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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choo Xiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel comes to the cage accompanied by Violent Femmes- Blister In the Sun. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
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20
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabe Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Choo Xiao!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiao misses the target.
Manuel takes a swing at Xiao's ribcage but misses.
Manuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manuel misses with a wild body shot.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Manuel misses the shot to the body.
Manuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manuel 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 left and a right from Xiao both land. Nice combination.
Manuel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Choo Xiao has been cut.
Manuel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Xiao counter with a right hand.
Xiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manuel thows a body shot but no joy.
Manuel just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiao moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.
A slow jab from Manuel misses its intended target.
Manuel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiao. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manuel throws a head kick but Xiao moves out of range.
Manuel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manuel slips a jab from Xiao.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manuel, as that shot connected.
Manuel misses with a double jab
and Xiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xiao tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xiao avoids the head kick by Manuel.
Manuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manuel waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Xiao.
Manuel misses with a wild body shot.
Xiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Xiao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiao's calf.
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manuel is looking to wear down Xiao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xiao slips under a jab from Manuel.
Xiao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xiao counters with a straight right hand.
Manuel lands with a nice body punch.
Xiao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Manuel counter with a right hand.
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiao throws out the jab.
A combination from Xiao does no damage.
Manuel throws a low kick, looking for Xiao's leg but Xiao calmly moves out of range.
Xiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xiao tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
Manuel throws a low kick but Xiao avoids it.
Xiao checks the leg kick.
Manuel misses with the combination.
Xiao blocks a head kick by Manuel.
Manuel slips a straight right by Xiao.
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xiao checks the leg kick.
Manuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Xiao throws a body kick the misses
and Manuel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manuel has a couple of punches blocked by Xiao.
Manuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xiao.
Xiao throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiao.
Xiao misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Xiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Manuel drops back down to his feet.
Manuel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Manuel as the two fighters clinch.
Manuel takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Gabe Manuel has been cut.
Manuel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xiao is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xiao throws an elbow but misses.
Xiao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manuel blocks an elbow strike from Xiao.
Manuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiao.
Manuel lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xiao.
Manuel lands a nice shot to the body.
Manuel'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.
Manuel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xiao tries to land a knee to the head but Manuel blocks with his arms.
Manuel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xiao or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Manuel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Manuel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manuel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiao throws out the jab.
Manuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Manuel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Xiao tries to clinch but Manuel moves out of range.
Xiao instigates a clinch.
Xiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xiao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manuel.
Manuel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xiao blocks it with crossed arms.
Xiao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manuel connects with a knee to the head.
Xiao trying to land knees to the body.
Manuel pushes Xiao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manuel.
Manuel tries to break the clinch but Xiao is controlling the position.
Xiao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manuel.
Xiao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Manuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao lands an elbow inside.
Xiao is breathing heavily.
Manuel lands a knee to the head.
Xiao throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Manuel.
Xiao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xiao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Xiao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manuel.
Xiao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Manuel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Manuel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Manuel manages to end up in side control.
Manuel working away.
Manuel wants to control but Xiao is keeping him busy.
Manuel just content to control the position.
Manuel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Manuel trying to control the position but Xiao is working away.
Xiao is trying to get back to his feet.
Manuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xiao keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Xiao misses with a two punch combination.
Xiao defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xiao as he avoids it easily.
Xiao is looking to clinch but Manuel is avoiding it.
Manuel takes a swing at Xiao's ribcage but misses.
Manuel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manuel throws a hook but Xiao blocks it.
Xiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manuel tries to clinch up.
Manuel throws a leg kick but Xiao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Xiao looks to land a left hand but Manuel moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manuel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manuel.
Xiao looks to land a left hand but Manuel moved out of range nicely.
Xiao misses with a double jab
and Manuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gabe Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xiao.
Manuel wants to clinch.
Manuel moves out of range of the body kick.
Manuel motions for Xiao to come forward. Manuel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel works the jab nicely.
Manuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiao lands a nice shot that snaps Manuel's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Manuel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Xiao leaves Manuel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manuel 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 Xiao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiao is looking to chop away at Manuel's legs.
