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LFL 49 - Kuukeri vs Manchu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makounchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makounchi comes to the cage accompanied by its all love remix. Ippo Makounchi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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139 lbs
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130 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Makounchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Smith!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Makounchi.
Makounchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Makounchi sprawls well.
Makounchi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makounchi.
Makounchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith has Makounchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to circle away but Makounchi has him pinned against the cage.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Makounchi breaks from the clinch.
Makounchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makounchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Makounchi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makounchi throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Makounchi shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makounchi circles away.
Ippo Makounchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Smith.
No luck for Makounchi with that takedown attempt.
Makounchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Makounchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makounchi scores with a nice right hand.
Makounchi swinging wildly here.
Makounchi is breathing heavily.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makounchi dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Makounchi's head and hops out.
Smith moves out of range as Makounchi throws a body kick.
Makounchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Makounchi ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Makounchi moves out of range.
Makounchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Makounchi shows good takedown defense.
Makounchi shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makounchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makounchi pinned against the cage. Makounchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makounchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makounchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makounchi pinned against the cage. Makounchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Makounchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi has a takedown stuffed.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makounchi defends it nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makounchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makounchi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Makounchi from standing up.
Makounchi gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makounchi thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Makounchi closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Makounchi pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makounchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Makounchi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makounchi tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makounchi stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Makounchi leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makounchi tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makounchi throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Makounchi stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Makounchi lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Makounchi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makounchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makounchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makounchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ippo Makounchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Makounchi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makounchi cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Makounchi dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Makounchi's head and hops out.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Makounchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makounchi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Makounchi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ippo Makounchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makounchi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makounchi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Makounchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makounchi throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Makounchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith tries to clinch there but Makounchi circles away.
A punch combination from Makounchi misses.
Ippo Makounchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Makounchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Makounchi.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Makounchi throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makounchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makounchi somewhat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Makounchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makounchis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Makounchi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makounchi misses with a head kick.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makounchi tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makounchi to the ground. Makounchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith moves out of range as Makounchi throws a body kick.
Makounchi throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Makounchi back into the cage.
Makounchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Makounchi is controlling him.
Makounchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makounchi throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makounchi.
Makounchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makounchi misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a head kick but Makounchi moves out of range.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makounchi slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makounchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makounchi lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makounchi throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Makounchi fails with the takedown.
Makounchi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Makounchi tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makounchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makounchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Makounchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makounchi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Makounchi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makounchi is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Makounchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Makounchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makounchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Makounchi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
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 Ippo Makounchi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith wants to clinch up but Makounchi keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Makounchi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makounchi looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makounchi but Makounchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makounchi slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makounchi pinned against the cage. Makounchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ippo Makounchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Smith.
Makounchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith dives in and grabs Makounchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makounchi pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makounchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Makounchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Makounchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makounchi somewhat.
Makounchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makounchi digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Makounchi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makounchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makounchi lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Makounchi pushes him off.
Makounchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith looks for a takedown but Makounchi sprawls well.
Makounchi fails with the takedown.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makounchi tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makounchi to the ground. Makounchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makounchi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makounchi throws a body kick that misses.
Makounchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makounchi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makounchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Makounchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Makounchi is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Makounchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makounchi wants to stand up but Smith is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makounchi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Makounchi stands up out of the half guard.
Makounchi with a nice cross.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makounchi avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makounchi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bill Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Smith stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ippo Makounchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makounchi, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ippo Makounchi!
Our winner, Ippo Makounchi, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serga Magged (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forkashy Vikarie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vikarie has chosen Halloween as his entrance music. 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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222 lbs
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262 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serga Magged!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Forkashy Vikarie!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magged tries to close the distance and clinch but Vikarie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serga Magged seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vikarie keeps the fight on the outside.
Magged moves out of range of the body kick from Vikarie.
Vikarie moves into the clinch.
Vikarie manages to break the clinch.
Magged tries to clinch but Vikarie moves out of range.
Magged tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vikarie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magged somewhat.
Magged throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vikarie tries to clinch up but Magged circles away and keeps his distance.
Magged misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magged looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magged looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magged takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magged tries for a takedown but Vikarie circles away easily
and Vikarie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Serga Magged has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serga Magged. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vikarie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vikarie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vikarie looks to land a body kick but Magged moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magged gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vikarie counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magged lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vikarie at a distance.
Magged looks to land a right hand but Vikarie moved out of range.
Magged misses with a wild combination.
Vikarie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magged to the mat! Magged manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Magged lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vikarie!
Magged controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magged throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Magged avoids the attempt from Vikarie to control.
Vikarie blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Magged there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magged controlling from the full mount.
Vikarie tries to hold on but Magged pushes him away.
