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ONI 108 - Oliveira vs Marciano PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroyuki Miyasako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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137 lbs
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Miyasako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mitchell, right into the meat.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyasako is just out of range.
Mitchell takes a swing at Miyasako's ribcage but misses.
Miyasako fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mitchell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Miyasako does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyasako clinches with his opponent.
Miyasako tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miyasako takes a shot to the head.
Miyasako misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
Mitchell lands with a left to the head.
Mitchell blocks the elbow strike.
Miyasako tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miyasako holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miyasako tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyasako will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mitchell up against the cage.
Mitchell avoids a wild elbow strike from Miyasako.
Miyasako tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miyasako as Mitchell tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Miyasako prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miyasako misses with a knee strike.
Mitchell trying to control the position but instead, Miyasako has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mitchell into the cage.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Miyasako controls the action.
Miyasako pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miyasako tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyasako working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mitchell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
Mitchell pushes Miyasako back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miyasako is keeping busy.
Miyasako tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miyasako lands a damaging elbow.
Miyasako prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Miyasako taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Miyasako throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mitchell stalling in the clinch but Miyasako improves position.
Miyasako fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miyasako misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
Miyasako creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell lands with a straight right. Miyasako didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyasako swinging wildly here.
Jab, jab by Mitchell - just one landing.
Miyasako is rocked!
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Miyasako saw that one coming.
Miyasako moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miyasako throws a low kick, looking for Mitchell's leg but Mitchell calmly moves out of range.
Mitchell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyasako.
Billy Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyasako will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miyasako is looking to slow Mitchell down with leg kicks.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyasako.
Miyasako doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miyasako walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyasako.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell throws a body kick that misses.
Miyasako is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miyasako fails to land with a series of punches.
Miyasako misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miyasako counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mitchell.
Miyasako tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Mitchell throws a push kick but Miyasako slaps the foot to one side.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miyasako wants to clinch.
Miyasako misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miyasako blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Miyasako connects with a high kick.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyasako checks a low kick from Mitchell.
Miyasako on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miyasako. That's going to slow Mitchell down.
Miyasako takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Miyasako is predictable there
and Mitchell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mitchell.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miyasako walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mitchell.
Miyasako throws a sloppy head kick
and Mitchell counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyasako darts in and clinches Mitchell up against the cage.
Miyasako is trying to stall.
Mitchell stalling in the clinch.
Miyasako lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miyasako prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell avoiding damage.
A hook to the body from Mitchell.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mitchell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miyasako landing knees to the head.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miyasako.
Miyasako prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miyasako up against the cage.
A short right from Miyasako on the inside.
Mitchell tries to work over Miyasako's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miyasako throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miyasako lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miyasako.
Mitchell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miyasako blocking some punches.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Miyasako avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miyasako has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miyasako stalling in the clinch.
Miyasako blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miyasako lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitchell or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Miyasako.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miyasako fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miyasako connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mitchell momentarily.
Miyasako feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitchell's calf.
Miyasako buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyasako throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mitchell throws a sloppy head kick
and Miyasako makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mitchell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miyasako tries to clinch up.
Miyasako throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Miyasako moves out of range.
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miyasako tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Miyasako.
Mitchell tries to land a front kick but Miyasako steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miyasako wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miyasako takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miyasako misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mitchell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miyasako lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively.
Miyasako scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyasako moves into the clinch.
Miyasako with a knee to the head.
Miyasako lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mitchell stalls.
The crowd are getting on Mitchell's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike from Miyasako.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mitchell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mitchell is trying to push Miyasako away but Miyasako has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mitchell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miyasako avoiding damage.
Miyasako blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Miyasako.
Mitchell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mitchell wants to stall.
Hiroyuki Miyasako has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mitchell is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miyasako misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miyasako lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
Miyasako has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
A shot in the inside from Miyasako.
Miyasako lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miyasako tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Miyasako avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Miyasako is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Miyasako prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell stalling against the cage.
Miyasako blocking some punches.
Miyasako lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell lands with a left to the head.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyasako.
Mitchell misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mitchell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miyasako goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Miyasako.
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miyasako cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot.
Miyasako has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Miyasako lands with a short shot to the head.
Mitchell lands a shot to the body.
Miyasako blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miyasako tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body.
Mitchell is leaning against Miyasako and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Miyasako - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mitchell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyasako lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyasako is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mitchell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miyasakos head.
Miyasako takes a shot to the head.
Miyasako softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mitchell trying to control the position but instead, Miyasako has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mitchell into the cage.
Mitchell managing to block the knees to the body from Miyasako.
Miyasako pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miyasako gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mitchell.
Miyasako misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Mitchell trying to stall but Miyasako improves his position.
Miyasako lands a big knee to the head and Mitchell goes down! Miyasako pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroyuki Miyasako!
Hiroyuki Miyasako made sure to mention his sponsor, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spike Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Val Kjartansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spike Law had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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159 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spike Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Val Kjartansson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kjartansson trying to control but Law postures up.
Law passes into side control, despite Kjartansson's attempt to control the position.
Law working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Law is looking to take a break and control but Kjartansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Law working away.
The ground and pound from Law seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kjartansson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Law is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Law is pressing down on Kjartansson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kjartansson is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjartansson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Law is working away from the top position though.
Kjartansson is looking to improve his position.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Law looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Law is looking to advance position but Kjartansson won't allow it.
Kjartansson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kjartansson.
Kjartansson controlling Law's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kjartansson is keeping the position for now.
Kjartansson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Val Kjartansson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kjartansson. That's going to slow Law down.
Horrible takedown by Law or perhaps it was just good defense by Kjartansson which made him look bad.
Kjartansson throws a hook but Law blocks it.
Kjartansson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Law checks it well.
Kjartansson drops his hands momentarily and Law takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kjartansson sprawls well. Kjartansson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Law pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kjartansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kjartansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kjartansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Kjartansson misses
and Law counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kjartansson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kjartansson.
Kjartansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kjartansson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Law.
Val Kjartansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kjartansson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Law is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Law is out of range and Kjartansson settles back down.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kjartansson looks to land a left hand but Law moved out of range nicely.
Kjartansson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Law throws a sloppy head kick
and Kjartansson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Law defending well as Kjartansson loads up on a big left hand.
Law misses with a head kick.
Law moves out of range of the body kick.
Law avoids the body shot from Kjartansson.
Kjartansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Law takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kjartansson throws out a leg kick but Law moves out of range and Kjartansson only half commits.
Law shoots for a takedown but Kjartansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kjartansson.
Kjartansson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Kjartansson misses
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kjartansson misses with a body shot.
Law tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kjartansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Law somewhat.
Val Kjartansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kjartansson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kjartansson avoids the head kick by Law.
Kjartansson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kjartansson. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Kjartansson misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Law. That did some damage!
Kjartansson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kjartansson throws the kick towards the body but Law avoids it.
Kjartansson motions for Law to come forward. Kjartansson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kjartansson slips a jab and a cross from Law.
Kjartansson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Kjartansson misses
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
Law checks the leg kick nicely there.
Law moves into range and connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Law blocks the low kick.
A head kick by Kjartansson misses
and Law counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Law lands with a short shot to the head.
Kjartansson working aggressively here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Law controls his hands.
Kjartansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Law gets an underhook and turns Kjartansson into the cage.
Law stalls.
Law scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Law looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Law using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kjartansson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kjartansson.
Law is trying to break free.
Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kjartansson is looking to score with low kicks.
Kjartansson tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kjartansson throws a wild body kick that Law sees coming a mile off.
Kjartansson throws a nice head kick!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Law tries a head kick but it misses.
Kjartansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Law's head.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kjartansson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kjartansson misses with a looping left.
A jab from Law finds it's way through Kjartansson's defenses.
Law checks a leg kick.
Kjartansson with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kjartansson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Law moves out of range as Kjartansson strikes.
Kjartansson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Law is out of range and Kjartansson settles back down.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson throws a shot from downtown. Law moves away and avoids it.
Kjartansson walks into a stiff left hand from Law.
Law falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kjartansson counters with a thumping low kick.
Kjartansson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Law.
Law tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kjartansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Law.
Kjartansson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kjartansson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kjartansson as he connects with a hook.
Kjartansson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kjartansson wants to slow Law down by chopping away at his legs.
Kjartansson misses with a leg kick.
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Kjartansson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Val Kjartansson dominated that round.
That's time! Law's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kjartansson throws a leg kick but Law sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Val Kjartansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kjartansson stuns Law with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kjartansson lands with a nice body kick.
Kjartansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.
Law thows a body shot but no joy.
Kjartansson is looking to score with low kicks.
Law tries to bum rush Kjartansson with a series of wild strikes but Kjartansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kjartansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Law cracks a nice hook into Kjartansson's ribs.
Law tries to clinch
and Kjartansson counters with a left to the body.
Kjartansson throws a big shot that misses.
Kjartansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Law throws a series of strikes that have Kjartansson backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjartansson scores with a kick to the body.
Kjartansson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Law has taken the fight to the clinch.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Kjartansson.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Kjartansson is controlling him.
Kjartansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Law controls his hands.
Kjartansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Law's elbow.
Kjartansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kjartansson tries to work over Law's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Law tries a body shot but Kjartansson blocks it.
Law is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Law struggles to land a body shot inside as Kjartansson controls his hands.
Kjartansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law throws a head punch that misses.
Kjartansson has Law pressed against the cage, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law tries to break free but Kjartansson pushes him back against the cage.
Law misses with some punches.
Law pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Law moves out of range of the body kick.
Kjartansson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kjartansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Kjartansson walks into a jab.
Kjartansson throws a solid leg kick but Law takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kjartansson.
Kjartansson misses with the combination.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kjartansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kjartansson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson keeps Law at a distance using the push kick.
Kjartansson lands a slapping body shot.
Law blocks a jab.
Law fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kjartansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Law swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kjartansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kjartansson misses the body punch
and Law counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kjartansson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Law is out of range.
Kjartansson throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Kjartansson moves out of range easily.
Kjartansson tries to land a front kick but Law steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law scores with a nice head shot.
Kjartansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Law looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kjartansson is fending him off so far but Law persists. Nope, Kjartansson circles away and we're back to standing.
Some bone on bone action there as Law checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Law has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kjartansson.
Law throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kjartansson.
Law throws a shot from downtown. Kjartansson moves away and avoids it.
Law is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kjartansson.
Law 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kjartansson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Law tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kjartansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Law somewhat.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Law is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Law on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kjartansson. Kjartansson obviously looking to wear him down.
Kjartansson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Law takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Kjartansson.
Kjartansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Law throws a hook but Kjartansson blocks it.
Kjartansson takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Law fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kjartansson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson misses with a body shot.
Kjartansson misses with a body shot.
Kjartansson feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.
Law moves out of range of the leg kick from Kjartansson.
