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NFC 87 - The Curtain Closes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Barros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leo Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dai Hard!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barros shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barros is stalling in the full guard.
Hard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barros manages to get himself to full guard.
Hard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barros working for a triangle but Hard defends it easily.
Barros can't keep his opponent in guard - Hard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard is trying to control the action in half guard but Barros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hard is looking for a kimura here.
Barros is defending against the submission attempts here by Hard.
Barros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barros wants to improve his position but Hard is controlling well.
Hard uses his free foot to push down on Barros's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard misses with a head shot.
Barros keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barros bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hard 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.
Barros controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barros seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hard for as long as he can get away with.
Hard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barros defends it easily.
Hard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barros preventing the sweep.
Hard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hard throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Barros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barros throws a big elbow that misses.
Barros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hard's head.
Barros wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
Barros is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barros defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barros working some strikes from top position.
Hard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barros has passed into half guard!
Hard is trying to get back to full guard.
Barros uses his free foot to push down on Hard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hard tries to hold on but Barros postures up.
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 Leo Barros will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hard takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hard. That's going to slow Barros down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hard is defended easily by Barros.
Barros scores with a hook to the body. Hard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hard drops his hands momentarily and Barros takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barros feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hard's calf.
Barros scores with a head kick.
Hard throws a front kick aimed at Barros's knee but Barros avoids it well.
Nice cross by Barros.
Barros throws a solid leg kick but Hard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barros.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barros jabs at Hard's body.
Hard shoots for a double leg takedown but Barros sprawls well. He's pushed Hard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barros.
Barros cracks Hard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barros throws a leg kick which misses Hard's front leg but catches the back leg as Hard tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Barros blocks the low kick.
Hard throws a leg kick but Barros moved away.
Hard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barros avoids it really well and circles away.
Leo Barros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Hard.
Hard misses with the body kick
and Barros counters with a nice kick to the body.
Barros throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barros is in Hard's guard.
Leo Barros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barros throwing strikes from guard but Hard blocks nicely.
Barros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barros defends it easily.
Hard is breathing heavily.
Barros trying to control but Hard is working from the bottom.
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!
Hard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barros is one step ahead there.
Barros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barros is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hard's head.
Hard is rocked!
Barros postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hard is still in real trouble! Can Barros finish him?
Barros loads up on a big left hand. Hard felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Barros looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hard can't hide his disappointment, as Barros celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Barros!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toru Ohta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Pride Theme. A fine choice. Ohta has chosen Technopolis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alexio Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Toru Ohta!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohta scores with a jab to the head.
Ohta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Silva.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Ohta.
Ohta throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Ohta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ohta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ohta is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Ohta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ohta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tightens his grip and picks Ohta up, before dumping him to the ground. Ohta manages to land in guard.
Ohta looking to control.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ohta is on top in guard.
Ohta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva 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.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ohta is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva controlling Ohta's posture.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ohta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva looking to control.
Silva keeping full guard, as Ohta tries to pass.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ohta defends well.
Ohta postures up.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ohta from controlling successfully.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ohta wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Toru Ohta has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ohta. Beautiful body shot.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ohta's hands.
Ohta just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohta wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ohta is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ohta lands a body shot.
Ohta seems to have recovered his senses.
Toru Ohta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Ohta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ohta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva moves out of range as Ohta strikes.
Ohta throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Ohta off balance momentarily.
Ohta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohta manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohta.
Ohta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ohta is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Ohta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ohta has time to react.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toru Ohta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohta looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Ohta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ohta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Ohta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva scores with the left hand. Ohta knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ohta, as that shot connected.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Ohta.
Silva fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ohta to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ohta looks to clinch but Silva throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ohta taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexio Silva!
After winning the bout, Alexio Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thaksin Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gay Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's Raining Men kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thaksin Yodsuwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gay Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb moves out of range of the body kick.
Bomb needs to keep his hands up - Yodsuwan had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Bomb does it's job there.
Bomb avoids the head kick by Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan lands a nice hook to Bomb's body. Bomb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yodsuwan!
Bomb drives through with a takedown into Yodsuwan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yodsuwan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yodsuwan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yodsuwan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb trying to control but Yodsuwan is working from the bottom.
Bomb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bomb preventing the sweep.
Bomb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bomb thows a leg kick but Yodsuwan checks it
and Yodsuwan counters with a nice uppercut.
Bomb takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Yodsuwan misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Yodsuwan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yodsuwan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yodsuwan tries to land a front kick but Bomb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thaksin Yodsuwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yodsuwan on his heels. He'll look to pass Yodsuwan's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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!
Bomb trying to control but Yodsuwan is working from the bottom.
Bomb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yodsuwan is trying to control the position but Bomb postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yodsuwan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bomb controls the pace.
Yodsuwan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan 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.
Yodsuwan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bomb lands a couple of digs.
Yodsuwan keeping full guard, as Bomb tries to pass.
Yodsuwan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodsuwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thaksin Yodsuwan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yodsuwan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bomb checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb throws a poor cross that misses
and Yodsuwan counters with a good low kick that Bomb was not able to check.
Yodsuwan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yodsuwan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yodsuwan throws an overhand right that lands on Bomb's shoulder, as Bomb tries to avoid the shot.
Yodsuwan throws a push kick but Bomb slaps the foot to one side.
Thaksin Yodsuwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yodsuwan connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch but Bomb moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bomb.
That kick from Yodsuwan tenderised Bomb's leg. Bomb is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 Thaksin Yodsuwan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yodsuwan looks to land a body kick but Bomb moved away.
Bomb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bomb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomb shoots in but Yodsuwan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yodsuwan misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan throws out a leg kick but Bomb moves out of range and Yodsuwan only half commits.
Yodsuwan gets caught napping as Bomb dives in and scores a takedown. Yodsuwan manages to retain guard.
