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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ping Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felippe Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ping Lin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ping Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felippe Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lin sizes up Francisco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Felippe Francisco has been cut.
Lin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Francisco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Francisco throws a sloppy head kick and Lin moves out of range easily.
Francisco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francisco misses with a head kick.
Francisco blocks a head kick by Lin.
Lin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francisco manages to avoid it.
Francisco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lin.
Lin throws a leg kick which misses Francisco's front leg but catches the back leg as Francisco tries to avoid it.
Lin misses with a leg kick
and Francisco counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Francisco.
The crowd cheers as Lin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Francisco doesn't seem phased though.
Francisco throws a head kick that half lands.
Francisco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin looks for the body kick but Francisco saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Francisco.
Francisco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Francisco connects with a high kick.
Lin cracks Francisco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Francisco throws a sloppy head kick and Lin moves out of range easily.
Francisco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lin avoids the head kick by Francisco.
We've been hearing reports that Lin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lin defending well as Francisco loads up on a big left hand.
Lin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Francisco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Francisco lands with a good body shot.
Francisco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Felippe Francisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Lin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco lands a high kick!
Francisco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francisco was well out of range. Poor timing from Lin.
A left lands for Lin.
Francisco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lin momentarily.
Francisco throws a head kick but Lin moves out of range.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses.
Francisco misses the shot to the body.
Lin avoids the head kick by Francisco.
Lin throws a sloppy head kick and Francisco moves out of range easily.
Lin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Francisco tries a head kick but it misses.
Francisco tries a head kick but it misses.
Lin throws a front kick aimed at Francisco's knee but Francisco avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Francisco. That's going to slow Lin down.
Francisco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Francisco!
Francisco on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lin throws a head kick but Francisco moves out of range.
Francisco lands with a hook. Lin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Felippe Francisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lin misses with a body kick.
Lin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lin connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco lands a high kick!
Francisco avoids the head kick by Lin.
Francisco blocks the body kick.
Lin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franciscos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Francisco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lin.
Francisco tries a head kick but it misses.
Lin blocks a head kick by Francisco.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Francisco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francisco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lin.
Francisco avoids the body shot from Lin.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Francisco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felippe Francisco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felippe Francisco's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Francisco throws a body shot but no joy.
Lin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lin connects with a body shot that sends Francisco's belly button to the back.
Lin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Francisco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francisco moves out of range of the body kick.
Lin just misses with a punch to the body.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Lin misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francisco misses with a body shot.
Lin wants to slow Francisco down by chopping away at his legs.
Francisco tries a head kick but it misses.
Francisco lands a jab to Lin's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Francisco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lin tries to clinch up but Francisco circles away and keeps his distance.
Lin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Francisco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Francisco is out of range and Lin settles back down.
Lin throws the kick towards the body but Francisco avoids it.
Francisco throws a sloppy head kick and Lin moves out of range easily.
Lin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francisco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francisco ducks under a wild hook from Lin.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Francisco lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Lin lands.
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!
Francisco pushes Lin away with a front kick.
Francisco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francisco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lin throws a body shot but no joy.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lin connects with a leg kick. Francisco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lin throws a leg kick
and Francisco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Francisco misses with a head kick.
Francisco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Francisco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Francisco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francisco was well out of range. Poor timing from Lin.
Francisco tries a head kick but it misses.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Francisco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Francisco lands with a good body shot.
Lin misses with a body kick.
Felippe Francisco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Francisco blocks the low kick.
Lin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lin misses with an uppercut.
Lin misses with a low kick.
Lin misses with a body kick.
Francisco cracks Lin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Francisco, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws a body shot but no joy.
Francisco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Francisco misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lin blocks a head kick by Francisco.
Francisco has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lin.
Lin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francisco.
Francisco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Francisco throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lin.
A slow jab from Francisco misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Lin misses.
Francisco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lin on the side of the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Francisco. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felippe Francisco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Felippe Francisco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Francisco throws a lazy right hand but Lin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Francisco blocks a head kick by Lin.
Lin staying out of range there.
Lin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Francisco moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Francisco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francisco looks to land a left hand but Lin moved out of range nicely.
Lin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franciscos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lin blocks a head kick by Francisco.
Francisco throws a hook to the side of Lin's head but Lin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lin scores with a nice right hand.
Francisco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Francisco finds it's way through Lin's defenses.
Lin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That has opened up Felippe Francisco's cut even more.
Lin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francisco manages to avoid it.
Lin avoids the head kick by Francisco.
Francisco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francisco 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.
Francisco with a hook.
Francisco misses with a head kick.
Lin tried to score with a low kick but Francisco checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Francisco misses the target.
Francisco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws a leg kick
and Francisco counters with a straight right hand.
Francisco lunges at Lin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lin's hand.
Francisco looks for the body kick but Lin saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lin misses with a head kick.
Lin throws a wild body kick that Francisco sees coming a mile off.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Francisco fails to land with a series of punches.
Lin throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Francisco misses
and Lin counters with a body kick.
Francisco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lin misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Francisco.
Lin throws a head kick that misses.
Francisco moves away from the strike by Lin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Francisco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Francisco scores with a body shot.
Lin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Francisco scores with a sloppy right hand. Lin should have avoided that one.
Francisco stuffs the takedown.
Lin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Francisco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Francisco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lin at a distance.
Lin missing with a left hand there. Francisco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick from Francisco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francisco.
Francisco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Felippe Francisco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francisco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Francisco throws an overhand right that lands on Lin's shoulder, as Lin tries to avoid the shot.
Ping Lin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco throws a series of strikes that have Lin backpedaling.
Lin throws a right and a left that Francisco avoids nicely.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lin tries a head kick but it misses.
Francisco lands a nice looking body kick.
A leg kick checked by Francisco.
Francisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felippe Francisco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Francisco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felippe Francisco!
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