Kjartansson gets caught flat footed, as Law shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kjartansson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Law manages to get himself to full guard.
Law keeping moving, preventing Kjartansson from controlling successfully.
Kjartansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Law swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Law trying to keep a closed guard but Kjartansson is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Law is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kjartansson is aware though and is defending well.
Law trying to control the position.
Law wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kjartansson manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law gets back to full guard.
Law throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kjartansson uses it to pass to side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Law is looking to regain half guard here but Kjartansson keeps moving and retains side control.
Law tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kjartansson easily slips into full mount!
Law is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kjartansson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Law is trying to escape the mount.
Kjartansson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spike Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Val Kjartansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Law. Those never looked like landing.
Kjartansson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Law counter with a right hand.
Kjartansson lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Kjartansson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kjartansson.
Kjartansson looks to land a body kick but Law moved away.
Kjartansson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Law rather than just go for the knockout.
Kjartansson lands a nice shot that snaps Law's head back.
Kjartansson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Law blocks the low kick.
Kjartansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.
Law will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Law takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Law is looking to clinch but Kjartansson is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjartansson jabs at Law's body.
Kjartansson misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Law.
Kjartansson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kjartansson throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Kjartansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Law.
Kjartansson swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Kjartansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kjartansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kjartansson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Law looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kjartansson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Law is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kjartansson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kjartansson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Law goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kjartansson turns into him and now he's in Law's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kjartansson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson stands up from Law's guard - Kjartansson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kjartansson throws a leg kick but Law sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kjartansson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Law cracks Kjartansson with a good jab.
Law uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kjartansson.
Kjartansson throws a chopping leg kick but Law manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kjartansson misses with a left hand
and Law counters with a left to the body.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Kjartansson is just out of range.
Law takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kjartansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kjartansson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Law is out of range and Kjartansson settles back down.
Kjartansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kjartansson misses with a jab to the body
and Law counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Law pushes Kjartansson up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Law.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Kjartansson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kjartansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kjartansson slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kjartansson fails to land.
Law is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law avoids the head kick by Kjartansson.
Kjartansson works Law's body with a nice hook.
Kjartansson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kjartansson throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson blocks a head kick by Law.
Kjartansson tries to score with a low kick but Law moves his leg out of the way.
Kjartansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law misses with an uppercut. Kjartansson saw that one coming.
Law checks a leg kick nicely.
Kjartansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law closes the distance and clinches up with Kjartansson, looking for a takedown. Law pushes Kjartansson against the cage but Kjartansson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kjartansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kjartansson.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Law closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kjartansson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Kjartansson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Kjartansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kjartansson pulls Law in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kjartansson throws the kick towards the body but Law avoids it.
Kjartansson misses with a body shot.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson misses the shot to the body.
Kjartansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
A big right from Kjartansson misses.
Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Kjartansson is predictable there
letting Law counter with a right hand.
Law just misses with a punch to the body.
Kjartansson tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kjartansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Law finds it's way round the side to connect with Kjartansson's head.
Kjartansson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Kjartansson circles away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kjartansson scores with a jab to the body.
Kjartansson throws a front kick aimed at Law's knee but Law avoids it well.
Kjartansson takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Law misses with a straight right.
Law fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kjartansson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kjartansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Law blocks the leg kick.
Law throws a right hand that Kjartansson ducks under and follows up with a left that Kjartansson also avoids with ease.
Kjartansson throws a low kick, looking for Law's leg but Law calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Val Kjartansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kjartansson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Val Kjartansson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Val Kjartansson!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Val Kjartansson!
Val Kjartansson wins by unanimous decision!
Val Kjartansson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Calamote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiedis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Extacy-DJ Tiesto. The crowd seem to be enjoying Calamote's choice of entrance music: Rain Over Me. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anthony Kiedis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulo Calamote!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiedis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Calamote takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Calamote goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiedis misses with a kick to the body.
Kiedis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Calamote tries to clinch but Kiedis is having none of it.
Kiedis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Calamote misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Calamote throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kiedis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Calamote counters with a straight right hand.
Calamote connects with a leg kick. Kiedis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calamote throws a low kick, looking for Kiedis's leg but Kiedis calmly moves out of range.
Calamote misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis keeps the fight on the outside.
Calamote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiedis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Calamote looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Calamote tries a low kick but Kiedis avoids it.
Calamote ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiedis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calamote on the side of the head.
Calamote throws a head kick that misses.
Kiedis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kiedis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Calamote swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kiedis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Calamote fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiedis pushes Calamote away with a front kick.
Kiedis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiedis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Kiedis.
Calamote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kiedis!
Calamote looks gassed!
Kiedis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Calamote will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kiedis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Kiedis.
Kiedis has closed the distance and engaged Calamote in a clinch.
Kiedis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kiedis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kiedis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kiedis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calamote.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamote managing to block the knees to the body from Kiedis.
Kiedis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiedis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiedis controlling the action here for a moment.
Calamote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiedis's elbow.
Kiedis prevents a body shot from Calamote.
Kiedis tries to land a knee to the head but Calamote blocks with his arms.
Kiedis looking to throw knees to the head but Calamote is blocking nicely.
Calamote trying to stall but Kiedis improves his position.
Kiedis misses with a body punch.
Calamote managing to block the knees to the body from Kiedis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calamote.
Calamote looking to stall.
Calamote avoiding damage as Kiedis throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis looking to stall.
Calamote is looking to control Kiedis's arms but Kiedis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calamote has his back to the cage.
Kiedis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kiedis working aggressively here.
Calamote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiedis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calamote blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiedis misses with a punch to the body.
Kiedis trying to land knees to the body.
Calamote lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiedis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calamote goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiedis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calamote working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Calamote stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calamote.
Calamote taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kiedis blocks a body shot from Calamote.
Stalling in the clinch from Kiedis.
Kiedis missing with knees to the body.
Calamote misses with a punch to the body.
Calamote lands an uppercut.
Kiedis is trying to stall.
Calamote is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kiedis is defending well.
Anthony Kiedis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Calamote.
Kiedis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calamote has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kiedis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calamote avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kiedis prevents a body shot from Calamote.
Kiedis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Calamote lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calamote blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kiedis lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiedis struggles to land a body shot inside as Calamote controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Kiedis.
Kiedis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Calamote on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Calamote avoiding damage as Kiedis throws knees to the body.
Kiedis crunches a lovely knee into Calamote's ribcage.
Kiedis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Calamote misses with a punch on the inside.
Calamote looking to slow down the pace here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Calamote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calamote digs a right hand underneath Kiedis's ribcage. Kiedis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calamote on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Calamote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calamote stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiedis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiedis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kiedis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calamote avoiding damage as Kiedis throws knees to the body.
Calamote tries to work over Kiedis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calamote throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiedis.
Kiedis takes a shot to the head.
Kiedis avoiding damage as Calamote throws knees to the body.
Calamote can't find room to land a body shot as Kiedis controls the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis connects with a knee to the head.
Kiedis stalling the fight.
Kiedis is trying to stall.
Kiedis lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiedis.
Calamote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiedis tries to land knees in the clinch but Calamote avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiedis scores a nice knee to the body.
Calamote doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calamote wants to take the fight to the mat but Kiedis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kiedis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kiedis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calamote backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Calamote.
Calamote fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Calamote throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiedis.
Calamote takes a knee right on the jaw!
Calamote blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kiedis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Calamote fails to land.
Kiedis misses with a knee to the head.
Calamote takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kiedis missing with knees to the body.
Calamote stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiedis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calamote has Kiedis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiedis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calamote goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calamote presses Kiedis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kiedis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiedis misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Kiedis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kiedis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kiedis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calamote avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kiedis moves out of range of the body kick from Calamote.
Kiedis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kiedis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kiedis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Kiedis.
Kiedis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiedis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Calamote 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Calamote misses with some punches.
Kiedis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kiedis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calamote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiedis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiedis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calamote blocks it with crossed arms.
Calamote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Calamote fails to land.
Calamote lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calamote has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kiedis.
Kiedis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kiedis lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis blocks a body shot from Calamote.
Calamote is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Calamote as Kiedis tries to tie him up.
Kiedis looking to throw knees to the head but Calamote is blocking nicely.
Calamote struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiedis controls his hands.
Calamote prevents a body shot from Kiedis.
Kiedis tries a knee to the head but Calamote blocks it.
Calamote creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kiedis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Calamote is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiedis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiedis blocks an uppercut.
Calamote changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiedis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anthony Kiedis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Calamote.
Calamote is breathing heavily.
Kiedis misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamote throws a sloppy head kick and Kiedis moves out of range easily.
Kiedis misses with a body shot.
Anthony Kiedis is winning the standup battle so far.
Calamote fails to land the takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kiedis!
Calamote tries to clinch up
enabling Kiedis to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiedis moves into range and clinches up with Calamote.
Kiedis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calamote blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Calamote fails to land.
Kiedis tries to land a knee to the head but Calamote blocks with his arms.
Calamote trying to control the position but instead, Kiedis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calamote into the cage.
Kiedis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calamote blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiedis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calamote.
Calamote tries a body shot but Kiedis blocks it.
A knee to the head by Kiedis.
It looks like Paulo Calamote has been cut.
Kiedis is struggling to control the position.
Kiedis struggles to land a body shot inside as Calamote controls his hands.
Calamote stalling in the clinch.
Calamote blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Calamote drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calamote gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Calamote trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kiedis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calamote showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calamote accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kiedis trying to keep a closed guard but Calamote is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Calamote passes into half guard.
Kiedis is staying active underneath Calamote, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiedis wants to get back to full guard.
Calamote with the ground and pound but Kiedis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Calamote postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kiedis trying to keep a closed guard but Calamote is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis pulls Calamote in close to prevent any damage.
Kiedis working for a triangle but Calamote defends it easily.
Kiedis looking for a guillotine here but Calamote defends easily.
Calamote throws an elbow that misses. Kiedis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calamote's guard. Nice move by Kiedis!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Calamote is looking for a triangle but Kiedis pushes his legs off easily.
Kiedis drops back looking for a leg! Calamote is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calamote manages to kick Kiedis off! Kiedis jumps back into Calamote's guard.
Calamote wants to control but Kiedis passes easily into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Calamote is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiedis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiedis's back!
Kiedis has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Calamote.
Calamote tries to get the hooks in deep but Kiedis pushed the leg off.
Calamote somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calamote throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Calamote lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kiedis hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Kiedis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulo Calamote's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kiedis.
Calamote misses with a body kick.
Kiedis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiedis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kiedis misses with a knee strike.
Calamote misses with a body punch.
Calamote has Kiedis pressed against the cage.
Calamote misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calamote doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calamote.
Calamote cracks Kiedis with a nice body shot.
Kiedis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiedis scores with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiedis.
Calamote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calamote is leaning against Kiedis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Calamote scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calamote makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kiedis obliges.
Kiedis lands a good knee to the midsection. Calamote won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiedis misses with a knee strike.