Bomb stopping the sweep attempt from Yodsuwan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb distracts Yodsuwan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yodsuwan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yodsuwan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bomb's guard.
Bomb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yodsuwan preventing the sweep.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Yodsuwan from controlling successfully.
Yodsuwan 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Yodsuwan from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Thaksin Yodsuwan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bomb tries to land a leg kick but Yodsuwan saw it coming and moves away.
Bomb throws an overhand right that lands on Yodsuwan's shoulder, as Yodsuwan tries to avoid the shot.
Bomb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yodsuwan. Yodsuwan obviously looking to wear him down.
Yodsuwan throws a head kick but Bomb moves out of range.
Thaksin Yodsuwan is winning the standup battle so far.
Yodsuwan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bomb manages to avoid it.
Bomb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yodsuwan on his heels. He'll look to pass Yodsuwan's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bomb tries to free his leg and advance position but Yodsuwan is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yodsuwan is pulling down on Bomb's head. It's preventing any offense from Bomb, at least for the moment.
Bomb stopping the sweep attempt from Yodsuwan.
Gay Bomb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yodsuwan has Bomb pulled in close to control his posture.
Bomb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bomb looking to sit in guard and control but Yodsuwan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yodsuwan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bomb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yodsuwan has managed to get both his arms back between Bomb's legs - danger averted.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Yodsuwan from controlling successfully.
Yodsuwan slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsuwan prevents Bomb from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gay Bomb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Yodsuwan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bomb tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bomb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yodsuwan tries to avoid it but Bomb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yodsuwan to the ground. Yodsuwan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bomb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bomb misses with a looping left.
Yodsuwan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yodsuwan scores with a kick to the body.
Yodsuwan misses with a left hand
and Bomb counters with a right hand to the body.
Yodsuwan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yodsuwan delivers a nice body kick.
Bomb is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bomb feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bomb is looking to get to half guard.
Bomb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bomb gets back to half guard.
Yodsuwan wants to take a breather but Bomb is having none of it.
Yodsuwan is really struggling to control Bomb but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bomb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yodsuwan is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan is pressing down on Bomb's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bomb is holding on for now.
Bomb trying to hold on to Yodsuwan's head to control him but Yodsuwan postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bomb misses with a series of wild punches.
Yodsuwan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bomb is out of range.
Yodsuwan feints and then cracks Bomb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bomb down.
Bomb cracks Yodsuwan with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan misses with a double jab
enabling Bomb to counter with a crisp jab.
Yodsuwan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomb.
Thaksin Yodsuwan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan throws a low kick, looking for Bomb's leg but Bomb calmly moves out of range.
Jab from Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan lands an overhand right.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch there but Bomb circles away.
Yodsuwan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan throws a leg kick but Bomb moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bomb circles away quickly and effectively.
Bomb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bomb lands in his opponent's guard.
Bomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodsuwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodsuwan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomb throwing strikes from guard but Yodsuwan blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yodsuwan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bomb manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaksin Yodsuwan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yodsuwan 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thaksin Yodsuwan!
After the fight, Thaksin Yodsuwan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Beefheart (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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205 lbs
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223 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Beefheart!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi closes the distance and clinches up with Beefheart, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes Beefheart against the cage but Beefheart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomi staying out of range there.
Beefheart lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
Beefheart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomi darts in trying to clinch
and Beefheart counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gomi wants to clinch up but Beefheart keeps it at a distance.
Gomi gets tackled into the cage by Beefheart. Beefheart maintains the clinch.
Beefheart with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Yoshiro Gomi has been cut.
Gomi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beefheart prevents it.
Beefheart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beefheart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beefheart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beefheart misses with a knee strike.
Beefheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomi swings wildly with an uppercut but Beefheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beefheart pushes Gomi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gomi avoiding damage as Beefheart throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Gomi on the inside.
Beefheart misses with a punch to the body.
Gomi tries to work over Beefheart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gomi goes for a takedown attempt but Beefheart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshiro Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomi fails with the takedown.
Beefheart looks to land a body kick but Gomi moved away.
Gomi misses with a double jab
and Beefheart counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gomi's knee momentarily.
Beefheart throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gomi defending well as Beefheart loads up on a big left hand.
Beefheart misses with a two punch combination.
Gomi tries to close the distance and clinch but Beefheart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beefheart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart connects with a body shot that sends Gomi's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi doesn't manage to clinch there - Beefheart circles away.
Beefheart catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gomi avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Beefheart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beefheart.
Beefheart misses the shot to the body.
Beefheart misses with a looping right.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown but Beefheart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beefheart throws a head kick but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi feints and as Beefheart raises his hands in defense, Gomi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomi throws a big elbow that misses.
Beefheart trying to keep a closed guard but Gomi is proving a slippery customer.
Gomi postures up in Beefheart's guard and throws a big left but Beefheart blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart pulls Gomi in to control the position.
Beefheart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomi is one step ahead there.
Beefheart keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beefheart lands a front kick.
Beefheart misses with a body kick.
Gomi looking to score a takedown here. Beefheart is defending well but Gomi drives through and ends up in Beefheart's guard.
Gomi slips nicely into half guard.
Gomi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi prevents Beefheart from standing back up.
Gomi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beefheart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beefheart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomi trying to mount his opponent but Beefheart defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Beefheart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshiro Gomi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beefheart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Gomi or perhaps it was just good defense by Beefheart which made him look bad.
Beefheart clinches up with Gomi and pushes him back against the cage.
Gomi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beefheart gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomi.
Beefheart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beefheart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beefheart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beefheart.
Beefheart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Beefheart.
Beefheart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beefheart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gomi scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart blocking some punches.
Beefheart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gomi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beefhearts head.
Nice body punch from Beefheart - that landed with a thud.
Beefheart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beefheart throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gomi fails to land.
Gomi trying to control the position but instead, Beefheart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomi into the cage.
