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ONI Fight Night 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Hoerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcin Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Hoerk!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lewandowski does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Lewandowski scores with a four punch combination!
Lewandowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewandowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewandowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoerk. Hoerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewandowski scores with a three punch combo!
Lewandowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoerk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoerk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewandowski throws a series of punches but Hoerk avoids them all with ease.
Hoerk tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoerk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lewandowski defends it nicely.
Marcin Lewandowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Hoerk.
Lewandowski throws a series of punches but Hoerk avoids them all with ease.
Lewandowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoerk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoerk forces Lewandowski back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoerk tries to pull guard but Lewandowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoerk drops back down to his feet.
Hoerk tries to pull guard but Lewandowski won't allow it.
Hoerk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewandowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoerk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoerk breaks from the clinch.
Hoerk wants to clinch up but Lewandowski keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Lewandowski does no damage.
Lewandowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoerk misses with a takedown attempt - Lewandowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewandowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheers as Hoerk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewandowski doesn't seem phased though.
Hoerk avoids the body shot from Lewandowski.
Marcin Lewandowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoerk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk slips a jab and a cross from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcin Lewandowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoerk clinches.
Hoerk looking for a takedown.
Lewandowski is trying to force a seperation but Hoerk has the dominant position.
Hoerk stalls.
Hoerk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewandowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoerk goes for a takedown attempt but Lewandowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lewandowski throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Lewandowski.
Hoerk digs a good body shot into Lewandowski's ribs.
Lewandowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewandowski looks to land a combination but Hoerk avoids it well.
A combination from Lewandowski does no damage.
Lewandowski is breathing heavily.
Lewandowski swinging wildly here.
Hoerk clinches with his opponent.
Lewandowski gets underhooks to prevent Hoerk's takedown attempt.
Lewandowski is pressed up against the cage. Hoerk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewandowski down to the mat. Lewandowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lewandowski throws a nice looking combination but Hoerk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewandowski looks to land a combination but Hoerk avoids it well.
Hoerk closes the distance and clinches.
Lewandowski is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski tries to circle away but Hoerk has him pinned against the cage.
Lewandowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoerk.
Hoerk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoerk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewandowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Hoerk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoerk pulls guard.
Hoerk trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewandowski tries to stand but Hoerk is controlling from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hoerk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoerk tries for a takedown but Lewandowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoerk tries to clinch up but Lewandowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewandowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoerk shoots in for a takedown but Lewandowski shows good takedown defense.
Hoerk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lewandowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hoerk shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewandowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoerk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lewandowski is looking to chop away at Hoerk's legs.
A punch combination from Lewandowski misses.
Hoerk shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewandowski sprawls well. He's pushed Hoerk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoerk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewandowski avoids it really well and circles away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski throws a right hand that Hoerk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoerk also avoids with ease.
Lewandowski misses with a few strikes there.
Hoerk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lewandowski is trying to defend but Hoerk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hoerk is taking a breather. Lewandowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoerk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk slows the pace down in half guard.
Hoerk wants to free his trapped foot but Lewandowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoerk decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's eight 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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lewandowski enables Hoerk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lewandowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoerk content to stall in guard here.
Hoerk wants to pass the guard but Lewandowski is keeping the position.
Lewandowski wants to get back to his feet but Hoerk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk trying to control but Lewandowski is working from the bottom.
Hoerk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lewandowski, up you get!
Hoerk moves into the clinch.
Hoerk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Lewandowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lewandowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoerk. Hoerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoerk misses with a head kick.
Hoerk closes the distance and clinches.
Hoerk breaks from the clinch.
Lewandowski swinging wildly here.
Lewandowski misses with a wild combination.
Lewandowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski tried to score with a low kick but Hoerk checks it.
Hoerk throws a head kick that misses.
Lewandowski throws a series of punches but Hoerk moves out of range.
Lewandowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoerk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoerk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lewandowski but Lewandowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoerk clinches up against the cage.
Hoerk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewandowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcin Lewandowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Hoerk.
Hoerk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoerk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewandowski's efforts to push away.
Hoerk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewandowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewandowski throws a nice looking combination but Hoerk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoerk.
Lewandowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hoerk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lewandowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoerk.
Hoerk wants to take a breather but Lewandowski is having none of it.
Hoerk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoerk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hoerk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewandowski keeps working.
Edward Hoerk has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hoerk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoerk slips a jab and a cross from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoerk. Hoerk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoerk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoerk looks for a takedown but Lewandowski sprawls well.
Hoerk tries to clinch but Lewandowski moves out of range.
Lewandowski throws a series of punches but Hoerk moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoerk.
Hoerk moves into range and clinches up with Lewandowski.
Hoerk leaning against his opponent.
Hoerk tries to pull guard but Lewandowski won't allow it.
A short right from Hoerk.
Hoerk is pushing Lewandowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hoerk manages to break the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoerk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewandowski misses with a two punch combination.
Hoerk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hoerk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewandowski is fending him off so far but Hoerk persists. Nope, Lewandowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewandowski looks to land a combination but Hoerk avoids it well.
Hoerk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoerk looks to land a combination but Lewandowski avoids it well.
Hoerk pushes Lewandowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewandowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoerk pulls Lewandowski into guard.
Hoerk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewandowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoerk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewandowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski tries to stand but Hoerk is controlling from the bottom.
Hoerk tries to strike from the bottom.
Hoerk pushes Lewandowski off and gets back to his feet.
Hoerk forces Lewandowski back against the cage and clinches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk stalling the fight.
Hoerk looking for a takedown.
Hoerk throws an elbow that misses.
Lewandowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hoerk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lewandowski uses from the top position.
Lewandowski tries to stand but Hoerk is controlling from the bottom.
Hoerk is trying to keep Lewandowski in close.
Hoerk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoerk, not yet.
Hoerk has his feet on Lewandowski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoerk has a takedown stuffed.
Hoerk shoots in for a takedown but Lewandowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcin Lewandowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewandowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoerk moves into the clinch.
Hoerk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoerk closes the distance and clinches up with Lewandowski, looking for a takedown. Hoerk pushes Lewandowski against the cage but Lewandowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lewandowski fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Lewandowski does no damage.
Hoerk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewandowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoerk somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoerk is defended easily by Lewandowski.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoerk doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcin Lewandowski is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoerk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoerk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoerk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewandowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoerk circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoerk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lewandowski's waist but Lewandowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoerk off to one side.
Lewandowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lewandowski throws a right and a left that Hoerk avoids nicely.
Hoerk clinches up with Lewandowski and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoerk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hoerk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lewandowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoerk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hoerk misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Hoerk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Edward Hoerk!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Edward Hoerk!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Edward Hoerk!
Edward Hoerk wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tupac Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Pearsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tupac Shaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Pearsen!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Pearsen. Those never looked like landing.
Pearsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shaker swings for the body but Pearsen moves out of range.
Pearsen misses with a double jab.
Shaker closes the distance and clinches.
Pearsen prevents the takedown attempt.
Pearsen is trying to push Shaker away but Shaker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shaker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mitchell Pearsen has been cut.
Shaker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pearsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shaker keeps control of Pearsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shaker breaks from the clinch.
Pearsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaker.
Pearsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaker.
Pearsen lands a nice hook to Shaker's body. Shaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pearsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaker manages to avoid it.
Shaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaker moves in looking to clinch but Pearsen pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pearsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearsen lands with a nice body punch.
Shaker throws the left hand but Pearsen avoids the punch easily.
Shaker throws a hook but Pearsen blocks it.
Shaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pearsen is fending him off so far but Shaker persists. Nope, Pearsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Pearsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaker is breathing heavily.
Shaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pearsen is out of range.
Shaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pearsen is able to avoid easily.
Pearsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Pearsen lands with a cross.
Pearsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pearsen lands a nice hook to Shaker's body. Shaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearsen lands a slapping body shot.
Pearsen lands a slapping body shot.
Pearsen lands a body shot.
Shaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen punishes Shaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Pearsen scores with a nice right hand.
Pearsen scores with a body shot.
Jab from Pearsen.
Shaker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pearsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearsen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pearsen!
Mitchell Pearsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Pearsen.
Shaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pearsen scores with the left hand. Shaker knows he should have avoided that one.
Pearsen scores with a jab to the body.
Pearsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearsen lands a nice hook to Shaker's body. Shaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pearsen lands a slapping body shot.
Pearsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaker doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen throws out a powerful jab.
Pearsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pearsen lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Pearsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaker doesn't seem phased though.
Pearsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pearsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shaker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearsen lands with a shot to the body.
Pearsen lands with a shot to the body.
Pearsen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pearsen cracks Shaker with a good jab.
Pearsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mitchell Pearsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pearsen lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Pearsen. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Pearsen there.
Pearsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shaker rather than just go for the knockout.
Pearsen lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pearsen scores with a jab.
Shaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pearsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pearsen lands with a good body shot.
Pearsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pearsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearsen lands with a nice body punch.
Pearsen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pearsen throws a one two combo.
Pearsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pearsen lands a nice hook to Shaker's body. Shaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Pearsen finds it's way through Shaker's defenses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen throws a one two combo.
Shaker drops his hands momentarily and Pearsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shaker walks into a jab.
Pearsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearsen with a hook.
Pearsen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pearsen lands with a nice body punch.
Pearsen digs a good body shot into Shaker's ribs.
Pearsen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pearsen.
Pearsen jabs Shaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pearsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pearsen lands a slapping body shot.
Pearsen scores with a three punch combo!
Pearsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearsen scores with a shot to the body.
Shaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Pearsen. Beautiful body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen throws a good cross that connects.
Pearsen cracks a nice hook into Shaker's ribs.
Pearsen lands with a nice body punch.
Pearsen throws a shot to the body.
Pearsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pearsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pearsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaker doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaker doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pearsen lands with a good body shot.
Pearsen jabs at Shaker's body.
Pearsen works Shaker's body with a nice hook.
Shaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pearsen works Shaker's body with a nice hook.
Shaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pearsen.
Shaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pearsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaker's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen digs a good body shot into Shaker's ribs.
Pearsen cracks Shaker with an open hand slap.
Pearsen lands with a cross.
Shaker misses with a series of wild punches.
Pearsen jabs at Shaker's body.
Pearsen digs a good hook to Shaker's body.
Pearsen lands a right hook to the body.
Pearsen cracks a nice hook into Shaker's ribs.
Shaker takes one to the chin there.
Pearsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pearsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pearsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pearsen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pearsen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaker should have avoided that one.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen connects with a crisp jab.
Pearsen lands a body shot.
Pearsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pearsen lands with a shot to the body.
Pearsen digs a good body shot into Shaker's ribs.
Pearsen scores with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pearsen lands with a nice body punch.
Pearsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pearsen connects with a right hand. Shaker shakes it off.
Pearsen lands a jab to Shaker's midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Pearsen scores with a four punch combination!
Nice cross by Pearsen.
Pearsen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pearsen.
Shaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pearsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pearsen lands a slapping body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pearsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pearsen lands with a shot to the body.
Pearsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaker doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A lazy left from Pearsen finds it's target.
Shaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pearsen lands the left hand.
Shaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pearsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaker takes one on the button.
Shaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pearsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pearsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Pearsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitchell Pearsen'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. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Pearsen.
Pearsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mitchell Pearsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaker is looking to clinch.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearsen circles away.
Pearsen lands with a shot to the body.
Shaker walks into a jab.
Tupac Shaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pearsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearsen lunges at Shaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaker's hand.
Pearsen punishes Shaker's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Pearsen lands.
Pearsen works Shaker's body with a nice hook.
Pearsen scores with a body shot.
Shaker walks into a straight right hand from Pearsen.
Pearsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pearsen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pearsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pearsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pearsen cracks Shaker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pearsen lands a right hook to the body.
Pearsen stuns Shaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pearsen cracks Shaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaker moves forwards but Pearsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pearsen scores with a jab. Shaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pearsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pearsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shaker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pearsen.
Nice body punch from Pearsen.
Pearsen throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Pearsen.
Pearsen lands the left hand.
Pearsen lands a body shot.
Pearsen scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Pearsen.
Shaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pearsen digs a good hook to Shaker's body.
Pearsen looks to land a combination. Shaker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pearsen sizes up Shaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shaker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shaker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pearsen.
Pearsen thuds a left hand into Shaker's body.
Pearsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pearsen throws a shot to the body.
Shaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pearsen lands the left hand.
Pearsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shaker's hands.
Pearsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pearsen cracks a nice hook into Shaker's ribs.
Pearsen digs a good hook to Shaker's body.
Pearsen jabs at Shaker's body.
Pearsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pearsen lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaker momentarily.
Pearsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Pearsen.
Pearsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pearsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaker at a distance.
Pearsen digs a good body shot into Shaker's ribs.
Pearsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pearsen lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearsen scores with a jab to the body.
Pearsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pearsen lands a nice hook to Shaker's body. Shaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pearsen digs a good body shot into Shaker's ribs.
Pearsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearsen lands with a cross.
Pearsen lands a jab to Shaker's midsection.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pearsen digs a good hook to Shaker's body.
Pearsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaker should have avoided that one.
Pearsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pearsen scores with a one two! Shaker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Pearsen. Beautiful body shot.
Pearsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearsen punishes Shaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Pearsen punishes Shaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Pearsen cracks a nice hook into Shaker's ribs.
Shaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pearsen scores with a three punch combo!
Pearsen lands a right hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Pearsen.
Shaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pearsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shaker needs to keep his hands up - Pearsen had a free shot at his head there.
Pearsen scores with a body shot.
Pearsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Pearsen. Beautiful body shot.
Shaker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pearsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearsen lands a right hook to the body.
Pearsen lands a nice shot that snaps Shaker's head back.
Pearsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pearsen jabs at Shaker's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pearsen.
A jab lands there for Pearsen.
Pearsen works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pearsen works the jab nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen works Shaker's body with a nice hook.
Shaker clinches up against the cage.
Shaker misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Shaker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pearsen wants to break free but Shaker has control.
Pearsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaker pulls guard.
Pearsen stands and steps away. Shaker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pearsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaker moves in looking to clinch but Pearsen pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Pearsen.
Pearsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pearsen scores with a body shot.
Pearsen lands with a nice body punch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen jabs Shaker right on the nose. Shaker blinks but takes it well.
Shaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pearsen is fending him off so far but Shaker persists. Nope, Pearsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Pearsen scores with a hook to the body. Shaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pearsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Pearsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pearsen digs a good body shot into Shaker's ribs.
Shaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearsen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pearsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pearsen lands a jab to Shaker's midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pearsen!
Nice body punch from Pearsen.
Shaker misses with a takedown attempt - Pearsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pearsen lands a jab to the nose.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pearsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pearsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pearsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pearsen works over Shaker's head and body with a nice combination.
Pearsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearsen lands with a good body shot.
Pearsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Shaker does no damage.
Shaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pearsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pearsen lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pearsen lands a body shot.
Tupac Shaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell Pearsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Pearsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pearsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Mitchell Pearsen!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Mitchell Pearsen!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Mitchell Pearsen!
Mitchell Pearsen wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Eleosida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Dela Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Eleosida!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eleosida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eleosida defends it nicely.
Dela Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz feints and as Eleosida raises his hands in defense, Dela Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz stands up over Eleosida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eleosida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Eleosida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Eleosida has wrist control.
Dela Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eleosida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dela Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dela Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eleosida keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eleosida looking to control.
Dela Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz prevents Eleosida from getting back to his feet.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Eleosida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Eleosida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eleosida keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Eleosida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dela Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eleosida trying to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because King Dela Cruz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown.
Dela Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eleosida is fending him off so far but Dela Cruz persists. Nope, Eleosida circles away and we're back to standing.
Eleosida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eleosida thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dela Cruz to regain full guard.
Dela Cruz is adopting a defensive guard.
Eleosida stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida throws a big right hand that misses.
Dela Cruz looking to control.
Dela Cruz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Eleosida is looking to improve his position but Dela Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Eleosida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee warns Eleosida that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Eleosida tries to lock up and control but Dela Cruz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Eleosida is having none of it.
Dela Cruz looking for a guillotine from mount but Eleosida is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Eleosida is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dela Cruz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dela Cruz wants to control the pace but Eleosida is squirming around nicely.
Dela Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dela Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Eleosida is desperately trying to improve his position but Dela Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Dela Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eleosida doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to control but Eleosida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dela Cruz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dela Cruz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dela Cruz breaks from Eleosida's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dela Cruz lands with some strikes.
Dela Cruz breaks from Eleosida's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dela Cruz wants to control the pace but Eleosida is squirming around nicely.
Dela Cruz controlling his opponent.
Dela Cruz unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eleosida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dela Cruz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dela Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dela Cruz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dela Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eleosida is looking to escape.
Eleosida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dela Cruz dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Eleosida that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dela Cruz dominating with strikes here.
Dela Cruz tries to control but Eleosida wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz tries to control but Eleosida wriggling away.
Eleosida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to control but Eleosida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eleosida is trying desperately to improve position.
Eleosida regains half guard.
Dela Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dela Cruz lands with some strikes.
Dela Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Dela Cruz wants to control the pace but Eleosida is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eleosida is looking to escape.
Eleosida working to try and regain half guard.
Dela Cruz landing punches.
Dela Cruz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dela Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Eleosida wants to control but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Dela Cruz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eleosida hang on?
Dela Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Eleosida can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Eleosida is looking to improve his position but Dela Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Dela Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Eleosida takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dela Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dela Cruz with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Dela Cruz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dela Cruz feints and as Eleosida raises his hands in defense, Dela Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Eleosida keeps moving.
Eleosida wants to sweep here but Dela Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz cracks Eleosida with a solid left hand.
Dela Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eleosida is wriggling around but Dela Cruz manages to pass to half guard.
Eleosida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eleosida tries to roll over but Dela Cruz keeps him under control.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Eleosida is keeping him busy.
Eleosida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dela Cruz prevents Eleosida from standing back up.
Dela Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eleosida can do to turn this around?
Dela Cruz stalling.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dela Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Eleosida's temple.
Dela Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Dela Cruz there.
Eleosida pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Dela Cruz moves nicely into side control.
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Eleosida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dela Cruz is putting a hurting on Eleosida here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position but Eleosida is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz working the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position but Eleosida is working away.
Eleosida is looking for a sweep.
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Eleosida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dela Cruz is chipping away with strikes.
King Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eleosida is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.
Dela Cruz grinds an elbow into Eleosida's temple.