Manuel thumps Xiao with a low kick.
Manuel misses with a kick to the body.
Xiao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xiao throws a right and a left that Manuel avoids nicely.
Xiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manuel throws and low kick but Xiao moves out of range easily.
Xiao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manuel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manuel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manuel.
Manuel managing to block the knees to the body from Xiao.
Xiao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manuel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xiao is looking to clinch.
Manuel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiao closes the distance but Manuel moves to the side
and Manuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiao wants to clinch up but Manuel keeps it at a distance.
Manuel lands with a straight right. Xiao didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Xiao misses.
Choo Xiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Choo Xiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiao off the cage and back into rage.
Manuel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiao closes the distance but Manuel moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manuel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manuel misses with a body shot.
Manuel scores with a hook to the body. Xiao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xiao checks a leg kick.
Xiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gabe Manuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Manuel.
Xiao wants to land a leg kick but Manuel is out of range.
Manuel misses with a jab to the body
and Xiao counters with a three punch combo that has Manuel backing up. Manuel nods at Xiao to acknowledge the strikes.
Manuel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiao darts in and clinches Manuel up against the cage.
Manuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manuel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crunch! Manuel slams his shin into Xiao's torso.
Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiao manages to avoid it.
Manuel connects with a solid leg kick.
Manuel throws a low kick but Xiao avoids it.
Xiao's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Xiao duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xiao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manuel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xiao is trying to defend but Manuel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Manuel wants to pass to mount but Xiao is defending the position.
Manuel content to control rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Manuel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manuel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Manuel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kizzy Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oishi Yoshio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshio has chosen "Stronger" by Kanye West as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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24
168 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kizzy Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Oishi Yoshio!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yoshio tries to clinch there but Suzuki circles away.
Suzuki moves out of range of the leg kick from Yoshio.
Yoshio delivers a nice body kick.
Suzuki misses with a double jab.
Yoshio moves into the clinch.
Yoshio is struggling to control the position.
Yoshio working Suzuki over with knees to the body.
Yoshio connects with a knee to the head.
Suzuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suzuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yoshio tries to land knees in the clinch but Suzuki avoids the damage to the body.
Suzuki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Suzuki has had enough of the clinch but Yoshio keeps him there for the moment.
Suzuki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suzuki prevents the takedown attempt.
Yoshio wants the takedown. Suzuki is fighting it off but Yoshio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Suzuki's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yoshio wants to control for a moment but Suzuki uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Suzuki content to control rather than advance.
Yoshio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yoshio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yoshio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suzuki is one step ahead there.
Suzuki wants to stand but Yoshio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Suzuki is stalling in the full guard.
Yoshio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suzuki is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshio has a closed guard, preventing Suzuki from standing up.
Suzuki controlling from the top position.
That's four 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.
Yoshio wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Suzuki misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Suzuki misses.
Nice defenses there by Yoshio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suzuki missing with a left hand there. Yoshio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suzuki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshio. Yoshio obviously looking to wear him down.
Suzuki misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oishi Yoshio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suzuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suzuki gets caught flat footed, as Yoshio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yoshio wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Suzuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yoshio content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yoshio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yoshio wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Suzuki managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki keeping moving, preventing Yoshio from controlling successfully.
Yoshio tries to free his leg and advance position but Suzuki is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suzuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshio avoids the body shot from Suzuki.
Suzuki throws a combination. Yoshio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Suzuki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yoshio's head backwards.
Suzuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suzuki's calf.
Yoshio throws a solid leg kick but Suzuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshio.
Suzuki throws a right hand that Yoshio ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoshio also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Yoshio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshio cracks the inside of Suzuki's front leg.
Suzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshio moves away.
Kizzy Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Suzuki misses its intended target.
Suzuki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Oishi Yoshio has been cut.
Kizzy Suzuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suzuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Suzuki's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshio throws a leg kick which misses Suzuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Suzuki tries to avoid it.
Suzuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshio with a nice cross.
Suzuki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yoshio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yoshio - that will leave a mark!
Yoshio has closed the distance and engaged Suzuki in a clinch.
Yoshio'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.
Yoshio with a knee to the head.