Gomi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshiro Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi is looking to control Beefheart's arms but Beefheart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gomi has his back to the cage.
Gomi jumps guard.
Beefheart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomi controls Beefheart momentarily but Beefheart frees himself.
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.
Beefheart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gomi is trying to control the position but Beefheart postures up.
Beefheart postures up in Gomi's guard and throws a big left but Gomi blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beefheart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gomi, up you get!
Yoshiro Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomi fails with the takedown.
Gomi gets tackled into the cage by Beefheart. Beefheart maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beefheart throws an elbow but misses.
Beefheart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beefheart looking to throw knees to the head but Gomi is blocking nicely.
Gomi takes an elbow to the temple.
Beefheart lands an elbow that stopped Gomi in his tracks for a moment.
Gomi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beefheart walks away with a smile on his face. Gomi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beefheart lands a body shot.
Gomi shoots in but Beefheart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beefheart throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
Beefheart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomi's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beefheart.
Gomi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beefheart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beefheart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Gomi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomi trying to control from Beefheart's half guard. Beefheart has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beefheart has control of Gomi's left arm, preventing Gomi from doing any damage.
Beefheart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomi is trying to maintain the position but Beefheart is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beefheart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Beefheart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoshiro Gomi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Beefheart throws a hook to the side of Gomi's head but Gomi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Gomi finds it's way through Beefheart's defenses.
Beefheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beefheart lands a leg kick that knocks Gomi off balance momentarily.
Beefheart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomi tries to clinch up.
Beefheart digs a good body shot into Gomi's ribs.
Gomi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beefheart was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Beefheart keeps moving.
Beefheart is trying to keep Gomi in close.
Beefheart kicks Gomi off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beefheart.
Beefheart looks to throw the jab but Gomi is out of range.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi moves to clinch but Beefheart breaks away
and Beefheart counters with a nice body shot.
Beefheart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beefheart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gomi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beefheart lands a good knee to the midsection. Gomi won't want to take too many of those.
Gomi pushes Beefheart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Captain Beefheart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beefheart misses with a knee strike.
Gomi avoiding damage as Beefheart throws knees to the body.
Beefheart prevents a body shot from Gomi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomi lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi avoids the elbow strike from Beefheart, against the cage.
Beefheart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gomi swings wildly with an uppercut but Beefheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beefheart blocks a body shot from Gomi.
Beefheart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gomi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gomi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gomi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beefheart blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
A head punch on the inside from Beefheart fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beefheart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beefheart blocks a body shot from Gomi.
Gomi taking a breather.
Beefheart tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomi avoids the damage to the body.
Gomi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beefheart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yoshiro Gomi's cut is getting worse.
Beefheart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beefheart lands a nice elbow.
Beefheart pushes off an throws an elbow but Gomi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beefheart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gomi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beefheart throws an elbow but it misses.
Beefheart lands a nice uppercut.
Gomi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beefheart smiles and moves away.
Beefheart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi moves out of range of the body kick from Beefheart.
Beefheart leaves Gomi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Captain Beefheart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beefheart manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Beefheart both land. Nice combination.
Beefheart connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Gomi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beefheart clinches with his opponent.
Yoshiro Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi has a couple of punches blocked by Beefheart.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beefheart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gomi's defenses.
Beefheart lands a knee to the body.
Beefheart is struggling to control the position.
Beefheart tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomi avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Beefheart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beefheart 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Beefheart!
A victorious Captain Beefheart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lange might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fire - Bruce Springsteen. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mikey Kim was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Artie Lange!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikey Kim!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Lange misses its intended target.
Lange moves away from the strike by Kim.
Lange lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kim takes a swing at Lange's ribcage but misses.
Lange rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kim counters with a right hand to the body.
Lange swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Lange moved out of range nicely.
Lange slips a jab from Kim.
Kim walks into a left hand.
Lange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim misses with a hook.
Lange throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Lange misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Lange throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lange dips to his left and cracks Kim with an uppercut!
Lange throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lange gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kim.
Nice shot lands for Lange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Kim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lange on the side of the head.
Kim clinches.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but Lange blocks with his arms.
Kim throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim scores with a knee to the head.
Lange tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Lange back against the cage.
Kim throws an elbow but it misses.
Lange struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Lange.
Kim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lange wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lange misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lange misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kim throws an elbow but misses.
Kim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kim misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Lange.
Lange struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim looking to throw knees to the head but Lange is blocking nicely.
Kim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lange avoids it.
Lange pushes Kim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lange dodges an elbow strike from Kim.
A shot in the inside from Lange.
Lange tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Lange back against the cage.
Lange lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Lange blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lange swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim scores with a knee to the head.
Kim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lange tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Lange back against the cage.
Kim misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Kim as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lange's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim throws a body punch but Lange moves out of range.
Lange thows a body shot but no joy.
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 Artie Lange will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Kim jabs at Lange's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kim.
A shot to the body from Lange misses
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lange misses the body punch
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim moves away from the strike by Lange.
Kim lands a jab.
Lange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Lange.
Lange keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lange. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lange uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Lange throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Lange avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lange moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lange. Kim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lange misses with a wild body shot.
Kim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lange throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Lange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Lange.
Lange throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Lange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim misses the shot to the body.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lange throws out the jab.
Artie Lange is winning the standup battle so far.
Lange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Lange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a right hand that Lange ducks under and follows up with a left that Lange also avoids with ease.
Lange throws a looping overhand right but Kim ducks down to avoid it.
Lange uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kim has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Lange looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim swings for the body but Lange moves out of range.
Lange takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kim throws a body punch but Lange moves out of range.
Kim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lange counters with a stiff right hand.
Lange throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lange misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lange.
Lange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lange manages to avoid it.
Kim slips under a jab.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lange.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Lange is out of range.
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 Artie Lange will probably get the nod.
