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Dynasty 47: Republic vs Bruce PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Kilkenblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Olu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Veikko Kilkenblad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Olu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilkenblad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilkenblad throws a shot from downtown. Olu moves away and avoids it.
Olu wants to clinch up but Kilkenblad keeps it at a distance.
Kilkenblad cracks Olu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Olu drives through and clinches with Kilkenblad against the ropes.
Kilkenblad throws a punch but it's blocked by Olu.
Kilkenblad misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olu.
Olu wants to get back to striking at distance but Kilkenblad won't allow it.
Olu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kilkenblad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilkenblad struggles to land a body shot inside as Olu controls his hands.
Olu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Kilkenblad - just one landing.
Nice body punch from Kilkenblad.
Olu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Olu doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilkenblad circles away.
Kim Olu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilkenblad thuds a left hand into Olu's body.
Kilkenblad feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Olu crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Veikko Kilkenblad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atticus Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rocky Theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atticus Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Malik!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Malik counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Atticus Cole has been cut.
No joy there for Malik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cole wants to clinch.
Malik misses with a series of wild punches.
Malik misses with a double jab.
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
Malik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malik sprawls well. Malik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
Malik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters with a crisp one two that drops Malik! Cole thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Malik to his feet! Malik is in big trouble!
Malik is rocked!
Malik looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malik is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atticus Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malik as he avoids it easily.
Cole clinches up against the ropes.
Cole goes for a takedown attempt but Malik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cole can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown by Cole or perhaps it was just good defense by Malik which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Cole clinches.
Cole pulls Malik into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cole has his foot on Malik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malik works his way back into a safe position though.
Cole looking to control.
Cole manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cole lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Malik hang on?
Cole wants to control the pace but Malik is squirming around nicely.
Cole working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cole won't let Malik get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cole putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cole takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Malik staying busy and making it hard for Cole to control.
Malik defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cole's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole is controlling the position but Malik somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malik is not content to let Cole control the position.
Cole wants to get back to his feet.
Cole wants to take a breather but Malik is having none of it.
Cole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Malik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
Cole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malik keeps working.
Malik won't allow Cole to pass to mount.
Malik is defending against the submission attempts here by Cole.
Cole throws a strike but Malik avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to control but Malik is working from the bottom.
Cole wants to stand but Malik is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Malik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Atticus Cole.
Nice takedown defense from Malik. No joy for Cole on that attempt.
Malik gets tackled into the ropes by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
Cole ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cole is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malik is controlling him.
Malik stands up and waves to Cole to follow him.
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Malik.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malik's efforts to push away.
Cole lands an elbow just above Malik 's eye.
Cole is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cole throws an overhand right that drops Malik like a sack of potatoes! Cole dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Cole!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renzo Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renzo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Filipovic blocks a head kick by Silva.
Filipovic could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filipovic avoids the head kick by Silva.
Filipovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Filipovic throws a body kick that misses.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Filipovic tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Filipovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Filipovic tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Filipovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Filipovic is rocked!
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Filipovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Filipovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filipovic seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filipovic.
Silva tries to work over Filipovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Filipovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Filipovic keeps him there for the moment.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic swinging wildly here.
Whack! Silva lands a heavy head kick that drops Filipovic. The ref tackles Silva to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Filipovic was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Renzo Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Macellaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genocide Kickboxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massimo Macellaio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Genocide Kickboxer's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Massimo Macellaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genocide Kickboxer!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kickboxer lands with an overhand left.
Macellaio tries to clinch up.
Macellaio misses with a two punch combination.
Macellaio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macellaio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kickboxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macellaio moves into the clinch.
Macellaio blocks a body shot from Kickboxer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Macellaio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kickboxer avoids it.
Macellaio stalls.
Macellaio is trying to break free.
Macellaio misses with a body punch.
Kickboxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Macellaio has a couple of punches blocked by Kickboxer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macellaio looking to stall.
Kickboxer lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kickboxer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macellaio is trying to push Kickboxer away but Kickboxer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kickboxer wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Macellaio.
Kickboxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kickboxer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Kickboxer.
Macellaio has had enough of the clinch but Kickboxer keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macellaio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kickboxer avoids it.
