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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichi Takeshi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takeshi has managed to clinch.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Takeshi.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kennedy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Takeshi to the mat. Takeshi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kennedy won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Kennedy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennedy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takeshi's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takeshi is on top in guard.
Kennedy controls Takeshi momentarily but Takeshi frees himself.
Kennedy 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.
Takeshi throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kennedy frees his head nicely. Oh but Takeshi has switched to an armbar! Kennedy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ichi Takeshi!
Ichi Takeshi gave a mention to [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Berrao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berrao comes to the cage accompanied by Common Knowledge - by Asher Roth. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Berrao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicky Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berrao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berrao scores with the left hand. Fernandez knows he should have avoided that one.
Fernandez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berrao in his tracks.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berrao circles away quickly and effectively.
Berrao with a hook.
It looks like Nicky Fernandez has been cut.
Fernandez jabs Berrao right on the nose. Berrao blinks but takes it well.
Fernandez misses with a hook. Berrao ducked under it nicely.
Berrao misses with a hook. Fernandez ducked under it nicely.
Berrao fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berrao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berrao takes the fight into the clinch.
Berrao scores with a shot to the side of Fernandez's head.
Berrao pulls guard effortlessly.
Berrao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berrao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berrao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernandez defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez controlling from the top position.
Fernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Fernandez preventing the sweep.
Berrao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berrao wants to sweep here but Fernandez controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez stands up over Berrao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fernandez trying to control but Berrao is working from the bottom.
Berrao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fernandez is one step ahead there.
Berrao is working an open guard so Fernandez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Berrao works over Fernandez's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berrao drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Berrao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fernandez isn't going anywhere.
Fernandez tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez gets back to half guard.
Fernandez tries to roll over but Berrao keeps him under control.
Berrao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez is looking to improve his position.
Berrao is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandez is defending well.
Berrao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berrao.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrao is stalling here. Fernandez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berrao seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fernandez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Berrao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Berrao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fernandez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fernandez's back!
Fernandez controlling Berrao 's hands.
Fernandez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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!
Berrao working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Berrao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicky Fernandez'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.
Fernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berrao.
Berrao missing with a left hand there. Fernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Berrao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berrao.
Fernandez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fernandez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fernandez staying out of range there.
Berrao sizes up Fernandez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Berrao coming out on top.
Fernandez throws a hook to the side of Berrao's head but Berrao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berrao looks to throw the jab but Fernandez is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fernandez. Berrao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernandez takes a swing at Berrao's ribcage but misses.
Fernandez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berrao.
Fernandez throws the left hand but Berrao avoids the punch easily.
Berrao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Berrao misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fernandez misses with a wild combination.
Berrao stalks Fernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernandez's face. Fernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Fernandez misses with a looping left.
Fernandez drops his hands momentarily and Berrao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berrao slips a jab from Fernandez.
Fernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berrao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berrao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernandez.
Berrao misses with a looping right.
Berrao lands an overhand right.
Fernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Berrao cracks the inside of Fernandez's front leg.
Fernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
Berrao looks to land a combination but Fernandez avoids it well.
Berrao throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandez avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Berrao with that takedown attempt.
Donk. Berrao catches Fernandez right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Fernandez misses its intended target.
Berrao misses with a straight left.
Berrao fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandez wants to slow Berrao down by chopping away at his legs.
Berrao throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berrao jabs at Fernandez's body.
Berrao loads up on a big right hand but Fernandez slips the punch.
Berrao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Berrao's head.
Berrao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a leg kick that misses.
Berrao throws a series of punches but Fernandez moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrao moves forwards but Fernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Berrao.
Fernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Berrao's shoulder, as Berrao tries to avoid the shot.
Miguel Berrao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Berrao.
Fernandez scores with a jab to the head.
Fernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Berrao's head.
Berrao misses with the combination.
Fernandez misses with a hook.
Miguel Berrao is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernandez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miguel Berrao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez cracks Berrao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Berrao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Berrao scores with a decent looking hook.
Fernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrao scores with the left hand. Fernandez knows he should have avoided that one.
