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ONI 33 Akiyama vs Crosby PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Yap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Eleosida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yap comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping. This should be a great matchup!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Yap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Eleosida!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yap throws a combination that misses
and Eleosida counters with a straight right hand.
Eleosida misses with a takedown attempt
and Yap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yap throws a head kick but Eleosida moves out of range.
Eleosida misses with a takedown
and Yap counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eleosida misses with a looping left.
Eleosida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eleosida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eleosida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yap wants to get back to his feet.
Eleosida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleosida wants to control but Yap is keeping him busy.
Yap is trying is best to control the position here.
Eleosida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eleosida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eleosida is trying to control. Yap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eleosida working the head and body with strikes.
Eleosida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yap defending well though.
Nice strikes from Eleosida there.
Yap kicks Eleosida off and gets back to his feet.
Eleosida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yap tries to avoid it but Eleosida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yap to the ground. Yap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jay Yap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Eleosida.
Eleosida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jay Yap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eleosida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yap counters with a series of strikes. Eleosida will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eleosida fails with the takedown
and Yap counters with a right hand to the body.
Eleosida misses with a two punch combination.
Yap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eleosida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yap misses with a combination
and Eleosida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yap's guard.
Eleosida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eleosida won't allow Yap to sweep him here.
Eleosida is looking to work some ground and pound but Yap has wrist control.
Eleosida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yap is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eleosida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eleosida is looking to work some ground and pound but Yap has wrist control.
Yap is breathing heavily.
Yap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eleosida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eleosida content to stall in guard here.
Eleosida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yap keeping full guard, as Eleosida tries to pass.
Eleosida trying to control the position from guard on top but Yap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eleosida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida trying to control but Yap is working from the bottom.
Eleosida prevents Yap from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eleosida closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yap to the mat! Yap manages to get full guard.
Eleosida postures up in Yap's guard and throws a big left but Yap blocks it.
Eleosida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eleosida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eleosida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eleosida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eleosida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yap is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eleosida is controlling him.
Eleosida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yap wants to sweep but no luck.
Eleosida cracks Yap with a solid left hand.
Eleosida postures up and lands a big shot to Yap's brow.
Eleosida trying to control the position from guard on top but Yap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eleosida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yap working a defensive guard here.
Yap looking for a sweep. Not yet Yap, not yet.
Eleosida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eleosida stands up over Yap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eleosida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eleosida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eleosida stands up over Yap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eleosida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yap keeping moving, preventing Eleosida from controlling successfully.
Eleosida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eleosida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eleosida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eleosida is looking to work some ground and pound but Yap has wrist control.
Eleosida stays in close to Yap's body and controls the position.
Eleosida trying to control but Yap is working from the bottom.
Yap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eleosida throwing strikes from guard but Yap blocks nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida wants to control from the top but Yap keeps moving.
Eleosida throws a big right hand that misses.
Eleosida forces his way into half guard.
Eleosida scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yap is looking to escape.
Eleosida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yap's head.
Eleosida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eleosida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yap keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eleosida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Eleosida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Eleosida gets a takedown into half guard.
Eleosida prevents Yap from improving his position.
Eleosida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yap knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yap wants to get back to full guard.
Yap avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eleosida.
Eleosida is looking to advance position but Yap won't allow it.
Eleosida is looking to take a break and control but Yap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eleosida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yap's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eleosida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eleosida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eleosida scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eleosida trying to control from half guard but Yap is working away.
Eleosida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eleosida landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eleosida wants to take a breather but Yap is having none of it.
Yap is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eleosida scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida working Yap over with strikes.
Eleosida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nate Eleosida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eleosida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yap regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Eleosida.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eleosida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eleosida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eleosida trying to control but Yap is working from the bottom.
Eleosida throws a strike but Yap rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida is looking for a triangle but Yap pushes his legs off easily.
Eleosida controlling the position.
Yap trying to control the position from guard on top but Eleosida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eleosida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yap trying to control but Eleosida is working from the bottom.
Yap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eleosida is keeping the position for now.
Eleosida keeping moving, preventing Yap from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jay Yap.
Eleosida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yap defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yap throws a head kick but Eleosida moves out of range.
Yap throws a series of punches but Eleosida moves out of range.
Yap throws a head kick but Eleosida moves out of range.
Yap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eleosida was well out of range. Poor timing from Yap.
Yap throws a leg kick but Eleosida sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yap looks to land a combination but Eleosida avoids it well.
Yap looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yap throws a right hand that Eleosida ducks under and follows up with a left that Eleosida also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Yap.
Eleosida throws a sloppy head kick and Yap moves out of range easily.
Yap throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eleosida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yap's guard.
Eleosida throws and elbow that misses. Yap uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eleosida's guard. Nice move by Yap!
Yap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eleosida is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eleosida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eleosida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yap's guard.
Yap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eleosida.
Yap keeping full guard, as Eleosida tries to pass.
Yap can't keep his opponent in guard - Eleosida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yap trying to control here.
Eleosida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yap taking some punishment here, with Eleosida in his half guard.
Eleosida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eleosida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eleosida slips a nice elbow through Yap's hands, connecting with Yap's forehead.
Eleosida lands strikes from half guard.
Yap is trying to get back to full guard.
Eleosida lands with a punch from half guard.
Eleosida is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yap keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yap on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yap tries to get out of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida lands strikes from half guard.
Eleosida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eleosida looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eleosida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eleosida works his way into full mount!
Eleosida lands a heavy elbow.
Eleosida with the ground and pound from mount.
Eleosida lands a big elbow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Eleosida is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yap can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Eleosida lands with some strikes.
Yap is rocked!
Eleosida controlling from the full mount.
Oh Yap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yap takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Eleosida drops a big elbow. That's hurt Yap! More shots from Eleosida and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Eleosida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Anichebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoshi Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anichebe comes to the cage accompanied by Give me hope. Ishii comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Global Deejays - "California Dreamin'" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Satoshi Ishii has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Victor Anichebe's chin.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Anichebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoshi Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anichebe misses with a hook.
Anichebe lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Satoshi Ishii has been cut.
Anichebe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ishii throws a right and a left that Anichebe avoids nicely.
