.
Cranio ducks right into an uppercut from Grigorian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranio misses with a straight right.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
Cranio misses with a looping right.
Grigorian throws the left hand but Cranio avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Cranio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cranio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigorian.
Grigorian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grigorian slips under a jab from Cranio.
Cranio bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Grigorian! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
 Grigorian is rocked!
Grigorian wants to get back to his feet but Cranio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oh Grigorian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grigorian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cranio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cranio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cranio decides to stand up.
Grigorian slips a jab from Cranio.
Grigorian seems to have got his legs back now.
Grigorian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quebra Cranio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grigorian leaves his chin hanging out and Cranio seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Grigorian crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quebra Cranio!
An out of breath Quebra Cranio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rect Umm (ranked 1652 p4p, 1089 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 227 p4p, 146 weight class). Christophe has chosen Shadows as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 41 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rect Umm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christophe 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.
 It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Umm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Christophe and Umm goes tumbling to the canvas! Christophe follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Umm is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christophe prevents Umm from standing back up.
Oh Umm is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christophe slows the pace down in half guard.
Christophe prevents Umm from standing back up.
Umm seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Christophe is working for a submission of some sort.
Umm wants to get back to his feet.
Umm is refusing to be controlled, as Christophe sits in half guard.
Christophe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Umm is trying to stand back up but Christophe is controlling him
Umm's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umm is staying active underneath Christophe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Umm looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Christophe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Umm wants to get back to his feet.
Christophe not doing much here.
Christophe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Umm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Umm tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Christophe manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christophe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
My spies in Advanced Fighting Systems inform me that Christophe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Christophe with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Umm is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christophe moves to the back position.
Christophe is persistently looking for the submission but Umm is defending it well.
Christophe working for a choke but Umm is defending well.
Umm trying to get back to his feet but Christophe is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Umm won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Christophe off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Armand Christophe!
During a confident post fight interview, Armand Christophe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Rect Umm spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to James best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dubaku Womba (ranked 1171 p4p, 525 weight class) and Tory Hopkins (ranked 157 p4p, 74 weight class). Womba comes into the arena with Damian Marley - Road to Zion ft. Nas blaring out of the sound system. Hopkins has chosen Last Time That I Checc'd by Nipsey Hussle & YG 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tory Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Womba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Womba throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Womba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Womba goes for a double leg but Hopkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopkins continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Womba backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Womba.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Womba controls the action.
Hopkins gets through Womba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Womba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Womba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Womba goes for a takedown attempt but Hopkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Womba momentarily.
Womba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McGrady FT in the buildup to the fight.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Womba misses with a straight left.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Womba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dubaku Womba's cut is getting worse.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Womba on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Womba misses.
Womba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Womba moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Womba moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Womba.
Womba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Womba postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.
Womba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Womba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hopkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Womba asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Womba trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Womba tries for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well.
Womba throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hopkins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hopkins is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins trying to control but Womba postures up.
Womba controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hopkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tory Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
That's time! Womba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Womba digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Womba tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Womba tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Womba tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Womba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopkins swivels and escapes.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Womba avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Womba.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Womba steps away.
Hopkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Womba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Womba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Womba off the cage and back into range.
Dubaku Womba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Womba connects with a nice looking jab.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Womba slips the punch.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Womba.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Womba staying out of range there.
Womba tries to counter with a takedown but Hopkins is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Womba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
Womba has his takedown stuffed
and Hopkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Womba.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
Womba shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Hopkins slips a jab from Womba.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Womba.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Womba steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Womba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Womba misses.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
Womba throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Womba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Womba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
A short left from Hopkins.
Jeez, Dubaku Womba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Womba.
Tory Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins cracks Womba with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dubaku Womba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 298 p4p, 268 weight class) and Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 44 p4p, 40 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brandstatter's choice of entrance music: The Maestro. 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 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandstatter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a looping left.
Wojcik throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Wojcik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik connects with a body shot that sends Brandstatter's belly button to the back.
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Wojcik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wojcik on the side of the head.
It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wojcik.
Wojcik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wojcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojcik.
Wojcik checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Wojcik.
Wojcik moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brandstatter.
Wojcik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Wojcik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter scores with a shoulder strike.
Wojcik tries to circle away but Brandstatter has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wojcik obliges.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Brandstatter works on Wojcik's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojcik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a left hand.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandstatter is defending well for now.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Wojcik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
Brandstatter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandstatter managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brandstatter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Brandstatter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandstatter tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Wojcik.
A short right from Brandstatter.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandstatter avoids it.
A short right from Brandstatter.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Wojcik missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojcik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter avoiding damage as Wojcik throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandstatter avoids the damage to the body.
Wojcik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter avoiding damage as Wojcik throws knees to the body.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Wojcik avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandstatter.
Wojcik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandstatter avoids the damage to the body.
Brandstatter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojcik.
Wojcik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
A short uppercut from Brandstatter.
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 Ryszard Wojcik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wojcik with a nice cross.
Brandstatter punishes Wojcik's body with a nice straight punch.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wojcik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wojcik misses with an uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a good, hard body kick but Wojcik shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik scores with a jab to the head.