Berrao misses with a few strikes there.
Berrao misses with a straight right.
Berrao shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Berrao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Berrao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berrao checks a low kick from Fernandez.
Berrao lands a jab to the head.
Berrao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Berrao does no damage.
Fernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Berrao misses.
Berrao misses with a looping left.
Berrao slips under a jab.
Fernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berrao defending well as Fernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Fernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berrao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A leg kick checked by Berrao.
Fernandez throws a low kick but Berrao moves out of range easily.
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 Miguel Berrao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicky Fernandez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Fernandez throws a lazy right hand but Berrao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berrao.
Berrao defending well as Fernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Fernandez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Berrao. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Berrao misses.
A slow jab from Fernandez misses its intended target.
Berrao lands with an uppercut that bounces Fernandez off the cage and back into range.
Fernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berrao fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berrao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berrao 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.
Fernandez cracks the inside of Berrao's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Berrao.
Fernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berrao was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fernandez, as that shot connected.
Berrao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berrao.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berrao throws a body punch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez misses with a hook.
Fernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berrao.
Berrao defending well as Fernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Berrao lands an overhand right.
Nicky Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Berrao looks to throw the jab but Fernandez is out of range.
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berrao.
Berrao motions for Fernandez to come forward. Berrao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown.
Berrao shoots for a takedown but Fernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berrao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berrao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berrao misses with an uppercut. Fernandez saw that one coming.
Fernandez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Berrao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Berrao misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Berrao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berrao.
Berrao looks to land a combination but Fernandez avoids it well.
Berrao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez manages to avoid it.
Fernandez slips a jab and a cross from Berrao.
Fernandez looks to land a left hand but Berrao moved out of range nicely.
Berrao fails to land with a series of punches.
Berrao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandez throws out the jab.
Fernandez takes a swing at Berrao's ribcage but misses.
Berrao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fernandez catches Berrao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrao throws a lazy right hand but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicky Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berrao lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Berrao.
Berrao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Berrao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Berrao misses.
Berrao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berrao ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
Berrao tries to move into range but Fernandez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berrao is rocked!
Fernandez throws a hook to the side of Berrao's head but Berrao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Berrao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berrao moves out of range as Fernandez strikes.
Berrao drops his hands momentarily and Fernandez needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Berrao just on the top of the head. Berrao drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Berrao - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicky Fernandez!
Nicky Fernandez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izaak Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Schilling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Izaak Waters!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Waters both land. Nice combination.
Schilling tries to clinch up but Waters circles away and keeps his distance.
Schilling tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Waters.
Waters catches Schilling with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schilling drops Waters with a nice combination! Schilling dives into Waters's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Izaak Waters has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Waters holds on and takes a little breather.
Schilling wants to stand but Waters is controlling his posture from full guard.
Schilling decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schilling misses with an uppercut
enabling Waters to counter with a crisp jab.
Waters digs a good hook to Schilling's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling instigates a clinch.
Waters is pressed up against the cage. Schilling has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Waters down to the mat. Waters avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schilling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Waters does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Waters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schilling doesn't seem phased though.
Schilling throws a push kick but Waters slaps the foot to one side.
Waters scores with a hook to the body. Schilling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Waters misses.
Schilling checks a leg kick.
Waters lands a two punch combo.
Schilling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schilling tries to clinch up but Waters circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Waters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waters blocks a head kick by Schilling.
Schilling looks to score with a jab to the body but Waters is just out of range.
Waters ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schilling.
Schilling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Waters jabs Schilling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schilling misses the jab.
Good shot there by Waters.
Waters lands a two punch combo.
Waters moves away from the strike by Schilling.
Schilling takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Waters cracks Schilling with a good jab.
Waters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Waters - just one landing.
Schilling is rocked!
Waters Rushes Schilling and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Schilling is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Waters Piles on the pressure and Schilling crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Izaak Waters!
Izaak Waters thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hindu Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xinhai has chosen Loco as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yang Xinhai will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hindu Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xinhai throws out a loose jab but Kush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xinhai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hindu Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Kush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kush on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kush tries to clinch up.
Xinhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kush's calf.
Kush misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kush lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xinhai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xinhai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xinhai pinned against the cage. Xinhai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kush dives in and grabs Xinhai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xinhai pushes down on Kush's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - Kush scores with a four punch combination!
Kush has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xinhai.
Kush misses with a looping right.
Kush tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xinhai circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xinhai lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinhai connects with a right hand. Kush shakes it off.
Kush throws a hook to the side of Xinhai's head but Xinhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xinhai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
Kush has managed to clinch.
Kush has hold of one of Xinhai's legs. Xinhai is fighting the takedown attempt but Kush gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Xinhai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Xinhai wants to sweep but no luck.
Kush tries to free his leg and advance position but Xinhai is retaining full guard.
Kush is working hard here to advance position.
Xinhai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yang Xinhai.
Xinhai lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xinhai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kush has Xinhai up against the cage in a clinch.
Kush throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kush leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Xinhai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xinhai letting Kush take a breather here.
Kush tries to pull guard but Xinhai holds him up against the cage and eventually Kush drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hindu Kush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xinhai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xinhai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xinhai slips a jab from Kush.
Kush looks to land a left hand but Xinhai moved out of range nicely.
Kush is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Xinhai as Kush shoots in.
Xinhai lands a nice shot that snaps Kush's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kush.
Xinhai scores with a jab. Kush acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xinhai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Xinhai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xinhai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kush misses with a body shot.
Kush tries to clinch up but Xinhai circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Xinhai.
Kush shoots for a double leg takedown but Xinhai sprawls well. He's pushed Kush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xinhai misses with a body punch
and Kush counters with a stiff right hand.
Xinhai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kushs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kush throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kush moves in looking to clinch but Xinhai pushes him off.
Kush works Xinhai's body with a nice hook.
Kush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Xinhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xinhai motions for Kush to come forward. Xinhai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Xinhai. That snapped Kush's head back.
Xinhai tests Kush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kush drives through and clinches with Xinhai against the cage.
Kush displaying some good clinch control by pressing Xinhai up against the cage.
Kush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xinhai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xinhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xinhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kush.
Xinhai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xinhai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yang Xinhai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kush misses with a body shot.
Kush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some bone on bone action there as Kush checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xinhai throws a nice head kick!
Kush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kush catches Xinhai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kush cracks Xinhai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xinhai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kush looking to score a takedown here. Xinhai is defending well but Kush drives through and ends up in Xinhai's guard.
Xinhai controlling Kush's posture.
Xinhai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kush manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kush trying to control the position.
Xinhai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush just misses with a punch to the body.
Kush shoots in but Xinhai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kush is looking to clinch but Xinhai is avoiding it.
Xinhai lands a nice shot that snaps Kush's head back.
Kush blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xinhai checks a leg kick.
Xinhai looks to throw the jab but Kush is out of range.
Kush throws a leg kick which misses Xinhai's front leg but catches the back leg as Xinhai tries to avoid it.
Donk. Xinhai catches Kush right on the button with a cross.
Kush moves out of range as Xinhai throws a body kick.
Kush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xinhai.
Xinhai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xinhai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kush moves in looking to clinch but Xinhai pushes him off.
Xinhai catches Kush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xinhai thows a body shot but no joy.
Kush tries to clinch there but Xinhai circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kush.
A jab from Kush does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush wants to clinch up but Xinhai keeps it at a distance.
Kush lands a lovely overhand right.
Kush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xinhai pinned against the cage. Xinhai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xinhai tries to bum rush Kush with a series of wild strikes but Kush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xinhai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kush throwing strikes from guard but Xinhai blocks nicely.
Xinhai working a defensive guard but Kush passes into half guard.
Kush is working for a submission of some sort.
Kush is thwarting Xinhai's attempts to control the position.
Xinhai kicks off Kush and gets to his feet.
Kush takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kush shoots in for a takedown but Xinhai shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hindu Kush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kush looks to land a right hand but Xinhai moved out of range.
Kush misses with a takedown
and Xinhai counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush takes a swing at Xinhai's ribcage but misses.
Xinhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xinhai throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kush looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Xinhai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xinhai misses the shot to the body.
Kush tries to clinch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Kush fails with a takedown attempt.
Kush misses with a lunging right hand
and Xinhai counters with a left to the body.
Kush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kush lands with a nice body punch.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Kush.
Xinhai connects with a right hand. Kush shakes it off.
Kush's corner calls for a 1-2. Kush obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yang Xinhai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Xinhai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Kush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xinhai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xinhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kush is just out of range.
Kush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kush wants to slow Xinhai down by chopping away at his legs.
Kush misses with an uppercut
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Xinhai feints and then cracks Kush's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kush down.
Kush misses with a wild combination.
Kush tries to close the distance and clinch but Xinhai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Kush.
A slow jab from Kush misses its intended target.
Xinhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kush dives in and grabs Xinhai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xinhai pushes down on Kush's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinhai lands a jab.
Kush 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.
Kush avoids the head kick by Xinhai.
A jab from Xinhai does it's job there.
Xinhai misses with a two punch combination.
Xinhai slips under a jab from Kush.
A jab from Xinhai does it's job there.
Kush is rocked!
Kush takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Kush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xinhai looks to throw the jab but Kush is out of range.
Kush misses with a takedown attempt - Xinhai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xinhai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kush misses with a series of wild punches.
Kush seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kush is looking to clinch but Xinhai is avoiding it.
Kush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xinhai.
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!
Xinhai thuds his right hand into Kush's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xinhai lands an overhand right.
Kush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xinhai as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hindu Kush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xinhai with a jab.
Kush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xinhai lands a head shot.
Kush drives through and clinches with Xinhai against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xinhai as Kush tries to tie him up.
Kush tries a body shot but Xinhai blocks it.
Kush tries a body shot but Xinhai blocks it.
Xinhai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xinhai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Xinhai throws a hook but Kush avoids it easily.
Kush swings widly with a right hand
and Xinhai counters with a head kick. That will keep Kush thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Xinhai throws a solid leg kick but Kush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xinhai.
Kush throws a leg kick but Xinhai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kush looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kush forces Xinhai back against the cage and clinches.
Kush content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Xinhai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kush has him pressed against the cage.
Kush avoiding damage.
Hindu Kush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kush is trying to maintain a safe position but Xinhai gets an underhook and turns Kush into the cage.
Xinhai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xinhai has had enough of the clinch but Kush keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xinhai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xinhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kush can pounce on him.
Xinhai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kush.
Xinhai scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush tries to clinch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Kush misses with a double jab.
Xinhai scores with a nice head shot.
Kush misses the shot to the body.
Kush tries to clinch but Xinhai is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xinhai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick by Kush misses
and Xinhai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab from Xinhai does it's job there.
Kush misses with a left hand
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Xinhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xinhai 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Xinhai!
Yang Xinhai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mareks Stepaneks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Trampolina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mareks Stepaneks has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mareks Stepaneks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Trampolina!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepaneks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trampolina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Trampolina is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepaneks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stepaneks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trampolina is keeping the position for now.
Trampolina working for a triangle but Stepaneks defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepaneks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stepaneks tries to free his leg and advance position but Trampolina is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepaneks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trampolina tries to roll over but Stepaneks keeps him under control.
Stepaneks seems to be working for a kimura but Trampolina defends the submission attempt.
Trampolina is trying to control but can't.
Trampolina tries to get to full guard but Stepaneks has control of the leg.
Trampolina is trying to control but can't.
Trampolina actively working from the bottom here.
Trampolina is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stepaneks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stepaneks's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepaneks breaks Trampolina's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stepaneks looking to pass the guard.
Trampolina had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stepaneks defends it easily.
Stepaneks wants to pass the guard but Trampolina is keeping the position.
Stepaneks pushing down on Trampolina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trampolina trying to control here.
Stepaneks trying to pass the guard but Trampolina defending well.
Trampolina is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trampolina sees it coming and defends easily.
Trampolina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trampolina trying to hold on to Stepaneks's head to control him but Stepaneks postures up.