Macellaio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kickboxer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massimo Macellaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Kickboxer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macellaio throws a hook to the side of Kickboxer's head but Kickboxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kickboxer dodges the punch combination from Macellaio.
Macellaio closes the distance and clinches.
Macellaio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Macellaio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kickboxer just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Macellaio is trying to force a seperation but Kickboxer has the dominant position.
Kickboxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Macellaio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macellaio managing to block the knees to the body from Kickboxer.
Macellaio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kickboxer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kickboxer blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kickboxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kickboxer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kickboxer is looking to clinch.
Macellaio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kickboxer is fending him off so far but Macellaio persists. Nope, Kickboxer circles away and we're back to standing.
Kickboxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kickboxer defending well as Macellaio loads up on a big left hand.
Kickboxer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Macellaio under the eye.
Macellaio closes the distance but Kickboxer moves to the side
and Macellaio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kickboxer tries to bum rush Macellaio with a series of wild strikes but Macellaio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kickboxer scores with a nice head shot.
Macellaio tries to clinch but Kickboxer moves away
and Kickboxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer forces Macellaio back against the ropes and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kickboxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macellaio is trying to break the clinch but Kickboxer is controlling him.
Macellaio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kickboxer scores with a shoulder strike.
Macellaio is looking to break free of the clinch but Kickboxer has double underhooks.
Kickboxer stalling against the ropes.
Kickboxer lands a left hand.
Macellaio manages to break the clinch.
Macellaio throws a right hand that Kickboxer ducks under and follows up with a left that Kickboxer also avoids with ease.
A jab from Kickboxer does it's job there.
Kickboxer lands a jab-cross combination.
Kickboxer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kickboxer wants it to stay on the feet.
Macellaio misses with a series of wild punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macellaio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kickboxer throws a right hand that Macellaio ducks under and follows up with a left that Macellaio also avoids with ease.
Macellaio thows a body shot but no joy.
Kickboxer takes a swing at Macellaio's ribcage but misses.
Kickboxer leaves Macellaio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Macellaio wants to clinch.
Kickboxer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Macellaio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kickboxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macellaio walks into a stiff left hand from Kickboxer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macellaio shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Macellaio tries to clinch up.
Macellaio takes one on the button.
Macellaio tries to clinch but Kickboxer moves away
and Kickboxer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macellaio misses with a double jab.
Macellaio throws a right and a left that Kickboxer avoids nicely.
Kickboxer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Macellaio misses the target.
Kickboxer throws a series of punches but Macellaio moves out of range.
Macellaio wants to clinch.
Macellaio misses with a takedown
and Kickboxer counters by clinching up.
Kickboxer blocks an elbow strike from Macellaio.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macellaio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kickboxer blocks it with crossed arms.
Macellaio fails to pull guard.
Kickboxer leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kickboxer lands a damaging elbow.
Kickboxer digs a right hand into Macellaio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macellaio's gas tank.
Macellaio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kickboxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kickboxer lands an elbow that stopped Macellaio in his tracks for a moment.
Kickboxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macellaio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Macellaio keeps the fight on the outside.
Macellaio wants to clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Macellaio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kickboxer tries to close the distance and clinch but Macellaio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kickboxer works over Macellaio's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macellaio shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Kickboxer.
Genocide Kickboxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kickboxer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Genocide Kickboxer has been cut.
Kickboxer walks into a left hand.
Kickboxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macellaio throws out the jab.
Macellaio walks into a straight right hand from Kickboxer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macellaio tries to keep at a distance but Kickboxer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Macellaio is looking to break free of the clinch but Kickboxer has double underhooks.
Macellaio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Macellaio takes an elbow to the temple.
Kickboxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macellaio tries to throw a body punch but Kickboxer avoids it by throwing Macellaio back against the ropes.
Macellaio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kickboxer is struggling to control the position.
Kickboxer scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macellaio avoiding damage as Kickboxer throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genocide Kickboxer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genocide Kickboxer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Macellaio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kickboxer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kickboxer moves into the clinch.
Kickboxer leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kickboxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Macellaio successfully pulls guard.
Macellaio working a defensive guard here.