Ishii ducks under a wild hook from Anichebe.
Anichebe misses with a right hand
and Ishii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anichebe looks to land a left hand but Ishii moved out of range nicely.
Ishii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anichebe to the mat! Anichebe manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anichebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anichebe has his foot on Ishii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ishii works his way back into a safe position though.
Anichebe is pulling down on Ishii's head to control his posture.
Anichebe looking for a guillotine here but Ishii defends easily.
Ishii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anichebe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ishii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anichebe is keeping the position for now.
Ishii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anichebe looking to control.
Anichebe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ishii is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ishii chips away with some ground and pound.
Anichebe trying to keep a closed guard but Ishii is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Victor Anichebe.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anichebe but Anichebe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anichebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anichebe throws a series of punches but Ishii moves out of range.
Anichebe swings for the body but Ishii moves out of range.
Anichebe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ishii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ishii throwing shots but Anichebe is blocking nicely.
Ishii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ishii throwing shots but Anichebe is blocking nicely.
Ishii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anichebe is just riding it out for now. Ishii eventually gives up the hold.
Ishii looks gassed!
Ishii is working for a kimura but Anichebe is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anichebe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Anichebe misses with an uppercut.
Anichebe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishii.
Ishii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anichebe throws a big shot that misses.
Anichebe misses with a low kick.
Anichebe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ishii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ishii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ishii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii postures up.
Ishii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anichebe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anichebe has his foot on Ishii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ishii works his way back into a safe position though.
Anichebe is trying to keep Ishii in close.
Anichebe has momentary wrist control but Ishii slips an elbow through the middle.
Anichebe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ishii should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Anichebe has tightened it up now! Ishii should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Victor Anichebe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ginger Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuschini is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We No Speak Americano. Ginger Mann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniele Fuschini's chin.
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200 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginger Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniele Fuschini!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuschini just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooh!!! Mann has knocked Fuschini down with a huge combo! Mann steps away and waves a wobbly Fuschini back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fuschini is rocked!
It looks like Daniele Fuschini has been cut.
Fuschini gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mann gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fuschini is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ginger Mann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Zappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). of Nazareth has chosen call to prayer as his entrance music. Junior Zappa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Zappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus of Nazareth!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zappa pivots, looking for a leg kick but of Nazareth is out of range and Zappa settles back down.
of Nazareth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zappa misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
of Nazareth misses with a wild body shot.
of Nazareth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zappa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zappa misses with the body kick
and of Nazareth counters with a right hand to the body.
Zappa throws a poor cross that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zappa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zappa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zappa scores with a decent looking hook.
Zappa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zappa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zappa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
of Nazareth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zappa's head.
Zappa darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappa misses with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a good low kick that Zappa was not able to check.
of Nazareth throws a combination that misses
enabling Zappa to counter with a crisp jab.
Zappa misses with a lunging right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a series of strikes. Zappa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zappa throws a lazy uppercut
and of Nazareth counters with a two punch combo.
Jesus of Nazareth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zappa throws a poor cross that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zappa misses with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a head kick. That will keep Zappa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
of Nazareth misses with a body shot.
of Nazareth scores with a shot to the body.
Zappa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and of Nazareth counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Zappa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zappa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zappa misses with a lunging right hand
and of Nazareth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zappa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zappa misses with an uppercut
and of Nazareth counters with a good low kick that Zappa was not able to check.
Junior Zappa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zappa throws a predictable looking body shot
and of Nazareth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zappa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zappa misses with an uppercut
and of Nazareth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zappa misses the body punch
and of Nazareth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
of Nazareth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zappa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pβtι.
of Nazareth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zappa misses with a hook
and of Nazareth makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zappa really felt that one!
Zappa swings widly with a right hand
enabling of Nazareth to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from of Nazareth.
Zappa is breathing heavily.
Zappa tries for a takedown but of Nazareth circles away easily
and of Nazareth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zappa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zappa looks to throw a body kick
and of Nazareth counters with a right hand to the body.
of Nazareth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
of Nazareth blocks a head kick by Zappa.
of Nazareth circles away from the clinch attempt
and of Nazareth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
of Nazareth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
of Nazareth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zappa fails with the takedown
enabling of Nazareth to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as of Nazareth throws out the jab.
Zappa walks into a left hand.
Zappa throws a low kick but of Nazareth moves out of range easily.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zappa looks to clinch
and of Nazareth counters with a two punch combo.
Zappa throws a left and a right that both miss
and of Nazareth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zappa thinking.
of Nazareth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zappa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
of Nazareth with a hook.
Zappa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zappa misses with an uppercut
and of Nazareth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zappa misses with a takedown attempt
and Zappa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Zappa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zappa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and of Nazareth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zappa throws a lazy uppercut
and of Nazareth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
of Nazareth cracks the inside of Zappa's front leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A cross from of Nazareth lands.
of Nazareth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zappa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
of Nazareth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zappa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and of Nazareth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
of Nazareth just misses with a punch to the body.
Zappa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zappa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zappa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
of Nazareth is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zappa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
of Nazareth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zappa.
Zappa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zappa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and of Nazareth counters with a right hand to the body.
Zappa misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zappa takes one to the chin there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth throws an overhand right that lands on Zappa's shoulder, as Zappa tries to avoid the shot.
of Nazareth just misses with a punch to the body.
of Nazareth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zappa swings widly with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
letting of Nazareth counter with a right hand.
of Nazareth looks to land a right hand but Zappa moved out of range.
of Nazareth lands with a nice body punch.
Zappa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and of Nazareth counters with a right hand to the body.
of Nazareth throws a body punch but Zappa moves out of range.
of Nazareth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zappa misses with an uppercut
and of Nazareth counters with a nice uppercut.
Zappa misses with a shot to the body
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
of Nazareth works over Zappa's head and body with a nice combination.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zappa slips a jab and a cross from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zappa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
of Nazareth throws a poor cross that misses
and of Nazareth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
of Nazareth misses the shot to the body.
of Nazareth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zappa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zappa swings widly with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zappa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by of Nazareth.
Zappa misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zappa thinking.
