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DBC 27: Orlov vs Compton PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaromir Mulletsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and To Hak (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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195 lbs
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189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaromir Mulletsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, To Hak!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mulletsson.
Hak wants to land a leg kick but Mulletsson is out of range.
Hak misses with a leg kick
and Mulletsson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hak throws a looping overhand right but Mulletsson ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mulletsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hak throws a leg kick
and Mulletsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hak's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hak keeping full guard, as Mulletsson tries to pass.
Mulletsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mulletsson trying to control but Hak is working from the bottom.
Hak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mulletsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hak is pulling down on Mulletsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Mulletsson, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hak's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jaromir Mulletsson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mulletsson.
Hak feints and then cracks Mulletsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mulletsson down.
Hak misses with a body punch
and Mulletsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hak tries a knee to the head but Mulletsson blocks it.
Mulletsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Mulletsson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hak wants to control from the top but Mulletsson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hak tries to stand but Mulletsson is controlling from the bottom.
Mulletsson keeping moving, preventing Hak from controlling successfully.
Mulletsson controls Hak momentarily but Hak frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. To Hak was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mulletsson tries to clinch up but Hak circles away and keeps his distance.
Hak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mulletsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mulletsson shoots in for a takedown but Hak shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hak moves into range and clinches up with Mulletsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hak.
Hak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hak stops a takedown attempt from Mulletsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaromir Mulletsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hak connects with a right hand. Mulletsson shakes it off.
Hak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mulletsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Mulletsson staying out of range there.
Hak lands a head kick. Mulletsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hak looks for the body kick but Mulletsson saw that one coming.
Hak tries a head kick but it misses.
Mulletsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hak lands a leg kick that knocks Mulletsson off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Hak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hak wants to clinch.
Hak is looking to clinch but Mulletsson is avoiding it.
Hak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
To Hak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hak throws a head kick that misses.
Hak has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hak throws a sloppy head kick
and Mulletsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mulletsson's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mulletsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hak's guard.
Hak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jaromir Mulletsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mulletsson.
Mulletsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mulletsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mulletsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mulletsson.
Hak lands a nice looking body shot.
Mulletsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hak as he avoids it easily.
Hak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mulletsson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaromir Mulletsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hak rushes Mulletsson and presses him up against the cage.
Hak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hak misses with a punch to the body.
Hak letting Mulletsson take a breather here.
Mulletsson prevents Hak from breaking the clinch.
Hak lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jaromir Mulletsson has been cut.
Mulletsson trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hak.
Hak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hak tries a body shot but Mulletsson blocks it.
Hak tries to throw a body punch but Mulletsson avoids it by throwing Hak back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hak.
Hak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hak scores with a shot to the side of Mulletsson's head.
Mulletsson pulls Hak into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulletsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulletsson, not yet.
Mulletsson trying to keep a closed guard but Hak is proving a slippery customer.
Hak trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulletsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. To Hak was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulletsson manages to avoid it.
Hak rushes Mulletsson and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulletsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hak misses with a body punch.
Mulletsson goes for a takedown attempt but Hak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulletsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mulletsson misses with a body kick.
To Hak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hak lands a nice shot to the body.
Hak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mulletsson. That did some damage!
Hak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mulletsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jab, jab by Hak - just one landing.
Mulletsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hak.
Mulletsson closes the distance and clinches up with Hak, looking for a takedown. Mulletsson pushes Hak against the cage but Hak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mulletsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mulletsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hak lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulletsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mulletsson's sensitive parts.
Hak wants to slow Mulletsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Hak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hak.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulletsson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulletsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulletsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hak has a couple of punches blocked by Mulletsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
To Hak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaromir Mulletsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mulletsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hak defends it nicely.
Hak scores with a head kick.
Hak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mulletsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mulletsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mulletsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Hak's head but Hak avoids it well.
Hak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mulletsson off and has taken his back!
Hak is hanging on to Mulletsson's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hak trying to control.
Mulletsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mulletsson is pressing down on Hak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hak prevents Mulletsson from getting back to his feet.
Mulletsson working a defensive guard here.
Mulletsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mulletsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mulletsson keeping moving, preventing Hak from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mulletsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. To Hak wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mulletsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hak scores with a head kick. Mulletsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mulletsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hak is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hak. Mulletsson shrugs it off though.
Mulletsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mulletsson is defending well for now.
Hak keeps control of Mulletsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hak gets through Mulletsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mulletsson being controlled against the cage.
Mulletsson prevents a body shot from Hak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulletsson breaks the clinch.
Mulletsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hak but Hak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hak throws a series of punches but Mulletsson avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hak drives through and clinches with Mulletsson against the cage.
Mulletsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hak's elbow.
Mulletsson gets control of Hak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mulletsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mulletsson is pulling down on Hak's head. It's preventing any offense from Hak, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hak postures up in Mulletsson's guard and throws a big left but Mulletsson blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
To Hak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... To Hak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Barden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 cm
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163 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rock Barden!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barden.
Barden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jobber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jobber misses with a hook
and Barden counters with a left to the body.
Jobber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jobber misses with a looping left.
Barden scores with a spinning back kick!
Barden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jobber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Jobber.
Barden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jobber throws a shot from downtown. Barden moves away and avoids it.
Jobber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barden throws a head kick but Jobber moves out of range.
Rock Barden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barden gets a clinch.
Jobber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jobber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barden throws a nice looking combination but Jobber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jobber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jobber throws a looping overhand right but Barden ducks down to avoid it.
Barden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jobber.
Barden tries to close the distance and clinch but Jobber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barden.
Barden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jobber misses with a shot to the body
enabling Barden to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barden closes the distance and clinches.
Barden manages to break the clinch.
Barden throws a body kick that misses.
Barden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jobber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barden.
Jobber misses with a two punch combination.
Barden tries to clinch up but Jobber circles away and keeps his distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barden - that will leave a mark!
Barden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber misses with a two punch combination.
Barden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jobber throws a right and a left that Barden avoids nicely.
Barden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jobber.
Barden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jobber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jobber blocks a head kick by Barden.
Jobber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jobber blocks a head kick by Barden.
Jobber moves out of range of the leg kick from Barden.
Jobber swings for the body but Barden moves out of range.
Jobber misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barden looks for the body kick but Jobber saw that one coming.
Barden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jobber manages to avoid it.
Jobber misses with a body shot.
Barden cracks Jobber with an open hand slap.
Nice body kick from Barden.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jobber tries to break the clinch but Barden is controlling the position.
Jobber tries to pull guard but Barden won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barden throws a head kick that misses.
Barden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jobber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jobber misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Barden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barden clinches up with Jobber and pushes him back against the cage.
Jobber tries to pull guard but Barden holds him up against the cage and eventually Jobber drops back down to his feet.
Barden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jobber throws a body punch but Barden moves out of range.
Barden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barden avoids the body shot from Jobber.
Jobber throws the left hand but Barden avoids the punch easily.
Barden throws a body kick that misses.
Rock Barden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barden misses with a two punch combination.
Barden misses with a head kick.
Jobber swings for the body but Barden moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barden scores with a head kick. Jobber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barden tries to clinch up.
Jobber scores with a jab to the body.
Barden has Jobber up against the cage in a clinch.
Barden breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jobber.
Jobber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barden instigates a clinch.
Barden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jobber lands a jab to the head.
Barden misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barden lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jobber takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber misses with a double jab.
Barden connects with a solid leg kick.
Jobber tries to keep at a distance but Barden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jobber takes a swing at Barden's ribcage but misses.
Barden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Barden.
King Jobber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barden connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Jobber.
Barden moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jobber takes a swing at Barden's ribcage but misses.
Barden tries to bum rush Jobber with a series of wild strikes but Jobber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Jobber misses
enabling Barden to counter with a crisp jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jobber crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barden - the referee stops the clock and Jobber gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barden. Jobber manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jobber blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barden. Jobber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barden ducks under a wild hook from Jobber.
Jobber works Barden's body with a nice hook.
Jobber sizes up Barden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jobber fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber dips to his left and cracks Barden with an uppercut!