Dela Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eleosida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Cruz working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dela Cruz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dela Cruz trying to control the action but Eleosida is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Eleosida is defending well.
Eleosida is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dela Cruz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
Eleosida can't do much from the bottom here.
Eleosida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dela Cruz lands a nice forearm strike.
Dela Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eleosida to see if he's OK.
Dela Cruz prevents Eleosida from escaping the position.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Eleosida is keeping him busy.
Dela Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eleosida to see if he's OK.
Dela Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eleosida to see if he's OK.
Dela Cruz prevents Eleosida from escaping the position.
Eleosida is breathing heavily.
Dela Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Dela Cruz is putting a hurting on Eleosida here, landing some big shots from side control.
Eleosida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dela Cruz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dela Cruz scoring with punches from side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is chipping away with strikes.
Dela Cruz advances to mount.
Dela Cruz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Eleosida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dela Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Eleosida is working to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz with shots to the head and body - Eleosida looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dela Cruz unloading with bombs!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dela Cruz looking to isolate an arm here. Eleosida doesn't see it coming and as Dela Cruz extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dela Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Dela Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Halme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl van der Rohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halme's entrance music is Tony Halme - Kuningas Voittamaton. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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300 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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300 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Halme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl van der Rohen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Halme. van der Rohen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Halme misses with a looping left.
van der Rohen avoids the body shot from Halme.
van der Rohen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halme circles away quickly and effectively.
Halme misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halme falls off balance throwing a combination
and van der Rohen counters with a left and a right that stings Halme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halme looks to land a left hand but van der Rohen moved out of range nicely.
van der Rohen wants to slow Halme down by chopping away at his legs.
Halme throws a left and a right that both miss
and van der Rohen counters with an outside leg kick.
van der Rohen staying out of range there.
Halme throws a left and a right that both miss
and van der Rohen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Halme's knee momentarily.
Halme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from van der Rohen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van der Rohen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halme falls off balance throwing a combination
and van der Rohen counters with a right hand to the body.
Halme is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
van der Rohen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halme throws a jab when van der Rohen was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Halme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from van der Rohen.
Halme throws a lazy right hand but van der Rohen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and van der Rohen counters with an outside leg kick.
Halme falls off balance throwing a combination
and van der Rohen counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four 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!
An inside leg kick lands from van der Rohen.
van der Rohen swinging wildly here.
Halme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. van der Rohen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halme looks to land a right hand but van der Rohen moved out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halme misses with a double jab
and van der Rohen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Halme is really struggling to find his range with his punches. van der Rohen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
van der Rohen lands a slapping body shot.
van der Rohen misses with a leg kick.
van der Rohen lands with a nice body punch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
van der Rohen misses with the combination.
van der Rohen lands a left and a right that send Halme crashing to the mat, dazed. van der Rohen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Tony Halme has been cut.
van der Rohen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halme throws a hook to the side of van der Rohen's head but van der Rohen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halme misses with a straight right.
Halme misses with a hook to the body
and van der Rohen counters with a leg kick.
van der Rohen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halme counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Karl van der Rohen has been cut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halme takes one to the chin there.
Halme throws a body punch but van der Rohen moves out of range.
Halme throws a sloppy body shot
and Halme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halme misses with a combination
and van der Rohen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Halme's knee momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
van der Rohen throws a right and a left that Halme avoids nicely.
Halme throws out a loose jab but van der Rohen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tony Halme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halme lands with a good body shot.
Halme misses with a shot to the body
and van der Rohen counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halme throws a series of punches but van der Rohen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl van der Rohen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Halme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps van der Rohen's head backwards.
Halme looks to throw the jab but van der Rohen is out of range.
Halme misses the shot to the body.
van der Rohen throws a low kick, looking for Halme's leg but Halme calmly moves out of range.
Halme looks to land a right hand but van der Rohen moved out of range.
van der Rohen throws a leg kick but Halme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halme cracks van der Rohen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! van der Rohen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Halme finish him?
van der Rohen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Halme rather than just go for the knockout.
van der Rohen is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
van der Rohen misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halme. van der Rohen does a little dance to reset his feet.
van der Rohen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halme throws a shot from downtown. van der Rohen moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Halme misses its intended target.
Halme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but van der Rohen manages to avoid it.
Halme connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends van der Rohen to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Halme!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Halme!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noriaki Ueyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noriaki Ueyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Bell!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ueyama tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ueyama throws a lazy right hand but Bell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bell leaves Ueyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Noriaki Ueyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ueyama throws a head kick but Bell moves out of range.
Bell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bell lands a nice looking body shot.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch but Ueyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ueyama misses with a takedown attempt - Bell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bell moves into the clinch.
Bell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ueyama managing to block the knees to the body from Bell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ueyama avoids the elbow strike from Bell, against the cage.
Bell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ueyama's efforts to push away.
Ueyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Bell.
Bell lands a nice elbow.
Ueyama tries for a takedown but Bell manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noriaki Ueyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bell throws an elbow but misses.
Ueyama blocks an elbow strike.
Bell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ueyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ueyama's brow.
Ueyama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ueyama.
Ueyama avoids the elbow strike from Bell, against the cage.
Ueyama gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ueyama in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to sweep but Ueyama has passed to side control!
Bell regains half guard.
Bell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ueyama.
Ueyama is controlling the pace.
Ueyama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ueyama looking to pass the guard.
Ueyama stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ueyama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bell dives on top into guard.
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.
Ueyama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard.
Ueyama stops Bell from standing up.
Bell is working an open guard so Ueyama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ueyama swinging wildly here.
Bell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bell throws an elbow that misses.
Bell is trying to maintain a safe position but Ueyama gets an underhook and turns Bell into the cage.
Ueyama manages to break the clinch.
Bell connects with a jab.
Ueyama lands with a right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ueyama.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ueyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bell doesn't manage to clinch there - Ueyama circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ueyama is defended easily by Bell.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ueyama moves away.
Ueyama is looking to clinch.
Bell moves into the clinch successfully.
Ueyama working hard to break the clinch.
Bell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ueyama jumps guard but Bell stands there with Ueyama around his waist. Ueyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ueyama tries to pull guard but Bell holds him up against the cage and eventually Ueyama drops back down to his feet.
Bell stalling.
Bell misses with an elbow strike.
Bell prevents Ueyama from breaking the clinch.
Bell lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Noriaki Ueyama has been cut.
Ueyama has Bell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Bell.
Ueyama is trying to stall.
Ueyama wants to break free but Bell has control.
Bell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ueyama tries to score a body lock takedown but Bell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bell slowing the pace effectively.
Bell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ueyama.
Bell lands an elbow that stopped Ueyama in his tracks for a moment.
Ueyama works on Bell's body with a couple of short punches.
Ueyama avoiding damage as Bell throws knees to the body.
Ueyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Bell.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bell throws an elbow but misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bell pushes off an throws an elbow but Ueyama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ueyama working aggressively here.
Bell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ueyama avoids the elbow strike from Bell, against the cage.
Ueyama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ueyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bell throws a head kick but Ueyama moves out of range.
Ueyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ueyama clinches up against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bell looking to stall.
Bell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ueyama avoids it.
Ueyama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bell gets caught flat footed, as Ueyama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ueyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Ueyama from controlling successfully.
Bell trying to control the position.
Bell wants to stand and escape but Ueyama is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ueyama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ueyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ueyama postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ueyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Bell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noriaki Ueyama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bell lands a high kick!
Bell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ueyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bell connects with a single shot there.
Ueyama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ueyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bell is fending him off so far but Ueyama persists. Nope, Bell circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Ueyama misses
and Bell counters with a head kick. That will keep Ueyama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Noriaki Ueyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ueyama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bell lands a head kick. Ueyama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueyama slips a straight right by Bell.
Nice body kick from Bell.
Ueyama fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noriaki Ueyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell feints and then cracks Ueyama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ueyama down.
A head kick by Bell misses
and Ueyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick
and Ueyama counters with a straight right hand.
Ueyama tries to clinch
and Bell counters with a straight right hand.
Bell misses with a head kick.
Ueyama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bell counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueyama has a takedown stuffed.
Ueyama throws a leg kick
and Bell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ueyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bell.
Ueyama tries to keep at a distance but Bell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bell misses with an elbow over the top.
Ueyama fails to pull guard.
Bell stalling in the clinch but Ueyama improves position.
Bell throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bell.
Ueyama dodges an elbow strike from Bell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ueyama is defending well for now.
Bell trying to control the position but instead, Ueyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bell into the cage.
Bell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ueyama is defending well for now.
Ueyama is trying to push Bell away but Bell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bell misses with a knee strike.
Ueyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bell misses with a head kick.
Ueyama thows a leg kick but Bell checks it
and Bell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ueyama darts in and clinches Bell up against the cage.
Ueyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Bell gets an underhook and turns Ueyama into the cage.
Ueyama is looking to break free of the clinch but Bell has double underhooks.
Bell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bell pushes off an throws an elbow but Ueyama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bell avoids a wild elbow strike from Ueyama.
Bell keeps control of Ueyama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bell throws an elbow that misses.
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.
Bell looking to stall.
Bell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ueyama is trying to break free.
Bell lands an elbow inside.
Bell lands an elbow inside.
Bell lands an elbow inside.
Ueyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell lands with an uppercut that bounces Ueyama off the cage and back into rage.
Ueyama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ueyama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ueyama controlling from the full mount.
Bell is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ueyama tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Bell is looking to get to half guard.
Ueyama controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bell is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ueyama tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Ueyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bell trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ueyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bell is looking to escape.
Ueyama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ueyama with a couple of short strikes.
Bell can't escape the position.
Bell trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Ueyama isn't that keen on the idea.
Ueyama content just to control the position here.
Bell tries to hold on but Ueyama postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ueyama stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ueyama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Bell as Ueyama shoots in.
Ueyama throws a sloppy head kick
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ueyama throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ueyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed Ueyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Joe Bell!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Joe Bell!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Joe Bell!
Joe Bell wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takaku Fuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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141 lbs
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148 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takaku Fuke!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuke wants to clinch up but Queen keeps it at a distance.
Takaku Fuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuke misses with a wild combination.
Fuke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Fuke misses.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuke connects with a single shot there.
Fuke moves into the clinch successfully.
Fuke has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Queen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Queen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuke throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
Fuke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Queen throws a shot to the body.
Queen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuke shoots for a double leg takedown but Queen sprawls well. He's pushed Fuke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Queen staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuke throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range.
Fuke throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Fuke fails to land with a series of punches.
Queen avoids the body shot from Fuke.
Fuke tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuke works the jab nicely.
Fuke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuke shoots in looking for a takedown but Queen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fuke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takaku Fuke.
Fuke looks gassed!
Fuke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Queen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fuke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuke doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Fuke misses.
Donk. Queen catches Fuke right on the button with a cross.
Fuke throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Fuke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fuke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuke tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Fuke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fuke fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuke misses with a jab to the body
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Queen dips to his left and cracks Fuke with an uppercut!
Fuke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen misses with a few strikes there.
Fuke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Queen counters with a one-two to the body.
Fuke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuke misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen scores with a one two! Fuke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fuke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Queen to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Queen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Queen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Queen.
Queen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Queen throws a combination that misses
and Fuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen lands a jab.
Fuke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Queen scores with a four punch combination!
Queen connects with a looping right hand.
Fuke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a left and a right that stings Fuke.
Queen blocks a head kick by Fuke.
Fuke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Queen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Queen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuke on the side of the head.
Fuke throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fuke closes the distance but Queen moves to the side
and Queen counters with a two punch combo.
Queen connects with a crisp jab.
Fuke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Queen cracks Fuke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fuke misses with a takedown attempt - Queen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Queen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fuke dodges the punch combination from Queen.
Queen lands a jab.
Fuke throws a lazy body kick
and Queen counters with a two punch combo.
Fuke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fuke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fuke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a one-two to the body.
Queen scores with a nice right hand.
Fuke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen slips under a jab.
Queen scores with a jab to the body.
Fuke tries to clinch up.
Queen throws a series of punches but Fuke avoids them all with ease.
Fuke darts in trying to clinch
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Queen scores with a four punch combination!
Queen throws a right hand that Fuke ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuke also avoids with ease.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a series of punches but Fuke avoids them all with ease.
Queen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fuke tries for a takedown but Queen circles away easily
and Queen counters with a right hand to the body.
Queen looks to land a combination but Fuke avoids it well.
Fuke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Queen cracks Fuke with a good jab.
Queen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen scores with a jab to the body.
Fuke tries to move into range but Queen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Queen scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Queen.
Queen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fuke at a distance.
Fuke misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Queen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Queen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fuke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Queen. Beautiful body shot.
Queen scores with a shot to the body.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuke.
Queen lands with a good body shot.
Queen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Queen works over Fuke's head and body with a nice combination.
Queen moves out of range of the strikes.
Queen lands a really nice looking cross but Fuke seems unphased.
Queen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fuke misses with a double jab
and Queen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Queen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Queen lands with a good body shot.
Fuke doesn't manage to clinch there - Queen circles away.
Queen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloppy strikes from Queen. Those never looked like landing.
Queen jabs Fuke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuke is trying desperately to land a takedown but Queen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fuke.
Fuke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Queen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fuke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Queen!
Fuke tries a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Queen scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuke should have avoided that one.
Fuke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Queen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Queen stalks Fuke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fuke's face. Fuke staggers backwards, shaken.
Fuke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fuke wants to clinch but Queen slips to the side
and Queen counters with a nice body shot.
Queen lands a nice looking body shot.
Queen scores with a jab to the head.
Fuke tries to clinch but Queen moves away
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Queen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Queen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Queen lands a nice shot that snaps Fuke's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Queen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Queen scores with a body shot.
Fuke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fuke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Queen counters with a left to the body.
Fuke misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a three punch combo that has Fuke backing up. Fuke nods at Queen to acknowledge the strikes.
Fuke wants to clinch but Queen slips to the side
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Queen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuke is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Fuke tries to clinch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Fuke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen cracks a nice hook into Fuke's ribs.
Queen digs a good hook to Fuke's body.
Queen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Fuke.
Fuke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
John Queen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Queen. Those never looked like landing.
Fuke is breathing heavily.
Fuke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Queen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuke doesn't manage to clinch there - Queen circles away.
Fuke tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
Queen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fuke throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuke loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Fuke misses with a combination
and Queen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Queen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fuke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Queen counters with a series of strikes. Fuke will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Fuke. Those never looked like landing.
Fuke fails to land the takedown.
Queen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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.
Queen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Queen!
Queen tries to bum rush Fuke with a series of wild strikes but Fuke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Queen works the jab nicely.
Fuke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Queen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fuke on the side of the head.
Queen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fuke throws a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Fuke throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Queen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Queen scores with a shot to the body.
Queen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuke can do to turn this around?
Fuke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fuke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Queen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fuke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Queen connects with a nice looking jab.
Fuke tries a head kick but it misses.
Queen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Queen. Beautiful body shot.
Fuke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Queen.
Jab, jab by Queen - just one landing.
Queen throws a right hand that Fuke ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuke also avoids with ease.
Queen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands a nice hook to Fuke's body. Fuke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fuke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Queen counters with a one-two to the body.
Fuke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fuke throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Fuke misses with a straight left.
Queen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Queen scores with a three punch combo!
Fuke misses with an uppercut.
Queen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Queen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fuke throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a right and a left that Fuke avoids nicely.
Fuke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Queen avoids it really well and circles away.
John Queen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takaku Fuke.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Queen!
Queen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Queen scores with a three punch combo!
Fuke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Queen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fuke somewhat.
Queen with a nice cross.
Queen cracks Fuke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Queen lands with a hook. Fuke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fuke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fuke throws a combination that misses
and Queen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Queen. That snapped Fuke's head back.
Queen digs a good body shot into Fuke's ribs.
Fuke wants to clinch
and Queen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Queen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Queen lands with a nice body punch.
Fuke darts in trying to clinch
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuke misses with a low kick.
Queen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuke wants to clinch but Queen slips to the side
and Queen counters with a right hand to the body.
Queen lands with a good body shot.
Takaku Fuke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Queen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fuke in his tracks.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuke doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Queen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fuke wants to clinch but Queen slips to the side
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Fuke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuke moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
Queen throws a series of strikes that have Fuke backpedaling.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuke doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuke doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Queen does no damage.
Queen circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fuke at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Fuke or perhaps it was just good defense by Queen which made him look bad.
Queen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuke misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Queen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Queen.
Queen lands a right hook to the body.
Queen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Queen lands with a nice combination. Fuke backs away looking to recover.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Queen dips to his left and cracks Fuke with an uppercut!
Fuke tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fuke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Queen scores with a punch to the head.
Queen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuke closes the distance but Queen moves to the side
and Queen counters with a right hand to the body.
Fuke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fuke wants to clinch
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Queen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Queen duly obliges.
Queen throws a shot to the body.
Fuke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Queen 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for John Queen!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for John Queen!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for John Queen!
John Queen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyuzo Shichinin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Veneracion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Veneracion's choice of entrance music: faint. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
163 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyuzo Shichinin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Veneracion!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veneracion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shichinin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shichinin gets back to half guard.
Veneracion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shichinin is looking for a sweep. Veneracion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Veneracion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shichinin is trying to get back to full guard.
Veneracion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Veneracion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shichinin tries to hold on but Veneracion pushes him away.
Veneracion working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Shichinin turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Veneracion off and cradles Shichinin's limp body as Veneracion celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Karl Veneracion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoshi Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii has chosen Global Deejays - "California Dreamin'" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Satoshi Ishii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elliot Ness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoshi Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness tries to land a leg kick but Ishii saw it coming and moves away.
Ishii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ness stuns Ishii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ness was covering up waiting for the punch and Ishii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ness wants to stand and escape but Ishii is having none of it.
Ness is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ishii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ness is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ishii wants to control from the top but Ness keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ishii is fighting to break Ness's control of his arms but Ness is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Elliot Ness has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ishii closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii trying to control the action but Ness is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ness tries to bench press Ishii off him but Ishii keeps the position.
Ness dodges the ground and pound from Ishii.
Ishii is putting a hurting on Ness here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ishii swings around for an armbar but Ness sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ishii's guard.