Zappa throws a leg kick that is checked
and of Nazareth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zappa wants to clinch
and of Nazareth counters with a right hand to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zappa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zappa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zappa throws a right hand that misses
and Zappa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from of Nazareth. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot by Zappa.
Zappa misses with a hook
and of Nazareth counters with a big head kick but Zappa shrugs it off.
A head kick by of Nazareth misses
and Zappa counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Zappa.
Zappa misses with a hook
and of Nazareth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zappa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zappa tries to bum rush of Nazareth with a series of wild strikes but of Nazareth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by of Nazareth. That's going to slow Zappa down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
of Nazareth needs to keep his hands up - Zappa had a free shot at his head there.
Zappa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and of Nazareth counters with a head kick. That will keep Zappa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zappa misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a series of strikes. Zappa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zappa misses with a hook
and of Nazareth counters with a slapping leg kick.
of Nazareth swats away the attempt to clinch by Zappa.
Good work by Zappa as he checks the leg kick.
of Nazareth misses with a left hand
and Zappa counters with a big head kick but of Nazareth shrugs it off.
Zappa misses with a jab to the body
and of Nazareth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zappa misses with a lunging right hand
letting of Nazareth counter with a right hand.
of Nazareth feints a jab promting Zappa to slip. of Nazareth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zappa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zappa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zappa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zappa misses with a jab to the body
and of Nazareth counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by of Nazareth. Beautiful body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus of Nazareth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Donk. Zappa catches of Nazareth right on the button with a cross.
of Nazareth throws a looping overhand right but Zappa ducks down to avoid it.
Zappa misses with a hook
and of Nazareth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zappa thinking.
Jesus of Nazareth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zappa tries to land a body kick
and of Nazareth counters with a right hand to the body.
A leg kick checked by Zappa.
of Nazareth connects with a high kick.
of Nazareth looks to land a left hand but Zappa moved out of range nicely.
Zappa looks to clinch
and of Nazareth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zappa's knee momentarily.
Zappa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and of Nazareth counters with a nice body shot.
of Nazareth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zappa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
of Nazareth throws a head kick that misses
and Zappa counters with a nice uppercut.
of Nazareth works Zappa's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zappa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and of Nazareth counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
of Nazareth misses with a head kick.
Zappa throws a lazy uppercut
enabling of Nazareth to counter with a crisp jab.
Zappa moves out of range as of Nazareth strikes.
Zappa misses with a body punch
and of Nazareth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zappa throws a poor cross that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
of Nazareth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zappa manages to avoid it.
Zappa with a lazy takedown attempt
and of Nazareth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
of Nazareth tests Zappa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zappa blocks a head kick by of Nazareth.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappa throws a right hand that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a straight right hand.
Zappa throws a head kick that misses
and of Nazareth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
of Nazareth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zappa wants to clinch
and of Nazareth counters with a leg kick.
Zappa lands an overhand right.
Zappa misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a one-two to the body.
Zappa misses with a lunging right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zappa sizes up of Nazareth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
of Nazareth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zappa's head backwards.
A left lands for of Nazareth.
Zappa looks to land a combination but of Nazareth avoids it well.
Zappa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zappa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and of Nazareth counters with a left and a right that stings Zappa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Zappa.
Zappa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zappa wants to clinch up but of Nazareth keeps it at a distance.
Zappa tries to clinch
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zappa with a lazy takedown attempt
and of Nazareth counters with a one-two to the body.
Zappa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
of Nazareth lands a body shot.
of Nazareth lands a jab.
Zappa looks to clinch
and of Nazareth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
of Nazareth avoids the head kick by Zappa.
of Nazareth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zappa eats them both and turns towards of Nazareth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zappa throws a one two combo.
of Nazareth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by of Nazareth.
Zappa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zappa tries to close the distance and clinch up but of Nazareth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
of Nazareth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zappa connects with a looping right hand.
Zappa misses with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zappa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zappa is rocked!
of Nazareth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Zappa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zappa misses with an uppercut
and of Nazareth counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
of Nazareth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
of Nazareth looks to score with a jab to the body but Zappa is just out of range.
Zappa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as of Nazareth throws out the jab.
Zappa seems to have got his legs back now.
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.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zappa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
of Nazareth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zappa misses with an uppercut
letting of Nazareth counter with a right hand.
Zappa tries for a takedown but of Nazareth circles away easily
and of Nazareth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Zappa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth punishes Zappa's body with a nice straight punch.
Zappa misses with a combination
and of Nazareth counters with a straight right hand.
Zappa lands a nice shot to the body.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and Zappa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
of Nazareth throws a low kick, looking for Zappa's leg but Zappa calmly moves out of range.
of Nazareth lands a glancing blow to the side of Zappa's head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zappa misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by of Nazareth misses
and Zappa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zappa throws a lazy uppercut
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zappa misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zappa misses with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zappa thinking.
Zappa throws a lazy uppercut
and of Nazareth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zappa throws a lazy uppercut
and of Nazareth counters with a stiff right hand.
of Nazareth misses with a low kick.
Zappa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent of Nazareth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zappa throws a right hand that misses
and of Nazareth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
of Nazareth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zappa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and of Nazareth counters with a stiff right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zappa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and of Nazareth counters with a nice uppercut.
Zappa misses the body punch
and of Nazareth counters with a nice body shot.
Jesus of Nazareth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Zappa misses
letting of Nazareth counter with a right hand.
Zappa misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zappa thinking.
Zappa throws a poor cross that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zappa throws a poor cross that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zappa misses with an uppercut
and of Nazareth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zappa misses with a hook
and of Nazareth counters with a straight right hand.
Zappa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Zappa misses
and of Nazareth counters with a one-two to the body.
of Nazareth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zappa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and of Nazareth counters with a nice uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zappa throws a head kick that misses.
Zappa wants to clinch
and of Nazareth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zappa scores with a jab to the body.
Zappa 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 blocks the body kick.
Zappa blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zappa, as that shot connected.
Zappa misses with a lunging right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a straight right hand.
Zappa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a left to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zappa blocks a jab.
Zappa defending well as of Nazareth loads up on a big left hand.
Zappa is looking to chop away at of Nazareth's legs.