Stepaneks wants to pass to mount but Trampolina is defending the position.
Trampolina gets full guard.
Stepaneks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trampolina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stepaneks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stepaneks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stepaneks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stepaneksis looking to pass into half guard but Trampolina pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trampolina is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trampolina wants to control from the top but Stepaneks keeps moving.
Trampolina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stepaneks has his foot on Trampolina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trampolina works his way back into a safe position though.
Trampolina trying to control but Stepaneks is working from the bottom.
Stepaneks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trampolina regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stepaneks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trampolina 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stepaneks slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Trampolina 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.
Nice takedown defense from Trampolina. No joy for Stepaneks on that attempt.
Trampolina is looking to clinch but Stepaneks is avoiding it.
Stepaneks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trampolina as he jumps to the side.
Trampolina clinches up against the cage.
Trampolina works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Trampolina trying to control but Stepaneks is working from the bottom.
Stepaneks is looking for a triangle but Trampolina pushes his legs off easily.
Trampolina trying to control but Stepaneks is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Trampolina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stepaneks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trampolina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stepaneks keeping moving, preventing Trampolina from controlling successfully.
Trampolina is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trampolina controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trampolina wants to control from the top but Stepaneks keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Krzysztof Trampolina hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Trampolina shoots in and bounces Stepaneks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trampolina wants to control from the top but Stepaneks keeps moving.
Trampolina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stepaneks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trampolina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trampolina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Stepaneks is looking for a triangle but Trampolina pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trampolina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trampolina trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepaneks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepaneks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trampolina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trampolina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stepaneks keeping moving, preventing Trampolina from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trampolina is aware though and is defending well.
Trampolina wants to control from the top but Stepaneks keeps moving.
Trampolina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stepaneks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trampolina has managed to get both his arms back between Stepaneks's legs - danger averted.
Krzysztof Trampolina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trampolina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stepaneks working for a triangle but Trampolina defends it easily.
Trampolina trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepaneks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trampolina slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trampolina drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trampolina jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stepaneks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stepaneks keeping moving, preventing Trampolina from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stepaneks is on top in guard.
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.
Trampolina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stepaneksis looking to pass into half guard but Trampolina pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trampolina is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Trampolina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Trampolina rushes Stepaneks and presses him up against the cage.
Trampolina decides to pull guard.
Trampolina controls Stepaneks momentarily but Stepaneks frees himself.
Stepaneks is pushing down on Trampolina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trampolina is fighting to maintain full guard but Stepaneks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trampolina gets back to full guard.
Stepaneks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trampolina trying to control the position.
Stepaneks advances to half guard.
Trampolina won't allow Stepaneks to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trampolina is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepaneks trying to pass the guard but Trampolina defending well.
Stepaneks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trampolina looking for submissions off his back.
Trampolina gets back to full guard.
Krzysztof Trampolina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepaneks wants to pass the guard but Trampolina is keeping the position.
Trampolina pulls Stepaneks in close to prevent any damage.
Stepaneks looking to pass the guard.
Stepaneks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trampolina manages to get to full guard.
Stepaneks tries to free his leg and advance position but Trampolina is retaining full guard.
Trampolina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trampolina looking for a guillotine here but Stepaneks defends easily.
Stepaneks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trampolina is trying to control Stepaneks's posture but Stepaneks avoids it.
Stepaneks tries to move to full mount but Trampolina actually manages to regain half guard.
Stepaneks tries to pass to full mount but Trampolina defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trampolina makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trampolina.
Trampolina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stepaneks's guard.
Trampolina trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepaneks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepaneks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepaneks looking for a guillotine here but Trampolina defends easily.
Trampolina drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trampolina jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krzysztof Trampolina.
Well Trampolina has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Trampolina!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten comes into the arena with Pride blaring out of the sound system. Bas Rutten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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224 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harrison Best!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutten tests Best's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutten throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Best. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Rutten misses.
Rutten avoids a kick to the body.
Best misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Best scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Best counters with a solid body kick.