Suzuki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yoshio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Suzuki is trying to break the clinch but Yoshio has him pressed against the cage.
Suzuki tries to break the clinch but Yoshio is controlling the position.
Yoshio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshio leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Yoshio's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshio landing knees to the body.
Suzuki is trying to break the clinch but Yoshio is controlling him.
Yoshio lands a good knee to the midsection. Suzuki won't want to take too many of those.
Yoshio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshio scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Suzuki regains guard immediately.
Yoshio passes Suzuki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oishi Yoshio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oishi Yoshio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yoshio slips a jab and a cross from Suzuki.
Yoshio misses with a leg kick.
Suzuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Suzuki ducks under a wild hook from Yoshio.
Suzuki misses with a hook. Yoshio ducked under it nicely.
Yoshio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suzuki, pushing him back against the cage.
Suzuki can't break the clinch.
Yoshio lands an elbow just above Suzuki 's eye.
It looks like Kizzy Suzuki has been cut.
Yoshio scores a nice knee to the body.
Yoshio is struggling to control the position.
Yoshio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Yoshio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshio looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshio lands a takedown into guard.
Yoshio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yoshio throwing strikes from guard but Suzuki blocks nicely.
Yoshio trying to control but Suzuki is working from the bottom.
Yoshio trying to move into half guard but instead Suzuki has managed to sweep!
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Yoshio keeps moving.
Oishi Yoshio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suzuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suzuki!
Yoshio looking to control but Suzuki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yoshio with good strikes from the mount here!
Yoshio content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Yoshio looking to control but Suzuki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Suzuki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kizzy Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suzuki tries to lock up and control but Yoshio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshio controlling from mount.
Suzuki is trying desperately to improve position.
Yoshio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yoshio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suzuki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oishi Yoshio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoshio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oishi Yoshio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
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24
148 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibrahimovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibrahimovic is just out of range.
Ibrahimovic dodges the punch combination from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ibrahimovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ibrahimovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice combination there by Knuckles.
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ibrahimovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ibrahimovic gets back to half guard.
Knuckles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibrahimovic moves into full guard.
Knuckles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ibrahimovic looking for a guillotine here but Knuckles defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahimovic is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibrahimovic is on top in guard.
Knuckles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibrahimovic is aware though and is defending well.
Ibrahimovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Ibrahimovic wants to pass the guard but Knuckles is keeping the position.
Ibrahimovic trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Ibrahimovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knuckles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ibrahimovic.
Knuckles trying to control here.
Knuckles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic is trying to control. Knuckles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ibrahimovic passes to full mount!
Ibrahimovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knuckles hang on?
Knuckles working to try and regain half guard.
Ibrahimovic wants to finish this one by submission but Knuckles is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Knuckles is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knuckles looking to sit in guard and control but Ibrahimovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Knuckles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ibrahimovic manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles throwing strikes but missing.
Ibrahimovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knuckles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knuckles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ibrahimovic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Ibrahimovic keeps moving.
Ibrahimovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knuckles is aware though and is defending well.
Ibrahimovic has momentary wrist control but Knuckles slips an elbow through the middle.
Ibrahimovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knuckles is aware though and is defending well.
Ibrahimovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles trying to control but Ibrahimovic is working from the bottom.
Ibrahimovic had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Knuckles is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ibrahimovic Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Knuckles's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Knuckles regains half guard.
Ibrahimovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ibrahimovic is thwarting Knuckles's attempts to control the position.
Knuckles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knuckles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahimovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Knuckles is tightening it up a little... Ibrahimovic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ibrahimovic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ibrahimovic taps out! nice BJJ there by Knuckles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bobby Knuckles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ayabie Yamazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Welds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamazaki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heights. Danny Welds is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ayabie Yamazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Welds!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welds gets the takedown into side control.
Yamazaki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Welds is chipping away with strikes.
Welds looks up at the clock and then as Yamazaki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Welds smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Welds lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yamazaki down.
It looks like Ayabie Yamazaki has been cut.
Check out the look on Welds's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Welds lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yamazaki down.
Welds scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Yamazaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ayabie Yamazaki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yamazaki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Welds connects with a decent elbow.