Brandstatter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wojcik on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandstatter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandstatter feints a counter leg kick.
Wojcik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wojcik connects with a right hand. Brandstatter shakes it off.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wojcik.
Brandstatter throws a lazy body kick
and Wojcik counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a lazy head kick
and Wojcik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Wojcik's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wojcik checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Brandstatter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wojcik doesn't seem phased though.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wojcik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojcik defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter lands a head kick!
Wojcik lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik with a nice cross.
Wojcik lands a body shot.
Wojcik misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wojcik lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Wojcik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter jabs Wojcik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wojcik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Wojcik checks a leg kick.
Wojcik throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Wojcik scores with a body shot.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojcik appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wojcik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter slips a straight right by Wojcik.
Brandstatter throws out a counter right but Wojcik avoids it with no problem.
Wojcik swings widly with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wojcik throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wojcik cracks Brandstatter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brandstatter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wojcik finish him?
Brandstatter throws a lazy head kick
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wojcik blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Wojcik's knee but Wojcik avoids it well.
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Wojcik counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter defending well as Wojcik loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brandstatter! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wojcik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wojcik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wojcik lands with a cross.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Wojcik ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandstatter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wojcik.
As Brandstatter tries to get set, Wojcik tries to push him back and clinch up but Brandstatter manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Wojcik misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brandstatter on the side of the head.
Wojcik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wojcik looks to land a combination but Brandstatter avoids it well.
Wojcik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandstatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Wojcik ducks down to avoid it.
Wojcik moves in looking to clinch but Brandstatter pushes him off.
Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Wojcik avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Wojcik.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Wojcik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wojcik looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter throws out a counter right but Wojcik avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wojcik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandstatter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wojcik is out of range and Brandstatter settles back down.
Wojcik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wojcik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brandstatter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Wojcik avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wojcik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Brandstatter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojcik misses with a wild body shot.
Brandstatter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wojcik with a body shot.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryszard Wojcik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wojcik 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryszard Wojcik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Von Ver Huevan (ranked 509 p4p, 354 weight class) and Tobig Tofail (ranked 75 p4p, 53 weight class). Von Ver Huevan comes into the arena with Call to Arms blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tobig Tofail!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Tofail throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a hook.
Tofail feints a counter leg kick.
Tofail just misses with a punch to the body.
Tofail misses the body punch
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a straight right hand.
Von Ver Huevan throws a shot from downtown. Tofail moves away and avoids it.
Von Ver Huevan walks into a stiff left hand from Tofail.
It looks like Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut.
Tofail connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Ver Huevan's hands.
Von Ver Huevan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tofail at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ver Huevan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a jab to the head.
Tofail throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Von Ver Huevan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ver Huevan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tofail counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a powerful jab.
Von Ver Huevan drops Tofail with a straight right hand, right on the button! Von Ver Huevan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Magnus Von Ver Huevan made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 183 p4p, 142 weight class) and Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 27 p4p, 23 weight class). Manolito Tai Kung has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Henry Lancaster's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tai Kung! But no joy.
Lancaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tai Kung doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster with a hook.
Tai Kung throws a low kick, looking for Lancaster's leg but Lancaster calmly moves out of range.
Tai Kung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tai Kung connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancaster scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Tai Kung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tai Kung drops Lancaster with a huge uppercut! Lancaster drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tai Kung is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolito Tai Kung!
A very excited looking Manolito Tai Kung made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zaid Al Balushi (ranked 21 p4p, 51 weight class) and Bong Ji Woo (ranked 3 p4p, 6 weight class). Bong Ji Woo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zaid Al Balushi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Al Balushi misses.
Ji Woo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the body
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Balushi checks it well.
Ji Woo loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ji Woo just manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Al Balushi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Ji Woo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Al Balushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Ji Woo's leg. Ji Woo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ji Woo tries to move into range but Al Balushi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi slips a jab and a cross from Ji Woo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Balushi feints and then cracks Ji Woo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ji Woo down.
Ji Woo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ji Woo takes a step back to recover.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands with a hook. Ji Woo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi cracks Ji Woo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Balushi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Al Balushi connects with a looping right hand.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi thuds his shin into the meat of Ji Woo's side.
Al Balushi tries a low kick but Ji Woo avoids it.
Ji Woo blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Al Balushi's head but Al Balushi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo throws a head kick but Al Balushi moves out of range.
As Ji Woo tries to get set, Al Balushi tries to push him back and clinch up but Ji Woo manages to avoid the attempt.
Al Balushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Balushi half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi connects with a high kick.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo lands a head shot.
Al Balushi throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Balushi in his tracks.
Al Balushi is rocked!
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Al Balushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo moves forwards but Al Balushi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ji Woo thows a leg kick but Al Balushi checks it
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi swinging wildly here.
Al Balushi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Balushi blocks the leg kick.
Ji Woo tries to score with a low kick but Al Balushi moves his leg out of the way.
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!