Calamote lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees to the body from Kiedis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamote managing to block the knees to the body from Kiedis.
Calamote has a couple of punches blocked by Kiedis.
Calamote tries to work over Kiedis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calamote misses with the head strike.
Calamote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiedis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calamote.
Kiedis is trying to maintain a safe position but Calamote gets an underhook and turns Kiedis into the cage.
Kiedis gets through Calamote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calamote has hold of one of Kiedis's legs. Kiedis is fighting the takedown attempt but Calamote gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Calamote looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiedis trying to keep a closed guard but Calamote is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamote trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiedis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calamote working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calamote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiedis is keeping the position for now.
Kiedis wants to sweep here but Calamote controlling him for the moment.
Kiedis looking to control.
Calamote throws a strike but Kiedis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kiedis forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Calamote knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Calamote looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamote is trying to control but can't.
Kiedis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Calamote is pressing down on Kiedis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kiedis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calamote swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calamote wants to sweep here but Kiedis controlling him for the moment.
Kiedis tries to free his leg and advance position but Calamote is retaining full guard.
Calamote seems keen to control Kiedis's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Calamote is on top in guard.
Calamote postures up.
Kiedis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kiedis is pulling down on Calamote's head. It's preventing any offense from Calamote, at least for the moment.
Kiedis is trying to control the position but Calamote postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Calamote wants to control from the top but Kiedis keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Kiedis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kiedis clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Calamote - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Calamote is looking to take this one to the mat.
Calamote lands a right hand.
Kiedis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calamote blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiedis throws a punch but it's blocked by Calamote.
Kiedis tries a knee to the head but Calamote blocks it.
Calamote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiedis tries to land knees in the clinch but Calamote avoids the damage to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Calamote throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiedis.
Calamote is looking to control Kiedis's arms but Kiedis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calamote has his back to the cage.
Kiedis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calamote.
Calamote doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calamote misses with a punch to the body.
Kiedis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kiedis trying to land knees to the body.
Calamote doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiedis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiedis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Calamote in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Calamote managing to block the knees to the body from Kiedis.
Calamote goes for a takedown attempt but Kiedis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anthony Kiedis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calamote has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Calamote there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis lands a glancing blow to the side of Calamote's head.
Calamote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony Kiedis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiedis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calamote, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Calamote.
It looks like Anthony Kiedis has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiedis.
Paulo Calamote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calamote misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiedis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Calamote blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calamote missing with knees to the body.
Kiedis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Calamote in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Calamote misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Kiedis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiedis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Anthony Kiedis!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Anthony Kiedis!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Anthony Kiedis!
Anthony Kiedis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Bring Da Ruckus as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Higashikuni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Higashikuni looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Higashikuni working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Higashikuni with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
You get the feeling that Gracie really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Higashikuni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Higashikuni lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
Higashikuni scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
Higashikuni landing shots from mount.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Higashikuni's attempts to control the action.
Higashikuni breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Higashikuni jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Higashikuni working the ground and pound but Gracie is defending the strikes.
Gracie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Higashikuni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Higashikuni scoring with punches from side control.
Higashikuni throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gracie is trying to control Higashikuni's posture but Higashikuni avoids it.
Higashikuni is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Higashikuni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Higashikuni from advancing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is staying active underneath Higashikuni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Higashikuni is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Higashikuni throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higashikuni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Higashikuni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Higashikuni is tightening it up a little... Gracie has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracie reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracie taps out! Nice BJJ there by Higashikuni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Katsu Higashikuni!
Katsu Higashikuni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Machi Machiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kota Kamiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Machi Machiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kota Kamiya!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiko throws a leg kick that misses.
Kamiya shoots in but no luck this time.
Kamiya throws a body punch but Machiko moves out of range.
Kamiya misses with a leg kick
and Machiko counters with a good low kick that Kamiya was not able to check.
A big right from Kamiya misses.
Kamiya takes a swing at Machiko's ribcage but misses.
Machiko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamiya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamiya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamiya.
Kamiya misses with a body shot.
Kamiya closes the distance and clinches up with Machiko, looking for a takedown. Kamiya pushes Machiko against the cage but Machiko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machi Machiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kota Kamiya.
Machiko ducks under a wild hook from Kamiya.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamiya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machiko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamiya somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko slips a straight right by Kamiya.
Machiko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machiko misses with a head kick.
Machiko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamiya scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamiya avoids the head kick by Machiko.
An inside leg kick lands from Machiko.
Kamiya drives through with a takedown into Machiko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Machiko has his foot on Kamiya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamiya works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamiya is looking to work some ground and pound but Machiko has wrist control.
Kamiya working some strikes from top position.
Machiko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya trying to control but Machiko is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamiya working some strikes from top position.
Machiko keeping moving, preventing Kamiya from controlling successfully.
Machiko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kamiya uses it to pass to side control.
Kamiya looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machiko is avoiding damage well.
Machiko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machiko is trying to control Kamiya's posture but Kamiya avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamiya misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kamiya.
Kamiya trying to control the action but Machiko is working from the bottom.
Machiko is looking to regain half guard here but Kamiya keeps moving and retains side control.
Kamiya creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Machiko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kamiya working away.
Kamiya lands a nice forearm strike.
Kamiya working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kamiya trying to control the action but Machiko is working from the bottom.
Kamiya lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machiko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamiya is putting a hurting on Machiko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kamiya working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kamiya throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kamiya in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Machiko is not content to let Kamiya control the position.
Kamiya working the ground and pound.
Kamiya is trying to get an arm triangle but Machiko is defending well.
Kamiya working the head with strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machiko tries to buck Kamiya off but Kamiya is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Kamiya are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kamiya lands an elbow.
Machiko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kamiya in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kamiya in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kamiya looks up at the clock and then as Machiko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kamiya smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kamiya works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Machiko can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamiya looks up at the clock and then as Machiko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kamiya smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kamiya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machiko keeps working.
Machiko defending against the ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya throwing strikes but Machiko manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kamiya is trying to control Machiko's posture but Machiko avoids it.
Machiko just content to control the position.
Machiko trying to control the action but Kamiya is working from the bottom.
Kamiya keeping his opponent close.
Kamiya sneaks back into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kamiya tries to roll over but Machiko keeps him under control.
Kamiya actively working from the bottom here.
Machiko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kamiya kicks Machiko off and gets back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Machiko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamiya tries to bum rush Machiko with a series of wild strikes but Machiko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamiya looks to land a right hand but Machiko moved out of range.
Machiko checks a leg kick.
Kamiya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machiko.
Kamiya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machiko scores with a punch to the head.
Kamiya slips a straight right by Machiko.
Kamiya misses with a lunging right hand
and Machiko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamiya just misses with a punch to the body.
Machiko misses with an uppercut. Kamiya saw that one coming.
Machiko tries to bum rush Kamiya with a series of wild strikes but Kamiya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machiko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Machiko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kamiya looks gassed!
Kamiya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kota Kamiya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machiko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamiya scoring well with a low kick there.
Machiko tries a head kick but it misses.
Machiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamiya punishes Machiko's body with a nice straight punch.
Machiko throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machiko lands a nice shot that snaps Kamiya's head back.
Machiko defending well as Kamiya loads up on a big left hand.
Machi Machiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machiko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kota Kamiya dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kamiya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machiko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Machiko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kamiya throws a leg kick
and Machiko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamiya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machiko.
Kamiya misses with an uppercut. Machiko saw that one coming.
Machiko looks to throw the jab but Kamiya is out of range.
Machiko staying out of range there.
Kamiya lands a leg kick that knocks Machiko off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamiya swinging wildly here.
Machiko delivers a nice body kick.
Kamiya is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya moves out of range of the body kick from Machiko.
Machiko throws a body kick that misses.
Machiko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamiya.
Machiko throws a chopping leg kick but Kamiya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamiya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machiko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamiya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machiko's head.
Machiko dodges the punch combination from Kamiya.
Kamiya fails with a takedown attempt.
Kamiya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Machiko.
A jab from Machiko misses.
Machiko connects with a nice looking jab.
Kamiya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamiya throws a chopping leg kick but Machiko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamiya throws a body punch but Machiko moves out of range.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamiya lands a body shot.
Machiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamiya.
Kamiya misses with a body shot.
Machi Machiko is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya jabs at Machiko's body.
Machiko misses with a left hand
and Kamiya counters with a left to the body.
Machiko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamiya.
Nice defenses there by Machiko.
Machiko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamiya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamiya.
Machiko misses with a looping right.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses
and Kamiya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machiko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamiya dives in and grabs Machiko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machiko pushes down on Kamiya's head and hops out.
Kamiya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machiko throws a push kick but Kamiya slaps the foot to one side.
Kamiya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machiko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Machiko.
Machiko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Machiko as he checks the leg kick.
Kamiya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machiko's waist but Machiko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamiya off to one side.
Machi Machiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kota Kamiya.
Machiko connects with a leg kick. Kamiya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Machiko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamiya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamiya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamiya works Machiko's body with a nice hook.
Machiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamiya.
Machiko misses with a hook.
Machiko scores with a jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machiko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamiya counters with a nice uppercut.
Machiko throws a lazy head kick
and Kamiya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Kamiya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamiya. Machiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machiko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kamiya takes a step back to recover.
Machiko with a nice cross.
Kamiya misses with a low kick as Machiko jumps back.
Kamiya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machiko throws a head kick but Kamiya moves out of range.
Machiko misses with a head kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamiya cracks Machiko with a big elbow.
Kamiya scoring with punches and elbows.
Kamiya controlling from side mount.
Kamiya trying to control the position but Machiko is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machiko struggling a bit here.
Machiko is looking to regain half guard here but Kamiya keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya looks up at the clock and then as Machiko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kamiya smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Kamiya seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kamiya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machiko keeps working.
Machiko parries the strikes from Kamiya easily there. Kamiya is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machiko to escape.
Machiko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamiya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kamiya working away.
Kamiya postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya scoring with punches and elbows.
Machiko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamiya tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kamiya working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kamiya scoring with punches from side control.
Kamiya scoring with punches from side control.
Kamiya working away.
Machiko gets back to half guard.
Kamiya not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kamiya lands a nice short elbow.
Kamiya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machiko defending well though.
Kamiya is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kamiya working Machiko over with strikes here.
Kamiya raining down shots from the mount!
Machiko tries to lock up and control but Kamiya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machiko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kamiya lands a big shot there that rocks Machiko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kamiya looking to secure an arm triangle but Machiko defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamiya unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kota Kamiya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Machiko throws an overhand right that lands on Kamiya's shoulder, as Kamiya tries to avoid the shot.
Kamiya swings widly with a right hand
and Machiko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamiya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machiko manages to avoid it.
Machiko throws a sloppy head kick and Kamiya moves out of range easily.
Kamiya is looking to slow Machiko down with leg kicks.
Machiko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamiya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kamiya scores with a hook.