Yamazaki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jeez, Ayabie Yamazaki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ayabie Yamazaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Welds!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Thirtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thirtynine has chosen Speed 2 Remix by Tetsuya Komura as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Thirtynine!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thirtynine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thirtynine.
Rand lands a head shot.
Rand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thirtynine circles away quickly and effectively.
Thirtynine closes the distance and clinches up with Rand, looking for a takedown. Thirtynine pushes Rand against the cage but Rand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rand cracks Thirtynine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saku Thirtynine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Rand scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thirtynine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daniel Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Thirtynine.
Rand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rand scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thirtynine is defended easily by Rand.
Rand blocks a head kick by Thirtynine.
Thirtynine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rand lands a right hook to the body.
Thirtynine shoots in for a double leg but Rand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thirtynine looks gassed!
Thirtynine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thirtynine's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine tries to clinch up but Rand circles away and keeps his distance.
Rand lands a jab to Thirtynine's midsection.
Thirtynine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daniel Rand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Rand. No joy for Thirtynine on that attempt.
Thirtynine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thirtynine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rand scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Rand finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thirtynine momentarily.
Rand connects with a right hand. Thirtynine shakes it off.
Rand feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thirtynine sprawling to the canvas! Thirtynine rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rand finish him?!
Thirtynine is rocked!
Rand sends Thirtynine crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rand is motioning to the referee to let Thirtynine up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Thirtynine is still on wobbly legs! Can Rand finish him?
Rand finds Thirtynine's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Thirtynine flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Rand lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Thirtynine will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Rand!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khun Rayn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huhuran Bambus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khun Rayn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huhuran Bambus!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bambus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bambus tries to clinch but Rayn moves out of range.
Bambus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rayn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rayn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bambus on the side of the head.
Rayn lands a glancing blow to the side of Bambus's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rayn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rayn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bambus looks gassed!
Bambus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rayn lands with a big left! Bambus is wobbled badly! Rayn comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bambus to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Khun Rayn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rojo Sangria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama comes to the cage accompanied by Time To Say Goodbye. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rojo Sangria!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Akiyama misses its intended target.
Sangria shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sangria controlling the pace.
Sangria is just content to waste time from the top position. Akiyama takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Akiyama wants to stand and escape but Sangria is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangria sitting in guard here, content to control.
I looks like Sangria might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sangria throws and elbow that misses. Akiyama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sangria's guard. Nice move by Akiyama!
Akiyama is fighting to break Sangria's control of his arms but Sangria is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rojo Sangria just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akiyama cracks the inside of Sangria's front leg.
Sangria looks to throw the jab but Akiyama is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Akiyama. No joy for Sangria on that attempt.
Akiyama misses with a wild combination.
Sangria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akiyama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sangria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akiyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sangria.
Sangria with a poor takedown
and Akiyama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sangria's knee momentarily.
Sangria has his takedown stuffed
letting Akiyama counter with a right hand.
Yoshiro Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rojo Sangria.
Sangria looks gassed!
Sangria slips a jab and a cross from Akiyama.
A punch lands to the side of Sangria 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sangria drops his hands momentarily and Akiyama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sangria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sangria doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akiyama counters with a nice body shot.
Sangria walks straight into a right hand from Akiyama - that's dropped him! Akiyama jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sangria from any more punishment! Sangria complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yoshiro Akiyama!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). of Nazareth has chosen oh la naw as his entrance music. 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
7 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus of Nazareth!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
of Nazareth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but of Nazareth circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but of Nazareth is just out of range.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
A big right from of Nazareth misses.
of Nazareth lands with an overhand left.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
of Nazareth lands a with a good body shot.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping of Nazareth at a distance.
of Nazareth closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. of Nazareth pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jesus of Nazareth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings for the body but of Nazareth moves out of range.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
of Nazareth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on of Nazareth's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from of Nazareth.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Fred Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus of Nazareth.
of Nazareth misses the jab.
of Nazareth throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones moves away from the strike by of Nazareth.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from of Nazareth.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from of Nazareth misses its intended target.
of Nazareth misses with a combination
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
of Nazareth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones lands a jab to of Nazareth's midsection.
of Nazareth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by of Nazareth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of of Nazareth.