Kickboxer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kickboxer trying to control the position from guard on top but Macellaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macellaio trying to keep a closed guard but Kickboxer is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickboxer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macellaio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macellaio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kickboxer trying to control the position from guard on top but Macellaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macellaio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Macellaio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kickboxer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Macellaio, up you get!
Kickboxer dodges the punch combination from Macellaio.
Massimo Macellaio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kickboxer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macellaio throws a series of punches but Kickboxer moves out of range.
Macellaio tries to clinch up.
Macellaio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kickboxer.
Macellaio throws a sloppy head kick and Kickboxer moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickboxer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macellaio.
Macellaio throws a body punch but Kickboxer moves out of range.
Kickboxer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macellaio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macellaio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kickboxer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer misses with a two punch combination.
Kickboxer rushes Macellaio and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kickboxer lands an elbow inside that Macellaio shrugs off.
It looks like Massimo Macellaio has been cut.
Macellaio taking a breather.
Macellaio working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kickboxer.
Macellaio misses with some punches.
Kickboxer has Macellaio pushed against the ropes.
Macellaio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kickboxer's elbow.
Kickboxer lands a right hand.
Macellaio looking to stall.
Kickboxer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macellaio is rocked!
Kickboxer lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Macellaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kickboxer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macellaio is defending well for now.
Kickboxer creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Macellaio's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Macellaio drops to his knees and Kickboxer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genocide Kickboxer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herbie Versmellon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiyapairat has chosen Ram Muay as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Samak Tiyapairat has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Herbie Versmellon's chin.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Herbie Versmellon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samak Tiyapairat!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiyapairat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Versmellon trying to stall but Tiyapairat improves his position.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Versmellon avoids it.
Tiyapairat takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Versmellon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiyapairat's brow.
Versmellon landing knees to the head.
Versmellon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tiyapairat looking to slow down the pace here.
Versmellon tries a knee to the head but Tiyapairat blocks it.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Versmellon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick but Versmellon moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Versmellon throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Versmellon.
Tiyapairat motions for Versmellon to come forward. Tiyapairat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versmellon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Versmellon darts in and clinches Tiyapairat up against the ropes.
Tiyapairat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Versmellon avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Versmellon is trying to maintain a safe position but Tiyapairat gets an underhook and turns Versmellon into the ropes.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Versmellon misses with the head strike.
Versmellon lands an elbow inside.
Versmellon looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiyapairat blocks the elbow strike.
Versmellon tries to land a knee to the head but Tiyapairat blocks with his arms.
Versmellon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Versmellon managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Versmellon avoids the damage to the body.
Versmellon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiyapairat avoids it.
Tiyapairat looking to throw knees to the head but Versmellon is blocking nicely.
Versmellon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Versmellon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiyapairat.
Versmellon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Versmellon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Versmellon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tiyapairat blocks the elbow strike.
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Versmellon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiyapairat is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat avoiding damage as Versmellon throws knees to the body.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versmellon working aggressively here.
Versmellon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Versmellon throws an elbow but it misses.
Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Versmellon clinches with his opponent.
Tiyapairat blocks an elbow strike from Versmellon.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiyapairat as Versmellon tries to tie him up.
Versmellon managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Versmellon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tiyapairat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tiyapairat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Versmellon's ribcage.
Tiyapairat managing to block the knees to the body from Versmellon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versmellon tries to land knees in the clinch but Tiyapairat avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat managing to block the knees to the body from Versmellon.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Versmellon managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Versmellon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Versmellon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Versmellon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiyapairat is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tiyapairat blocks an elbow strike.
Versmellon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Versmellon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Versmellon's defenses.
Versmellon scores a nice knee to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Versmellon shrugs off.
Versmellon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Versmellon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Versmellon.
Versmellon managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Versmellon is trying to stall.
Versmellon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Tiyapairat struggles to land a body shot inside as Versmellon controls his hands.
Tiyapairat is looking to control Versmellon's arms but Versmellon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tiyapairat has his back to the ropes.
Versmellon misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Versmellon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Versmellon has Tiyapairat pressed against the ropes.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Versmellon shrugs off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiyapairat.
Versmellon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Versmellon managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versmellon throws an elbow but it misses.
Versmellon trying to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Versmellon looking to throw knees to the head but Tiyapairat is blocking nicely.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Versmellon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat avoids a wild elbow strike from Versmellon.