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.
Kim misses with a shot to the body
and Lange counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Lange blocks the low kick.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lange scores with a shot to the body.
Lange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Lange does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lange with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kim with a jab.
Kim throws a body punch but Lange moves out of range.
A jab from Lange finds it's way through Kim's defenses.
Nice shot by Lange.
Kim is rocked!
Kim thows a body shot but no joy.
Lange cracks Kim with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Lange finish him?
Kim takes a swing at Lange's ribcage but misses.
Lange loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Kim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Lange gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kim is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artie Lange!
Artie Lange retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Artie Lange thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Officer Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Officer Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Funkyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franklin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Mega Funkyama wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Funkyama defending well as Franklin loads up on a big left hand.
Funkyama throws a leg kick but Franklin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Funkyama fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franklin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franklin gets underhooks to prevent Funkyama's takedown attempt.
Franklin misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Franklin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Franklin fails to land.
Funkyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funkyama misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Franklin fails to land.
Franklin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franklin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Franklin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franklin trying to control the position but instead, Funkyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Franklin into the cage.
Funkyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama has clasped his hands together around Franklin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin regains half guard.
Funkyama controlling the pace.
Franklin trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franklin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Funkyama 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.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Franklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Funkyama throwing strikes from guard but Franklin blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Funkyama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Franklin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Funkyama, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama 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.
Franklin loads up on a big right hand but Funkyama slips the punch.
Funkyama ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Franklin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Franklin throws a body punch but Funkyama moves out of range.
Franklin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funkyama throws a looping overhand right but Franklin ducks down to avoid it.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franklin throws a hook to the side of Funkyama's head but Funkyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franklin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franklin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franklin wants to clinch.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Funkyama with that takedown attempt.
Franklin misses with a hook.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Franklin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Franklin misses.
Franklin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Funkyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Franklin is looking to get back to full guard here but Funkyama has managed to pass to side control instead.
Funkyama in side control, throwing shots but Franklin defends.
Funkyama scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franklin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mega Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Funkyama are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Franklin is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Funkyama.
Funkyama throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Franklin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to escape.
Funkyama is just content to waste time from the top position. Franklin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Funkyama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Funkyama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Franklin pulls Funkyama in to control the position.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franklin misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Funkyama blocks the low kick.
Franklin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Funkyama under the eye.
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 Mega Funkyama will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Funkyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Funkyama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Funkyama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franklin's head.
Franklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
Franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franklin is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franklin controlling the position.
Funkyama 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Officer Franklin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Franklin shows good takedown defense.
Good standup being displayed there by Franklin as he connects with a hook.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Franklin tries to sprawl out of it but Funkyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franklin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkyama ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Funkyama dives in and grabs Franklin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franklin pushes down on Funkyama's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franklin tries to avoid it but Funkyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franklin to the ground. Franklin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franklin connects with a jab.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franklin's waist but Franklin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkyama.
Franklin misses with a wild body shot.
Officer Franklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin throws a sloppy body shot
and Funkyama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama pushing down on Franklin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Funkyama moves nicely into side control.
Franklin tries to improve position but can't.
Franklin is trying to control Funkyama's posture but Funkyama avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is trying to ground and pound but Franklin uses the momentary lack of control by Funkyama to regain half guard.
Franklin wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Funkyama trying to control from half guard but Franklin is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to control Funkyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franklin avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franklin takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Funkyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
Franklin darts in and clinches Funkyama up against the cage.
Franklin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Funkyama blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franklin taking a breather.
Funkyama blocks a body shot from Franklin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mega Funkyama did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Franklin moves out of range of the leg kick from Funkyama.
Officer Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkyama is defended easily by Franklin.
Funkyama tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkyama is defended easily by Franklin.
Funkyama misses with a looping right.
Funkyama closes the distance and pushes Franklin back into the cage.
Funkyama blocks an uppercut.
Funkyama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franklin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Funkyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funkyama presses Franklin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Franklin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franklin gets through Funkyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Funkyama prevents a body shot from Franklin.
A short uppercut from Franklin.
Franklin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
Franklin just leaning against Funkyama, taking a breather.
Funkyama tries to stall but Franklin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Franklin lands with a right to the head.
Franklin lands a shoulder strike.
Franklin being controlled against the cage.
Franklin throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Franklin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Franklin working aggressively here.
Franklin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Franklin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Officer Franklin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franklin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Funkyama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franklin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franklin blocks a low kick nicely.
Franklin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Officer Franklin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franklin wants to clinch but Funkyama slips to the side
and Funkyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funkyama shoots in and gets a takedown into Franklin's guard.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Funkyama postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama postures up in Franklin's guard and throws a big left but Franklin blocks it.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Franklin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funkyama controls Franklin momentarily but Franklin frees himself.
Funkyama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Franklin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Funkyama manages to get to full guard.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Franklin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Officer Franklin.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Franklin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funkyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mega Funkyama will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Franklin misses with an uppercut.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
Funkyama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Funkyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
Franklin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franklin wants it to stay on the feet.
Franklin cracks a nice hook into Funkyama's ribs.
Franklin throws a front kick that sends Funkyama stumbling back into the cage.
Franklin looks to throw the jab but Funkyama is out of range.
Funkyama thows a leg kick but Franklin checks it
and Franklin counters with a left and a right that stings Funkyama.
Franklin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franklin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama dives in and scores a takedown into Franklin's guard.
Funkyama is stalling in the full guard.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Funkyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franklin has momentary wrist control but Funkyama slips an elbow through the middle.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Funkyama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franklin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Funkyama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Franklin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Funkyama, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin won't allow Funkyama to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control the position.
Franklin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Franklin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funkyama keeps working.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep.
Funkyama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Funkyama prevents Franklin from improving his position.
Mega Funkyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Funkyama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Officer Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funkyama is trying to control the action in half guard but Franklin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mega Funkyama just wasn't active enough.