Jobber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jobber blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jobber cracks a nice hook into Barden's ribs.
Jobber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jobber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barden lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Barden.
Barden misses with an uppercut.
Barden tried to score with a low kick but Jobber checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Barden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jobber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barden throws a leg kick which misses Jobber's front leg but catches the back leg as Jobber tries to avoid it.
Jobber lands a lovely overhand right.
Barden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jobber.
Jobber thows a body shot but no joy.
Jobber avoids a kick to the body.
Barden misses with an uppercut.
Jobber is looking to wear down Barden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jobber swings for the body but Barden moves out of range.
Barden throws out a leg kick but Jobber moves out of range and Barden only half commits.
Jobber has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barden.
Jobber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jobber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber 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.
Jobber scores with a jab. Barden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jobber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barden manages to avoid it.
Jobber misses with a body shot.
Barden fakes the leg kick and cracks Jobber in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barden lands a front kick.
Barden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jobber momentarily.
Barden lands with a nice body kick.
Barden tries a head kick but it misses.
Barden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jobber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barden. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jobber misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barden - that will leave a mark!
Barden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jobber, pushing him back against the cage.
Jobber has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barden uses from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barden wanted to stand there but Jobber had control of the position.
Barden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jobber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barden has passed into half guard!
Jobber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jobber has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Barden. Oh but Jobber has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Barden goes limp - he's gone! Jobber jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). King Jobber!
After the big win, King Jobber made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brute and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yermolai Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Do comes to the cage accompanied by The Godfather Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yermolai Sokoloff!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoloff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Do thows a body shot but no joy.
Do misses with a few strikes there.
Sokoloff misses with a wild body shot.
Do shoots in but no luck this time.
Sokoloff misses the shot to the body.
Sokoloff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Michael Do has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Do. Those never looked like landing.
Sokoloff lands with a shot to the body.
Sokoloff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sokoloff.
Sokoloff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Do.
Do swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokoloff throws a leg kick
and Do counters with a single leg into guard. Sokoloff didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Do throwing strikes but missing.
Do is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokoloff has wrist control.
Do working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokoloff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Do defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokoloff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Do is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokoloff has wrist control.
Sokoloff looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokoloff, not yet.
Do sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sokoloff has momentary wrist control but Do slips an elbow through the middle.
Sokoloff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Do gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sokoloff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Do gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do lands a couple of elbows.
Do scoring with some ground and pound.
Do postures up in Sokoloff's guard and throws a big left but Sokoloff blocks it.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokoloff keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
Sokoloff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Sokoloff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sokoloff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Do is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokoloff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sokoloff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yermolai Sokoloff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Do's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sokoloff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokoloff moves away from the strike by Do.
Sokoloff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sokoloff tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokoloff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good work by Do as he checks the leg kick.
Sokoloff throws a wild body kick that Do sees coming a mile off.
Do takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Do throws a series of punches but Sokoloff avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sokoloff swings for the body but Do moves out of range.
Sokoloff throws a sloppy head kick and Do moves out of range easily.
Sokoloff swinging wildly here.
Michael Do is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Sokoloff catches Do right on the button with a cross.
Yermolai Sokoloff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokoloff digs a good hook to Do's body.
Do shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sokoloff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Do rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sokoloff to the mat! Sokoloff manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokoloff is keeping the position for now.
Sokoloff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Do is aware though and is defending well.
Do trying to control but Sokoloff is working from the bottom.
Sokoloff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Do throws a big elbow that misses.
Do trying to control but Sokoloff is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do working some strikes from top position.
Do missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michael Do overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Do throws a strike but Sokoloff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Do 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.
Do is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff throws an elbow that misses. Do uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sokoloff's guard. Nice move by Do!
Sokoloff has his foot on Do's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Do works his way back into a safe position though.
Do with a flurry of punches that miss.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Do with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do throwing strikes from guard but Sokoloff blocks nicely.
Do wants to pass the guard but Sokoloff is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yermolai Sokoloff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Do'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. This is the final round!