Vikarie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magged controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forkashy Vikarie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serga Magged's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vikarie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magged.
Magged keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vikarie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magged circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magged.
Vikarie walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Vikarie.
Magged looks for a takedown but Vikarie sprawls well.
Vikarie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Magged looks to land a body kick but Vikarie moved away.
Magged wants to clinch up but Vikarie keeps it at a distance.
Vikarie misses with a straight left.
Magged takes one to the chin there.
Vikarie throws a series of punches but Magged moves out of range.
Vikarie throws a front kick aimed at Magged's knee but Magged avoids it well.
Vikarie tries to score with a low kick but Magged moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magged gets caught napping as Vikarie dives in and scores a takedown. Magged manages to retain guard.
Vikarie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magged pulls Vikarie in to control the position.
Magged not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vikarie throws a big elbow that misses.
Vikarie throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vikarie preventing the sweep.
Vikarie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magged preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vikarie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magged. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vikarie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vikarie is working Magged over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vikarie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magged wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vikarie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magged might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vikarie trying to control but Magged is working from the bottom.
Magged utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magged throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magged keeping moving, preventing Vikarie from controlling successfully.
Vikarie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magged controlling Vikarie's posture.
Vikarie throwing strikes from guard but Magged blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magged avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vikarie stands and steps away. Magged gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Magged moves in looking to clinch but Vikarie pushes him off.
Vikarie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magged avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magged shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vikarie sprawls well. Vikarie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magged gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serga Magged. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vikarie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forkashy Vikarie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Serga Magged's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vikarie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vikarie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magged paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vikarie throws a leg kick but Magged sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vikarie throws a series of punches but Magged avoids them all with ease.
Magged fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forkashy Vikarie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magged wants to clinch.
Magged could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magged throws a sloppy head kick and Vikarie moves out of range easily.
Magged shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vikarie as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magged shoots in for a takedown but Vikarie shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serga Magged. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vikarie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magged shoots in and drives through. Vikarie sprawls well.
Vikarie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vikarie checks a leg kick.
Vikarie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vikarie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magged.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vikarie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magged's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vikarie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vikarie lands a nice short elbow.
Magged gets back to full guard.
Vikarie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magged manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vikarie has Magged in his guard.
Magged stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vikarie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vikarie wants to stand but Magged is controlling the position.
Vikarie keeping moving, preventing Magged from controlling successfully.
Forkashy Vikarie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magged controlling from the top position.
Magged tries to free his leg and advance position but Vikarie is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Serga Magged wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Magged shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vikarie but Vikarie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vikarie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vikarie misses with a two punch combination.
Vikarie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Serga Magged has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vikarie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Forkashy Vikarie.
Well Vikarie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forkashy Vikarie!
Forkashy Vikarie spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hulk comes into the arena with Hulkamania! blaring out of the sound system. The Hulk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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138 lbs
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Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hulk.
Hulk throws a hook but Takeshi avoids it easily.
Takeshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takeshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hulk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeshi cracks Hulk with a nice body shot.
Takeshi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hulk stalling in the clinch but Takeshi improves position.
Hulk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hulk misses with a body punch.
Takeshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hulk is defending well for now.
Takeshi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hulk up against the cage.
Takeshi pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hulk looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but Hulk defending well.
Hulk looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hulk trying to control here.
Takeshi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Takeshi moves into full mount! Hulk won't be happy about that!
Takeshi landing strikes from the mount and Hulk is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hulk hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Takeshi.
Takeshi working for a submission but Hulk is keeping him at bay.
Takeshi wants to finish this one by submission but Hulk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takeshi.
Hulk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
Hulk gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hulk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takeshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hulk working a defensive guard here.
Takeshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hulk tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Hulk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hulk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hulk.
Hulk has momentary wrist control but Takeshi slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi throwing strikes from guard but Hulk blocks nicely.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hulk is keeping the position for now.
Takeshi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Takeshi slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi lands with a punch from half guard.
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hulk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi.
Hulk is looking for a sweep. Takeshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hulk is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Hulk wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
That's time! Hulk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takeshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hulk misses the jab.
Takeshi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hulk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takeshi is in Hulk's guard.
Takeshi works over Hulk with some ground and pound from guard.
Hulk working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Hulk looking to control.
Takeshi advances position into side control!
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hulk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hulk is not content to let Takeshi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi lands an elbow.
Takeshi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Takeshi wants to control but Hulk is keeping him busy.
Takeshi is working Hulk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Takeshi looks up at the clock and then as Hulk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Takeshi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Takeshi working the ground and pound.
Hulk is rocked!
Hulk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Hulk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hulk is looking to regain half guard here but Takeshi keeps moving and retains side control.