Zappa misses with a jab to the body
and Zappa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zappa slips a jab from of Nazareth.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zappa misses with an uppercut
and of Nazareth counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick from Zappa lands but of Nazareth takes it in his stride.
of Nazareth lands a body shot.
of Nazareth lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
of Nazareth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
of Nazareth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zappa counters with a one-two to the body.
Zappa misses with a jab to the body
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus of Nazareth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
of Nazareth keeps the fight on the outside.
of Nazareth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zappa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zappa misses with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a nice body shot.
Zappa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zappa scores with a nice body kick.
Zappa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
of Nazareth misses with a wild body shot.
Zappa is looking to clinch but of Nazareth is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zappa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and of Nazareth counters with a straight right hand.
Zappa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a good, hard body kick but Zappa shrugs it off.
Danga de danga de dang - of Nazareth scores with a four punch combination!
of Nazareth throws a sloppy head kick and Zappa moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappa connects with a crisp jab.
Zappa's corner calls for a 1-2. Zappa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zappa has his takedown stuffed
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from of Nazareth misses the target.
of Nazareth circles away from the clinch attempt.
of Nazareth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zappa.
Zappa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but of Nazareth moves away.
Zappa misses with a takedown attempt
and of Nazareth counters with a two punch combo.
Zappa misses with a hook
and of Nazareth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zappa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
of Nazareth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zappa was well out of range. Poor timing from of Nazareth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zappa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a stiff right hand.
of Nazareth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
of Nazareth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zappa misses with a hook
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zappa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
of Nazareth throws out a loose jab but Zappa uses good head movement to avoid it.
of Nazareth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zappa counters with a nice uppercut.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zappa doesn't manage to clinch there - of Nazareth circles away.
of Nazareth walks into a straight right hand from Zappa.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappa throws a sloppy head kick
and of Nazareth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zappa!
Zappa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
of Nazareth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zappa tries to clinch but of Nazareth moves away
and of Nazareth counters with a three punch combo that has Zappa backing up. Zappa nods at of Nazareth to acknowledge the strikes.
Zappa misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zappa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
of Nazareth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zappa misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zappa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zappa throws a lazy uppercut
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zappa misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a series of strikes. Zappa will be more careful next time no doubt.
of Nazareth misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
of Nazareth misses with a wild body shot.
Zappa throws a lazy uppercut
and Zappa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Zappa is predictable there
and Zappa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zappa throws a sloppy head kick
and of Nazareth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zappa throws a poor cross that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
of Nazareth takes a swing at Zappa's ribcage but misses.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
of Nazareth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
of Nazareth takes a swing at Zappa's ribcage but misses.
Zappa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zappa misses with a lunging right hand
and Zappa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zappa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and of Nazareth counters with a three punch combo that has Zappa backing up. Zappa nods at of Nazareth to acknowledge the strikes.
of Nazareth lands a body shot.
of Nazareth tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zappa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zappa misses with a lunging right hand
and of Nazareth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
of Nazareth thuds his right hand into Zappa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
of Nazareth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zappa blocks a head kick by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
of Nazareth scores with a body shot.
Zappa just misses with a punch to the body.
of Nazareth misses with the combination.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zappa throws a series of punches but of Nazareth avoids them all with ease.
Zappa misses with a double jab
and of Nazareth counters with a stiff right hand.
Zappa wants to clinch but of Nazareth slips to the side
and of Nazareth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zappa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth counters with an inside leg kick.
of Nazareth throws a right hand that Zappa ducks under and follows up with a left that Zappa also avoids with ease.
Zappa tries to clinch but of Nazareth moves away
and of Nazareth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zappa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and of Nazareth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
of Nazareth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a straight right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth connects with a body shot that sends Zappa's belly button to the back.
Zappa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling of Nazareth to counter with a crisp jab.
Zappa throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting of Nazareth counter with a right hand.
of Nazareth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zappa.
of Nazareth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zappa's hands.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a head kick.
of Nazareth avoids the head kick by Zappa.
Nice shot by Zappa.
Zappa throws a right hand that misses
and Zappa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
of Nazareth takes a swing at Zappa's ribcage but misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zappa misses the body punch
and of Nazareth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zappa moves to clinch but of Nazareth breaks away
and of Nazareth counters with a nice body shot.
of Nazareth throws a right hand that misses
and Zappa counters with a two punch combo.
of Nazareth stuns Zappa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zappa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zappa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting of Nazareth counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zappa.
Zappa misses with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Zappa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Zappa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zappa misses with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a nice uppercut.
Zappa throws a sloppy body shot
and of Nazareth counters with a one-two to the body.
of Nazareth throws a head kick that misses
and Zappa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Junior Zappa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zappa throws a lazy uppercut
and of Nazareth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
of Nazareth looks to land a right hand but Zappa moved out of range.
Zappa throws an off balance right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zappa misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a stiff right hand.
Zappa swings widly with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
of Nazareth misses with a body shot.
Zappa cracks of Nazareth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zappa misses with a double jab
and of Nazareth counters with a left and a right that stings Zappa.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zappa throws a poor cross that misses
letting of Nazareth counter with a right hand.
Zappa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zappa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus of Nazareth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got of Nazareth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jesus of Nazareth!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jesus of Nazareth!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jesus of Nazareth!
Jesus of Nazareth wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arashi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Supaman. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arashi Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamada is fending him off so far but Simpson persists. Nope, Yamada circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Simpson.
Yamada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and Yamada counters with a head kick.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Yamada counters with a left to the body.
Yamada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Good work by Simpson as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
and Yamada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and Yamada counters with a leg kick.
Simon Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson misses with a left hand
letting Yamada counter with a right hand.
Simpson misses with a right hand
and Yamada counters with a thumping low kick.
Simpson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simpson lands in his opponent's guard.
Yamada wants to stand up but Simpson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Yamada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yamada wants to get back to his feet but Simpson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simpson content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Simpson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Simpson pushing down on Yamada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to control. Yamada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson trying to mount his opponent but Yamada defends it.
Simpson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simon Simpson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick
and Yamada counters with a head kick.
Yamada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamada stuffs the takedown.
Simpson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simpson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Yamada is defending well.
Simpson is looking for a kimura here.