Sokoloff misses with a low kick.
Do throws a right and a left that both miss.
Do fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sokoloff avoids it really well and circles away.
Yermolai Sokoloff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokoloff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Do on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Do checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sokoloff throws a low kick but Do avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sokoloff.
Sokoloff motions for Do to come forward. Sokoloff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sokoloff throws out a loose jab but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sokoloff.
Do drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Do creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sokoloff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sokoloff avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Do.
Do advances nicely into full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Do lands a big elbow.
Sokoloff gets back to half guard.
Do throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokoloff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Do pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Do throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokoloff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Do's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Do's back!
Sokoloff misses with punches from the back.
Sokoloff throwing strikes and Do squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
The referee warns Do that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Do wants to control but Sokoloff is having none of it.
Do is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff throws a wild left hand from mount and Do manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokoloff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokoloff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokoloff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sokoloff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Michael Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yermolai Sokoloff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sokoloff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sokoloff wants to pass to mount but Do is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yermolai Sokoloff.
I've got Sokoloff 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yermolai Sokoloff!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michihiro Bukake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCullough comes into the arena with Bodies by Drowning Pool blaring out of the sound system. Bukake has chosen Primo Victoria as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack McCullough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michihiro Bukake !
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullough looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCullough finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bukake moves out of range of the body kick from McCullough.
McCullough misses with the combination.
Bukake doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
McCullough misses with the body kick
and Bukake counters with an outside leg kick.
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bukake is looking to clinch.
McCullough tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bukake is able to avoid easily.
McCullough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCullough keeps the fight on the outside.
Bukake has McCullough up against the cage in a clinch.
Bukake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bukake trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukake has McCullough pressed against the cage, preventing McCullough from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bukake keeps control of McCullough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bukake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bukake landing knees to the head.
Bukake lands a shot to the body.
Bukake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bukake working McCullough over with knees to the body.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCullough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bukake has him pressed against the cage.
Bukake tries a knee to the head but McCullough blocks it.
Bukake keeps control of McCullough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bukake just leaning against McCullough, taking a breather.
McCullough stops a takedown attempt from Bukake .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bukake holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukake trying to keep a closed guard but McCullough is proving a slippery customer.
McCullough trying to control but Bukake is working from the bottom.
Bukake pulls McCullough in close to his closed guard and prevents McCullough from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCullough throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bukake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michihiro Bukake .
Bukake has closed the distance and engaged McCullough in a clinch.
McCullough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bukake lands a knee to the head.
McCullough looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCullough.
McCullough wants a takedown.
Bukake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McCullough regains guard.
McCullough has Bukake pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCullough wants to stand and escape but Bukake is having none of it.
Bukake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCullough is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullough is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCullough will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bukake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCullough is keeping the position for now.
Bukake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukake blocks a head kick by McCullough.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCullough misses with a two punch combination.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bukake takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michihiro Bukake will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCullough misses with a series of wild punches.
McCullough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bukake .
Bukake tries to clinch up.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses
and Bukake makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCullough misses with a low kick.
Bukake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukake is looking to clinch but McCullough is avoiding it.
Bukake tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
Bukake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCullough scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Michihiro Bukake has been cut.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Bukake avoids them all with ease.
McCullough throws a looping overhand right but Bukake ducks down to avoid it.
Bukake instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough is pressed up against the cage. Bukake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCullough down to the mat. McCullough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCullough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukake was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullough.
McCullough with a hook.
Nice shot by McCullough.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bukake . That's going to slow McCullough down.
McCullough throws a lazy head kick
and Bukake counters with a good low kick that McCullough was not able to check.
Bukake checks the leg kick.
McCullough throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bukake counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bukake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bukake tries to land a knee to the head but McCullough blocks with his arms.
Bukake prevents McCullough from breaking the clinch.
Bukake turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
McCullough is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bukake asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough tries to improve position but can't.
Bukake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCullough can't do much from the bottom here.