A swing and a miss from Franklin.
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 Mega Funkyama.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Funkyama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mega Funkyama waved his t-shirt featuring Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle comes to the cage accompanied by Wasted. Luger has chosen Right Here, Right Now - Fatboy Slim as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Kyle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Luger!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle throws a leg kick
and Luger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luger throws a hook but Kyle avoids it easily.
Kyle lands a jab to Luger's midsection.
Luger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mark Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyle.
Luger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kyle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luger misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Kyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Luger.
Luger moves out of range as Kyle throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kyle.
Luger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kyle.
Kyle slips a straight right by Luger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyle.
Luger throws a good cross that connects.
Kyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyle shoots in for a takedown but Luger shows good takedown defense.
Luger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kyle. That did some damage!
Luger throws a leg kick but Kyle moved away.
Luger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kyle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kyle throws a wild body kick that Luger sees coming a mile off.
Luger misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyle counters with a nice leg kick.
Luger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kyle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kyle won't allow Luger to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kyle is fighting to break Luger's control of his arms but Luger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Luger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Luger has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luger wants to get back to his feet but Kyle passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kyle lands a nice short elbow.
Kyle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kyle 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.
Kyle throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle postures up.
Kyle preventing the sweep.
Kyle advances position into side control!
Kyle 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.
Kyle working the head and body with strikes.
Kyle tries to move to full mount but Luger actually manages to regain half guard.
Luger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle prevents Luger from standing back up.
Kyle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Luger to regain full guard.
Kyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kyle prevents Luger from getting back to his feet.
Kyle postures up in Luger's guard and throws a big left but Luger blocks it.
Kyle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luger's head.
Luger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luger is trying to control the position but Kyle postures up.
Luger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kyle.
Luger is trying to control the position but Kyle postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kyle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kyle.
Luger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Luger.
Luger misses with a right hand
and Kyle counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Shane Luger has been cut.
A good leg kick by Luger.
Kyle walks into a stiff left hand from Luger.
Kyle throws a lazy right hand but Luger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luger throws a front kick that sends Kyle stumbling back into the cage.
Kyle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luger can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luger cracks Kyle with an open hand slap.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Luger connects with a jab.
Kyle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luger lands a nice hook to Kyle's body. Kyle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luger, as that shot connected.
Shane Luger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luger.
Luger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luger avoids the body shot from Kyle.
Luger connects with a crisp jab.
Kyle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luger finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyle's head.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Luger misses.
Nice body kick there by Luger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luger moves away.
Luger lunges at Kyle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kyle's hand.
Kyle misses with a leg kick
and Luger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Luger lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle moves forwards but Luger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kyle misses with a hook. Luger ducked under it nicely.
Kyle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luger to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by Luger.
Kyle throws a front kick aimed at Luger's knee but Luger avoids it well.
Kyle misses with a kick to the body.
Luger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kyle.
Kyle misses with an uppercut.
Kyle throws a lazy body kick
and Luger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyle tries to move into range but Luger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kyle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Luger's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kyle motions for Luger to come forward. Kyle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyle staying out of range there.
Kyle throws a big shot that misses.
Luger misses with a looping right.
Shane Luger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Luger.
Kyle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kyle misses with a body shot
and Kyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kyle throws a sloppy head kick and Luger moves out of range easily.
Kyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luger throws a front kick aimed at Kyle's knee but Kyle avoids it well.
Kyle connects with a jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Luger. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Luger missing with a left hand there. Kyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing 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!
Luger slips a jab from Kyle.
Kyle throws out a loose jab but Luger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luger misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is looking to score with low kicks.
Kyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheers as Luger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyle doesn't seem phased though.
Crunch! Kyle slams his shin into Luger's torso.
Luger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kyle's hands.
Kyle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luger.
Kyle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle walks into a straight right hand from Luger.
Kyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Luger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kyle's head backwards.
Luger throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Luger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Luger'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.
Luger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyle.
Kyle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luger.
Luger misses with a looping left.
Kyle throws a nice head kick!
Luger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luger slips under a jab.
Luger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyle.
Kyle walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kyle ducks under a wild hook from Luger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyle.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Luger checks it.
Luger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luger lands with an overhand left.
Kyle blocks the body kick.
Luger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses
and Luger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kyle throws a lazy body kick
and Luger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kyle's head.
Kyle jabs Luger right on the nose. Luger blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Kyle.
Kyle misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luger checks it well.
Kyle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luger can pounce on him.
Luger checks the leg kick.
Kyle misses with a hook
and Luger counters with a nice body kick.
Luger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luger ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Kyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyle takes one on the button.
Luger pushes Kyle away with a front kick.
A lazy left from Luger finds it's target.
Kyle drops his hands momentarily and Luger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luger.
Luger scores with a leg kick.
Luger feints and then cracks Kyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kyle down.
Kyle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luger.
Kyle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kyle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kyles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luger with a hook.
Luger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kyle misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luger looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Luger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
The crowd cheers as Luger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyle doesn't seem phased though.
Kyle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Luger connects with an inside leg kick.
Kyle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luger finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyle's head.
Luger cracks Kyle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Luger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kyle's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Luger really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Luger'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.
Luger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luger lands the left hand.
Luger misses with a straight right.
Luger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyle doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Luger tenderised Kyle's leg. Kyle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luger drops his hands momentarily and Kyle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luger as he avoids it easily.
Luger throws a leg kick which misses Kyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Kyle tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle wants to land a leg kick but Luger is out of range.
Kyle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Luger is looking to slow Kyle down with leg kicks.
Luger with a jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Luger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kyle throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger cracks Kyle with a good jab.
Luger scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyle should have avoided that one.
Luger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kyle's calf.
Kyle throws a right hand that misses
and Luger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Luger. That snapped Kyle's head back.
Luger connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Luger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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.
Luger throws a shot to the body.