Harrison Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Best on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Best tries to bum rush Rutten with a series of wild strikes but Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutten misses with a combination
enabling Best to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Rutten both land. Nice combination.
Best ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Best lands a big head kick that sends Rutten tumbling to the mat! Best takes a step backwards and waves Rutten back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
Best scores with a hook.
Rutten is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Rutten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Best throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Best drops Rutten with a huge uppercut! Rutten drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Best is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Best!
As Harrison Best got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I would like to thank everyone at Team Best for the training and prep for the fight as well as the fans of Eternal Rivals for making this all worth while.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - Loco-Motive (feat. Large Professor). Clinton has chosen Break Ya Neck as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Clinton getting side control.
Brown trying to hold on to Clinton's head to control him but Clinton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clinton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clinton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clinton throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Clinton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clinton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clinton working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clinton slows the pace down in half guard.
Clinton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown has his hands clasped together around Clinton's back. He's all about the action.
Clinton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clinton looking to pass the guard.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Clinton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Clinton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Clinton throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton misses with a looping left.
Bill Clinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Clinton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clinton with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clinton.
Danny Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clinton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown misses with a body shot
and Clinton counters with a nice body shot.
Clinton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clinton scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Clinton misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clinton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Clinton.
Brown slips under a jab from Clinton.
Clinton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Clinton.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clinton.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Clinton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clinton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Clinton's head but Clinton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clinton slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown leaves Clinton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Danny Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Clinton.
Clinton misses with a body shot.
Clinton walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clinton throws a leg kick
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Clinton looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Clinton misses with a body shot.
Clinton closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Clinton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clinton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Clinton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clinton moves out of range as Brown strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Clinton jabs at Brown's body.
Clinton throws a big shot that misses.
Clinton throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Clinton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clinton.
Clinton has a takedown stuffed.
Clinton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clinton cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clinton fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Brown misses.
Clinton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clinton wants a takedown.
Clinton trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clinton trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clinton into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown is fighting off a takedown attempt but Clinton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brown to the mat. Brown regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Clinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Clinton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bill Clinton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Clinton. Clinton gets slowly back to his feet.
Danny Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Clinton.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Clinton misses with a double jab.
Danny Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good work by Clinton as he checks the leg kick.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clinton throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Clinton clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown tries to break free but Clinton pushes him back against the cage.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clinton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Clinton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Clinton persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Clinton lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clinton misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bill Clinton has been cut.
Bill Clinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clinton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Clinton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bill Clinton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clinton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clinton misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a body kick that stops Clinton in his tracks momentarily.
Brown walks into a jab.
Clinton loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Clinton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Clinton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Clinton misses with a looping left.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Clinton closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinton is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Clinton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton breaks the clinch.
Brown connects with a right hand. Clinton shakes it off.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Clinton doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Clinton.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clinton manages to avoid it.
Danny Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Clinton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clinton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danny Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Clinton.
Clinton misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Clinton thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
Brown misses with a hook. Clinton ducked under it nicely.
Brown throws a body punch but Clinton moves out of range.
Clinton misses with a two punch combination.
Clinton throws a big shot that misses.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Clinton is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton wants to clinch
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clinton is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Clinton drops his hands momentarily. Brown doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Clinton staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Clinton doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Brown!
A victorious Danny Brown 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
190 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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27
198 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fitzmagic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismail Saidov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saidov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzmagic avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzmagic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saidov circles away.
Saidov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saidov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fitzmagic is trying to maintain the position but Saidov is very close to passing his half guard.
Saidov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzmagic defending well though.
Saidov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fitzmagic is looking to improve his position.
Saidov seems to be working for a kimura but Fitzmagic defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic is looking to escape.
Saidov is looking for a kimura but Fitzmagic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saidov to get the leverage.
Saidov wants to pass to mount but Fitzmagic is defending the position.
Fitzmagic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saidov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saidov's back!
Saidov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fitzmagic's guard. Nice work there by Saidov.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saidov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzmagic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fitzmagic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzmagic tries to score a body lock takedown but Saidov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saidov wants a takedown but no success here.