Machiko looks to throw the jab but Kamiya is out of range.
Kamiya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Machiko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamiya loads up on a big right hand but Machiko slips the punch.
Kamiya scores with a nice head shot.
Machiko checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kamiya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machiko's head.
Kamiya scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kamiya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machiko has hold of Kamiya's hands but Kamiya slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machiko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machiko.
Machiko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamiya.
Kamiya wants to control from the top but Machiko keeps moving.
Kamiya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machiko controls Kamiya momentarily but Kamiya frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamiya.
Machiko trying to keep a closed guard but Kamiya is proving a slippery customer.
Kamiya lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamiya working some strikes from top position.
Machiko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamiya defends it easily.
Machiko keeping moving, preventing Kamiya from controlling successfully.
Kamiya chips away with some ground and pound.
Kamiya preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya wants to control from the top but Machiko keeps moving.
Machiko wants to hit a switch here but Kamiya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machiko there!
Machiko is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamiya has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamiya pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Machiko is in a horrible position here. Kamiya smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kamiya pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Machiko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kamiya cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Kamiya prevents Machiko from getting the reversal.
Kamiya lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kamiya dominating with strikes here.
Kamiya lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machiko hang on?
Machiko is rocked!
Machiko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh Machiko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamiya lands a big elbow.
Machiko is looking to improve his position but Kamiya isn't that keen on the idea.
Kota Kamiya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machiko seems to have got his legs back now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machiko taking shots to the head.
Machiko working to try and regain half guard.
Kamiya lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kamiya drops a big elbow. That's hurt Machiko! More shots from Kamiya and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kota Kamiya!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kota Kamiya thanked [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS - AJFC ↑ DOUBLE 160Q * for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir comes to the cage accompanied by Spoilin For A Fight . Vitonen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir blocks the body kick.
Vitonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitonen.
Vitonen misses with a wild body shot.
Vitonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir.
Vitonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mir.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vitonen stuffs the takedown.
Mir slips under a jab.
A big left from Vitonen misses.
Mir fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vitonen sprawls well initially but Mir persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mir trying to control from Vitonen's half guard. Vitonen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Vitonen is keeping the position.
Mir trying to control but Vitonen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mir.
Mir looking to sit in guard and control but Vitonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mir lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vitonen!
Mir throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mir thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir misses with a head shot.
Mir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vitonen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mir.
Vitonen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mir thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mir with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir looking to finish with strikes here!
Vitonen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mir throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vitonen because Mir loaded up on that one.
Mir thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mir looking to finish with strikes here!
Vitonen manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Vitonen, under a barage of strikes from Mir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir is trying to control the action in half guard but Vitonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vitonen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mir.
Mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitonen is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mir wants to control from the top but Vitonen keeps moving.
Vitonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mir manages to get himself to full guard.
Mir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vitonen is aware though and is defending well.
Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vitonen manages to get himself to full guard.
Mir trying to control but Vitonen is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mir is one step ahead there.
Vitonen controlling Mir's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Mir just wasn't active enough.
Mir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vitonen pinned against the cage. Vitonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mir looks to land a right hand but Vitonen moved out of range.
Vitonen misses with a looping right.
A jab from Vitonen misses.
Vitonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Mir circles away.
Nahka Vitonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vitonen.
Vitonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vitonen moves in looking to clinch but Mir pushes him off.
Vitonen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mir scores with a takedown into Vitonen's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vitonen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vitonen has escaped and now he's on top!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vitonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vitonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vitonen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mir.
Mir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vitonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mir manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vitonen's best efforts.
Mir tries to get to full guard but Vitonen has control of the leg.
Mir regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen passes Mir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vitonen is looking to advance position but Mir won't allow it.
Vitonen is controlling the pace.
Vitonen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mir!
Vitonen looking for a guillotine from mount but Mir is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to control but Vitonen is having none of it.
Vitonen blocks Mir's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Vitonen controlling from mount.
Vitonen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vitonen lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Vitonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vitonen throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mir misses with a hook.
Vitonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Vitonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vitonen misses with a right hand
and Mir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vitonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir is keen to just control but Vitonen is a slippery customer.
Vitonen trying to control but Mir postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frank Mir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mir is just content to waste time from the top position. Vitonen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vitonen keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Vitonen keeping full guard, as Mir tries to pass.
Vitonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir is pushing down on Vitonen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vitonen is fighting to maintain full guard but Mir has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vitonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mir.
Mir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mir thows a huge punch but Vitonen dodges it nicely.
Mir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vitonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mir misses with a head shot. Vitonen uses the momentum to regain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitonen is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir has his foot on Vitonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vitonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Mir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vitonen defends well.
Mir can't keep his opponent in guard - Vitonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vitonen passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir can't escape the position.
Mir looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
What can Mir do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
Vitonen is trying to stick to Mir's back but Mir is turning into Vitonen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vitonen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mir.
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!
Mir being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws an elbow that misses. Vitonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mir's guard. Nice move by Vitonen!
Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vitonen manages to get himself to full guard.
Mir trying to control but Vitonen is working from the bottom.
Mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitonen is keeping the position for now.
Mir stopping the sweep attempt from Vitonen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir slips nicely into half guard.
Vitonen controlling the position for now.
Vitonen tries to roll over but Mir keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vitonen's head.
Mir is looking to stall here but Vitonen recovers full guard.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mir trying to control but Vitonen is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a big elbow that misses.
Mir passes Vitonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vitonen defending well though.
Mir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vitonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vitonen is looking to improve his position.
Vitonen is trying to maintain the position but Mir is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mir wants to control but Vitonen is keeping him busy.
Mir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vitonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Vitonen manages to get to full guard.
Mir trying to control but Vitonen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vitonen looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely.
Vitonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Vitonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mir counters with a series of strikes. Vitonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Mir misses.
Mir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vitonen throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
Mir shoots in for a double leg but Vitonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vitonen.
A lazy body kick from Vitonen
and Mir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vitonen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
Nahka Vitonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir shoots in and drives through. Vitonen sprawls well.
Vitonen misses with an uppercut.
Vitonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vitonen has closed the distance and engaged Mir in a clinch.
Vitonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vitonen throws an elbow that misses.
Vitonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen has a couple of punches blocked by Mir.
Vitonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mir.
Mir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vitonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vitonen lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vitonen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vitonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mir blocks a body shot from Vitonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir prevents a body shot from Vitonen.
Vitonen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen lands a right hand.
Vitonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Vitonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vitonen gets through Mir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vitonen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vitonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mir has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vitonen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vitonen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vitonen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mir's guard. Nice work there by Vitonen.
Vitonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vitonen defends well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mir keeping full guard, as Vitonen tries to pass.
Vitonen pushes down on Mir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mir is trying to maintain the position but Vitonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Mir has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vitonen. Oh but Mir has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vitonen goes limp - he's gone! Mir jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Mir!
Frank Mir took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zari Yasuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle's entrance music is Big Booty Woman. A fine choice. Yasuda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: This is primetime : Fight of the year candidate. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zari Yasuda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle throws a right and a left that Yasuda avoids nicely.
Kyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Yasuda is just out of range.
Yasuda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yasuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
David Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyle 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.
Yasuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yasuda.
Kyle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kyle lands a slapping body shot.
Kyle misses with the combination.
Kyle throws a shot from downtown. Yasuda moves away and avoids it.
Yasuda throws a push kick but Kyle slaps the foot to one side.
Yasuda moves out of range as Kyle strikes.
Nice jab there from Yasuda.
Yasuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yasuda slips a straight right by Kyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle throws a big shot that misses.
Yasuda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kyle throws a push kick but Yasuda slaps the foot to one side.
Kyle misses with a combination
and Yasuda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kyle's knee momentarily.
Kyle lands a jab.
Yasuda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kyle lands with a cross.
Kyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yasuda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yasuda wants to slow Kyle down by chopping away at his legs.
Yasuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Yasuda throws a push kick but Kyle slaps the foot to one side.
Yasuda moves in looking to clinch but Kyle pushes him off.
Yasuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throws a front kick that sends Yasuda stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kyle works Yasuda's body with a nice hook.
Yasuda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Yasuda.
Kyle scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Kyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kyle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yasuda misses with a low kick.
Kyle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yasuda is out of range and Kyle settles back down.
Kyle lands with a slapping head kick.
Kyle misses with a straight left.
Kyle throws a push kick but Yasuda slaps the foot to one side.
Yasuda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kyle checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yasuda doesn't seem bothered though.
Yasuda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kyle throws a solid leg kick but Yasuda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyle.
Kyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle misses with an uppercut. Yasuda saw that one coming.
Kyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yasuda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyle slips a jab from Yasuda.
Sloppy strikes from Kyle. Those never looked like landing.
Kyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Yasuda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kyle's calf.
Kyle tries to work over Yasuda's front leg with a kick but Yasuda checks it.
Yasuda dodges the punch combination from Kyle.
Kyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kyle duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yasuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyle swings widly with a right hand
and Yasuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yasuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyle. Yasuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yasuda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kyle delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kyle.
A swing and a miss from Kyle.
Yasuda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kyle throws a head kick but Yasuda moves out of range.
Yasuda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kyle swings widly with a right hand
and Yasuda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Yasuda blocks the leg kick.
Yasuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyle throws a wild body kick that Yasuda sees coming a mile off.
Yasuda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyle throws a lazy right hand but Yasuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Kyle finds it's way through Yasuda's defenses.
Kyle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yasuda.
Kyle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yasuda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kyle takes a step back to recover.
Kyle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yasuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyle.
Kyle swings for the body but Yasuda moves out of range.
A big left from Yasuda misses.
Kyle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yasuda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kyle's hands.
A jab from Yasuda misses.
Yasuda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kyle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yasuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yasuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Kyle thows a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yasuda, right into the meat.
Yasuda blocks a low kick nicely.
Kyle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yasuda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yasuda avoids the body shot from Kyle.
Kyle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yasuda. Yasuda obviously looking to wear him down.
Kyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyle throws a body kick that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda misses with a wild body shot.
Kyle lands with a right hand.
Kyle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yasuda.
Kyle throws a series of punches but Yasuda avoids them all with ease.
Kyle lands a nice looking body kick.
Kyle lands with a slapping head kick.
Kyle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kyle misses with a hook
and Yasuda counters with a left to the body.
Kyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kyle punishes Yasuda's body with a nice straight punch.
Yasuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyle avoids the body shot from Yasuda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kyle.
Kyle checks a low kick from Yasuda.
Kyle throws a looping overhand right but Yasuda ducks down to avoid it.
Yasuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Kyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Yasuda finds it's way through Kyle's defenses.
Kyle thows a body shot but no joy.
Kyle throws an overhand right that lands on Yasuda's shoulder, as Yasuda tries to avoid the shot.
Yasuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyle.
Yasuda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yasuda misses with a looping right.
Kyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yasuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyle.
Kyle tries a low kick but Yasuda avoids it.
Yasuda just misses with a punch to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throws a big shot that misses.
Kyle looks for the body kick but Yasuda saw that one coming.