Kyle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luger with a jab.
Luger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throws a body punch but Luger moves out of range.
Luger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyle checks a leg kick.
Luger lands a nice looking body kick.
Luger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyle.
Luger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kyle throws a head kick but Luger moves out of range.
Luger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kyle misses the shot to the body.
Luger throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyle.
Kyle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luger to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luger connects with a crisp jab.
Kyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kyle connects with a jab.
Luger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyle.
Kyle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luger.
Luger moves out of range of the strikes.
Luger scores with a punch to the head.
Kyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luger.
Kyle fails with the takedown.
Luger dodges the punch combination from Kyle.
Luger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luger finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyle's head.
Kyle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luger connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from Kyle.
Luger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kyle. Kyle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kyle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kyle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kyle counters with an outside leg kick.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Luger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kyle wants to land a leg kick but Luger is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Luger dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Shane Luger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Kyle throws a right hand that misses
and Luger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luger tests Kyle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luger to the ground. Kyle is now in Luger's guard.
Luger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Luger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kyle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Luger is retaining full guard.
Luger controls Kyle momentarily but Kyle frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kyle postures up and lands a big shot to Luger's brow.
Kyle throwing strikes from guard but Luger blocks nicely.
Kyle looking to pass the guard.
Luger looking for a sweep. Not yet Luger, not yet.
Kyle wants to pass the guard but Luger is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle with a nice head shot there.
Kyle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Kyle throwing strikes but missing.
Kyle throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luger wants to stand but Kyle is controlling the position.
Kyle looking to pass the guard.
Luger has his feet on Kyle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyle throws a low kick, looking for Luger's leg but Luger calmly moves out of range.
Luger avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Kyle - just one landing.
Luger is looking to slow Kyle down with leg kicks.
Luger throws a big shot that misses.
Luger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kyle counters with a straight right hand.
Kyle misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Luger misses.
The crowd cheers as Luger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyle doesn't seem phased though.
Luger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shane Luger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyle misses with a wild body shot.
Mark Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Luger staying out of range there.
Kyle walks into a straight right hand from Luger.
Luger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luger scores with a nice head shot.
Luger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyle.
Luger avoids the head kick by Kyle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kyle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Luger!
Shane Luger is the new heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shane Luger made sure he mentioned TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makao Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christianson comes into the arena with Like a Boss blaring out of the sound system. Matsumoto has chosen Sepultura - Territory as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Christianson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makao Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto staying out of range there.
Matsumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsumoto throws an overhand right that lands on Christianson's shoulder, as Christianson tries to avoid the shot.
Matsumoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Christianson lands with a nice combination. Matsumoto backs away looking to recover.
Christianson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christianson moves away.
Matsumoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christianson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christianson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makao Matsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christianson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsumoto is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Christianson misses the target.
Matsumoto tries to bum rush Christianson with a series of wild strikes but Christianson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsumoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christianson was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumoto.
Christianson clobbers Matsumoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsumoto lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christianson.
Matsumoto throws a jab when Christianson was well out of range.
Matsumoto lands a lovely overhand right.
Matsumoto misses with a shot to the body
and Christianson counters with a straight right hand.
Matsumoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christianson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christianson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsumoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christianson rather than just go for the knockout.
Christianson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.
Christianson misses with a series of wild punches.
Christianson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsumoto swings for the body but Christianson moves out of range.
Christianson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christianson throws a hook but Matsumoto avoids it easily.
Christianson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
Christianson connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsumoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsumoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christianson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto scores with the left hand. Christianson knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsumoto lands a jab to Christianson's midsection.
Gabe Christianson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses.
Christianson avoids the body shot from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Matsumoto throws a shot to the body.
Christianson misses with a low kick.
Matsumoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christianson sprawls well initially but Matsumoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Christianson pushes Matsumoto off looking to stand but Matsumoto dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is looking to advance position but Christianson won't allow it.
Christianson has hold of Matsumoto's hands but Matsumoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matsumoto is nestled in close to Christianson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Christianson is controlling Matsumoto's trapped leg to prevent Matsumoto from advancing to side control.
Matsumoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christianson taking some punishment here, with Matsumoto in his half guard.
Matsumoto works his way into full mount!
Christianson is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsumoto has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto punching from mount but Christianson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Matsumoto sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Matsumoto looking to finish with strikes here!
Matsumoto trying to control but Christianson is having none of it.
Christianson is trying to stand.
Christianson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christianson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christianson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Matsumoto dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makao Matsumoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matsumoto fails with the takedown.
Christianson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsumoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christianson.
Matsumoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christianson circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsumoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christianson.
Christianson gets caught napping as Matsumoto dives in and scores a takedown. Christianson manages to retain guard.
Matsumoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Matsumoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Christianson dives on top into guard.
Matsumoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christianson defends well.
Matsumoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsumoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christianson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christianson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Christianson passes into side control.
Matsumoto manages to get back to half guard.
Christianson trying to control from half guard but Matsumoto is working away.
Christianson decides to stand and escape the position.
Christianson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Christianson's ribcage but misses.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christianson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from Matsumoto.
Christianson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christianson.
Matsumoto lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Matsumoto misses.
Matsumoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christianson counters with a straight right hand.
Matsumoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christianson lands a jab to Matsumoto's midsection.
Christianson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christianson looks to throw the jab but Matsumoto is out of range.
Matsumoto checks a low kick from Christianson.
Christianson 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.
Matsumoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Christianson counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson misses with a low kick.
Christianson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsumoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christianson throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsumoto.
Christianson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christianson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsumoto's sensitive parts.
Christianson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matsumoto.
It looks like Makao Matsumoto has been cut.
Gabe Christianson is winning the standup battle so far.
Christianson lands a nice hook to Matsumoto's body. Matsumoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsumoto is breathing heavily.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Christianson. Those never looked like landing.
Matsumoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsumoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christianson momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christianson.