Saidov has clasped his hands together around Fitzmagic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saidov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitzmagic is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov is trying to get an arm triangle but Fitzmagic is defending well.
Saidov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saidov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fitzmagic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fitzmagic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fitzmagic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saidov is working for a kimura but Fitzmagic is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saidov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Saidov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fitzmagic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzmagic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saidov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fitzmagic won't be happy with that.
Fitzmagic is trying to get back to half guard.
Saidov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fitzmagic has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saidov but great work by Fitzmagic.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saidov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzmagic decides to stand back up. Fitzmagic steps back and let's Saidov get back to his feet.
Saidov leaves Fitzmagic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saidov stuffs the takedown.
Fitzmagic shoots and misses
and Saidov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Fitzmagic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saidov is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzmagic is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzmagic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saidov is working for a kimura but Fitzmagic is defending it quite comfortably.
Saidov working Fitzmagic over with strikes.
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.
Saidov is working for a kimura but Fitzmagic is defending it quite comfortably.
Saidov looking for a submission but Fitzmagic manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Fitzmagic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic has his hands on Saidov's head, controlling the position.
Saidov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fitzmagic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fitzmagic has escaped and now he's on top!
Fitzmagic wants to pass the guard but Saidov is keeping the position.
Saidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzmagic is one step ahead there.
Saidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saidov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzmagic manages to get himself to full guard.
Saidov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzmagic wants to get back to his feet but Saidov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saidov won't allow Fitzmagic to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzmagic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismail Saidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fitzmagic tries to clinch
and Saidov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saidov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzmagic sees it coming and defends easily.
Fitzmagic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saidov.
Saidov wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzmagic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saidov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fitzmagic is trying to stand up here but Saidov is controlling him well.
Saidov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic wants to control but Saidov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saidov seems to be looking for submissions.
Saidov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Fitzmagic to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ismail Saidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzmagic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saidov is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saidov throws an elbow that misses. Fitzmagic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saidov's guard. Nice move by Fitzmagic!
Saidov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fitzmagic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saidov is keeping the position for now.
Saidov has momentary wrist control but Fitzmagic slips an elbow through the middle.
Fitzmagic pushing down on Saidov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ismail Saidov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov trying to control from the bottom.
Saidov tries to roll over but Fitzmagic keeps him under control.
Fitzmagic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saidov is staying active underneath Fitzmagic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saidov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Saidov is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saidov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saidov but Saidov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saidov gets the takedown into side control.
Saidov wants to control but Fitzmagic is keeping him busy.
Ryan Fitzmagic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saidov controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismail Saidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saidov 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismail Saidov!
Ismail Saidov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dongmin Oh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Non Phixion - The CIA Is Trying To Kill Me. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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217 lbs
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190 cm
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202 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dongmin Oh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh misses with a leg kick
and Martinez counters by clinching up.
Oh throws an elbow that misses.
Martinez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ricardo Martinez has been cut.
Martinez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike.
Oh lands an elbow just above Martinez 's eye.
Oh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oh stalling in the clinch but Martinez improves position.
Oh controlling the action here for a moment.
Martinez taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh lands a hook that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez is looking to break free of the clinch but Oh has double underhooks.
Oh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Oh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Oh, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oh avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Martinez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oh lands an elbow that stopped Martinez in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Ricardo Martinez's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oh.
Oh stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike from Oh.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Oh.
A shot in the inside from Oh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
A right hand to the body from Oh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Oh avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage.
Oh is looking to control Martinez's arms but Martinez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oh has his back to the cage.
Oh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Oh.
Oh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh lands a hook that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oh throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh pushes off an throws an elbow but Martinez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Oh throws the left hand but Martinez avoids the punch easily.
Oh wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongmin Oh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Martinez'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.
Martinez blocks a leg kick.
Dongmin Oh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinez slips a jab and a cross from Oh.
Oh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martinez doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh loads up on a big right hand but Martinez slips the punch.
Oh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martinez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh has Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Oh throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oh throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oh throws an elbow but misses.
Oh stalling in the clinch.