Tiyapairat just leaning against Versmellon, taking a breather.
Tiyapairat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiyapairat lands with a short shot to the head.
Versmellon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat rushes Versmellon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Versmellon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Versmellon misses with an elbow strike.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Tiyapairat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Versmellon lands an elbow inside.
Versmellon throws an elbow but it misses.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiyapairat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Versmellon working aggressively here.
Tiyapairat looking to throw knees to the head but Versmellon is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Versmellon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat blocks the elbow strike.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Versmellon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Versmellon is breathing heavily.
Versmellon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses
and Versmellon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Versmellon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Versmellon rushes Tiyapairat and presses him up against the ropes.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Versmellon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tiyapairat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Versmellon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tiyapairat lands with a nice body kick.
Tiyapairat avoids the head kick by Versmellon.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat looks to land a combination but Versmellon avoids it well.
Tiyapairat drives through and clinches with Versmellon against the ropes.
Tiyapairat has Versmellon pressed against the ropes.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Versmellon throws a sloppy head kick and Tiyapairat moves out of range easily.
Tiyapairat throws a front kick aimed at Versmellon's knee but Versmellon avoids it well.
A cross from Tiyapairat lands.
Tiyapairat misses with a kick to the body.
Versmellon instigates a clinch.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Versmellon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Versmellon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiyapairat blocks it with crossed arms.
Versmellon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tiyapairat's defenses.
Tiyapairat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Versmellon throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samak Tiyapairat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tiyapairat drives through and clinches with Versmellon against the ropes.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiyapairat misses with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
Versmellon clinches with his opponent.
Versmellon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Versmellon avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Versmellon avoids the damage to the body.
Versmellon looking to slow down the pace here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tiyapairat in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Versmellon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tiyapairat blocks it with crossed arms.
Versmellon throws an elbow that misses.
Versmellon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Versmellon lands an elbow inside that Tiyapairat shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Herbie Versmellon has been cut.
Tiyapairat scores with a shot to the side of Versmellon's head.
Versmellon missing with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Versmellon moves into the clinch.
Versmellon pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiyapairat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Versmellon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tiyapairat with a knee to the head.
Versmellon avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Versmellon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tiyapairat's defenses.
That has opened up Samak Tiyapairat's cut even more.
Versmellon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Versmellon lands an elbow just above Tiyapairat 's eye.
Versmellon lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiyapairat looking to throw knees to the head but Versmellon is blocking nicely.
Versmellon throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versmellon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Versmellon takes an elbow to the temple.
Versmellon tries to land a knee to the head but Tiyapairat blocks with his arms.
Tiyapairat lands a hook that snaps the head of Versmellon backwards.
Tiyapairat holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Tiyapairat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Versmellon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Versmellon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Samak Tiyapairat's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tiyapairat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Versmellon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Versmellon misses with the head strike.
Versmellon managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat tries to throw a body punch but Versmellon avoids it by throwing Tiyapairat back against the ropes.
Versmellon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Versmellon tries to land a knee to the head but Tiyapairat blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat scores a nice knee to the body.
Versmellon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiyapairat throws an elbow but it misses.
Versmellon misses with the head strike.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Versmellon avoids the damage to the body.
Versmellon throws an elbow but it misses.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tiyapairat taking a breather.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Versmellon leaning against his opponent.
Tiyapairat blocks an elbow strike.
Versmellon avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Versmellon struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiyapairat controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Versmellon missing with knees to the body.
Versmellon misses with an elbow strike.
Versmellon managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Versmellon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versmellon checks a leg kick.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiyapairat moves out of range of the leg kick from Versmellon.
Versmellon moves out of range as Tiyapairat throws a body kick.
Tiyapairat has Versmellon up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Versmellon's elbow.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Versmellon avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Versmellon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Versmellon landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Versmellon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tiyapairat's brow.
Versmellon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Versmellon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Versmellon working Tiyapairat over with knees to the body.
Versmellon tries to land a knee to the head but Tiyapairat blocks with his arms.
Versmellon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Versmellon closes the distance and clinches.
Versmellon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Tiyapairat.