Ishii wants to stand and escape but Ness is having none of it.
Ness tries to stand but Ishii is controlling from the bottom.
Ness tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishii is retaining full guard.
Ness controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ishii has a closed guard, preventing Ness from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ness defends well.
Ness avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ness trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ishii working for a triangle but Ness defends it easily.
Ishii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ness stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ishii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ishii has his foot on Ness's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ness works his way back into a safe position though.
Ness controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ishii will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ness would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ness wants to pass the guard but Ishii is keeping the position.
Ishii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ness decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ness connects with a body shot.
Ness thumps Ishii with a low kick.
Ness fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ishii checks it well.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ness as he jumps to the side.
Ness scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ishii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ness checks it well.
Ness throws a chopping leg kick but Ishii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elliot Ness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ness just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Ishii as he checks the leg kick.
Ishii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ness sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ishii somewhat.
Ishii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown but Ness shows good takedown defense.
Elliot Ness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satoshi Ishii.
Ishii shoots in and drives through. Ness sprawls well.
Ness defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ishii.
Ness lands with a nice combination. Ishii backs away looking to recover.
Ness is looking to wear down Ishii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ness throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ishii looks gassed!
Ness scores with a push kick.
Ness connects with a leg kick. Ishii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ishii.
Ishii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ness. Ness obviously looking to wear him down.
Ness scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ness!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Ness.
Ness with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ness lands a slapping body shot.
Ness fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ishii.
Ness lands with a shot to the body.
Ness stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ishii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ness scores with a body shot.
Ness lands a leg kick that knocks Ishii off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ness.
Elliot Ness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ness. Ness obviously looking to wear him down.
Ness fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ishii.
Ness fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ness lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ness jabs at Ishii's body.
Ness with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ness lands with a shot to the body.
Ness lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ness throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ness scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ness throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ness. That's going to slow Ishii down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ness.
Good leg kick by Ness there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ness throws a head kick but Ishii moves out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ness ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ness lands a nice shot that snaps Ishii's head back.
Ness lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ishii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ness.
Ishii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ness.
Ness throws a good cross that connects.
Ness chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ishii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ness cracks the inside of Ishii's front leg.
Ness lands a nice hook to Ishii's body. Ishii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ness lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ness cracks the inside of Ishii's front leg.
Ness feints and then cracks Ishii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ishii down.
Ness lands a nice hook to Ishii's body. Ishii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ness throws a combination. Ishii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ness's corner calls for a 1-2. Ness obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ness lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ness jabs Ishii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ness connects with a high kick.
Ness connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ishii momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ness scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body kick from Ness.
Ishii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ness can pounce on him.
Ness lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ness punishes Ishii's body with a nice straight punch.
Ness goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ness scores with a leg kick.
Ness lands a slapping body shot.
Ness lands a leg kick that knocks Ishii off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Ness.
Ness lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Ness finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ishii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ness connects with a looping right hand.
Ness lands with a hook. Ishii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ness connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Ness.
Ness lands a head kick!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ness with a jab.
Ness throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ness is looking to slow Ishii down with leg kicks.
Ness lands with an uppercut that bounces Ishii off the cage and back into rage.
Ness scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ishii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ness buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ness scores with a nice right hand.
Ishii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ness.
Ness lands a nice shot to the body.
Ness connects with a solid leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ness. Ishii shrugs it off though.
Ness bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishii misses with a two punch combination.
Ishii has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ness.
Ness jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ness keeps Ishii at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ness changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ness lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Ness dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
That kick from Ness tenderised Ishii's leg. Ishii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ness scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ness looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elliot Ness is winning the standup battle so far.
Ness paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ishii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ness can pounce on him.
Ness clobbers Ishii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ness throws out a powerful jab.
Ness is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ishii can do to turn this around?
Ness tries to land a leg kick but Ishii saw it coming and moves away.
Satoshi Ishii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ness as he jumps to the side.
Ness connects with a solid leg kick.
Ness wants to land a leg kick but Ishii is out of range.
Ishii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ness avoids it really well and circles away.
Ishii is breathing heavily.
Ishii needs to keep his hands up - Ness had a free shot at his head there.
Ness fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ishii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ishii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ishii. That did some damage!
Ness tests Ishii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ness as he avoids it easily.
Elliot Ness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satoshi Ishii.
Ness scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ishii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ness throws a leg kick which misses Ishii's front leg but catches the back leg as Ishii tries to avoid it.
Ness is looking to slow Ishii down with leg kicks.
Ness lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ness fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ness lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ishii walks into a straight right hand from Ness.
A good leg kick by Ness.
Ness misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ishii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ness lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ishii will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Ness there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ness chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ness chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Ness there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ness lands a jab-cross combination.
Ishii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ness changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ness is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ishii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ness.
Ness scores with a leg kick.
Ness scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from Ness.
Good shot there by Ness.
Ness connects with a leg kick. Ishii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ness fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ness lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Ness finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ness throws a nice head kick!
Ness lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness digs a good body shot into Ishii's ribs.
Ness fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ishii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Ness. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ness.
Ness connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ness.
Ness lands an overhand right.
Ness scores with a spinning back kick!
Ishii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ness scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ness connects with an inside leg kick.
Ness scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Ness.
A good leg kick by Ness.
Ishii 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.
Ness chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ness connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishii blocks a head kick by Ness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ishii is defended easily by Ness.
Ness connects with a nice looking jab.
Ness lands a nice shot to the body.
Ness fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ishii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ness lands a right hook to the body.
Ishii needs to keep his hands up - Ness had a free shot at his head there.
Ness scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ishii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ness.
Ness scores with a leg kick.
Ishii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ishii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ishii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ishii drops his hands momentarily and Ness takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ness scores with a punch to the head.
Ness cracks the inside of Ishii's front leg.
Ness scores with a hook.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ness works Ishii's body with a nice hook.
Ness lands a slapping body shot.
Ness lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishii's sensitive parts.
Ness lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ishii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ness lands a head shot.
Ishii moves out of range as Ness throws a body kick.
Ishii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Ness there.
Ness scores with a hook to the body. Ishii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ness scoring well with a low kick there.
Ness moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ness works over Ishii's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ishii 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.
Ness cracks Ishii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ness.
Ness connects with a high kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ness fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ishii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ness punishes Ishii's body with a nice straight punch.
Ness is looking to slow Ishii down with leg kicks.
Ness thumps Ishii with a low kick.
Ness scores with a jab to the body.
Ness connects with a solid leg kick.
Ishii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ness scores with a leg kick.
Ness thumps Ishii with a low kick.
Ness turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Ness.
Ness lands a nice hook to Ishii's body. Ishii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ness lands a jab to Ishii's midsection.
Ness chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ishii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Ness.
Ness lands a slapping body shot.
Ness connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ishii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ness.
Ness lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishii's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Ness.
Ness lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ishii backs up against the cage.
Ness scores with a hook.
Ness lands a nice looking body shot.
Ness scores with a nice body kick.
Ness looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Ness.
Ishii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ness throws a right hand that Ishii ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishii also avoids with ease.
Ness scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Ness.
Nice straight punches there by Ness. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ness.
Ishii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ness misses with a head kick.
Ness cracks the inside of Ishii's front leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ishii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ness lands a slapping body shot.
Ness lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ness scores with a nice strike.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ness scores with a jab to the head.
Ness scores with a jab to the body.
Ness connects with a high kick.
Ness is looking to slow Ishii down with leg kicks.
Ishii 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.
Good leg kick by Ness there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ishii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ishii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ness dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ishii. That did some damage!
Ness lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ness. That's going to slow Ishii down.
Ishii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ishii shoots in looking for a takedown. Ness tries to sprawl out of it but Ishii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ness manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ness throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ishii slips a jab and a cross from Ness.
Ness throws a one two combo.
Ness cracks the inside of Ishii's front leg.
Ishii tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ness lands the left hand.
Ness fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ness jabs Ishii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Ness.
Ness lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ness throws a good cross that connects.
Ishii tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Satoshi Ishii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ness moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ness connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elliot Ness showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ness 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Elliot Ness!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Elliot Ness!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Elliot Ness!
Elliot Ness wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soral Punkass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kal Too (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soral Punkass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kal Too!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punkass moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Too throws a big shot that misses.
Punkass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Too shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Punkass as he jumps to the side.
Too throws a series of strikes that have Punkass backpedaling.
Too shoots for a takedown but Punkass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Too lands a glancing blow to the side of Punkass's head.
Soral Punkass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punkass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Punkass!
Too checks a low kick from Punkass.
Punkass throws a sloppy head kick and Too moves out of range easily.
Punkass wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Punkass.
Punkass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Punkass.
Too looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punkass throws a body kick that misses.
Punkass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Punkass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Punkass tries to clinch up.
Too takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Too throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Punkass on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Too checks a leg kick.
Too throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punkass.
A combination from Too does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too walks forward, straight into a front kick from Punkass.
Too throws a right and a left that Punkass avoids nicely.
Punkass lands with a kick to the temple. Too shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Too blocks a head kick by Punkass.
Punkass drives through and clinches with Too against the cage.