Simpson is trying to control. Yamada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simpson in particular looking to stall.
Simpson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simpson controlling the pace.
Simpson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simpson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yamada is not content to let Simpson control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yamada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simpson.
Simpson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simpson passes to full mount!
Yamada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throwing strikes here but Yamada is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Simpson tries to control but Yamada wriggling away.
Simpson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle
. Ooooh, that looks tight
Yamada is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yamada and Simpson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yamada avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Simpson.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Simpson tries to score with some ground and pound. Yamada controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yamada parries the strikes from Simpson easily there. Simpson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yamada to escape.
Simpson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Simpson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to get an arm triangle but Yamada is defending well.
Simpson trying to control the position but Yamada is working away.
Simpson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simpson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Simpson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson misses with a right hand
and Yamada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamada is fending him off so far but Simpson persists. Nope, Yamada circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamada throws a leg kick but Simpson checks it.
Yamada tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simpson scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamada should have avoided that one.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Yamada moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Yamada misses with an uppercut.
Simpson shoots in but Yamada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamada moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
Arashi Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Simpson.
Simpson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
That kick from Yamada tenderised Simpson's leg. Simpson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamada counters with a three punch combo that has Simpson backing up. Simpson nods at Yamada to acknowledge the strikes.
Simpson fails with the takedown.
Yamada scores with a punch to the head.
Yamada cracks Simpson with a good jab.
Yamada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arashi Yamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamada.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Yamada misses
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Yamada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simpson thinking.
Yamada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Yamada does it's job there.
Yamada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Simpson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simpson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simpson. Simpson obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamada.
Yamada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arashi Yamada is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada leaves Simpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simpson misses with a left hand
and Yamada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and Yamada counters with a nice body shot.
Yamada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yamada connects with a nice looking jab.
Simpson moves forwards but Yamada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamada counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamada throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws the kick towards the body but Simpson avoids it.
Yamada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Yamada counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Yamada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yamada misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yamada's knee momentarily.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamada feints and then cracks Simpson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simpson down.
Yamada avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Yamada counter with a right hand.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Yamada.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Yamada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simpson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simpson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simpson.
Yamada throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Yamada.
Simpson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yamada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and Yamada makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yamada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Yamada.
Yamada is looking to slow Simpson down with leg kicks.
Simpson misses with the body kick
and Yamada counters with a nice body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamada, right into the meat.
Yamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson takes a swing at Yamada's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simpson is defended easily by Yamada.
Yamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson thows a leg kick but Yamada checks it
and Yamada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simpson misses with a left hand
and Yamada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamada counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson misses with a takedown
and Yamada counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simpson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamada takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Yamada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Yamada misses.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simpson.
Yamada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simpson.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamada circles away.
Yamada lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Yamada is looking to wear down Simpson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Simpson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simpson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamada lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simpson is defended easily by Yamada.
Yamada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamada.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Yamada.
Yamada lands a jab to Simpson's midsection.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simpson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Yamada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yamada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Yamada to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson shoots in and drives through. Yamada sprawls well.
Simpson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Yamada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamada is looking to score with low kicks.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yamada.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Arashi Yamada dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A shot to the liver by Yamada. Beautiful body shot.
Yamada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamada as he avoids it easily.
Simpson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Yamada.
Yamada throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Yamada as Simpson shoots in.
Yamada scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Simpson misses.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Yamada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamada can pounce on him.
Simpson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Arashi Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Simpson.
Yamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Yamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamada.
Yamada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
and Yamada counters with an outside leg kick.
Simpson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yamada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamada cracks Simpson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simpson checks a leg kick.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Yamada counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Simpson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
and Yamada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Yamada.
Yamada checks a low kick from Simpson.
Simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simpson somewhat.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Yamada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Yamada counters with a left to the body.
Simpson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamada counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simpson.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simpson thinking.
Yamada dips to his left and cracks Simpson with an uppercut!
Yamada stuffs the takedown.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamada counters with a good low kick that Simpson was not able to check.
Yamada drops his hands momentarily and Simpson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simpson thows a leg kick but Yamada checks it
and Yamada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamada lands a body shot.
Yamada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yamada checks a leg kick nicely.
Simpson thows a leg kick but Yamada checks it
and Yamada counters with a right hand to the body.
Yamada connects with a leg kick. Simpson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yamada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Yamada as he checks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Yamada as Simpson shoots in.
Yamada throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Yamada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson.
Yamada connects with a body shot.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson fails with the takedown.
Yamada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yamada.
Yamada lands a slapping body shot.
Yamada slips a straight right by Simpson.
Yamada misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamada. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yamada moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Simpson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Simpson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simpson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yamada dives on top into guard.
Simpson looking to control.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily.
Simpson looking for a guillotine here but Yamada defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yamada wants to get up but he can't break Simpson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Simon Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson has his foot on Yamada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamada works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamada is stalling in the full guard.
Simpson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamada's guard.
That's eight 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.
Simpson thows a big elbow that misses.
Yamada wants to stand and escape but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Yamada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson passes Yamada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yamada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simpson.
Simpson is pressing down on Yamada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamada is holding on for now.
Simpson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simpson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yamada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simpson on the ground.
Simpson is working for a kimura but Yamada is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arashi Yamada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Arashi Yamada!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Arashi Yamada!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Arashi Yamada!
Arashi Yamada wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Sneijder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sneijder comes to the cage accompanied by Pregador Luo - Bate Pesadγo. The key to victory for Wesley Sneijder has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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146 lbs
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19
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wesley Sneijder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Wright!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sneijder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sneijder misses with a double jab
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sneijder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sneijder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sneijder misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Sneijder tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Sneijder throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Wright blocks the body kick.
Sneijder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wright throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sneijder was covering up waiting for the punch and Wright finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wright sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sneijder throws a poor cross that misses
so Wright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wright gets to his feet. Sneijder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wright scores a takedown into full mount!
Wright with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wright wants to control the pace but Sneijder is squirming around nicely.
Wright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sneijder hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright controlling from mount.
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!
It looks like Wright 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.
Wright is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sneijder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sneijder shrugs it off.