Yasuda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Yasuda checks it.
Kyle scores with a nice right hand.
Kyle throws a jab when Yasuda was well out of range.
Kyle throws a head kick but Yasuda moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyle. That's going to slow Yasuda down.
Kyle scores with a one two! Yasuda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yasuda throws a head kick that misses.
Yasuda slips under a jab from Kyle.
Yasuda rushes Kyle and presses him up against the cage.
Kyle blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Kyle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yasuda misses with a hook.
Kyle throws a hook but Yasuda blocks it.
Kyle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyle throws a series of punches but Yasuda moves out of range.
Yasuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yasuda.
Yasuda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kyle throws a big shot that misses.
Kyle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyle misses with a looping left.
Kyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Kyle blocks the low kick.
Kyle missing with a left hand there. Yasuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle misses with the combination.
Yasuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyle in his tracks.
Yasuda checks a low kick from Kyle.
Yasuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Yasuda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kyle checks a leg kick.
Kyle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yasuda ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Kyle avoids a kick to the body.
Yasuda throws out a powerful jab.
Yasuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle cracks Yasuda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yasuda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kyle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kyle throws a shot to the body.
Kyle throws a jab when Yasuda was well out of range.
Kyle misses with a head kick.
Kyle lands a leg kick that knocks Yasuda off balance momentarily.
Yasuda lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yasuda stuns Kyle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yasuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yasuda cracks Kyle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
David Kyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Yasuda scores with a jab.
Yasuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yasuda lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yasuda.
Yasuda scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyle should have avoided that one.
Kyle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Yasuda.
Kyle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yasuda.
Yasuda misses with a body kick.
Yasuda blocks a head kick by Kyle.
Yasuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyle.
Yasuda feints and then cracks Kyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kyle down.
Yasuda misses the jab.
Kyle wants to slow Yasuda down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kyle.
Kyle throws a jab when Yasuda was well out of range.
Kyle looks to land a left hand but Yasuda moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Yasuda.
Kyle 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.
Kyle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yasuda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yasuda slips a jab from Kyle.
Kyle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yasuda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yasuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Kyle misses with a hook. Yasuda ducked under it nicely.
Kyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kyle throws a right hand that misses
and Yasuda counters with a left to the body.
Kyle slips under a jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throws a low kick but Yasuda moves out of range easily.
Kyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kyle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kyle throws a looping overhand right but Yasuda ducks down to avoid it.
Yasuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yasuda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yasuda throws a body punch but Kyle moves out of range.
Yasuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyle moves away.
Kyle avoids the head kick by Yasuda.
Yasuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kyle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kyle missing with a left hand there. Yasuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyle throws a jab when Yasuda was well out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yasuda checks it well.
Yasuda defending well as Kyle loads up on a big left hand.
Yasuda throws a leg kick but Kyle moved away.
Kyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yasuda counters with a nice leg kick.
Yasuda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kyle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yasuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kyle is looking to slow Yasuda down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yasuda.
A good leg kick by Yasuda.
Kyle throws an overhand right that lands on Yasuda's shoulder, as Yasuda tries to avoid the shot.
Kyle throws a low kick but Yasuda avoids it.
Yasuda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kyle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda avoids the head kick by Kyle.
Kyle moves out of range of the leg kick from Yasuda.
Yasuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yasuda ducks right into an uppercut from Kyle.
Yasuda lands a glancing blow to the side of Kyle's head.
Yasuda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Yasuda misses.
Kyle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kyle misses with a straight left.
Kyle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yasuda.
Kyle throws a nice looking combination but Yasuda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yasuda misses with a hook. Kyle ducked under it nicely.
Yasuda throws a body punch but Kyle moves out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyle scores with a spinning back kick!
Yasuda lands with a straight right. Kyle didn't see that one coming.
Kyle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Yasuda misses the target.
Yasuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yasuda.
Kyle misses with a head kick.
Kyle throws a low kick but Yasuda moves out of range easily.
Kyle misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Kyle.
Kyle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyle missing with a left hand there. Yasuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kyle.
Yasuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yasuda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yasuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yasuda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyle misses with the combination.
Kyle misses with a hook.
Yasuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yasuda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyle blocks a jab.
Yasuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zari Yasuda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yasuda scores with a leg kick.
Yasuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Kyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Kyle misses.
Yasuda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yasuda thuds his shin into the meat of Kyle's side.
Yasuda thuds his right hand into Kyle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Yasuda.
Kyle lands with a right hand.
Kyle connects with a jab.
Yasuda lands a jab to the nose.
Yasuda misses with a hook
letting Kyle counter with a right hand.
Kyle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyle throws out a powerful jab.
Kyle misses with a wild body shot.
Kyle scores with a one two! Yasuda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle misses with a body kick.
Yasuda is looking to chop away at Kyle's legs.
Yasuda scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Yasuda.
Yasuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yasuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyle moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yasuda.
Yasuda throws a leg kick but Kyle moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle misses with a looping left.
Kyle delivers a nice body kick.
Yasuda misses with a body kick.
Yasuda connects with a body shot that sends Kyle's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle scoring well with a low kick there.
Yasuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyle can pounce on him.
A left lands for Kyle.
A big right from Kyle misses.
Yasuda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle throws a sloppy head kick and Yasuda moves out of range easily.
Yasuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kyle.
Kyle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kyle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throws a nice looking combination but Yasuda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yasuda. Kyle shrugs it off though.
Yasuda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kyle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Kyle lands with a good body shot.
Yasuda forces Kyle back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Yasuda.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasuda misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Yasuda fails to land.
Kyle cracks Yasuda with a nice body shot.
A short left from Yasuda.
Yasuda misses with a body punch.
Yasuda misses with a body punch.
Kyle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle breaks the clinch.
Kyle lands with a straight right. Yasuda didn't see that one coming.
Yasuda scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyle should have avoided that one.
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!
A cross from Kyle lands.
Yasuda throws a shot from downtown. Kyle moves away and avoids it.
Kyle throws a body punch but Yasuda moves out of range.
Kyle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yasuda.
Kyle misses with a looping left.
Yasuda avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Yasuda.
Kyle throws the left hand but Yasuda avoids the punch easily.
Kyle blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Kyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda blocks a head kick by Kyle.
Kyle swings for the body but Yasuda moves out of range.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses.
Kyle swings for the body but Yasuda moves out of range.
Kyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyle lands the left hand.
Yasuda moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Kyle is predictable there
and Yasuda counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Kyle.
Yasuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yasuda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yasuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyle manages to avoid it.
Kyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Kyle misses the target.
Yasuda throws a looping overhand right but Kyle ducks down to avoid it.
Yasuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyle moves away.
Kyle misses with a straight left.
Yasuda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Kyle misses its intended target.
Kyle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Yasuda slams his shin into Kyle's torso.
Yasuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyle.
A telegraphed right hand from Kyle misses the target.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle swings for the body but Yasuda moves out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throws a lazy right hand but Yasuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kyle throws a lazy right hand but Yasuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yasuda lands a jab to the nose.
Yasuda loads up on a big right hand but Kyle slips the punch.
Kyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Yasuda.
Yasuda takes a swing at Kyle's ribcage but misses.
Kyle moves out of range as Yasuda throws a body kick.
Yasuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Yasuda blocks the body kick.
Yasuda moves into range and clinches up with Kyle.
Yasuda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kyle's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Yasuda fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yasuda.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kyle throws an elbow but misses.
Yasuda avoiding damage as Kyle throws knees to the body.
Yasuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yasuda.
Kyle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yasuda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yasuda tries a body shot but Kyle blocks it.
Yasuda tries a body shot but Kyle blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kyle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kyle misses with some punches.
Yasuda tries to work over Kyle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yasuda misses with the head strike.
Kyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yasuda lands a left hand.
Yasuda tries to throw a body punch but Kyle avoids it by throwing Yasuda back against the cage.
Yasuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyle's elbow.
Kyle pushes Yasuda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yasuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyle's elbow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yasuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyle lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Kyle.
Yasuda can't find room to land a body shot as Kyle controls the action.
Yasuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Kyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yasuda scores with a shot to the side of Kyle's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyle.
David Kyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Kyle.
Yasuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zari Yasuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yasuda misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yasuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yasuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yasuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle is working Yasuda over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Kyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kyle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for David Kyle!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for David Kyle!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for David Kyle!
David Kyle wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, David Kyle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Bate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Nakarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakarainen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Pikku Nakarainen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyrone Bate's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Bate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Nakarainen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakarainen looks to land a combination but Bate avoids it well.
Nakarainen throws a wild body kick that Bate sees coming a mile off.
Tyrone Bate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Bate.
Bate lands a nice looking body kick.
Nakarainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bate.
A punch lands to the side of Nakarainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakarainen.
Bate wants to slow Nakarainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakarainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bate checks a low kick from Nakarainen.
Bate looks to throw the jab but Nakarainen is out of range.
Nakarainen misses with a hook.
Bate looks to land a combination but Nakarainen avoids it well.
Nakarainen leaves Bate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Bate.
Good leg kick by Nakarainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bate. Nakarainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakarainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Bate misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bate shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bate cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bate trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bate looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bate tries to control but Nakarainen wriggling away.
Nakarainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakarainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bate wants to control the pace but Nakarainen is squirming around nicely.
Nakarainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakarainen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bate controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakarainen is not content to let Bate control the position.
Bate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bate wants to take a breather but Nakarainen is having none of it.
Bate is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nakarainen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyrone Bate wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nakarainen has a takedown stuffed.
Bate checks a leg kick.
Nakarainen slips a straight right by Bate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen slips a straight right by Bate.
Nakarainen tries a low kick but Bate avoids it.
Bate throws an overhand right that lands on Nakarainen's shoulder, as Nakarainen tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Bate misses.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but Bate sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left lands for Bate.
Nakarainen throws a lazy right hand but Bate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bate misses the jab.
Nakarainen defending well as Bate loads up on a big left hand.
Bate looks to land a right hand but Nakarainen moved out of range.
Bate scores with a jab to the body.
Bate fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakarainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakarainen checks a leg kick.
Nakarainen misses with a looping right.
Bate throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bate checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakarainen tries to work over Bate's front leg with a kick but Bate checks it.
Nakarainen ducks under a wild hook from Bate.
Nakarainen throws out a leg kick but Bate moves out of range and Nakarainen only half commits.
Bate lands a jab to the head.
Bate gets a double leg takedown into Nakarainen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakarainen controls Bate momentarily but Bate frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nakarainen keeping full guard, as Bate tries to pass.
Nakarainen looking for a guillotine here but Bate defends easily.
Bate wants to control from the top but Nakarainen keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bate wants to control from the top but Nakarainen keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nakarainen managing to control the position.
Bate stopping the sweep attempt from Nakarainen.
Tyrone Bate has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nakarainen slips under a jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen throws a good cross that connects.
Bate lands a head shot.