Versmellon lands an elbow inside that Tiyapairat shrugs off.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Versmellon lands a damaging elbow.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Versmellon.
Samak Tiyapairat's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tiyapairat lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is looking to break free of the clinch but Versmellon has double underhooks.
Tiyapairat blocks an elbow strike from Versmellon.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but Versmellon blocks with his arms.
Tiyapairat pushes off an throws an elbow but Versmellon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Versmellon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tiyapairat's face.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body.
Versmellon stalls.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Versmellon avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiyapairat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tiyapairat thuds his shin into the meat of Versmellon's side.
Tiyapairat closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Versmellon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Versmellon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat lands a good knee to the midsection. Versmellon won't want to take too many of those.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow.
Versmellon swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiyapairat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Versmellon landing knees to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat blocks an elbow strike.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiyapairat scores with a head kick. Versmellon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiyapairat instigates a clinch.
Versmellon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tiyapairat avoids it.
A short right from Versmellon.
Tiyapairat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tiyapairat looking to throw knees to the head but Versmellon is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Versmellon misses with a punch to the body.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but Versmellon blocks it.
Versmellon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samak Tiyapairat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herbie Versmellon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayumu Hirohito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Alexio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirohito comes to the ring accompanied by The Vapors - I think I'm turning Japanese. Alexio has chosen DevilDriver - End of the Line as his entrance music. Dennis Alexio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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260 lbs
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278 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ayumu Hirohito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dennis Alexio!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexio misses with a wild body shot.
Alexio looks for the body kick but Hirohito saw that one coming.
Hirohito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexio was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirohito.
Hirohito throws a lazy head kick
and Alexio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ayumu Hirohito has been cut.
Alexio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hirohito sprawling to the canvas! Hirohito rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alexio finish him?!
Hirohito is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexio flashes Hirohito a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hirohito's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hirohito crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Alexio punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Alexio! Dennis Alexio retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haplopelma Hainanum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark has chosen Jay Z - Dig a Hole as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haplopelma Hainanum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Stark!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hainanum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark closes the distance and pushes Hainanum back into the ropes.
Stark lands a knee to the body.
Stark presses Hainanum against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stark lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Stark.
Hainanum is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark connects with a body shot that sends Hainanum's belly button to the back.
Stark lands a front kick.
Stark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stark throws a push kick but Hainanum slaps the foot to one side.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stark.
Haplopelma Hainanum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark punishes Hainanum's body with a nice straight punch.
Stark keeps Hainanum at a distance using the push kick.
Hainanum walks into a left hand.
A solid body kick from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Stark has knocked Hainanum down with a huge combo! Stark steps away and waves a wobbly Hainanum back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Haplopelma Hainanum has been cut.
Stark fakes the leg kick and cracks Hainanum in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark cracks Hainanum with a hook to the temple - Hainanum is on wobbly legs here! Stark swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hainanum falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stark wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Stark! Thomas Stark retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Republic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang Republic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph Bruce's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wang Republic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Republic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bruce thows a left - swing and a miss!
Republic could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bruce defending well as Republic loads up on a big left hand.
Republic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Republic throws a body kick that misses.
Bruce lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Wang Republic has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Republic moves to clinch but Bruce breaks away
and Bruce counters with a crisp one two that drops Republic! Bruce thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Republic to his feet! Republic is in big trouble!
Bruce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Republic counters with a body kick.
Republic takes one to the side of the head.
Republic just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bruce lands an impressive looking overhand right. Republic doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce thows a body shot but no joy.
Republic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bruce moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Bruce. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bruce.
Republic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bruce counters with a nice right hand that sends Republic toppling to the canvas! Republic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bruce finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Republic throws a low kick but Bruce avoids it.
Republic connects with an inside leg kick.
Bruce checks a leg kick.
Bruce moves away from the strike by Republic.
Bruce throws a shot from downtown. Republic moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce throws a right hand that Republic ducks under and follows up with a left that Republic also avoids with ease.
Bruce walks forward, straight into a front kick from Republic.
Bruce checks a leg kick.
Republic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Republic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bruce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bruce blocks the body kick.
Republic misses with a looping left.
Republic with a hook.
Republic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bruce is out of range.