Jones throws a right and a left that of Nazareth avoids nicely.
of Nazareth tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
of Nazareth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Jones lands.
of Nazareth looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
of Nazareth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
of Nazareth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
of Nazareth looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
of Nazareth lands an overhand right.
of Nazareth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
of Nazareth waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jones.
of Nazareth tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones lands with a nice combination. of Nazareth backs away looking to recover.
of Nazareth cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
of Nazareth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
of Nazareth cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones connects with a body shot.
of Nazareth looks gassed!
of Nazareth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - of Nazareth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
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!
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fred Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones takes a swing at of Nazareth's ribcage but misses.
of Nazareth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
of Nazareth throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as of Nazareth throws out the jab.
of Nazareth misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
of Nazareth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
of Nazareth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
of Nazareth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
of Nazareth is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for of Nazareth.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but of Nazareth circles away quickly and effectively.
of Nazareth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. of Nazareth doesn't seem phased though.
Jones throws a right hand that of Nazareth ducks under and follows up with a left that of Nazareth also avoids with ease.
of Nazareth avoids a punch combination nicely.
of Nazareth drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
of Nazareth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Jones punishes of Nazareth's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones looks to land a combination but of Nazareth avoids it well.
Jones cracks a nice hook into of Nazareth's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones misses with the combination.
of Nazareth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Jones.
A shot to the body from of Nazareth misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings of Nazareth.
of Nazareth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
of Nazareth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
of Nazareth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten of Nazareth somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones digs a good hook to of Nazareth's body.
of Nazareth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fred Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on of Nazareth. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
of Nazareth throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Fred Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
of Nazareth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from of Nazareth.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but of Nazareth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
of Nazareth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
of Nazareth closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. of Nazareth pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
of Nazareth is breathing heavily.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones works of Nazareth's body with a nice hook.
of Nazareth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have of Nazareth backpedaling.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones with a jab.
Jones is looking to wear down of Nazareth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
of Nazareth shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed of Nazareth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but of Nazareth was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from of Nazareth.
Jones works the jab nicely.
of Nazareth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by of Nazareth.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice hook to of Nazareth's body. of Nazareth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
of Nazareth misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
of Nazareth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that of Nazareth can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a series of punches but of Nazareth avoids them all with ease.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
of Nazareth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
of Nazareth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
of Nazareth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
of Nazareth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. of Nazareth doesn't seem phased though.
Jones stuns of Nazareth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
of Nazareth misses with a looping right.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
of Nazareth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fred Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus of Nazareth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuns of Nazareth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
of Nazareth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones throws a combination. of Nazareth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping of Nazareth at a distance.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to of Nazareth's calf.
of Nazareth throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
of Nazareth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
of Nazareth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with of Nazareth's head.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
of Nazareth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
of Nazareth dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before of Nazareth has time to react.
of Nazareth misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
of Nazareth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones digs a good hook to of Nazareth's body.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones throws a right hand that of Nazareth ducks under and follows up with a left that of Nazareth also avoids with ease.
of Nazareth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on of Nazareth. That did some damage!
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!
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on of Nazareth. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
of Nazareth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones slips under a jab from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
of Nazareth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
of Nazareth scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
of Nazareth avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
of Nazareth lands with a nice body punch.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from of Nazareth finds it's target.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones moves away from the strike by of Nazareth.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from of Nazareth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones thumps of Nazareth with a low kick.
of Nazareth misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from of Nazareth misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
No luck for of Nazareth with that takedown attempt.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones thuds a left hand into of Nazareth's body.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
of Nazareth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones looks to land a combination but of Nazareth avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but of Nazareth was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
of Nazareth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones cracks the inside of of Nazareth's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces of Nazareth off the cage and back into rage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones throws a wild body kick that of Nazareth sees coming a mile off.
of Nazareth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
of Nazareth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but of Nazareth manages to avoid it.
of Nazareth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
of Nazareth misses with a hook.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
A slow jab from of Nazareth misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Fred Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus of Nazareth.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
of Nazareth scores with a nice strike.