Bukake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCullough manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bukake 's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukake stops McCullough from getting back to his feet.
Bukake passes into side control, despite McCullough's attempt to control the position.
Bukake trying to control the position but McCullough is working away.
Bukake working the head with strikes.
Bukake trying to control the action but McCullough is working from the bottom.
Bukake decides to stand back up.
Bukake throws an off balance right hand
and McCullough counters with a series of strikes. Bukake will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCullough throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCullough is looking to chop away at Bukake 's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukake misses with a two punch combination.
McCullough misses with a double jab.
McCullough misses with a series of wild punches.
Bukake feints and then cracks McCullough's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCullough down.
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!
Bukake closes the distance and clinches.
Bukake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bukake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCullough's efforts to push away.
McCullough is looking to break free of the clinch but Bukake has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukake has picked McCullough up - he's going for a ride! Bukake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McCullough trying to control from the bottom.
Bukake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michihiro Bukake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michihiro Bukake 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bukake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bukake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCullough.
Bukake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCullough.
Bukake tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bukake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Bukake .
McCullough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCullough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bukake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bukake lands in his opponent's guard.
Bukake wants to control from the top but McCullough keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukake forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukake connects with a nice short shot to McCullough's temple.
Bukake wants to stand up but McCullough is controlling the position.
McCullough is trying to stand back up but Bukake is controlling him
Bukake is trying to control. McCullough wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bukake is taking a breather. McCullough says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bukake is looking to take a break and control but McCullough is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michihiro Bukake wasn't active enough on the ground.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
Jack McCullough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bukake slips a jab and a cross from McCullough.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bukake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCullough, pushing him back against the cage.
Bukake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jack McCullough has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCullough's efforts to push away.
McCullough is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bukake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCullough is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bukake with a knee to the head.
Bukake holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullough can't break the clinch.
Michihiro Bukake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCullough blocks the elbow strike.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bukake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCullough wants to get back to striking at distance but Bukake won't allow it.
McCullough managing to block the knees to the body from Bukake .
McCullough wants to break free but Bukake has control.
Bukake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bukake lands a knee to the head.
Bukake tries to work over McCullough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jack McCullough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullough wants to get back to striking at distance but Bukake won't allow it.
McCullough is pressed up against the cage. Bukake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCullough down to the mat. McCullough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCullough.
Bukake clinches.
Bukake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCullough's efforts to push away.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch but Bukake keeps him there for the moment.
Bukake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCullough after a bit of a struggle.
Jack McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michihiro Bukake .
Bukake tries a knee to the head but McCullough blocks it.
McCullough has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bukake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCullough looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCullough is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bukake obliges.
Michihiro Bukake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCullough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bukake has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michihiro Bukake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bukake 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michihiro Bukake !
Michihiro Bukake made sure to mention his sponsor, Damnfield clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alecxsander Pitpitunge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ocsar Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitpitunge's entrance music is Never Say Die. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alecxsander Pitpitunge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ocsar Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha drops Pitpitunge with a beautiful combination! Pitpitunge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rocha is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alecxsander Pitpitunge has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rocha moves in looking to clinch but Pitpitunge pushes him off.
Rocha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pitpitunge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pitpitunge tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocha fakes the body blow, causing Pitpitunge to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pitpitunge goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ocsar Rocha!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ocsar Rocha made sure he mentioned Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshinobu Okuyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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282 lbs
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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshinobu Okuyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trent Willis!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis is looking to clinch but Okuyama is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Willis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Willis misses with a low kick.
Okuyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willis slips a jab and a cross from Okuyama.
Okuyama tries to bum rush Willis with a series of wild strikes but Willis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Willis has managed to clinch.
Willis misses with an elbow over the top.
Willis with a knee to the head.
Willis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Okuyama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Willis misses with an elbow over the top.
Willis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but Okuyama blocks with his arms.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okuyama blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okuyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Okuyama managing to block the knees to the body from Willis.
Willis misses with a knee to the head.