Bate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bate stuns Nakarainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakarainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bate is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakarainen misses with a wild body shot.
Bate moves out of range as Nakarainen throws a body kick.
Bate throws a hook but Nakarainen blocks it.
Bate throws the left hand but Nakarainen avoids the punch easily.
Nakarainen looks to land a right hand but Bate moved out of range.
Bate blocks the body kick.
Nakarainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakarainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakarainen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Bate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bate cracks Nakarainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen slips under a jab from Bate.
Nakarainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakarainen misses the shot to the body.
Nakarainen 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.
Bate shoots in but Nakarainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakarainen slips under a jab from Bate.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bate checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bate.
Bate slips a jab from Nakarainen.
Bate throws out a loose jab but Nakarainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Bate misses.
Nakarainen moves away from the strike by Bate.
Bate with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen wants to land a leg kick but Bate is out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakarainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bate. Nakarainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakarainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Bate sprawls well. He's pushed Nakarainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakarainen cracks the inside of Bate's front leg.
Bate misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakarainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bate counters with a nice uppercut.
Bate cracks Nakarainen with an open hand slap.
A clash of legs there as Nakarainen blocks the low kick.
Bate avoids a kick to the body.
Bate moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakarainen.
Bate just misses with a punch to the body.
Bate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakarainen.
Bate misses with a straight right.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bate lands a jab to the nose.
Nakarainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Bate swings widly with a right hand
and Nakarainen counters with a good low kick that Bate was not able to check.
Nakarainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bate is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nakarainen lands a leg kick that knocks Bate off balance momentarily.
Bate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakarainen needs to keep his hands up - Bate had a free shot at his head there.
Bate is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bate if he has to take too many more of those.
Nakarainen misses with a wild body shot.
Bate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakarainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bate somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakarainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Nakarainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyrone Bate will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakarainen ducks under a wild hook from Bate.
Nakarainen throws out a leg kick but Bate moves out of range and Nakarainen only half commits.
Nakarainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bate.
Bate misses with a low kick.
Bate shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nakarainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bate will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakarainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bate's guard.
Bate trying to control the position.
Nakarainen trying to control but Bate is working from the bottom.
Bate has control of Nakarainen's left arm, preventing Nakarainen from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakarainen wants to control from the top but Bate keeps moving.
Bate controls Nakarainen momentarily but Nakarainen frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bate thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bate misses the target.
Nakarainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bate manages to avoid it.
Nakarainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakarainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bate looks to land a right hand but Nakarainen moved out of range.
Nakarainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakarainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bate.
Nakarainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bate throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakarainen.
Bate lands with a kick to the temple. Nakarainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakarainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakarainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nakarainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but Bate sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakarainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakarainen slips under a jab.
Bate looks to land a left hand but Nakarainen moved out of range nicely.
Nakarainen slips a jab from Bate.
The fighters circling - Nakarainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakarainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakarainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nakarainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bate.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakarainen.
A good leg kick by Nakarainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bate misses with a hook
and Nakarainen counters with a good low kick that Bate was not able to check.
Nakarainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakarainen tries to work over Bate's front leg with a kick but Bate checks it.
Nakarainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nakarainen.
Nakarainen controlling the position.
Bate tries to get back to half guard but can't.
What's Bate going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bate stops Nakarainen from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen slows the pace down.
Nakarainen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bate!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bate is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nakarainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bate is looking to escape.
Nakarainen forces the positional change into back control.
Bate trying to control the hands but Nakarainen breaks the grip.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bate is keeping busy.
Well, with Nakarainen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bate is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bate trying to control the hands but Nakarainen breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakarainen misses with a punch to the head.
Nakarainen looking for the RNC.
Nakarainen has the hooks in. Bate is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nakarainen.
Nakarainen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bate is keeping busy.
Nakarainen struggling to land strikes to the head as Bate covers up.
Nakarainen is looking for a rear naked choke here but Bate reverses the position brilliantly into Nakarainen's guard!
Bate slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bate trying to control the action but Nakarainen is working from the bottom.
Nakarainen is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bate trying to control the action but Nakarainen is working from the bottom.
Nakarainen is looking to regain half guard here but Bate keeps moving and retains side control.
Pikku Nakarainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bate controlling from side mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bate trying to control the position but Nakarainen is working away.
Nakarainen is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bate is looking to take a break and control but Nakarainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyrone Bate.
Nice uppercut there from Bate.
Nakarainen is looking to slow Bate down with leg kicks.
Nakarainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bate misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakarainen counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakarainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bate misses with a left hand
and Nakarainen counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bate gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bate tries to get to full guard but Nakarainen has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bate regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakarainen is working Bate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bate wants to sweep here but Nakarainen controlling him for the moment.
Nakarainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bate is retaining full guard.
Bate pulls Nakarainen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nakarainen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nakarainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nakarainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bate moves out of range of the body kick.
Bate takes a swing at Nakarainen's ribcage but misses.
Bate lands a leg kick that knocks Nakarainen off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakarainen, right into the meat.
Pikku Nakarainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Bate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bate throws a wild body kick that Nakarainen sees coming a mile off.
Nakarainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakarainen looks to land a body kick but Bate moved away.
Nakarainen throws a wild body kick that Bate sees coming a mile off.
Nakarainen defending well as Bate loads up on a big left hand.
Nakarainen lands with a cross.
A big left from Bate misses.
Bate throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakarainen. That's going to slow Bate down.
Bate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakarainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bate throws a body punch but Nakarainen moves out of range.
Bate misses with an uppercut.
Nakarainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakarainen thumps Bate with a low kick.
Bate moves out of range as Nakarainen throws a body kick.
Bate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakarainen.
Bate cracks a nice hook into Nakarainen's ribs.
Nakarainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bate.
The fighters circling - Bate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bate closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nakarainen to the mat! Nakarainen manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakarainen is trying to keep Bate in close.
Bate wants to control from the top but Nakarainen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen has his foot on Bate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bate works his way back into a safe position though.
Bate advances to half guard.
Bate trying to control the action but Nakarainen is working from the bottom.
Bate is controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakarainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bate wants to free his trapped foot but Nakarainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nakarainen is refusing to be controlled, as Bate sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyrone Bate.
Bate changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nakarainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Nakarainen looking for a sweep but Bate has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nakarainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen is squirming around, avoiding Bate's attempts to control the action.
Bate landing strikes from the mount and Nakarainen is in trouble!
Bate with a couple of short strikes.
Bate sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bate looking to control but Nakarainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakarainen wants to control but Bate is having none of it.
Nakarainen is desperately trying to improve his position but Bate has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakarainen tries to hold on but Bate postures up.
Nakarainen is squirming around, avoiding Bate's attempts to control the action.
Bate controlling from mount.
Nakarainen regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen is trying to get back to full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyrone Bate wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bate throws out a loose jab but Nakarainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakarainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakarainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bate.
Nakarainen scores with a body shot.
Nakarainen misses with a body shot.
Bate throws a big shot that misses.
Bate misses with a low kick.
Bate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakarainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakarainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakarainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen tries for a takedown but Bate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Nakarainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakarainen on the side of the head.
Nakarainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bate throws a combination that misses
and Nakarainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bate thinking.
Nakarainen throws a chopping leg kick but Bate manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakarainen lands a body shot.
Nakarainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bate.
Nakarainen blocks a jab.
Bate feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakarainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nakarainen throws a low kick but Bate avoids it.
Nakarainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakarainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakarainen - that will leave a mark!
Nakarainen throws a hook but Bate blocks it.
Nakarainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bate rather than just go for the knockout.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen takes one on the button.
Bate misses with a straight right.
Bate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bate scores with a hook.
Bate misses with a leg kick.
Nakarainen misses with a few strikes there.
Bate scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bate 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 Nakarainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakarainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakarainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakarainen's calf.
Bate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakarainen.
Bate throws a body kick that misses.
Bate throws a hook to the side of Nakarainen's head but Nakarainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bate missing with a left hand there. Nakarainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bate.
Bate shoots in for a takedown but Nakarainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bate is defended easily by Nakarainen.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick.
Nakarainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bate misses the target.
Nakarainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bate.
Bate throws a looping overhand right but Nakarainen ducks down to avoid it.
Nakarainen slips a jab from Bate.
Nakarainen thumps Bate with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but Bate sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyrone Bate.
I think Bate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Tyrone Bate!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahiga Otaktay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otaktay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ISIS - THE TOWER. Ahiga Otaktay acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahiga Otaktay!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otaktay fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuzuri in the body.
Kuzuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Otaktay wants to land a leg kick but Kuzuri is out of range.
Otaktay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otaktay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuzuri throws the left hand but Otaktay avoids the punch easily.
Kuzuri lands a nice looking body kick.
Otaktay clinches up with Kuzuri and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuzuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otaktay's elbow.
Otaktay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kuzuri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Otaktay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuzuri avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzuri dodges an elbow strike from Otaktay.
Otaktay pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuzuri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuzuri is pushing Otaktay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Otaktay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuzuri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otaktay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuzuri misses with a looping right.
Otaktay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuzuri checks it well.
Otaktay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri misses with a hook.
Otaktay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuzuri misses with a jab to the body
and Otaktay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuzuri's knee momentarily.
Otaktay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Otaktay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuzuri throws a right hand that Otaktay ducks under and follows up with a left that Otaktay also avoids with ease.
Kuzuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otaktay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Otaktay lands a nice looking body kick.
Otaktay looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzuri is just out of range.
Kuzuri staying out of range there.
Otaktay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuzuri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuzuri misses with a shot to the body
and Otaktay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throws a body punch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Otaktay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuzuri sprawls well. Kuzuri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Otaktay gets slowly back to his feet.
Otaktay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Otaktay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Otaktay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
Kuzuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otaktay walks into a straight right hand from Kuzuri.
Otaktay scores with a push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuzuri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut
and Otaktay counters with a head kick.
Kuzuri digs a good hook to Otaktay's body.
Kuzuri cracks the inside of Otaktay's front leg.
Kuzuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Otaktay counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay misses with an uppercut.
Otaktay walks into a jab.
Otaktay misses with an uppercut.
Otaktay connects with a body shot.
Kuzuri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otaktay throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Kuzuri coming out on top.
Otaktay ducks under a wild hook from Kuzuri.
Otaktay lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuzuri will feel that in the morning.
Otaktay misses with an uppercut.
Otaktay throws the kick towards the body but Kuzuri avoids it.
Otaktay closes the distance and clinches.
Otaktay manages to break the clinch.
Kuzuri scores with a kick to the body.
Kuzuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otaktay misses with a low kick.
Otaktay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Otaktay misses its intended target.
Kuzuri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzuri swats away the attempt to clinch by Otaktay.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otaktay. That's going to slow Kuzuri down.
Kuzuri cracks Otaktay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Otaktay. That snapped Kuzuri's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuzuri, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuzuri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Otaktay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuzuri throws out the jab.