Oh lands an elbow just above Martinez 's eye.
Oh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez cracks Oh with a nice body shot.
Oh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martinez up against the cage.
Oh lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Ricardo Martinez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh throws an elbow that misses.
Oh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oh pushes off an throws an elbow but Martinez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martinez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oh avoids it.
Dongmin Oh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez lands a hook that snaps the head of Oh backwards.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
Oh tries to land knees in the clinch but Martinez avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Oh.
Oh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Oh to work.
Oh pushes off an throws an elbow but Martinez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Oh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martinez is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Oh.
Martinez avoids a wild elbow strike from Oh.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Oh.
Oh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
Martinez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oh backwards.
Oh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez tries to land knees in the clinch but Oh avoids the damage to the body.
Oh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oh throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongmin Oh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Martinez's cut.
That's time! Oh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Oh is just out of range.
Oh scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Oh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martinez.
Oh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oh blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Oh.
Martinez working Oh over with knees to the body.
Oh misses with an elbow strike.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oh.
Stalling in the clinch from Oh.
Oh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez trying to control the position but instead, Oh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martinez into the cage.
Oh throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh has Martinez pushed against the cage.
Oh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Oh avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh looking to slow down the pace here.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oh leaning against his opponent.
Oh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Oh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oh throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh misses with an elbow strike.
Oh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martinez has Oh pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike from Oh.
Oh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Oh has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Martinez landing knees to the head.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike.
Oh avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Stalling in the clinch from Oh.
Oh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Oh, against the cage.
Oh pushes off an throws an elbow but Martinez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike from Oh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh pushes off an throws an elbow but Martinez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oh throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dongmin Oh clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Martinez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martinez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oh finds it's way round the side to connect with Martinez's head.
Oh tries to land a front kick but Martinez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A clash of legs there as Martinez blocks the low kick.
Oh defending well as Martinez loads up on a big left hand.
Martinez cracks Oh with an open hand slap.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oh.
That kick from Oh tenderised Martinez's leg. Martinez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh tries to move into range but Martinez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinez is looking to land body kicks.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez avoids a kick to the body.
Oh throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
Oh tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh slips under a jab.
Oh throws a body kick that misses.
Oh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Good leg kick by Martinez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Oh moves away and avoids it.
Martinez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Martinez there.
Martinez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martinez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oh's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
Martinez misses with a knee strike.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh misses with an elbow strike.
Oh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Oh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh stalling against the cage.
Oh lands an elbow inside that Martinez shrugs off.
Oh avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but Oh blocks with his arms.
Oh leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Oh.
Martinez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Oh.
Ricardo Martinez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Oh takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martinez.
Oh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Martinez.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oh misses with an elbow over the top.
Oh throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Martinez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Martinez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Oh wants to land a leg kick but Martinez is out of range.
Oh digs a good body shot into Martinez's ribs.
Oh misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martinez. Oh shrugs it off though.
Oh tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Martinez moves out of range as Oh throws a body kick.
Oh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Martinez - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Martinez.
Martinez forces Oh back against the cage and clinches.
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
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.
Oh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh misses with the body kick
and Martinez counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oh. That did some damage!
Martinez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Martinez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oh on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martinez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A thudding body kick lands there by Martinez!
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez scores with a decent looking hook.
Martinez looks to land a body kick but Oh moved away.
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Oh.
Oh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martinez avoids a wild elbow strike from Oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Oh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oh misses with some punches.
Martinez is trying to push Oh away but Oh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez avoids a wild elbow strike from Oh.
Oh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez lands a hook that snaps the head of Oh backwards.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
Oh throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Oh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oh slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oh blocks it with crossed arms.
Ricardo Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez looking to throw knees to the head but Oh is blocking nicely.
Martinez lands a body punch.
Oh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike.
Martinez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oh.
Martinez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh throws a head punch that misses.
Oh misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
Dongmin Oh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martinez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martinez pushes Oh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oh controlling the action here for a moment.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dongmin Oh!
Dongmin Oh very nearly forgot to thank Brute amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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hype
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pop
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