A big shot lands for Takeshi! That's hurt Hulk! Will he recover? Takeshi fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichi Takeshi!
Ichi Takeshi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meogeedo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wszebor Swiatlovod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meogeedo Machida looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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215 lbs
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202 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meogeedo Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wszebor Swiatlovod!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swiatlovod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Swiatlovod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Swiatlovod gets underhooks to prevent Machida's takedown attempt.
Swiatlovod dodges an elbow strike from Machida.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida drops down looking for an ankle pick but Swiatlovod pulls his leg out and moves away.
Swiatlovod closes the distance and pushes Machida back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is working for takedown but Swiatlovod is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meogeedo Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swiatlovod content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Swiatlovod is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Swiatlovod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Swiatlovod.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Swiatlovod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida tries to clinch but Swiatlovod moves out of range.
Swiatlovod moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Swiatlovod.
Swiatlovod wants to break free but Machida has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with an elbow strike.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Swiatlovod avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swiatlovod.
Swiatlovod is pushing Machida up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Swiatlovod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Swiatlovod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machida looking for a takedown.
Swiatlovod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swiatlovod instigates a clinch.
Machida jumps guard but Swiatlovod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swiatlovod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod closes the distance and clinches.
Swiatlovod is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Swiatlovod lands with a light punch inside.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Swiatlovod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Swiatlovod dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Swiatlovod changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swiatlovod takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Swiatlovod blocks with his arms.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Swiatlovod avoids the damage to the body.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swiatlovod is defending well for now.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Swiatlovod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swiatlovod takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Swiatlovod is blocking nicely.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wszebor Swiatlovod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Swiatlovod. Swiatlovod maintains the clinch.
Swiatlovod has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Machida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Swiatlovod lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Machida hold on?!
Swiatlovod somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Swiatlovod controlling well, preventing Machida from escaping the position.
Swiatlovod looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Swiatlovod is looking to control Machida but Machida is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiatlovod controlling the position well here. Machida rolled but Swiatlovod kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Swiatlovod looking to hold on to the position here but Machida rolls and ends up regaining guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swiatlovod accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swiatlovod slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wszebor Swiatlovod wasn't active enough on the ground.
Swiatlovod darts in and clinches Machida up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Swiatlovod is trying to stall.
Machida is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Swiatlovod to keep the fight standing.
Swiatlovod has clasped his hands together around Machida's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Swiatlovod decides to stand back up. Swiatlovod steps back and let's Machida get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swiatlovod clinches up with Machida and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Wszebor Swiatlovod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swiatlovod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swiatlovod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machida, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swiatlovod's brow.
Swiatlovod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wszebor Swiatlovod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swiatlovod clinches up with Machida and pushes him back against the cage.
Swiatlovod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swiatlovod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Swiatlovod's head but Swiatlovod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swiatlovod scores with a takedown into Machida's guard.
Swiatlovod trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod is pushing down on Machida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machida is fighting to maintain full guard but Swiatlovod has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Swiatlovod is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swiatlovod decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wszebor Swiatlovod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Swiatlovod shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida prevents Swiatlovod from improving position.
Swiatlovod is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Machida will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Swiatlovod has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wszebor Swiatlovod was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Swiatlovod has managed to clinch.
Swiatlovod just leaning against Machida, taking a breather.
Swiatlovod avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida working Swiatlovod over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida misses with a punch to the body.
Swiatlovod gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Meogeedo Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swiatlovod takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Swiatlovod's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wszebor Swiatlovod.
Swiatlovod is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Swiatlovod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Swiatlovod to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Swiatlovod throws an elbow that misses. Machida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swiatlovod's guard. Nice move by Machida!
Swiatlovod looking for a sweep. Not yet Swiatlovod, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wszebor Swiatlovod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Swiatlovod is keeping the position.
Swiatlovod has his hands on Machida's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swiatlovod can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wszebor Swiatlovod wasn't active enough on the ground.
Swiatlovod takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wszebor Swiatlovod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swiatlovod has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wszebor Swiatlovod!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelli Kuukeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fu Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
280 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nelli Kuukeri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fu Manchu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukeri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manchu sprawls well initially but Kuukeri persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Manchu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuukeri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manchu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kuukeri.
Manchu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kuukeri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manchu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuukeri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuukeri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manchu is trying to keep Kuukeri in close.
Kuukeri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manchu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuukeri is controlling him.
Kuukeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Manchu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchu wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuukeri chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuukeri forces his way into half guard.
Kuukeri is pressing down on Manchu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manchu is holding on for now.
Kuukeri winds up and cracks Manchu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kuukeri wants to control but Manchu is keeping him busy.
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.