Kuzuri misses with a hook
and Otaktay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzuri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Otaktay counters with a nice body kick.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otaktay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuzuri swings for the body but Otaktay moves out of range.
Kuzuri ducks under a wild hook from Otaktay.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri scores with a body shot.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut. Otaktay saw that one coming.
Kuzuri delivers a nice body kick.
Otaktay avoids a kick to the body.
Otaktay misses with a wild combination.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otaktay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuzuri tries to land a front kick but Otaktay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Otaktay throws a push kick but Kuzuri slaps the foot to one side.
Otaktay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kuzuri lands with an overhand left.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otaktay manages to avoid it.
Kuzuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Otaktay avoids the body shot from Kuzuri.
Otaktay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Otaktay doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzuri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Otaktay wants to land a leg kick but Kuzuri is out of range.
Nice shot by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Otaktay looks to land a body kick but Kuzuri moved away.
Otaktay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuzuri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Otaktay if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuzuri throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Otaktay counter with a right hand.
Kuzuri throws an overhand right that lands on Otaktay's shoulder, as Otaktay tries to avoid the shot.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the side of Otaktay's head but Otaktay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otaktay moves out of range as Kuzuri throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Otaktay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Otaktay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Otaktay connects with a jab.
Kuzuri throws a looping overhand right but Otaktay ducks down to avoid it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Otaktay. Those never looked like landing.
Otaktay throws a series of punches but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuzuri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Otaktay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kuzuri. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Kuzuri misses.
Kuzuri drops his hands momentarily and Otaktay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otaktay tries to clinch but Kuzuri is having none of it.
Kuzuri connects with a right hand. Otaktay shakes it off.
Kuzuri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Otaktay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuzuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
Kuzuri cracks Otaktay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Otaktay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Otaktay has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuzuri misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzuri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuzuri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Otaktay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otaktay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzuri checks the leg kick.
Kuzuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Otaktay missing with a left hand there. Kuzuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzuri misses with the combination.
Kuzuri blocks the body kick.
Otaktay tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuzuri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Otaktay cracks a nice hook into Kuzuri's ribs.
Otaktay 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.
Otaktay moves out of range of the body kick.
Otaktay defending well as Kuzuri loads up on a big left hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Otaktay throws a head kick that misses
and Kuzuri finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Otaktay throws a head kick that misses.
Otaktay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuzuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Kuzuri lands a nice hook to Otaktay's body. Otaktay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Otaktay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuzuri.
Otaktay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuzuri.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Otaktay misses with a combination
and Kuzuri counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Otaktay checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Waru Kuzuri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Otaktay misses with a combination
and Otaktay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otaktay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuzuri.
Nice jab there from Kuzuri.
Otaktay misses with a low kick.
Otaktay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Otaktay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzuri loads up on a big right hand but Otaktay slips the punch.
Otaktay scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuzuri should have avoided that one.
Otaktay throws a hook to the side of Kuzuri's head but Kuzuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzuri throws a body kick that misses.
Waru Kuzuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuzuri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Otaktay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. Otaktay moves away and avoids it.
Otaktay dodges the punch combination from Kuzuri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Otaktay lands a right hook to the body.
Kuzuri throws a hook but Otaktay blocks it.
Kuzuri blocks a head kick by Otaktay.
Otaktay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a head kick that misses.
Kuzuri moves forwards but Otaktay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Otaktay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Otaktay.
Otaktay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuzuri lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kuzuri. Those never looked like landing.
Kuzuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Otaktay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri scores with a hook to the body. Otaktay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri misses with a combination
and Otaktay counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kuzuri tries to land a front kick but Otaktay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Otaktay.
Kuzuri throws an off balance right hand
and Otaktay counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuzuri.
Otaktay lands a knee to the body.
Kuzuri is trying to maintain a safe position but Otaktay gets an underhook and turns Kuzuri into the cage.
Kuzuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuzuri digs a right hand into Otaktay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Otaktay's gas tank.
Kuzuri avoiding damage as Otaktay throws knees to the body.
Otaktay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuzuri avoids a wild elbow strike from Otaktay.
Otaktay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuzuri blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuzuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuzuri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuzuri misses with a punch to the body.
Otaktay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Otaktay tries to throw a body punch but Kuzuri avoids it by throwing Otaktay back against the cage.
Otaktay lands with a right to the head.
Kuzuri keeps control of Otaktay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Otaktay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Otaktay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuzuri's defenses.
Kuzuri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Otaktay struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzuri controls his hands.
Otaktay prevents a body shot from Kuzuri.
Otaktay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuzuri can't find room to land a body shot as Otaktay controls the action.
Kuzuri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Otaktay's ribcage but misses.
Otaktay cracks a nice hook into Kuzuri's ribs.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throws the kick towards the body but Kuzuri avoids it.
Otaktay scores with a kick to the midsection.
Otaktay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuzuri backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuzuri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuzuri moves out of range of the body kick from Otaktay.
Kuzuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuzuri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Otaktay checks a low kick from Kuzuri.
Otaktay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuzuri at a distance.
Otaktay connects with a body shot that sends Kuzuri's belly button to the back.
Kuzuri scores with a hook to the body. Otaktay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuzuri is looking to slow Otaktay down with leg kicks.
Otaktay lands a body shot.
Kuzuri misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuzuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kuzuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Otaktay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Otaktay throws a right and a left that Kuzuri avoids nicely.
Otaktay is breathing heavily.
Kuzuri blocks the body kick.
Otaktay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuzuri throws an overhand right that lands on Otaktay's shoulder, as Otaktay tries to avoid the shot.
Kuzuri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Otaktay counters with a three punch combo that has Kuzuri backing up. Kuzuri nods at Otaktay to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otaktay manages to avoid it.
Otaktay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Otaktay.
Kuzuri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuzuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otaktay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otaktay throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay tries to move into range but Kuzuri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuzuri defending well as Otaktay loads up on a big left hand.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuzuri.
Otaktay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuzuri throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzuri swings for the body but Otaktay moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuzuri.
Otaktay thows a leg kick but Kuzuri checks it
and Kuzuri counters with a right hand to the body.
Otaktay throws a hook to the side of Kuzuri's head but Kuzuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otaktay slips under a jab.
Otaktay connects with a leg kick. Kuzuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some wild striking there from Otaktay.
Kuzuri throws a front kick aimed at Otaktay's knee but Otaktay avoids it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Otaktay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Otaktay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuzuri throws a looping overhand right but Otaktay ducks down to avoid it.
Kuzuri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuzuri throws a looping overhand right but Otaktay ducks down to avoid it.
Otaktay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzuri.
Otaktay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuzuri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the side of Otaktay's head but Otaktay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzuri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kuzuri is looking to slow Otaktay down with leg kicks.
Otaktay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Otaktay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Otaktay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuzuri or not.
Otaktay misses with an elbow strike.
Otaktay throws an elbow that misses.
Otaktay tries to throw a body punch but Kuzuri avoids it by throwing Otaktay back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzuri is trying to push Otaktay away but Otaktay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Otaktay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuzuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuzuri breaks the clinch.
Kuzuri throws out a loose jab but Otaktay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzuri loads up on a big right hand but Otaktay slips the punch.
Kuzuri throws the left hand but Otaktay avoids the punch easily.
Otaktay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuzuri can pounce on him.
Kuzuri checks a low kick from Otaktay.
Kuzuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otaktay.
Otaktay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Otaktay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuzuri digs a good body shot into Otaktay's ribs.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut
and Otaktay counters with a body kick that stops Kuzuri in his tracks momentarily.
Otaktay scoring well with a low kick there.
Otaktay tries to clinch up but Kuzuri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otaktay throws a right hand that Kuzuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuzuri also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzuri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Otaktay's sensitive parts.
Kuzuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuzuri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Otaktay checks it well.
Kuzuri misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Waru Kuzuri will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuzuri 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.
Otaktay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzuri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Otaktay has time to react.
Kuzuri jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Otaktay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with a double jab.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Otaktay is looking to chop away at Kuzuri's legs.
Otaktay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otaktay walks into a left hand.
Otaktay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otaktay doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuzuri circles away.
Otaktay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Otaktay checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay looks to land a body kick but Kuzuri moved away.
Kuzuri scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Kuzuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otaktay thows a body kick. Kuzuri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kuzuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuzuri throws a front kick aimed at Otaktay's knee but Otaktay avoids it well.
Kuzuri misses with a hook
and Otaktay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuzuri's knee momentarily.
Kuzuri looks to land a combination but Otaktay avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuzuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Otaktay throws a head kick but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Otaktay moved away.
Otaktay avoids the body shot from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri walks into a stiff left hand from Otaktay.
Otaktay throws a body punch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Otaktay.
Kuzuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otaktay throws a looping overhand right but Kuzuri ducks down to avoid it.
Otaktay ducks right into an uppercut from Kuzuri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otaktay misses with a low kick.
Otaktay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kuzuri thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuzuri blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri scores with the left hand. Otaktay knows he should have avoided that one.
Otaktay misses with the body kick
and Kuzuri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuzuri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuzuri keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a low kick but Otaktay avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Otaktay.
Otaktay is looking to slow Kuzuri down with leg kicks.
Kuzuri throws a jab when Otaktay was well out of range.
Otaktay tries to land a leg kick but Kuzuri saw it coming and moves away.
Kuzuri misses with a hook.
Otaktay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuzuri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otaktay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuzuri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Otaktay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Otaktay blocks a head kick by Kuzuri.
Otaktay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzuri.
A jab from Otaktay does it's job there.
Kuzuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Kuzuri misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. Otaktay moves away and avoids it.
Kuzuri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Otaktay thumps Kuzuri with a low kick.
Otaktay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Otaktay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Otaktay misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Otaktay misses
and Kuzuri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Otaktay moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri defending well as Otaktay loads up on a big left hand.
Otaktay tries to land a leg kick but Kuzuri saw it coming and moves away.
Kuzuri scores with a nice head shot.
Kuzuri lands a glancing blow to the side of Otaktay's head.
Kuzuri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Otaktay misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri lands a jab.
Otaktay lands a nice shot that snaps Kuzuri's head back.
Otaktay 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.
Kuzuri avoids the body shot from Otaktay.
Otaktay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuzuri keeps the fight on the outside.
Otaktay checks a low kick from Kuzuri.
Otaktay closes the distance but Kuzuri moves to the side
and Kuzuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otaktay throws a lazy head kick
and Kuzuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Kuzuri. No joy for Otaktay on that attempt.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Otaktay's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Kuzuri lands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Otaktay.
Otaktay throws a nice looking combination but Kuzuri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with a left hand
and Otaktay counters with a body kick that stops Kuzuri in his tracks momentarily.
Kuzuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuzuri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otaktay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Otaktay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kuzuri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuzuri throws a sloppy head kick
and Otaktay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuzuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otaktay checks a leg kick.
Otaktay throws a push kick but Kuzuri slaps the foot to one side.
Kuzuri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otaktay tries to clinch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri ducks under a wild hook from Otaktay.