Jones cracks a nice hook into of Nazareth's ribs.
of Nazareth lands a two punch combo.
of Nazareth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
of Nazareth misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
of Nazareth works the jab nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow of Nazareth down.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by of Nazareth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a jab.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles of Nazareth. of Nazareth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
of Nazareth throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
of Nazareth shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
of Nazareth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones stalks of Nazareth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into of Nazareth's face. of Nazareth staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. of Nazareth doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Jones.
of Nazareth looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
of Nazareth throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones lands a jab to of Nazareth's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jones clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones cracks the inside of of Nazareth's front leg.
Jones swinging wilding here.
of Nazareth lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from of Nazareth does no damage.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from of Nazareth.
A slow jab from of Nazareth misses its intended target.
of Nazareth throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
of Nazareth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from of Nazareth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
of Nazareth lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones takes a swing at of Nazareth's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
of Nazareth is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
of Nazareth falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
of Nazareth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones lands with a hook. of Nazareth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from of Nazareth.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by of Nazareth.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
of Nazareth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
of Nazareth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones works over of Nazareth's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
of Nazareth misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
of Nazareth misses with a few strikes there.
of Nazareth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind of Nazareth 's knee.
of Nazareth misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth thows a left - swing and a miss!
of Nazareth loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by of Nazareth.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as of Nazareth throws out the jab.
of Nazareth lands an overhand right.
of Nazareth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent of Nazareth from advancing to side control.
of Nazareth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but of Nazareth is keeping busy.
Jones moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
of Nazareth wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from of Nazareth.
That's four 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.
of Nazareth is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jones had his way with Jesus of Nazareth in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones scores with a hook to the body. of Nazareth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
of Nazareth shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
of Nazareth throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
of Nazareth tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
of Nazareth waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from of Nazareth misses the target.
Jones sizes up of Nazareth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
of Nazareth throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by of Nazareth.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Jones cracks the inside of of Nazareth's front leg.
of Nazareth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
of Nazareth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones feints and then cracks of Nazareth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow of Nazareth down.
of Nazareth lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice combination. of Nazareth backs away looking to recover.
of Nazareth misses the shot to the body.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones throws a series of punches but of Nazareth avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from of Nazareth.
Jones scores with a jab.
of Nazareth misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
of Nazareth misses with an uppercut.
Jones cracks a nice hook into of Nazareth's ribs.
Jones throws a series of punches but of Nazareth moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds a left hand into of Nazareth's body.
of Nazareth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
of Nazareth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
of Nazareth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
of Nazareth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
of Nazareth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Fred Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus of Nazareth.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
of Nazareth looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones digs a good body shot into of Nazareth's ribs.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but of Nazareth is just out of range.
Nice cross by Jones.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into of Nazareth's torso.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. of Nazareth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones takes a swing at of Nazareth's ribcage but misses.
of Nazareth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
of Nazareth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones is looking to slow of Nazareth down with leg kicks.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck of Nazareth on the side of the head.
Jones throws a series of punches but of Nazareth avoids them all with ease.
of Nazareth takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! of Nazareth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and of Nazareth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. of Nazareth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - of Nazareth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
of Nazareth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on of Nazareth if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
of Nazareth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones lands a nice hook to of Nazareth's body. of Nazareth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
of Nazareth slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jesus of Nazareth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
of Nazareth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:43
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:43
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jones!
Fred Jones retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Crack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinobu Morita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crack might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Itz MS. On his way into the cage it seems that Jimmy Crack has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jimmy Crack seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Crack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinobu Morita!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morita gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morita tries to land knees in the clinch but Crack avoids the damage to the body.
Morita trying to land knees to the body.
Crack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morita stalling in the clinch but Crack improves position.
Morita misses with a knee strike.
Morita trying to land knees to the body.
Morita is trying to break the clinch but Crack has him pressed against the cage.
Crack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crack is trying to break free.