Christianson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Christianson's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christianson lands with a nice body punch.
Christianson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsumoto misses the target.
Christianson walks into a straight right hand from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsumoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsumoto blocks a jab.
Christianson looks for the body kick but Matsumoto saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsumoto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Christianson was covering up waiting for the punch and Matsumoto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Christianson pulls Matsumoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Matsumoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Christianson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Makao Matsumoto's cut.
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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsumoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christianson throws a right and a left that Matsumoto avoids nicely.
Christianson 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.
Christianson swings for the body but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto scores with a hook to the body. Christianson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christianson misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsumoto counters with a takedown into side control.
Matsumoto is looking to take a break and control but Christianson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christianson taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christianson is not content to let Matsumoto control the position.
Makao Matsumoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Christianson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Matsumoto wants to control for a moment but Christianson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Matsumoto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christianson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christianson trying to hold on to Matsumoto's head to control him but Matsumoto postures up.
Matsumoto content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christianson is looking to escape.
Christianson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christianson is looking to improve his position.
Christianson is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matsumoto is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Christianson is keeping the position.
Christianson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsumoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Christianson has wrist control.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Christianson keeps moving.
Christianson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Christianson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsumoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
Christianson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsumoto looking to sit in guard and control but Christianson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matsumoto has his foot on Christianson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christianson works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumoto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Christianson has picked Matsumoto up and slammed him! Matsumoto can't keep hold of the triangle and Christianson manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christianson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makao Matsumoto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Makao Matsumoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Christianson.
A slow jab from Christianson misses its intended target.
Matsumoto swings for the body but Christianson moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christianson.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Christianson's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Matsumoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christianson cracks Matsumoto with an open hand slap.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Christianson.
Matsumoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsumoto stalks Christianson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Christianson's face. Christianson staggers backwards, shaken.
Matsumoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christianson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto 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.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsumoto walks into a left hand.
Matsumoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christianson doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsumoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsumoto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Christianson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsumoto.
Christianson tries to bum rush Matsumoto with a series of wild strikes but Matsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christianson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christianson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christianson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsumoto misses with a straight right.
Matsumoto takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Christianson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christianson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christianson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christianson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matsumoto works the jab nicely.
Christianson fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christianson.
Matsumoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christianson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsumoto manages to avoid it.
Matsumoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Christianson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christianson misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice takedown defense from Christianson. No joy for Matsumoto on that attempt.
Christianson walks into a stiff left hand from Matsumoto.
Christianson misses with a low kick as Matsumoto jumps back.
Christianson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Christianson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christianson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsumoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsumoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsumoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Christianson.
Matsumoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christianson's head.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Christianson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christianson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsumoto misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christianson scores with a jab.
Matsumoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsumoto misses the target.
Matsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christianson misses with an uppercut. Matsumoto saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsumoto checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumoto lands a right hook to the body.
Matsumoto tries for a takedown but Christianson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gabe Christianson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makao Matsumoto.
Matsumoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christianson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gabe Christianson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Makao Matsumoto's cut.
That's time! Christianson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
That kick from Christianson tenderised Matsumoto's leg. Matsumoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christianson throws a head kick that Matsumoto semi-blocks.
Christianson scores with a head kick.
Matsumoto is rocked!
Matsumoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsumoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Christianson finish him?
A slow jab from Matsumoto misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Christianson.
Matsumoto misses with a two punch combination.
Matsumoto takes a swing at Christianson's ribcage but misses.
Matsumoto seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Matsumoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christianson doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick from Christianson misses.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Christianson scores with a nice strike.
Christianson 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!
Christianson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsumoto.
Christianson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christianson - that will leave a mark!
Christianson slips under a jab from Matsumoto.
No joy there for Christianson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsumoto fails to land the takedown.
Christianson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christianson throws a head kick that Matsumoto semi-blocks.
Matsumoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christianson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christianson throws out a leg kick but Matsumoto moves out of range and Christianson only half commits.
Christianson connects with a high kick.
Matsumoto looks to land a left hand but Christianson moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsumoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Christianson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsumoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsumoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christianson circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Christianson does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Christianson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christianson throws a hook to the side of Matsumoto's head but Matsumoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsumoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Christianson keeps moving.
Christianson pushes Matsumoto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto swings for the body but Christianson moves out of range.
Christianson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christianson misses with a hook.
Matsumoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christianson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsumoto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matsumoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christianson defending well though.
Christianson is looking to control Matsumoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christianson avoid being mounted?
Matsumoto passes to side control.
Matsumoto working the strikes but Christianson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto wants to pass the guard but Christianson is defending well.
Matsumoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christianson is just riding it out for now. Matsumoto eventually gives up the hold.
Christianson trying to control but Matsumoto postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Makao Matsumoto.
I think Matsumoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Gabe Christianson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu has chosen Doctor Doctor by UFO as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Hanks finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velmu throws out the jab.
Velmu throws a looping overhand right but Hanks ducks down to avoid it.
Velmu tries a head kick but it misses.
Velmu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hanks is controlling Velmu's posture.
Velmu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velmu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velmu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Velmu cracks Hanks with a solid left hand.
Velmu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velmu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu wants to control but Hanks is having none of it.
Velmu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velmu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Velmu is trying to escape the mount.
Hanks controlling his opponent.
Hanks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanks wants to control the pace but Velmu is squirming around nicely.
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.
Velmu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Velmu tries to hold on but Hanks pushes him away.
Velmu is trying to escape the mount.
Velmu tries to lock up and control but Hanks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Velmu is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanks trying to control but Velmu is having none of it.
Hanks controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrska Velmu 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.
Velmu throws a leg kick
and Hanks counters with a solid body kick.
Velmu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanks looks to land a body kick but Velmu moved away.
Hanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velmu throws a front kick aimed at Hanks's knee but Hanks avoids it well.
Hanks scores with a punch to the head.