Republic wants to slow Bruce down by chopping away at his legs.
Wang Republic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce lands with a nice body punch.
Republic throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Bruce misses
and Republic counters with a nice body kick.
Republic throws a leg kick but Bruce checks it.
Some wild striking there from Bruce.
Republic moves to clinch but Bruce breaks away
and Bruce counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Republic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Republic motions for Bruce to come forward. Republic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a chopping leg kick but Bruce manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Republic throws a leg kick
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Republic misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Republic misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Republic - that will leave a mark!
Bruce looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Republic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Republic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Republic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruce has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Republic.
Bruce looks gassed!
Bruce throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a body kick that stops Bruce in his tracks momentarily.
Bruce has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bruce there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Republic scores with a sloppy right hand. Bruce should have avoided that one.
Bruce misses with a looping right.
Republic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruce.
An inside leg kick lands from Republic.
Republic throws a jab when Bruce was well out of range.
Republic keeps Bruce at a distance using the push kick.
Republic lands a jab to Bruce's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Republic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruce.
Republic connects with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruce blocks the leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Republic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bruce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Republic thumps Bruce with a low kick.
Republic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Republic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruce on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Republic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Republic.
Republic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Republic misses with a body kick.
Republic tries a low kick but Bruce avoids it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bruce misses its intended target.
Republic connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Republic tenderised Bruce's leg. Bruce is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bruce stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Republic.
Republic sizes up Bruce with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Republic is looking to chop away at Bruce's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Republic misses with a low kick.
Republic throws a body kick that misses.
Republic throws a chopping leg kick but Bruce manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Republic.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bruce closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Republic lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Republic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bruce checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Republic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Republic.
Republic digs a good body shot into Bruce's ribs.
Bruce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Republic.
Republic thows a body kick. Bruce tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Republic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Republic!
Republic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bruce's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bruce stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Republic.
Republic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Republic scores with a shot to the body.
Republic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bruce takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Republic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Republic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruce has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Republic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wang Republic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Republic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruce.
Republic scoring well with a low kick there.
Republic tries to clinch but Bruce is having none of it.
Republic thumps Bruce with a low kick.
Bruce looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Republic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Republic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Republic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Republic connects with a body shot.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Republic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Republic.
Republic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bruce can do to turn this around?
Republic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Republic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Republic thows a body kick. Bruce tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Republic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruce tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Republic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Republic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Republic throws a leg kick which misses Bruce's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruce tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic looks for the body kick but Bruce saw that one coming.
Republic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bruce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Republic.
The crowd cheers as Republic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bruce doesn't seem phased though.
Wang Republic is winning the standup battle so far.
Republic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Republic throws a shot to the body.
Bruce takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Republic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Republic scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce moves out of range of the body kick from Republic.
Republic throws the kick towards the body but Bruce avoids it.
Republic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bruce blocks a low kick nicely.
Bruce tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Republic. That's going to slow Bruce down.
Crunch! Republic slams his shin into Bruce's torso.
Republic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bruce will feel that in the morning.
Bruce needs to keep his hands up - Republic had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Republic.
Republic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruce chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Republic can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Republic, right into the meat.
Republic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Republic.
Republic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Republic is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
Republic connects with an inside leg kick.
Republic looks for the body kick but Bruce saw that one coming.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Republic throws a leg kick which misses Bruce's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruce tries to avoid it.
Republic misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Republic.
Republic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Republic connects with a leg kick. Bruce looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Republic connects with an inside leg kick.
Republic looks to clinch
and Bruce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Republic scoring well with a low kick there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Republic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce walks forward, straight into a front kick from Republic.
Republic misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Republic.
Republic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bruce doesn't seem bothered though.
Republic cracks the inside of Bruce's front leg.
Nice body punch from Republic.
Republic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Republic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Republic scoring well with a low kick there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bruce on the side of the head.
Republic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruce's calf.
Bruce has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Republic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bruce. Bruce circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Republic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruce's calf.
Bruce stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Republic.
Republic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Republic feints and then cracks Bruce's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruce down.
Republic works Bruce's body with a nice hook.