Ji Woo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo jabs Al Balushi right on the nose. Al Balushi blinks but takes it well.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Ji Woo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Balushi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a good low kick that Ji Woo was not able to check.
Al Balushi slips a jab and a cross from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Balushi throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ji Woo lands a slapping body shot.
Al Balushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo lands a nice hook to Al Balushi's body. Al Balushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Balushi connects with a crisp jab.
Al Balushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo with a nice calf kick.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi feints and then cracks Ji Woo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ji Woo down.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ji Woo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch
and Al Balushi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ji Woo really felt that one!
Al Balushi motions for Ji Woo to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Al Balushi with a nice cross.
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Balushi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Ji Woo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ji Woo tries to avoid it.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Balushi is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ji Woo. Beautiful body shot.
Ji Woo works the jab nicely.
Al Balushi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Ji Woo off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo throws a hook but Al Balushi blocks it.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ji Woo misses with a jab to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo tries to clinch there but Al Balushi circles away.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Ji Woo misses with a wild body shot.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Ji Woo down.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al Balushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Al Balushi digs a good hook to Ji Woo's body.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Al Balushi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Al Balushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Balushi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that Al Balushi semi-blocks.
Oh Al Balushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Balushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Ji Woo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Al Balushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a good low kick that Ji Woo was not able to check.
Ji Woo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Balushi circles away.
Ji Woo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Balushi circles away.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ji Woo takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Ji Woo is predictable there
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Ji Woo 's knee.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ji Woo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al Balushi has got the better of the exchanges.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Ji Woo 's knee.
Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Balushi keeps Ji Woo at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ji Woo tries to move into range but Al Balushi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Balushi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ji Woo misses with a few strikes there.
Al Balushi tried to counter with a leg kick but Ji Woo avoided it.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ji Woo tries to score with a low kick but Al Balushi moves his leg out of the way.
Al Balushi is looking to counter punch.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ji Woo connects with a body shot.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ji Woo can do to turn this around?
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick.
Ji Woo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo lands with a right hand.
Al Balushi keeps Ji Woo at a distance using the push kick.
Al Balushi throws a good cross that connects.
Ji Woo jabs Al Balushi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ji Woo connects with the punch.
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Ji Woo.
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!
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Balushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ji Woo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Balushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Balushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Ji Woo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ji Woo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
Al Balushi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Balushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Al Balushi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ji Woo under the eye.
Ji Woo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Balushis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good work by Al Balushi as he checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ji Woo closes the distance and clinches.
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Al Balushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo working aggressively here.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the head.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Balushi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Balushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Al Balushi lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ji Woo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Ji Woo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ji Woo avoiding damage as Al Balushi throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo manages to break the clinch.
Ji Woo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Balushi is out of range.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Al Balushi.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Al Balushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ji Woo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Al Balushi blocks the low kick.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
A slow jab from Al Balushi misses its intended target.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ji Woo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Al Balushi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ji Woo wants to clinch up but Al Balushi keeps it at a distance.
Al Balushi is looking to counter the offense by Ji Woo and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Al Balushi checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Balushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi cracks Ji Woo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Balushi throws out a powerful jab.
Al Balushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Ji Woo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ji Woo wants to clinch up but Al Balushi keeps it at a distance.
Ji Woo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ji Woo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Balushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ji Woo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo has closed the distance and engaged Al Balushi in a clinch.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch.
Ji Woo being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo tries to work over Al Balushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes an elbow to the temple.
Ji Woo swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo tries to work over Al Balushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo.
Al Balushi is leaning against Ji Woo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ji Woo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Al Balushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ji Woo pushes Al Balushi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Balushi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo is trying to pull guard but Al Balushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
Al Balushi taking a breather.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow.
Al Balushi gets through Ji Woo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Balushi's elbow.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Ji Woo avoids the damage to the body.
Al Balushi lands with a left to the head.
Al Balushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
Al Balushi has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo tries to pull guard but Al Balushi won't allow it.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo tries to work over Al Balushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Al Balushi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a solid leg kick but Al Balushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ji Woo.
As Ji Woo backs away, Al Balushi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Al Balushi.
Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi had his way with Bong Ji Woo in that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
That's time! Al Balushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAl Balushi.
Ji Woo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with an inside leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Al Balushi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Balushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Al Balushi works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Balushi steps away.
Al Balushi lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ji Woo thuds a left hand into Al Balushi's body.
Ji Woo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Balushi can pounce on him.
Al Balushi lands with a cross.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Al Balushi ducked under it nicely.
Bong Ji Woo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Al Balushi finds it's target.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Ji Woo misses
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Al Balushi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the body
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Al Balushi fakes the leg kick and cracks Ji Woo in the body.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ji Woo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ji Woo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ji Woo just manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi scores with a head kick. Ji Woo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a left and a right that stings Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the head.
Al Balushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ji Woo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ji Woo's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Al Balushi.
Ji Woo feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ji Woo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Al Balushi lands a jab.
Al Balushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi thuds a left hand into Ji Woo's body.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Al Balushi's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Balushi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
Zaid Al Balushi retains his lightweight title!
Zaid Al Balushi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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pop
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