Hanks throws the left hand but Velmu avoids the punch easily.
Velmu looks to land a combination but Hanks avoids it well.
Hanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velmu scores with a nice body kick.
Velmu closes the distance and clinches up with Hanks, looking for a takedown. Velmu pushes Hanks against the cage but Hanks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanks throws a big shot that misses.
Hanks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velmu.
Hanks throws a poor cross that misses
and Velmu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hanks's guard now.
Jyrska Velmu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velmu postures up in Hanks's guard and throws a big left but Hanks blocks it.
Hanks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanks keeping full guard, as Velmu tries to pass.
Hanks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Craig Hanks has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hanks throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velmu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown but Hanks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velmu misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Velmu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Hanks. No joy for Velmu on that attempt.
Craig Hanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrska Velmu.
Hanks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Hanks. Those never looked like landing.
Velmu misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Velmu. That snapped Hanks's head back.
Craig Hanks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Velmu throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Hanks misses.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
Velmu misses with a looping right.
Hanks scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks staying out of range there.
Hanks staying out of range there.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Craig Hanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velmu tries to move into range but Hanks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Velmu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanks defends it nicely.
Velmu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanks throws a looping overhand right but Velmu ducks down to avoid it.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velmu.
That kick from Velmu tenderised Hanks's leg. Hanks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot lands for Velmu.
Velmu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Velmu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velmu somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanks misses the target.
Velmu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velmu somewhat.
Hanks lands with a cross.
Velmu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velmu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velmu misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Velmu throws a right hand that misses
and Hanks counters with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanks.
A big right from Hanks misses.
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 Craig Hanks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Velmu throws a head kick but Hanks moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velmu. Hanks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanks throws a low kick but Velmu moves out of range easily.
Jyrska Velmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanks with a jab.
Velmu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanks.
Velmu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velmu throws a body punch but Hanks moves out of range.
Velmu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Hanks. Beautiful body shot.
Velmu misses with a straight right.
Hanks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Velmu staying out of range there.
Velmu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hanks throws out a leg kick but Velmu moves out of range and Hanks only half commits.
Velmu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velmu.
Velmu tests Hanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velmu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanks slaps away a takedown attempt from Velmu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hanks moves out of range as Velmu strikes.
Hanks throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanks throws a hook but Velmu avoids it easily.
Velmu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanks throws out the jab.
Hanks tries to sprawl but Velmu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Velmu winds up and cracks Hanks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hanks wants to improve his position but Velmu is controlling well.
Velmu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu trying to control from half guard but Hanks is working away.
Velmu throwing shots but Hanks is blocking nicely.
Velmu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanks is pressing down on Velmu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velmu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velmuis looking to pass into half guard but Hanks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hanks is in guard.
Velmu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hanks preventing the sweep.
Velmu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velmu wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velmu is looking for a triangle but Hanks pushes his legs off easily.
Velmu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velmu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jyrska Velmu just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Hanks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Velmu tries for a takedown but Hanks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Velmu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Velmu fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanks connects with a solid leg kick.
Velmu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Velmu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanks.
Velmu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velmu sizes up Hanks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velmu.
Craig Hanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrska Velmu.
Velmu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks connects with a leg kick. Velmu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Velmu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanks.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Velmu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Velmu 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.
Velmu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hanks leaves Velmu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Velmu defending well as Hanks loads up on a big left hand.
Velmu misses with a hook
and Hanks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velmu thuds a left hand into Hanks's body.
Velmu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanks manages to avoid it.
Hanks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanks. Hanks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That kick from Hanks tenderised Velmu's leg. Velmu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Velmu shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanks sprawls well. He's pushed Velmu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Velmu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velmu. That did some damage!
Hanks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Velmu fails with the takedown.
Velmu shoots in for a double leg but Hanks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Velmu throws a hook to the side of Hanks's head but Hanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Velmu misses with an uppercut
and Hanks counters with a right hand to the body.
Hanks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velmu on the side of the head.
Velmu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanks cracks Velmu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Velmu shoots in for a takedown but Hanks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Hanks finds it's target.
Velmu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Velmu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Velmu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanks on the side of the head.
Hanks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanks checks a leg kick.
Velmu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velmu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velmu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanks cracks Velmu with a good jab.
Velmu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velmu's guard.
Hanks preventing the sweep.
Velmu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Velmu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Velmu, up you get!
Hanks slips a straight right by Velmu.
Velmu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velmu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks had his way with Jyrska Velmu in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hanks throws the kick towards the body but Velmu avoids it.
Velmu lands with a hook. Hanks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Velmu misses with a straight right.
Hanks throws out a powerful jab.
Hanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velmu misses with a body shot.
No luck for Velmu with that takedown attempt.
Velmu shoots for a takedown but Hanks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velmu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Velmu showed some decent athleticism there.
Hanks controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanks is looking to improve his position.
Velmu drops an elbow to the side of Hanks's head.
Velmu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Velmu trying to control from Hanks's half guard. Hanks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Velmu 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu throws a big elbow that misses.
Velmu stands and throws Hanks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hanks wants to control but Velmu postures up.
Hanks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Velmu with the ground and pound but Hanks regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Velmu thows a huge punch but Hanks dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velmu trying to mount his opponent but Hanks defends it.
Velmu is looking to pass Hanks's guard but actually Hanks recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Hanks keeps moving.
Velmu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velmu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanks is keeping the position for now.
Hanks trying to control the position.
Hanks controlling Velmu's posture.
Velmu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanks is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Craig Hanks.
Hanks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velmu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velmu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hanks throws a nice head kick!
Velmu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velmu scoring well with a low kick there.
Velmu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanks tries to avoid it but Velmu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanks to the ground. Hanks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Craig Hanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrska Velmu.
Hanks misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrska Velmu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velmu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jyrska Velmu!
Jyrska Velmu is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jyrska Velmu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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