Otaktay keeps Kuzuri at a distance using the push kick.
Otaktay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuzuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otaktay. Kuzuri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otaktay throws a lazy head kick
and Kuzuri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy left from Kuzuri finds it's target.
Otaktay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuzuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuzuri misses with a looping left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuzuri managing to block the knees to the body from Otaktay.
Otaktay trying to land knees to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuzuri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Otaktay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuzuri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Otaktay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuzuri avoids the damage to the body.
Kuzuri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Otaktay up against the cage.
Kuzuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otaktay scores with a shot to the side of Kuzuri's head.
Ahiga Otaktay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzuri'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.
Kuzuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuzuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuzuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuzuri is looking to break free of the clinch but Otaktay has double underhooks.
Otaktay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Otaktay.
Otaktay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otaktay throws a nice head kick!
Otaktay throws a leg kick but Kuzuri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuzuri throws a combination that misses
and Otaktay counters with a good low kick that Kuzuri was not able to check.
Kuzuri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Otaktay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Otaktay lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzuri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuzuri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Otaktay pushes Kuzuri away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzuri tries to work over Otaktay's front leg with a kick but Otaktay checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Waru Kuzuri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Otaktay defending well as Kuzuri loads up on a big left hand.
Otaktay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuzuri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuzuri throws a big shot that misses.
Otaktay misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri throws an overhand right that lands on Otaktay's shoulder, as Otaktay tries to avoid the shot.
Kuzuri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuzuri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Otaktay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuzuri throws a body punch but Otaktay moves out of range.
Otaktay throws a shot from downtown. Kuzuri moves away and avoids it.
Otaktay is looking to clinch but Kuzuri is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otaktay moves away.
Otaktay misses with a body shot
and Otaktay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuzuri slips a jab and a cross from Otaktay.
Kuzuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzuri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Otaktay counters with a left and a right that stings Kuzuri.
Kuzuri takes one to the chin there.
Otaktay misses with a wild combination.
Kuzuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Otaktay avoids the body shot from Kuzuri.
Otaktay misses with a body shot.
Kuzuri lands a nice hook to Otaktay's body. Otaktay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuzuri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Otaktay counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kuzuri is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No joy there for Kuzuri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Otaktay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Otaktay moves out of range as Kuzuri throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Otaktay.
Otaktay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuzuri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Otaktay misses with a hook. Kuzuri ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Kuzuri blocks the low kick.
Otaktay throws a front kick aimed at Kuzuri's knee but Kuzuri avoids it well.
Otaktay defending well as Kuzuri loads up on a big left hand.
Otaktay lands with a nice body punch.
Otaktay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuzuri counters with a straight right hand.
Otaktay misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri swats away the attempt to clinch by Otaktay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kuzuri.
Otaktay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Otaktay connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Kuzuri.
Otaktay blocks a jab.
Kuzuri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Otaktay's ribcage but misses.
Otaktay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuzuri connects with a body shot.
Kuzuri connects with a body shot that sends Otaktay's belly button to the back.
Kuzuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otaktay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Otaktay avoids the head kick by Kuzuri.
Otaktay fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Otaktay circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuzuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Otaktay. Beautiful body shot.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot
and Otaktay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzuri misses with a hook
and Otaktay counters with a thumping low kick.
Otaktay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuzuri in his tracks.
Kuzuri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A good leg kick by Kuzuri.
Otaktay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuzuri.
Otaktay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Otaktay thuds a left hand into Kuzuri's body.
Otaktay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otaktay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Otaktay clinches.
Kuzuri is trying to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otaktay landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Otaktay prevents a body shot from Kuzuri.
Otaktay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Otaktay landing knees to the body.
Otaktay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuzuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Otaktay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzuri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuzuri lands with a short shot to the head.
Otaktay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kuzuri's face.
Otaktay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri taking a breather.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay trying to land knees to the body.
Otaktay misses with a knee to the head.
Kuzuri takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Waru Kuzuri has been cut.
Otaktay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuzuri blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuzuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuzuri throws a head punch that misses.
Otaktay blocking some punches.
Kuzuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otaktay.
Nice elbow from Otaktay.
Otaktay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzuri.
Otaktay scores with a knee to the head.
Otaktay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuzuri's efforts to push away.
Otaktay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuzuri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuzuri is looking to control Otaktay's arms but Otaktay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuzuri has his back to the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuzuri.
Otaktay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kuzuri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kuzuri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Otaktay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Otaktay landing knees to the body.
Otaktay tries to land a knee to the head but Kuzuri blocks with his arms.
Otaktay prevents a body shot from Kuzuri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuzuri.
Otaktay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuzuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otaktay backwards.
Otaktay blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otaktay.
Otaktay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Otaktay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzuri.
Otaktay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuzuri blocks it with crossed arms.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otaktay tries to land a knee to the head but Kuzuri blocks with his arms.
Otaktay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuzuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuzuri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Otaktay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuzuri avoids it.
Kuzuri lands a body shot.
Kuzuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzuri misses with a body punch.
Otaktay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuzuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Otaktay prevents a body shot from Kuzuri.
Otaktay prevents a body shot from Kuzuri.
A head punch on the inside from Kuzuri fails to land.
Otaktay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuzuri backwards.
Otaktay blocks an uppercut.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuzuri stalling in the clinch.
Otaktay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuzuri tries a body shot but Otaktay blocks it.
Kuzuri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Otaktay throws an elbow but misses.
Kuzuri avoids the elbow strike from Otaktay, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kuzuri.
Otaktay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuzuri has a couple of punches blocked by Otaktay.
Otaktay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuzuri misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzuri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Otaktay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuzuri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Otaktay counters with a good low kick that Kuzuri was not able to check.
Otaktay misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ahiga Otaktay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Otaktay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Otaktay tries to clinch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Otaktay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Otaktay blocks a jab.
Otaktay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuzuri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Otaktay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuzuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzuri is looking to land body kicks.
Otaktay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otaktay checks a leg kick.
Otaktay tries to clinch up
and Kuzuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Otaktay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Otaktay connects with a leg kick. Kuzuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Otaktay throws a big shot that misses.
Kuzuri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuzuri's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuzuri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Otaktay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuzuri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Otaktay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otaktay delivers a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuzuri blocks the leg kick.
Kuzuri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Otaktay backs up against the cage.
Otaktay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Otaktay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuzuri blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuzuri managing to block the knees to the body from Otaktay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri blocks the elbow strike.
Kuzuri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuzuri.
Otaktay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kuzuri's face.
Kuzuri pushes Otaktay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Otaktay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuzuri is looking to control Otaktay's arms but Otaktay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuzuri has his back to the cage.
Otaktay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuzuri lands a nice uppercut.
Otaktay crunches a lovely knee into Kuzuri's ribcage.
Otaktay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuzuri is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuzuri.
Otaktay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuzuri.
Otaktay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuzuri blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otaktay prevents a body shot from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri prevents a body shot from Otaktay.
Kuzuri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot
and Otaktay counters with a left to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuzuri.
Otaktay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuzuri.
Otaktay is looking to slow Kuzuri down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Otaktay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Otaktay blocks the body kick.
Kuzuri needs to keep his hands up - Otaktay had a free shot at his head there.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut.
Kuzuri misses with a hook
letting Otaktay counter with a right hand.
Otaktay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Otaktay wants to clinch up but Kuzuri keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri looks to land a right hand but Otaktay moved out of range.
Kuzuri thumps Otaktay with a low kick.
Otaktay tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuzuri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otaktay needs to keep his hands up - Kuzuri had a free shot at his head there.
Kuzuri misses with a wild combination.
Otaktay loads up on a big right hand but Kuzuri slips the punch.
Otaktay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuzuri gets tackled into the cage by Otaktay. Otaktay maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Otaktay as Kuzuri tries to tie him up.
Otaktay working Kuzuri over with knees to the body.
Otaktay letting Kuzuri take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Kuzuri.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Otaktay as Kuzuri tries to tie him up.
Otaktay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Otaktay struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzuri controls his hands.
Otaktay crunches a lovely knee into Kuzuri's ribcage.
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.
Nice elbow from Otaktay.
Kuzuri avoiding damage.
Kuzuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuzuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuzuri breaks from the clinch.
Otaktay doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuzuri circles away.
Otaktay misses with a body kick.
Otaktay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuzuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otaktay scores with a decent looking hook.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otaktay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Otaktay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuzuri!
Kuzuri cracks the inside of Otaktay's front leg.
Kuzuri throws a jab when Otaktay was well out of range.
Kuzuri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Otaktay throws a right hand that Kuzuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuzuri also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuzuri.
Otaktay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuzuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuzuri throws a jab when Otaktay was well out of range.
Otaktay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otaktay cracks the inside of Kuzuri's front leg.
Otaktay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri swings widly with a right hand
and Otaktay counters with a body kick.
Otaktay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuzuri thumps Otaktay with a low kick.
Kuzuri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuzuri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Otaktay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuzuri. That did some damage!
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Otaktay moved away.
Otaktay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Otaktay throws a series of punches but Kuzuri avoids them all with ease.
Kuzuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otaktay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuzuri.
A big left from Kuzuri misses.
Kuzuri throws a hook but Otaktay avoids it easily.
Kuzuri missing with a left hand there. Otaktay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay has closed the distance and engaged Kuzuri in a clinch.
Otaktay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Otaktay lands a good knee to the midsection. Kuzuri won't want to take too many of those.
Otaktay trying to land knees to the body.
Otaktay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuzuri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzuri is looking to control Otaktay's arms but Otaktay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuzuri has his back to the cage.
Otaktay lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuzuri backwards.
Otaktay trying to land knees to the body.
Kuzuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Otaktay.
Otaktay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri breaks from the clinch.
Kuzuri throws the kick towards the body but Otaktay avoids it.
Otaktay just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Otaktay is predictable there
and Kuzuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzuri sizes up Otaktay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Otaktay 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 Kuzuri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuzuri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Otaktay moves into the clinch.
Kuzuri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otaktay has him pressed against the cage.
Otaktay lands a damaging elbow.
Kuzuri avoids the elbow strike from Otaktay, against the cage.
Otaktay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Otaktay blocks a body shot from Kuzuri.
Otaktay missing with knees to the body.
Kuzuri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Otaktay as Kuzuri tries to tie him up.
Kuzuri'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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzuri misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ahiga Otaktay.
I think Kuzuri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ahiga Otaktay!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Waru Kuzuri!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Waru Kuzuri!
Waru Kuzuri wins by split decision!
Waru Kuzuri really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by This is How I Bang. Marciano has chosen REDEMPTION SONG as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernesto Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliveira. Oliveira obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano looks gassed!
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Marciano moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira scores with a leg kick.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oliveira thuds his right hand into Marciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Don Marciano has been cut.
Marciano is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Oliveira just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Marciano has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernesto Oliveira!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ernesto Oliveira thanked [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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