Republic is looking to chop away at Bruce's legs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bruce might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Republic has got the better of the exchanges.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a body kick the misses
letting Bruce counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruce has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Republic.
Republic cracks Bruce with an open hand slap.
Republic is looking to chop away at Bruce's legs.
Republic ducks right into an uppercut from Bruce.
Republic throws a wild body kick that Bruce sees coming a mile off.
Bruce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Republic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joseph Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Bruce there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Republic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruce on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Republic. Republic obviously looking to wear him down.
Bruce misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a thumping low kick.
Bruce avoids a kick to the body.
Republic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crunch! Republic slams his shin into Bruce's torso.
Republic lands a leg kick that knocks Bruce off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Republic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Republic closes the distance but Bruce moves to the side
and Bruce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Republic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wang Republic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Republic misses with a low kick.
Republic tries to clinch up.
Bruce might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Republic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Republic moves out of range as Bruce strikes.
Republic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bruce takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Republic misses with a hook
and Bruce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Republic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Bruce.
Bruce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Bruce.
Republic scores with a nice head shot.
Bruce keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bruce keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bruce slips a jab and a cross from Republic.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruce blocks the leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Republic.
Bruce throws a looping overhand right but Republic ducks down to avoid it.
Republic misses with a leg kick
and Bruce counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruce is just out of range.
Bruce scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Republic misses with a hook.
Republic throws a leg kick
and Bruce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Republic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Republic misses with a leg kick
and Bruce counters with a left to the body.
Bruce digs a good body shot into Republic's ribs.
Bruce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Republic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Republic.
Republic thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Republic misses
and Republic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Republic.
Bruce comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bruce scores with the left hand. Republic knows he should have avoided that one.
Bruce sizes up Republic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Bruce.
Bruce misses with a series of wild punches.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Bruce.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Bruce pushes him off.
Republic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruce is just out of range.
Bruce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Republic doesn't seem bothered though.
Republic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Republic takes one to the side of the head.
Republic tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruce lands a head shot.
Bruce blocks a low kick nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bruce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Republic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bruce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
Republic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Republic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruce throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a body kick.
Republic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bruce tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Republic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruce is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a leg kick but Bruce sees it coming and moves out of range.
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!
Republic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruce throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bruce has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Republic.
Republic lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Republic.
Republic lunges at Bruce with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruce's hand.
Bruce sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Republic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a front kick that sends Bruce stumbling back into the ropes.
Republic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruce takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Republic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Republic, right into the meat.
Republic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruce on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bruce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Republic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Republic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Republic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Republic with a hook.
Republic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Republic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Republic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruce stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Republic.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Republic - that will leave a mark!
Republic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bruce 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Republic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bruce takes a step back to recover.
Republic lands with a good body shot.
Bruce takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Republic lands a leg kick that knocks Bruce off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from Republic.
Republic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Republic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Republic motions for Bruce to come forward. Republic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wang Republic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Wang Republic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Republic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Republic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bruce takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Republic misses its intended target.
Bruce takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Republic - that will leave a mark!
Republic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bruce is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Republic scores with a nice strike.
Republic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruce has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruce checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Republic.
Republic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Republic connects with a leg kick. Bruce looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Republic tenderised Bruce's leg. Bruce is trying to keep his angry face on.
Republic is looking to slow Bruce down with leg kicks.
Republic tries to work over Bruce's front leg with a kick but Bruce checks it.
Republic scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Republic 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 Bruce has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bruce and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Republic tenderised Bruce's leg. Bruce is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic tries to clinch up but Bruce circles away and keeps his distance.
Republic cracks the inside of Bruce's front leg.
Republic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruce has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Republic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruce has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Republic lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Republic.
Bruce avoids the body shot from Republic.
Republic cracks Bruce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Republic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruce misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Republic.
Republic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Republic thows a body shot but no joy.
Bruce on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Republic.
Republic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Republic thows a body shot but no joy.
Bruce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Republic counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Republic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Republic misses with a body kick.
Republic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Republic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Republic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Republic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Republic.
Republic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Republic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Republic tries to clinch up but Bruce circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruce takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Bruce.
Republic throws a body kick that misses.