Sneijder wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Sneijder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sneijder closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sneijder's guard.
Wright passes Sneijder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wright stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wright stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sneijder tries to clinch but Wright moves away
and Wright counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wright keeps control of Sneijder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Sneijder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sneijder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sneijder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sneijder is trying to push Wright away but Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into Sneijder's guard.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sneijder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wright throwing strikes but missing.
Wright stands up from Sneijder's guard - Wright perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wright shoots for a takedown but Sneijder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wesley Sneijder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Wright.
Sneijder stalks Wright and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wright's face. Wright staggers backwards, shaken.
Sneijder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sneijder lands a right hook to the body.
Sneijder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters by moving into the clinch.
Sneijder pulls guard successfully.
Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wright stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sneijder misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sneijder is breathing heavily.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sneijder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wright wants to control from the top but Sneijder keeps moving.
Sneijder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wright is controlling him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wright slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anthony Wright has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sneijder misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sneijder's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sneijder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sneijder won't be happy with that.
Wright landing a few strikes.
Wright working the ground and pound.
Wright decides to stand back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder throws a combination that misses
and Wright holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wright wants a takedown but no success here.
Sneijder wants to break free but Wright has control.
Sneijder has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment.
Wright has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sneijder regains guard immediately.
Wright pushing down on Sneijder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright is trying to work for a kimura but Sneijder is defending well.
Sneijder is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Wright dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sneijder looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Sneijder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wright decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wesley Sneijder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sneijder throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright checks a leg kick.
Sneijder misses with a hook
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sneijder tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wright manages to move to mount!
Wright is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wright is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sneijder tries to sprawl but Wright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wright trying to pass the guard but Sneijder defending well.
Wright stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sneijder to get to his feet.
Wright has Sneijder up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sneijder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sneijder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sneijder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wright trying to control from half guard but Sneijder is working away.
Wright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wright thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wright working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Wright scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sneijder?
Wright cracks Sneijder with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wright breaks from Sneijder's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wright raining down shots from the mount!
Wright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wright working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to control but Sneijder wriggling away.
Sneijder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground.
Wright throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wright landing strikes from the mount.
Sneijder taking shots to the head.
Wright dominating with strikes here.
Sneijder is trying to stand.
Wright controlling the position easily from mount.
Wright throwing strikes here but Sneijder is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to control but Sneijder wriggling away.
Wright landing shots from mount.
Wright gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sneijder misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wright decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sneijder wants to get back to his feet.
Wright stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sneijder to get to his feet.
Wright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sneijder did well to prevent Wright getting side control.
Sneijder is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wright decides to stand and escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright stands and steps away. Sneijder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sneijder connects with a high kick.
Sneijder tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sneijder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wright is in Sneijder's guard.
Wright controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wright decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sneijder, up you get!
Sneijder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wright.
Sneijder keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sneijder is working an open guard so Wright takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sneijder misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wright decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sneijder, up you get!
Sneijder throws a leg kick but Wright checks it.
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wright seems to be working for a kimura but Sneijder defends the submission attempt.
Wright is taking a breather. Sneijder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is trying to control. Sneijder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sneijder wants to get back to his feet.
Wright wants to take a breather but Sneijder is having none of it.
Wright escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wright scores with a takedown into Sneijder's guard.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wright stands up from Sneijder's guard - Wright perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sneijder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sneijder throws a sloppy body shot
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wright wants to take a breather but Sneijder is having none of it.
Wright stands up from half guard.
Sneijder scores with a jab to the body.
Sneijder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder connects with an inside leg kick.
Sneijder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sneijder is working an open guard so Wright takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sneijder misses with a hook.
Wright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anthony Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright is trying to control here but Sneijder has managed to regain half guard.
Wright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright misses with a head shot. Sneijder uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wright stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sneijder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wright.
Wesley Sneijder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Wright.
Wright has Sneijder pressed against the cage, preventing Sneijder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sneijder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wright has Sneijder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sneijder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wright has Sneijder pressed against the cage, preventing Sneijder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sneijder tries to pull guard but Wright won't allow it.
Wright wants a takedown.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Sneijder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sneijder throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown but Sneijder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sneijder throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sneijder.
Sneijder throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wesley Sneijder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sneijder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sneijder misses with a low kick.
Sneijder moves to clinch but Wright breaks away
and Wright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wright decides to return to a standing position.
Sneijder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wright counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sneijder!
Wright wants to control but instead Sneijder manages to regain half guard.
Well,Sneijder is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Wright stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sneijder!
Wright tries to control but Sneijder wriggling away.
Wright thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wright goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Sneijder turns into him and now he's in Wright's guard.
Anthony Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sneijder stands up and waves to Wright to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Anthony Wright!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Anthony Wright!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Anthony Wright!
Anthony Wright wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKay comes to the cage accompanied by Destroy All Challengers - The end and the beginning.... Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
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245 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elliot Ness!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ness in his tracks.
Ness takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from McKay.
A shot in the inside from McKay.
It looks like Elliot Ness has been cut.
Ness tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McKay swings wildly with an uppercut but Ness uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ness with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nesss head.
Ness lands a nice elbow.
McKay misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKay.
Ness misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKay.
A short right from McKay.
A head punch on the inside from McKay fails to land.
McKay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ness misses with a knee strike.
McKay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ness or not.
McKay lands a right hand.
McKay scores with a hook to the body.
Ness looks gassed!
A short body shot lands from Ness as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKay has a couple of punches blocked by Ness.
McKay lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from McKay.
McKay throws a punch but it's blocked by Ness.
Ness misses with an elbow strike.
McKay lands an uppercut.
McKay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McKay throws a big uppercut that drops Ness! More strikes from McKay and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ness lies dazed against the cage as McKay celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam McKay!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin - Blow Me Away. White comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kanye West - Stronger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bobby White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernesto Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby White!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Oliveira does it's job there.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and White counters with a left to the body.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
Ernesto Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Oliveira slams his shin into White's torso.
Oliveira throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oliveira scores with a jab.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira looks to clinch
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliveira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as White backs up against the cage.
White tries to keep at a distance but Oliveira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliveira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
White tries for a takedown. No joy.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
White looks gassed!
Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White needs to keep his hands up - Oliveira had a free shot at his head there.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Oliveira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of White's head.
White staying out of range there.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
White closes the distance and pushes Oliveira back into the cage.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira is pushing White up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oliveira is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Oliveira finds it's target.
Oliveira cracks the inside of White's front leg.
Ernesto Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira lands a head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliveira.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White takes one to the side of the head.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliveira scores with a nice head shot.
Oliveira has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oliveira stalling the fight.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
Oliveira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike.
Oliveira lands with a light punch inside.
Oliveira lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
Oliveira has White pushed against the cage.
Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
Oliveira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
White is trying to force a seperation but Oliveira has the dominant position.
Oliveira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oliveira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oliveira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliveira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oliveira throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
Oliveira throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oliveira.
White slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a jab.
Donk. Oliveira catches White right on the button with a cross.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliveira just misses with a elbow thrown towards White's brow.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Oliveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ernesto Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby White.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oliveira lands a slapping body shot.
White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira misses with the combination.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliveira wants to clinch
and White counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oliveira sneaks out the side door and pushes White away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Oliveira cracks the inside of White's front leg.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliveira with a hook.
Oliveira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oliveira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Oliveira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira scores with a jab.
Oliveira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oliveira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
Oliveira misses with a right hand
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White blocks a low kick nicely.
Oliveira thows a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
White stalling away here and it's allowed Oliveira to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely.
White has gone for a leg lock! Oliveira slips out almost immediately though and dives into White's guard.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Oliveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Oliveira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Oliveira scoring well with a low kick there.
White shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
White with a poor takedown
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White tries to keep at a distance but Oliveira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White is breathing heavily.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
White misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oliveira walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ernesto Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby White.
Oliveira lands a head shot.
Oliveira throws an off balance right hand
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by White.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oliveira has White up against the cage in a clinch.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying to stall.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliveira breaks the clinch.
Oliveira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliveira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
White needs to keep his hands up - Oliveira had a free shot at his head there.
Oliveira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira moves into the clinch.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Oliveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliveira lands a leg kick that knocks White off balance momentarily.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliveira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira scores with a spinning back kick!
White takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Oliveira misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from White misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Ernesto Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Oliveira scores with a nice right hand.
Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira's jab looks to have found its range, popping White under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Oliveira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to White's calf.
Good exchange - Oliveira coming out on top.
White misses with the combination.
Oliveira lands with a nice combination. White backs away looking to recover.
Nice cross by Oliveira.
Oliveira connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Oliveira moves to clinch but White breaks away
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
White needs to keep his hands up - Oliveira had a free shot at his head there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oliveira.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oliveira's half guard.
White is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Oliveira is trying is best to control the position here.
Oliveira is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oliveira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White has Oliveira in his guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oliveira wants to stand but White is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oliveira trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ernesto Oliveira just wasn't active enough.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and White counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that.
White working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
White advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White goes for an armbar but Oliveira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Oliveira.
Oliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Oliveira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Oliveira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Oliveira scores with a shot to the body.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking hook.
White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira scores with a nice right hand.
Oliveira tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliveira 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 White has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliveira tries to clinch up
and White counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
White misses with a head shot. Oliveira uses the momentum to regain guard.
Oliveira looking to control.
Bobby White has got the better of the ground game so far.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveira dives on top into guard.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White trying to control the position.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
White keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira stands and steps away. White gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Oliveira misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White blocks the body kick.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliveira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White has managed to clinch.
White wants a takedown.
White lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira is working White over against the cage.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ernesto Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby White.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira.
A short right from Oliveira.
Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
White tries to move into range but Oliveira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
Jab, jab by Oliveira - just one landing.
Oliveira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Oliveira.
Oliveira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Oliveira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White shoots and misses
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliveira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oliveira connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Oliveira.
Oliveira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Oliveira swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oliveira!
Oliveira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oliveira, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bobby White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ernesto Oliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliveira finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliveira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Ernesto Oliveira!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ernesto Oliveira!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Ernesto Oliveira!
Ernesto Oliveira wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Smash Ya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuu Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi has chosen On The Dub-ble as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crazy Smash Ya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi scores with a jab.
Smash Ya lands with a nice body punch.
Takeshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Smash Ya counters with a leg kick.
Takeshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Smash Ya counters with a nice uppercut.
Takeshi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takeshi looks to clinch
and Smash Ya counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryuu Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smash Ya finds it's way round the side to connect with Takeshi's head.
Takeshi dodges the punch combination from Smash Ya.
Takeshi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takeshi misses with the body kick
letting Smash Ya counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smash Ya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smash Ya scores with a hook to the body. Takeshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takeshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smash Ya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takeshi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smash Ya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi misses with an uppercut
and Smash Ya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smash Ya misses with a straight right.
Takeshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takeshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smash Ya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takeshi misses with a hook to the body
and Smash Ya counters with a right hand to the body.
Takeshi looks gassed!
Takeshi misses with a leg kick
and Smash Ya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takeshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smash Ya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takeshi scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smash Ya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takeshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by Smash Ya there.
Smash Ya lands a nice looking body shot.
Takeshi misses with a leg kick
and Smash Ya counters with a right hand to the body.
Smash Ya throws a series of punches but Takeshi avoids them all with ease.
Takeshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Smash Ya counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smash Ya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smash Ya cracks Takeshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smash Ya lands a lovely overhand right.
Smash Ya misses with a low kick.
Takeshi wants to clinch but Smash Ya slips to the side
and Smash Ya counters with a stiff right hand.
Smash Ya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeshi.
Takeshi walks into a stiff left hand from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya throws out a loose jab but Takeshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smash Ya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takeshi tries to clinch but Smash Ya moves away
and Smash Ya counters with a nice uppercut.
Smash Ya clobbers Takeshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Smash Ya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smash Ya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takeshi misses with a body shot
and Smash Ya counters with a nice right hand that sends Takeshi toppling to the canvas! Takeshi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smash Ya finish him?!
Takeshi is rocked!
Smash Ya closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Takeshi out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crazy Smash Ya!