Punkass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Too darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Too lands an overhand right.
Too misses with a two punch combination.
Too works the jab nicely.
Punkass explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Too throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Too digs a good body shot into Punkass's ribs.
Too checks a low kick from Punkass.
Punkass is looking to slow Too down with leg kicks.
Punkass scores with a leg kick.
Too closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Too stops Punkass from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too tries to pass to full mount but Punkass defends it.
Too throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Too seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Too wants to advance to full mount but Punkass doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Too slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punkass is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Too dives into side control.
Too is looking to take a break and control but Punkass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Too controls the position.
Too stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Punkass throws a leg kick
and Too counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Punkass is trying to escape back to his feet but Too uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punkass is trying to buck Too off.
Too is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Punkass is trying to buck Too off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Too controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kal Too was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Punkass ducks under a wild hook from Too.
Too checks the leg kick nicely there.
Too tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Punkass swivels and escapes.
Soral Punkass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kal Too.
Too misses with an uppercut. Punkass saw that one coming.
Punkass checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Punkass slips under a jab from Too.
Too fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Too works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Punkass.
Too scores with a body shot.
Punkass tries a head kick but it misses.
Too changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punkass tries to avoid it but Too manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punkass to the ground. Punkass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Punkass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Punkass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Too swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Too misses with a straight left.
Too's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Too scores with a sloppy right hand. Punkass should have avoided that one.
Punkass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Too.
Too misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Punkass. Too shrugs it off though.
Punkass feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Too's calf.
Too checks the leg kick.
Punkass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Too.
Punkass stuffs the takedown.
Too is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punkass.
Punkass scores with a leg kick.
Punkass defending well as Too loads up on a big left hand.
Punkass has taken the fight to the clinch.
Punkass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Too's face.
Punkass can't break the clinch.
Punkass manages to break the clinch.
Punkass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Too looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Punkass uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Too takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Punkass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Punkass tries to circle away but Too has him pinned against the cage.
Too managing to block the knees to the body from Punkass.
Punkass working hard to break the clinch.
Punkass prevents the takedown attempt.
Punkass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Too blocks it with crossed arms.
Punkass tries to break the clinch but Too is controlling the position.
Punkass is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Punkass is trying to break free.
Punkass has had enough of the clinch but Too keeps him there for the moment.
Punkass looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Punkass unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Too changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Punkass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Punkass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Punkass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Too throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punkass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Too is able to avoid easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Punkass dodges the punch combination from Too.
Punkass throws out a leg kick but Too moves out of range and Punkass only half commits.
Punkass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Too ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Punkass throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Too is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Too throws a series of punches but Punkass moves out of range.
Punkass throws a leg kick but Too sees it coming and moves out of range.
Too misses with a looping left.
Punkass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Too, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Too goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Punkass tried to score with a low kick but Too checks it.
A head kick misses from Punkass.
Too closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Punkass to the mat! Punkass manages to get full guard.
Punkass wants to stand and escape but Too is having none of it.
Too wants to control from the top but Punkass keeps moving.
Too trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Too won't allow Punkass to get back to his feet.
Punkass keeping moving, preventing Too from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Punkass wants to get back to his feet but Too is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Punkass keeping moving, preventing Too from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kal Too hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Too looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Punkass tries to clinch up but Too circles away and keeps his distance.
Punkass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Too is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kal Too will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Too 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.
Too takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Punkass throws a half hearted mid kick.
Punkass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Punkass keeps Too at a distance using the push kick.
Too has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Punkass.
Punkass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Punkass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punkass throws out a leg kick but Too moves out of range and Punkass only half commits.
Punkass scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Too, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punkass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Too throws a body punch but Punkass moves out of range.
Too waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Punkass.
A right-left combo lands from Too.
Punkass throws a leg kick which misses Too's front leg but catches the back leg as Too tries to avoid it.
Too blocks a head kick by Punkass.
Punkass moves in looking to clinch but Too pushes him off.
Punkass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soral Punkass is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Punkass.
Punkass dodges the punch combination from Too.
Punkass looks to land a body kick but Too moved away.
Punkass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punkass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Too fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punkass manages to avoid it.
Too tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Punkass swivels and escapes.
Punkass throws a leg kick but Too checks it.
Punkass lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Punkass throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Too's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Punkass.
Punkass tries to score with a low kick but Too moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Too blocks the low kick.
Too lands with a straight right. Punkass didn't see that one coming.
Punkass closes the distance but Too moves to the side
and Too cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kal Too is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punkass ducks under a wild hook from Too.
Punkass tries to clinch up.
Punkass throws a nice outside leg kick.
Punkass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punkass throws a leg kick that misses.
Too rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punkass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Too's corner calls for a 1-2. Too obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Too looks to score with a jab to the body but Punkass is just out of range.
Too throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punkass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Too misses with a series of wild punches.
Punkass throws a sloppy head kick and Too moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punkass throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Too has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Punkass.
Punkass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Punkass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Too throws a jab but it's blocked by Punkass.
Punkass tries to clinch but Too moves out of range.
Soral Punkass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punkass scores with a nice strike.
Too tries to score a power double leg takedown but Punkass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Too somewhat.
Too throws a nice looking combination but Punkass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punkass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Too.
Too on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Punkass. Punkass obviously looking to wear him down.
Punkass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punkass throws a leg kick but Too checks it.
Too is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punkass.
Too steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Punkass. That one must have hurt.
Too stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Punkass.
Too throws a nice looking combination but Punkass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Too shoots in for a takedown but Punkass shows good takedown defense.
Soral Punkass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kal Too.
Punkass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Too. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punkass throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Punkass misses the target.
Too has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Punkass.
Punkass delivers a nice body kick.
Too chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Punkass can pounce on him.
Too is breathing heavily.
Too looks to land a right hand but Punkass moved out of range.
Punkass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Too, pushing him back against the cage.
Punkass working hard to break the clinch.
Punkass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punkass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Punkass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Too blocks a leg kick.
Punkass misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Too checks a leg kick.
Punkass misses with an attempted mid kick.
Too waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Punkass.
Too tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Punkass swivels and escapes.
Punkass darts in trying to clinch
and Too cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Punkass throws the left hand but Too avoids the punch easily.
Punkass attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Punkass, right into the meat.
Punkass keeps Too at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punkass throws a leg kick but Too sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Punkass, right into the meat.
Too tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punkass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Too. That did some damage!
Punkass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Too is out of range and Punkass settles back down.
Too throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Punkass. Those never looked like landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Punkass. That's going to slow Too down.
Punkass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Too on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Punkass. That's going to slow Too down.
Punkass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Punkass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Too blocks a head kick by Punkass.
Punkass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Too connects with a looping right hand.
Too throws a lazy right hand but Punkass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Punkass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Too gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Too trying to control the action but Punkass is working from the bottom.
Too postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Too trying to control the action but Punkass is working from the bottom.
Punkass wants to get back to his feet but Too drags him back down.
Too wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punkass keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Punkass is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Too asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Too is staying tight to Punkass's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Too working the ground and pound.
Too is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Punkass has escaped the position, nice work there.
Punkass is not content to let Too control the position.
Punkass tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Too thowing shots but they're missing.
Too scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Too tries to control but Punkass wriggling away.
BOOM! Too connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Too lands a heavy elbow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Too trying to control but Punkass is having none of it.
Punkass wants to get back to his feet.
Punkass is squirming around, avoiding Too's attempts to control the action.
Too controlling his opponent.
Too fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Soral Punkass will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Too loads up on a big right hand but Punkass slips the punch.
Punkass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Too throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punkass.
Punkass feints and then cracks Too's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Too down.
Too throws a right and a left that both miss.
Too misses with a two punch combination.
Too checks a low kick from Punkass.
Sloppy strikes from Too. Those never looked like landing.
Too checks a low kick from Punkass.
Punkass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punkass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Too shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Too is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Punkass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Too is controlling him.
Punkass keeping moving, preventing Too from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punkass is looking to stand back up but Too counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Punkass.
Too thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Too controlling the action here.
Too is keen to just control but Punkass is a slippery customer.
Too performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Too tries to pass the half guard into mount. Punkass knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Too trying to control from half guard but Punkass is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kal Too.
A slow jab from Too misses its intended target.
Too fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punkass manages to avoid it.
Too takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Too keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punkass.
A slapping leg kick lands for Punkass.
Too swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Punkass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Too.
Too throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punkass throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punkass walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Too checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Punkass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Punkass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Too throws a hook to the side of Punkass's head but Punkass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punkass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Punkass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Too dives in and grabs Punkass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Punkass pushes down on Too's head and hops out.
Punkass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Too bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Punkass's head backwards.
Punkass moves out of range of the strikes.
Too throws a right hand that Punkass ducks under and follows up with a left that Punkass also avoids with ease.
Too avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Too throws a combination. Punkass tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Punkass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Too throws a shot from downtown. Punkass moves away and avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Punkass!
Too takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Punkass throws a head kick but Too moves out of range.
Punkass wants to clinch up but Too keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Punkass, right into the meat.
Punkass lands with a hook. Too tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Punkass scores with a spinning back kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Too. Punkass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Too throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punkass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Punkass scores with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Punkass!