Kuukeri is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Manchu reverses the position - he's now on top in Kuukeri's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manchu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manchu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manchu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manchu wants to stand but Kuukeri is controlling his posture from full guard.
Manchu throwing strikes from guard but Kuukeri blocks nicely.
Manchu postures up.
Manchu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuukeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manchu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuukeri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manchu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manchu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuukeri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manchu has managed to get both his arms back between Kuukeri's legs - danger averted.
Kuukeri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manchu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuukeri is trying to keep Manchu in close.
Kuukeri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manchu defends it easily.
Kuukeri is trying to control the position but Manchu postures up.
Manchu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manchu chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri trying to keep a closed guard but Manchu is proving a slippery customer.
Kuukeri 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manchu connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuukeri working for a triangle but Manchu defends it easily.
Kuukeri keeping moving, preventing Manchu from controlling successfully.
Manchu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuukeri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manchu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manchu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuukeri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manchu looking to pass the guard.
Manchu trying to control but Kuukeri is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelli Kuukeri dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Manchu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuukeri manages to avoid it.
Kuukeri has his takedown stuffed
and Manchu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuukeri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manchu counters with a left to the body.
Kuukeri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manchu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelli Kuukeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuukeri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuukeri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manchu.
Kuukeri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manchu quickly recovers to half guard.
Kuukeri prevents Manchu from standing back up.
Kuukeri is keen to just control but Manchu is a slippery customer.
Manchu wants to get back to his feet.
Kuukeri lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu wants to get back to his feet.
Manchu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nelli Kuukeri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manchu keeping moving, preventing Kuukeri from controlling successfully.
Kuukeri tries to free his leg and advance position but Manchu is retaining full guard.
Kuukeri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuukeri tries to free his leg and advance position but Manchu is retaining full guard.
Kuukeri preventing the sweep.
Manchu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuukeri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuukeri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri trying to control but Manchu is working from the bottom.
Kuukeri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuukeri stopping the sweep attempt from Manchu.
Kuukeri cracks Manchu with a solid left hand.
Kuukeri lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manchu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuukeri.
Kuukeri sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manchu's guard.
Manchu pushes Kuukeri off looking to stand but Kuukeri dives back in and keeps control.
Kuukeri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchu wants to stand back up but Kuukeri manages to pass into side control.
Kuukeri trying to control the position but Manchu is working away.
Manchu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuukeri's best efforts.
Kuukeri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manchu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuukeri trying to control from Manchu's half guard. Manchu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kuukeri postures up in Manchu's guard and throws a big left but Manchu blocks it.
Kuukeri landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuukeri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuukeri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manchu wants to get back to his feet but Kuukeri passes into half guard.
Kuukeri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manchu's head.
Manchu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Manchu missing with a left hand there. Kuukeri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuukeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manchu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuukeri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manchu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manchu just misses with a punch to the body.
Manchu throws a big shot that misses.
Manchu throws a series of punches but Kuukeri avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelli Kuukeri dominated that second 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.
Manchu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuukeri moves away.
Kuukeri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manchu but Manchu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuukeri tries for a takedown but Manchu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Manchu as Kuukeri shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelli Kuukeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuukeri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Manchu. No joy for Kuukeri on that attempt.
Manchu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuukeri.
Kuukeri shoots and misses
and Manchu counters with a three punch combo that has Kuukeri backing up. Kuukeri nods at Manchu to acknowledge the strikes.
Manchu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuukeri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manchu's waist but Manchu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuukeri off to one side.
Manchu with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuukeri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuukeri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manchu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuukeri loads up on a big right hand but Manchu slips the punch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Manchu enables Kuukeri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manchu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuukeri tries to free his leg and advance position but Manchu is retaining full guard.
Manchu has his foot on Kuukeri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuukeri works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuukeri tries to free his leg and advance position but Manchu is retaining full guard.
Kuukeri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuukeri passes Manchu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kuukeri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Manchu!
Manchu is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchu is looking to improve his position but Kuukeri isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
Kuukeri punishing his opponent with strikes.
Manchu wants to control but Kuukeri is having none of it.
Kuukeri looking to finish Manchu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Manchu!
Kuukeri putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kuukeri fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Manchu is in a horrible position here. Kuukeri smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Fu Manchu has been cut.
Kuukeri with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri lands a big elbow.
Kuukeri won't let Manchu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kuukeri working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manchu is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kuukeri landing punches.
Manchu is rocked!
Manchu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuukeri is landing with some decent strikes but Manchu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Manchu is still in real trouble! Can Kuukeri finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
You get the feeling that Manchu really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Kuukeri connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A big strike lands for Kuukeri! That's really hurt Manchu and he's turned his back - Kuukeri keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kuukeri jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelli Kuukeri!
Nelli Kuukeri retains his heavyweight title!
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