Okuyama takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Yoshinobu Okuyama has been cut.
Willis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okuyama effectively controlling the action here.
Okuyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Willis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Willis with a knee to the head.
Okuyama is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okuyama.
With the fighters up against the cage, Willis throws an elbow but misses.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Willis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okuyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Willis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but Okuyama blocks with his arms.
Okuyama can't find room to land a body shot as Willis controls the action.
Willis misses with a knee strike.
Okuyama is trying to break the clinch but Willis is controlling him.
Willis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Willis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Willis misses with a knee to the head.
Okuyama is trying to break the clinch but Willis has him pressed against the cage.
Willis looking to throw knees to the head but Okuyama is blocking nicely.
Willis misses with a knee to the head.
Willis tries a knee to the head but Okuyama blocks it.
Willis tries a knee to the head but Okuyama blocks it.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but Okuyama blocks with his arms.
Willis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Willis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okuyama avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis keeps control of Okuyama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Willis missing with knees to the body.
Okuyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okuyama is trying to force a seperation but Willis has the dominant position.
Willis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okuyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Willis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Willis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okuyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Willis tries a knee to the head but Okuyama blocks it.
Okuyama is trying to maintain a safe position but Willis gets an underhook and turns Okuyama into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okuyama managing to block the knees to the body from Willis.
Willis tries a knee to the head but Okuyama blocks it.
Okuyama dodges an elbow strike from Willis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Willis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshinobu Okuyama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Okuyama throws a shot from downtown. Willis moves away and avoids it.
Okuyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Okuyama connects with a body shot that sends Willis's belly button to the back.
Okuyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Willis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Okuyama misses with an uppercut. Willis saw that one coming.
A combination from Okuyama does no damage.
Okuyama misses with a series of wild punches.
Okuyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okuyama. Willis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okuyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willis darts in and clinches Okuyama up against the cage.
Willis tries a knee to the head but Okuyama blocks it.
Willis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okuyama is trying to break the clinch but Willis is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okuyama.
Willis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okuyama tries to break the clinch but Willis is controlling the position.
Willis just leaning against Okuyama, taking a breather.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Willis missing with knees to the body.
Okuyama is trying to force a seperation but Willis has the dominant position.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okuyama.
Willis prevents Okuyama from breaking the clinch.
Willis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okuyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Willis misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okuyama avoids it.
Willis looking to throw knees to the head but Okuyama is blocking nicely.
Willis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Willis crunches a lovely knee into Okuyama's ribcage.
Willis is trying to stall.
Willis landing knees to the head.
Willis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Willis trying to land knees to the body.
Okuyama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Willis tries a knee to the head but Okuyama blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okuyama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Okuyama working hard to break the clinch.
Willis lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Willis.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Willis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okuyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Willis letting Okuyama take a breather here.
Willis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Willis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okuyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis prevents Okuyama from breaking the clinch.
Willis is trying to maintain a safe position but Okuyama gets an underhook and turns Willis into the cage.
Willis misses with a knee to the head.
Willis misses with a knee to the head.
Okuyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Willis missing with knees to the body.
Willis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Okuyama tries to work over Willis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willis tries a knee to the head but Okuyama blocks it.
Okuyama wants to stall.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Willis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoshinobu Okuyama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Okuyama throws a hook but Willis blocks it.
Willis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Willis blocks a jab.
Willis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Trent Willis has been cut.
Okuyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Okuyama scores with a nice right hand.
Willis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okuyama throws out the jab.
Okuyama looks to land a left hand but Willis moved out of range nicely.
Okuyama scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis moves away from the strike by Okuyama.
Okuyama looks to land a left hand but Willis moved out of range nicely.
Okuyama swinging wildly here.
Okuyama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Willis momentarily.
Okuyama tries to bum rush Willis with a series of wild strikes but Willis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okuyama scores with a decent looking hook.
That has opened up Trent Willis's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okuyama connects with a single shot there.
Okuyama misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Okuyama.
Willis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okuyama throws a hook but Willis avoids it easily.