Too misses with a wild body shot.
Too throws a series of punches but Punkass avoids them all with ease.
Punkass clinches with his opponent.
Punkass is pressed up against the cage. Too has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Punkass down to the mat. Punkass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Punkass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Too.
Punkass throws a leg kick which misses Too's front leg but catches the back leg as Too tries to avoid it.
Too takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Punkass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Too fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soral Punkass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kal Too.
Too takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Punkass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Too swats away the attempt to clinch by Punkass.
Too looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Punkass tries to clinch there but Too circles away.
Too checks the leg kick nicely there.
Too takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Too scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Punkass doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Punkass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Punkass slaps away a takedown attempt from Too, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Punkass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Too's head backwards.
Punkass is looking to chop away at Too's legs.
Punkass throws a head kick but Too moves out of range.
Too throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punkass's waist but Punkass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Too off to one side.
Punkass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Punkass feints and then cracks Too's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Too down.
Punkass scoring well with a low kick there.
Too drops his hands momentarily and Punkass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Too throws a jab but it's blocked by Punkass.
Punkass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Punkass tries to work over Too's front leg with a kick but Too checks it.
Punkass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Too takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Punkass goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Punkass.
Too looks to throw the jab but Punkass is out of range.
Punkass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Too. That did some damage!
Both fighters circling a little - Punkass finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Too 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.
Punkass is looking to slow Too down with leg kicks.
Too throws an overhand right that lands on Punkass's shoulder, as Punkass tries to avoid the shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Punkass connects with a jab.
Too rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punkass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punkass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Punkass.
A head kick misses from Too.
Punkass misses with a head kick.
Punkass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Too misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punkass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Punkass!
Punkass motions for Too to come forward. Punkass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punkass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Punkass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Punkass.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Too, as that shot connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Punkass. That's going to slow Too down.
Too has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Punkass.
Decent striking displayed by Punkass there.
Too takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Too 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Punkass moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Too keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Punkass's efforts to push away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Punkass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Too throws a hook but Punkass avoids it easily.
Punkass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Too misses the target.
Punkass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Too's sensitive parts.
Punkass throws a sloppy head kick and Too moves out of range easily.
Too checks the leg kick.
Punkass throws a low kick, looking for Too's leg but Too calmly moves out of range.
Too uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Punkass.
Too throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punkass delivers a nice body kick.
Punkass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Too paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Too looks to score with a jab to the body but Punkass is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Too. Beautiful body shot.
Too shoots for a double leg takedown but Punkass sprawls well. He's pushed Too's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Too takes one to the chin there.
Punkass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick from Punkass.
Too throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Punkass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Too in his tracks.
Punkass misses with a head kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Too throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Punkass tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Too is in Punkass's guard.
Punkass uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A left lands for Punkass.
A solid body kick from Punkass.
Punkass misses with a kick to the body.
Too looks to score with a jab to the body but Punkass is just out of range.
Punkass throws a nice head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Punkass!
The fight stays on the outside here - Punkass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Too shoots in looking for a takedown but Punkass manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Too's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Punkass scores with a push kick.
Too shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punkass pinned against the cage. Punkass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Punkass rushes Too and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Punkass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Too looks to land a combination but Punkass avoids it well.
Too is looking to land body kicks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Too swats away the attempt to clinch by Punkass.
Punkass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Too shoots in for a takedown but Punkass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Punkass misses with a low kick.
Punkass throws a chopping leg kick but Too manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Too scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Punkass doesn't seem bothered though.
Too thows a left - swing and a miss!
Punkass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Too swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Too lands a lovely overhand right.
Punkass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Too.
A combination from Too does no damage.
Punkass feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Too's calf.
Too shoots in and bounces Punkass off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Too's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soral Punkass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Punkass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Soral Punkass!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Soral Punkass!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Soral Punkass!
Soral Punkass wins by unanimous decision!
Soral Punkass retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Smash Ya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Federico Lovalente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crazy Smash Ya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Lovalente!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovalente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovalente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smash Ya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smash Ya blocks a low kick nicely.
Federico Lovalente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Ya misses with a body shot.
Smash Ya tests Lovalente's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lovalente misses with a body kick.
Lovalente scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lovalente swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smash Ya counters with a nice uppercut.
Smash Ya tries to clinch there but Lovalente circles away.
A jab from Lovalente misses.
Lovalente takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lovalente connects with a single shot there.
Lovalente throws an overhand right that lands on Smash Ya's shoulder, as Smash Ya tries to avoid the shot.
Smash Ya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovalente falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smash Ya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lovalente lands a leg kick that knocks Smash Ya off balance momentarily.
Lovalente misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lovalente takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovalente feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smash Ya's calf.
Lovalente throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lovalente jabs at Smash Ya's body.
Lovalente misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Smash Ya.
Lovalente misses with a leg kick
and Smash Ya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lovalente thinking.
Smash Ya throws a hook but Lovalente avoids it easily.
Lovalente swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smash Ya counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smash Ya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lovalente misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Smash Ya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lovalente doesn't seem phased though.
Lovalente takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Smash Ya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smash Ya moves out of range of the leg kick from Lovalente.
Smash Ya walks into a left hand.
Lovalente misses with a jab to the body
and Smash Ya counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovalente connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by Smash Ya.
Lovalente keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lovalente looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente throws a series of punches but Smash Ya moves out of range.
Lovalente misses the jab.
Smash Ya throws a shot from downtown. Lovalente moves away and avoids it.
Lovalente attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smash Ya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovalente ducks right into an uppercut from Smash Ya.
A left lands for Smash Ya.
Smash Ya throws a body punch but Lovalente moves out of range.
Lovalente throws a lazy head kick
and Smash Ya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smash Ya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lovalente.
Smash Ya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smash Ya blocks a low kick nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Smash Ya scores with a four punch combination!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lovalente 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 Smash Ya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smash Ya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smash Ya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lovalente thinking.
Smash Ya lands a jab to the head.
Smash Ya blocks a head kick by Lovalente.
Smash Ya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smash Ya tries to clinch there but Lovalente circles away.
Smash Ya has Lovalente up against the cage in a clinch.
Smash Ya lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Smash Ya digs a right hand underneath Lovalente's ribcage. Lovalente let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya scores with a shot to the side of Lovalente's head.
Lovalente looks gassed!
Smash Ya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smash Ya misses with a punch on the inside.
Smash Ya blocks a body shot from Lovalente.
Smash Ya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smash Ya lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovalente lands a body shot.
Smash Ya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Smash Ya.
Lovalente lands a knee to the head.
Smash Ya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lovalente avoids a wild elbow strike from Smash Ya.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya lands a shoulder strike.
Smash Ya scores with a hook to the body.
Smash Ya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovalentes head.
Smash Ya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smash Ya lands with a right to the head.
Smash Ya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Smash Ya.
Lovalente letting Smash Ya take a breather here.
Smash Ya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Lovalente lands a body punch.
Smash Ya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lovalente.
Lovalente avoiding damage as Smash Ya throws knees to the body.
Smash Ya slows down the pace here.
Lovalente lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smash Ya backwards.
Smash Ya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Lovalente throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Ya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lovalente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smash Ya's elbow.
Smash Ya leaning against his opponent.
Lovalente's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smash Ya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smash Ya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Smash Ya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente takes a shot to the head.
Smash Ya lands with a left to the head.
Smash Ya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smash Ya.
Still in the clinch, Smash Ya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smash Ya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smash Ya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smash Ya works on Lovalente's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Smash Ya.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smash Ya.
Smash Ya lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smash Ya.
A left hand lands to the body for Smash Ya.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smash Ya lands a nice shot to the body.
Smash Ya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smash Ya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smash Ya lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Lovalente misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smash Ya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smash Ya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lovalente misses with a knee to the head.
Smash Ya presses Lovalente against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smash Ya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Smash Ya as the two fighters clinch.
Smash Ya lands with a left to the head.
Smash Ya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smash Ya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Smash Ya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smash Ya.
Smash Ya is trying to stall.
Smash Ya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lovalente tries a knee to the head but Smash Ya blocks it.
Smash Ya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Smash Ya.
Nice elbow from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovalentes head.
Smash Ya is struggling to control the position.
Smash Ya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smash Ya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smash Ya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smash Ya will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lovalente up against the cage.
Smash Ya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smash Ya lands a nice shot to the body.
Smash Ya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya scores with a shot to the side of Lovalente's head.
Smash Ya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Smash Ya - that landed with a thud.
Smash Ya lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smash Ya scores with a shot to the side of Lovalente's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smash Ya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Ya scores with a shoulder strike.
Lovalente tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovalentes head.
Lovalente blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smash Ya cracks Lovalente with a nice body shot.
Smash Ya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Smash Ya lands a nice elbow.
Smash Ya gets through Lovalente's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smash Ya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lovalente tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smash Ya presses Lovalente against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smash Ya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smash Ya lands a shot to the body.
Lovalente tries a body shot but Smash Ya blocks it.
Smash Ya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smash Ya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lovalente is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lovalente fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya is looking to control Lovalente's arms but Lovalente gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smash Ya has his back to the cage.