Crazy Smash Ya retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama comes to the cage accompanied by Akiyama Theme Song (This Is My Life - Edward Maya). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Akiyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sidney Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Akiyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akiyama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
Akiyama throws the kick towards the body but Crosby avoids it.
Crosby throws a head kick but Akiyama moves out of range.
Akiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crosby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiyama. Akiyama obviously looking to wear him down.
Crosby misses with the combination.
Crosby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akiyama moves away from the strike by Crosby.
Crosby avoids the head kick by Akiyama.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akiyama. That's going to slow Crosby down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crosby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akiyama.
Crosby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akiyama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akiyama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crosby looks gassed!
Akiyama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crosby will feel that in the morning.
Akiyama connects with a high kick.
Akiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby wants to clinch but Akiyama slips to the side
and Akiyama counters with a head kick. That will keep Crosby thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Akiyama scores with a head kick. Crosby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Akiyama connects with a nice looking jab.
Akiyama clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akiyama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Akiyama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Akiyama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crosby's knee momentarily.
Akiyama staying out of range there.
Akiyama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akiyama throws a head kick that half lands.
Akiyama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akiyama.
Akiyama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crosby's calf.
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut
and Akiyama counters with a big head kick but Crosby shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Akiyama - that will leave a mark!
Akiyama connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Akiyama lands but Crosby takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Akiyama lands but Crosby takes it in his stride.
Akiyama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akiyama has Crosby up against the cage in a clinch.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crosby's defenses.
Nice elbow from Akiyama.
Crosby dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akiyama throws a head kick that half lands.
Akiyama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Akiyama lands a front kick.
Akiyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crosby, pushing him back against the cage.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Sidney Crosby has been cut.
Akiyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Akiyama lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye.
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
Akiyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Akiyama.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside that Crosby shrugs off.
Crosby is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crosby is still on wobbly legs! Can Akiyama finish him?
Akiyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Akiyama.
Crosby seems to have recovered his senses.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama crunches a lovely knee into Crosby's ribcage.
Akiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akiyama keeps Crosby at a distance using the push kick.
Akiyama catches Crosby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crosby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akiyama. Akiyama obviously looking to wear him down.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Akiyama moves out of range.
Crosby has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Akiyama.
Akiyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akiyama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crosby's calf.
Akiyama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crosby.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Akiyama. Crosby shrugs it off though.
Crosby takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Akiyama lands a head kick. Crosby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Crosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akiyama can pounce on him.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akiyama counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akiyama connects with an inside leg kick.
Akiyama lands a head kick. Crosby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Akiyama lands a head kick!
Good shot there by Akiyama.
Akiyama lands a jab to the nose.
Akiyama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crosby's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiyama, right into the meat.
Crosby tries to clinch there but Akiyama circles away.
Akiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Crosby connects with a right hand. Akiyama shakes it off.
Crosby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Akiyama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crosby doesn't seem phased though.
Akiyama delivers a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Akiyama.
Akiyama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crosby.
Akiyama forces Crosby back against the cage and clinches.
Crosby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Sidney Crosby's cut even more.
Akiyama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice elbow from Akiyama.
Crosby stalling in the clinch.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akiyama is keeping busy.
Akiyama stalling in the clinch.
Akiyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama blocking some punches.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crosby letting Akiyama take a breather here.
Crosby tries to land knees in the clinch but Akiyama avoids the damage to the body.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Akiyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crosby's defenses.
The cut above Sidney Crosby's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crosby takes an elbow to the temple.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akiyama lands a knee to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Crosby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Akiyama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Akiyama lands a shoulder strike.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside.
Sidney Crosby's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Crosby in his tracks for a moment.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Crosby in his tracks for a moment.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Akiyama looking to stall.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akiyama crunches a lovely knee into Crosby's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akiyama.
Nice elbow from Akiyama.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Akiyama lands a left hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosby is keeping busy.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akiyama.
Akiyama stalls.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama manages to break the clinch.
Akiyama avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Crosby connects with a crisp jab.
Crosby throws a combination that misses
and Akiyama counters with a thumping low kick.
Akiyama throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Akiyama tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akiyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crosby.
Crosby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akiyama. That one must have hurt.
Crosby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akiyama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crosby thinking.
Crosby scores with a shot to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama thuds his shin into the meat of Crosby's side.
Akiyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crosby tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akiyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
A cross from Akiyama lands.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Akiyama lands a head kick!
Akiyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Crosby wants to clinch but Akiyama slips to the side
and Akiyama counters with a good low kick that Crosby was not able to check.
Akiyama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Crosby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akiyama.
Crosby throws an off balance right hand
and Akiyama counters with a nice leg kick.
Akiyama lands with a nice body kick.
Akiyama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akiyama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crosby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akiyama.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Crosby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Akiyama scores with a kick to the body.
Akiyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akiyama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crosbys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akiyama instigates a clinch.
Akiyama breaks the clinch.
Kenji Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akiyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Akiyama tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akiyama!
Akiyama connects with a high kick.
Akiyama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crosby takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akiyama.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Akiyama - that will leave a mark!
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Akiyama saw that one coming.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Akiyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sidney Crosby's cut.
That's time! Akiyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crosby throws a hook but Akiyama avoids it easily.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akiyama thumps Crosby with a low kick.
Akiyama slips under a jab.
Akiyama throws a head kick that Crosby semi-blocks.
Akiyama feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down.
Crosby takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Akiyama.
Akiyama connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Akiyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akiyama throws a leg kick which misses Crosby's front leg but catches the back leg as Crosby tries to avoid it.
Akiyama has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Crosby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akiyama. That one must have hurt.
Crosby tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akiyama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crosby. That did some damage!
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Akiyama counters with a leg kick.
Crosby is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akiyama.
Akiyama closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akiyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Akiyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Crosby in his tracks for a moment.
Akiyama lands a nice elbow.
Akiyama scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Akiyama on the inside.
Akiyama lands an elbow that stopped Crosby in his tracks for a moment.
Akiyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akiyama.
Akiyama lands an elbow inside that Crosby shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sidney Crosby's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenji Akiyama!
Kenji Akiyama retains his light heavyweight title!
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