Bruce takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Republic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruce.
A punch combination from Bruce misses.
Bruce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Republic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Republic is looking to slow Bruce down with leg kicks.
Bruce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Republic scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Republic feints and then cracks Bruce's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruce down.
Bruce closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Republic motions for Bruce to come forward. Republic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Republic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bruce chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Republic can pounce on him.
Republic looks for the body kick but Bruce saw that one coming.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Republic is looking to slow Bruce down with leg kicks.
Republic punishes Bruce's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruce checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruce tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Republic. That snapped Bruce's head back.
Republic scores with a jab. Bruce acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Republic thows a body shot but no joy.
Republic misses with an uppercut
letting Bruce counter with a right hand.
Republic blocks a jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bruce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic wants to clinch up but Bruce keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Republic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Republic feints and then cracks Bruce's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bruce down.
Republic throws a jab when Bruce was well out of range.
A punch combination from Bruce misses.
Bruce misses with a series of wild punches.
Republic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Republic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Republic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Republic lands a leg kick that knocks Bruce off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Republic.
Republic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruce takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Republic misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Republic looks for the body kick but Bruce saw that one coming.
Republic is looking to land body kicks.
Republic connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Republic had his way with Joseph Bruce in that round.
The cut man is working on Wang Republic's cut.
That's time! Republic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Republic with a hook.
Republic scoring well with a low kick there.
Republic lands a jab to the nose.
Republic misses with a body kick.
Republic throws out a leg kick but Bruce moves out of range and Republic only half commits.
Republic throws a leg kick which misses Bruce's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruce tries to avoid it.
Republic wants to slow Bruce down by chopping away at his legs.
Republic misses with the body kick
and Bruce counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bruce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Republic. Bruce does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce lands with a nice body punch.
Republic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Bruce.
Republic slips a jab and a cross from Bruce.
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!
Republic walks into a straight right hand from Bruce.
Republic misses with a body kick.
Bruce bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Republic's head.
Bruce looks to land a left hand but Republic moved out of range nicely.
Bruce looks to land a combination but Republic avoids it well.
Nice shot by Republic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruce.
Some bone on bone action there as Bruce checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bruce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Bruce pushes him off.
Republic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruce avoids a kick to the body.
Bruce connects with a looping right hand.
Republic lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruce keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bruce has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Republic.
Bruce misses with a series of wild punches.
Republic is looking to slow Bruce down with leg kicks.
Republic tries to score with a low kick but Bruce moves his leg out of the way.
Republic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Republic tries to clinch up.
Bruce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic looks to land a right hand but Bruce moved out of range.
Bruce moves away from the strike by Republic.
Republic thumps Bruce with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Republic misses the target.
Bruce moves out of range of the leg kick from Republic.
Republic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Republic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruce moves out of range of the leg kick from Republic.
Bruce throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bruce falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce throws a series of punches but Republic avoids them all with ease.
Bruce avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Republic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruce checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruce. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Republic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Republic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Republic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bruce looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Republic takes a swing at Bruce's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Republic.
Bruce keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Republic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Republic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Republic throws a body kick that misses.
Republic throws a body kick that misses.
Bruce has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Republic.
Bruce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph Bruce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bruce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Republic.
A jab from Republic misses.
Bruce takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Republic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Republic throws a front kick aimed at Bruce's knee but Bruce avoids it well.
Bruce moves out of range of the body kick.
A left lands for Bruce.
Republic wants to clinch up but Bruce keeps it at a distance.
Republic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Republic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruce checks it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bruce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Republic.
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic lands a jab to Bruce's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Republic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bruce blocks a jab.
Bruce uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Republic has time to react.
Republic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Republic scoring well with a low kick there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Republic is looking to chop away at Bruce's legs.
Republic throws a wild body kick that Bruce sees coming a mile off.
Republic tries to land a front kick but Bruce steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Republic throws a jab when Bruce was well out of range.
Republic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruce paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bruce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruce checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Republic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Republic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Wang Republic!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Wang Republic!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Wang Republic!
Wang Republic wins by unanimous decision!
Wang Republic is the new super heavyweight champion!
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