Smash Ya gets through Lovalente's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya avoiding damage as Lovalente throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smash Ya.
A nice left hand lands by Smash Ya.
Smash Ya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smash Ya scores with a shoulder strike.
Smash Ya pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smash Ya scores with a shoulder strike.
Lovalente wants to break free but Smash Ya has control.
Lovalente misses with a knee to the head.
Smash Ya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on Smash Ya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smash Ya gets through Lovalente's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smash Ya as Lovalente tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Smash Ya.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smash Ya.
Lovalente's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smash Ya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Smash Ya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lovalente doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lovalente in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smash Ya throws the left hand but Lovalente avoids the punch easily.
Lovalente motions for Smash Ya to come forward. Lovalente throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smash Ya jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smash Ya slips under a jab.
Lovalente dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovalente throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lovalente attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lovalente misses with a straight right.
Smash Ya looks to score with a jab to the body but Lovalente is just out of range.
Smash Ya lands with a nice combination. Lovalente backs away looking to recover.
Lovalente is breathing heavily.
Lovalente with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Ya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid body kick from Lovalente.
Smash Ya gets a clinch.
Lovalente lands a left hand.
Lovalente blocks a body shot from Smash Ya.
Lovalente using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smash Ya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Ya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smash Ya is working Lovalente over against the cage.
Smash Ya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smash Ya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smash Ya can't find room to land a body shot as Lovalente controls the action.
Smash Ya lands with a right to the head.
Smash Ya lands a shot to the body.
Smash Ya digs a right hand into Lovalente's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lovalente's gas tank.
Smash Ya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovalentes head.
Smash Ya is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Smash Ya.
Lovalente throws a punch but it's blocked by Smash Ya.
Lovalente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lovalente swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lovalente throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lovalente throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smash Ya counters with a stiff right hand.
Smash Ya moves out of range as Lovalente throws a body kick.
Smash Ya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lovalente stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smash Ya cracks Lovalente with a good jab.
Lovalente throws a push kick but Smash Ya slaps the foot to one side.
Smash Ya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lovalente can do to turn this around?
Lovalente uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smash Ya.
Smash Ya scores with a hook.
Smash Ya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smash Ya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smash Ya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lovalente manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente throws a combination that misses
and Smash Ya counters with a left to the body.
Lovalente throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lovalente takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovalente pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crazy Smash Ya is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Smash Ya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smash Ya.
Smash Ya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Lovalente misses the target.
Smash Ya lands a body shot.
Smash Ya jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Federico Lovalente is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovalente shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smash Ya tries to clinch up but Lovalente circles away and keeps his distance.
Lovalente swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lovalente misses with a body shot
and Smash Ya counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovalente misses with a combination
and Smash Ya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lovalente misses with a combination
and Smash Ya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smash Ya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovalente fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smash Ya.
Lovalente takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lovalente throws a looping overhand right but Smash Ya ducks down to avoid it.
Lovalente throws a hook to the side of Smash Ya's head but Smash Ya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smash Ya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lovalente's hands.
Lovalente misses with a double jab
and Smash Ya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smash Ya lands a nice looking body shot.
Smash Ya moves out of range as Lovalente strikes.
Smash Ya punishes Lovalente's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Smash Ya.
Smash Ya misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Smash Ya.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smash Ya, as that shot connected.
Lovalente takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smash Ya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smash Ya lands a damaging elbow.
Smash Ya lands with a short shot to the head.
Lovalente fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smash Ya is trying to stall.
Smash Ya is leaning against Lovalente and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smash Ya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smash Ya misses with the head strike.
Lovalente misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smash Ya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash Ya presses Lovalente against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smash Ya stalling in the clinch but Lovalente improves position.
Smash Ya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lovalente or not.
Smash Ya gets through Lovalente's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lovalente has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smash Ya lands a nice shot to the body.
Smash Ya lands a shoulder strike.
Lovalente with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smash Ya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crazy Smash Ya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smash Ya is trying to stall.
Lovalente blocks an uppercut.
Smash Ya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smash Ya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smash Ya lands a shoulder strike.
Smash Ya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Smash Ya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Lovalente looking to throw knees to the head but Smash Ya is blocking nicely.
Smash Ya lands a shoulder strike.
Lovalente using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smash Ya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Ya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smash Ya lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Smash Ya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smash Ya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Smash Ya lands a left hand.
Smash Ya tries to stall but Lovalente uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smash Ya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smash Ya misses with an elbow over the top.
Smash Ya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lovalente.
A body shot lands from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smash Ya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Smash Ya on the inside.
Smash Ya is leaning against Lovalente and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smash Ya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lovalente or not.
Smash Ya wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya tries to stall but Lovalente uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smash Ya cracks Lovalente with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Smash Ya.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smash Ya lands with a light punch inside.
Lovalente misses with a body punch.
Smash Ya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Smash Ya lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lovalente's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smash Ya digs a right hand underneath Lovalente's ribcage. Lovalente let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smash Ya gets through Lovalente's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smash Ya scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya gets through Lovalente's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Smash Ya on the inside.
Lovalente misses with a body punch.
Lovalente blocks an elbow strike.
Smash Ya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smash Ya misses with a body punch.
Lovalente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smash Ya's elbow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente misses with a knee to the head.
Smash Ya blocking some punches.
Smash Ya is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lovalente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lovalente tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smash Ya avoids it.
Lovalente's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smash Ya gets through Lovalente's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smash Ya lands with a short shot to the head.
Smash Ya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lovalente stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Smash Ya.
Lovalente breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smash Ya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smash Ya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lovalente's head backwards.
Smash Ya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovalente throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Lovalente.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Smash Ya dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lovalente takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lovalente misses with an uppercut.
Lovalente darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lovalente lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Lovalente.
A left lands for Smash Ya.
Smash Ya tries to clinch up but Lovalente circles away and keeps his distance.
Smash Ya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lovalente counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smash Ya doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovalente circles away.
Lovalente takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smash Ya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lovalente manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Ya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lovalente, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovalente lands an uppercut.
Lovalente landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smash Ya tries to work over Lovalente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovalente lands an elbow that stopped Smash Ya in his tracks for a moment.
Smash Ya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smash Ya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lovalente misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smash Ya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lovalente cracks Smash Ya with a nice body shot.
Lovalente landing knees to the body.
Lovalente scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lovalente with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lovalente lands a right hand.
Lovalente lands with a light punch inside.
Smash Ya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lovalente breaks the clinch.
Lovalente misses with a combination
and Smash Ya counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovalente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovalente lands a head kick. Smash Ya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smash Ya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smash Ya checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lovalente throws a body punch but Smash Ya moves out of range.
Lovalente misses the shot to the body.
Smash Ya blocks a head kick by Lovalente.
Lovalente buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smash Ya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smash Ya avoids a kick to the body.
Smash Ya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Smash Ya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lovalente doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Lovalente.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya connects with a single shot there.
Smash Ya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lovalente misses with a jab to the body
and Smash Ya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lovalente thinking.
Lovalente misses with a hook. Smash Ya ducked under it nicely.
Lovalente throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smash Ya just misses with a punch to the body.
Smash Ya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smash Ya.
Lovalente lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lovalente misses with a body shot
and Smash Ya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smash Ya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovalente.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crunch! Lovalente slams his shin into Smash Ya's torso.
Lovalente misses with a body punch
and Smash Ya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lovalente pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Smash Ya.
Lovalente throws a head kick but Smash Ya moves out of range.
Smash Ya misses with a hook. Lovalente ducked under it nicely.
Smash Ya lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lovalente.
Smash Ya is looking to clinch.
Smash Ya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smash Ya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovalente.
Lovalente throws a sloppy head kick and Smash Ya moves out of range easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lovalente.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smash Ya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lovalente misses the body punch
letting Smash Ya counter with a right hand.
Smash Ya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smash Ya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lovalente counters with a solid body kick.
Lovalente takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smash Ya works Lovalente's body with a nice hook.
Smash Ya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smash Ya lands with a hook. Lovalente tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Lovalente throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smash Ya slips a jab from Lovalente.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente throws a low kick but Smash Ya avoids it.
Lovalente misses with a leg kick.
Smash Ya forces Lovalente back against the cage and clinches.
Smash Ya lands a right hand.
Smash Ya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smash Ya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lovalente swings wildly with an uppercut but Smash Ya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smash Ya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smash Ya throws an elbow but it misses.
Lovalente tries to throw a body punch but Smash Ya avoids it by throwing Lovalente back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smash Ya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smash Ya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya digs a right hand into Lovalente's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lovalente's gas tank.
Smash Ya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lovalente backwards.
Smash Ya lands a right hand.
Smash Ya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lovalente is rocked!
Smash Ya lands an elbow inside that Lovalente shrugs off.
Lovalente is still on wobbly legs! Can Smash Ya finish him?
Smash Ya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Federico Lovalente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya lands an uppercut.
Smash Ya unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lovalente! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Smash Ya is unloading with more strikes now! Lovalente drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Smash Ya!
Crazy Smash Ya retains his middleweight title!
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