Crack avoiding damage as Morita throws knees to the body.
Morita successfully pulls guard.
Crack stops Morita from standing up.
Morita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crack manages to get himself to full guard.
Morita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crack is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crack has escaped and now he's on top!
Morita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crack defends well.
Crack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morita is trying to control the action in half guard but Crack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crack flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crack pushes Morita off looking to stand but Morita dives back in and keeps control.
Crack trying to control here.
Morita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crack controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morita is keen to just control but Crack is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morita throws a strike but Crack avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crack tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crack.
Jab by Crack.
Crack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crack displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morita up against the cage.
Crack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Crack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morita.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morita.
Crack lands a hook that snaps the head of Morita backwards.
Crack is looking to control Morita's arms but Morita gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crack has his back to the cage.
Crack lands a body punch.
Morita jumps guard but Crack stands there with Morita around his waist. Morita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morita takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morita looks gassed!
Morita fails to land with a series of punches.
Crack cracks Morita with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack misses with a wild body shot.
Crack throws a jab but it's blocked by Morita.
Morita misses with a series of wild punches.
Crack connects with a single shot there.
Morita is rocked!
Morita doesn't manage to clinch there - Crack circles away.
Morita on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crack scores with a hook to the body. Morita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Crack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morita at a distance.
Crack punishes Morita's body with a nice straight punch.
Crack scores with a three punch combo!
Morita tries to keep at a distance but Crack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crack lands an uppercut.
Crack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morita drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crack has closed the distance and engaged Morita in a clinch.
Crack lands a hook that snaps the head of Morita backwards.
Morita letting Crack take a breather here.
Crack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morita is still on wobbly legs! Can Crack finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Crack.
Morita seems to have recovered his senses.
Morita takes a shot to the head.
Crack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crack displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morita up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Crack.
Morita is breathing heavily.
Morita tries to pull guard but Crack holds him up against the cage and eventually Morita drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Crack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Crack.
Crack slows down the pace here.
Crack digs a right hand into Morita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morita's gas tank.
Crack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morita closes the distance but Crack moves to the side
and Crack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morita takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Crack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crack.
Crack throws a combination that misses
and Morita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crack is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crack throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Morita colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Crack as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Morita is left battered and dazed whilst Crack and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Crack!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalli Koylio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koylio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moonsorrow - Köyliönjärven Jäällä (Pakanavedet II). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lalli Koylio!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Chan does no damage.
Chan walks into a left hand.
A big left from Koylio misses.
Koylio slips a jab and a cross from Chan.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Koylio saw that one coming.
Koylio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Koylio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koylio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chan is now in Koylio's guard. A big mistake from Koylio there, giving up the dominant position!
Chan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koylio is pulling down on Chan's head. It's preventing any offense from Chan, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koylio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koylio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chan defends well.
Koylio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chan is aware though and is defending well.
Koylio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chan escapes and throws Koylio's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Koylio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Chan.
Koylio is looking to improve his position but Chan isn't that keen on the idea.
Chan looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan controlling from mount.
Chan cracks Koylio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chan controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koylio is trying desperately to improve position.
Chan trying to control but Koylio is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan content just to control the position here.
Koylio is squirming around, avoiding Chan's attempts to control the action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnny Chan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Chan moves forwards but Koylio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Johnny Chan has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koylio is looking to clinch.
Chan stuffs the takedown.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt.
Koylio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Lalli Koylio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koylio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chan counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
Chan lands with a right hand.
It looks like Lalli Koylio has been cut.
Chan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koylio throws out the jab.
Koylio tries for a takedown but Chan circles away easily
and Chan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnny Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lalli Koylio.
Chan avoids the body shot from Koylio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Chan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to the body from Koylio misses
and Chan counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Chan there.
Koylio slips under a jab from Chan.
Koylio throws a head kick that misses
and Koylio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chan throws a jab when Koylio was well out of range.
Koylio fails with the takedown
and Chan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koylio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to de liver by Chan. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan drops Koylio with a beautiful combination! Koylio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chan is looking for the KO!
Koylio is rocked!
Koylio walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Chan swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Chan!
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