Willis motions for Okuyama to come forward. Willis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okuyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Willis is just out of range.
Okuyama misses with an uppercut.
Okuyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okuyama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okuyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Willis tries to work over Okuyama's front leg with a kick but Okuyama checks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Willis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okuyama, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okuyama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Willis has Okuyama pressed against the cage, preventing Okuyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Willis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Willis looking to throw knees to the head but Okuyama is blocking nicely.
Willis lands a good knee to the midsection. Okuyama won't want to take too many of those.
Okuyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Willis won't allow it.
Okuyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trent Willis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Willis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okuyama is defending well for now.
Willis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okuyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Willis lands a knee to the head.
Willis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but Okuyama blocks with his arms.
Trent Willis 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.
Stalling in the clinch from Okuyama.
A knee to the head by Willis.
Okuyama blocks the elbow strike.
Okuyama is trying to break the clinch but Willis is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Willis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okuyama is defending well for now.
Willis prevents Okuyama from breaking the clinch.
Okuyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Willis won't allow it.
Okuyama is trying to break the clinch but Willis is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Okuyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshinobu Okuyama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Willis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Willis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nopparat Somchaimy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomislav Boksic (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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216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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27
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nopparat Somchaimy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomislav Boksic!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somchaimy throws an overhand right that lands on Boksic's shoulder, as Boksic tries to avoid the shot.
Somchaimy doesn't manage to clinch there - Boksic circles away.
Boksic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Somchaimy circles away.
Somchaimy throws a leg kick but Boksic moved away.
Somchaimy looks to land a body kick but Boksic moved away.
Somchaimy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Somchaimy misses with a leg kick.
Boksic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Somchaimy as he jumps to the side.
Boksic looks for a takedown but Somchaimy sprawls well.
Nopparat Somchaimy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Boksic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchaimy motions for Boksic to come forward. Somchaimy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Somchaimy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boksic is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Somchaimy as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Tomislav Boksic has been cut.
Boksic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Somchaimy quickly recovers to half guard.
Boksic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boksic throwing shots but Somchaimy is blocking nicely.
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!
Somchaimy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Somchaimy throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchaimy leaves Boksic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boksic blocks a low kick nicely.
Boksic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Somchaimy throws a wild body kick that Boksic sees coming a mile off.
Somchaimy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boksic in his tracks.
A jab from Somchaimy misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchaimy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boksic.
Somchaimy 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.
Somchaimy rushes Boksic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Somchaimy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Somchaimy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Somchaimy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boksic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boksic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Somchaimy gets underhooks to prevent Boksic's takedown attempt.
Somchaimy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Somchaimy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Somchaimy lands a good knee to the midsection. Boksic won't want to take too many of those.
Boksic looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somchaimy can't find room to land a body shot as Boksic controls the action.
Boksic jumps guard but Somchaimy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boksic managing to block the knees to the body from Somchaimy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Somchaimy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Somchaimy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boksic up against the cage.
Somchaimy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nopparat Somchaimy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomislav Boksic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Somchaimy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Somchaimy leaves Boksic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Somchaimy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boksic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Somchaimy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Somchaimy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boksic moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchaimy lands a big head kick that sends Boksic tumbling to the mat! Somchaimy takes a step backwards and waves Boksic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boksic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somchaimy wants to clinch up but Boksic keeps it at a distance.
Somchaimy lands with a cross.
Boksic is still on wobbly legs! Can Somchaimy finish him?
That has opened up Tomislav Boksic's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Somchaimy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boksic seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Somchaimy, right into the meat.
Somchaimy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boksic manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Somchaimy, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Somchaimy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Somchaimy.
Boksic is breathing heavily.
Somchaimy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boksic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Somchaimy!
That kick from Somchaimy tenderised Boksic's leg. Boksic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Somchaimy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Somchaimy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchaimy tries to clinch but Boksic moves out of range.
Somchaimy looks to score with a jab to the body but Boksic is just out of range.
Somchaimy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boksic is out of range and Somchaimy settles back down.
Somchaimy scores with a nice right hand.
Nopparat Somchaimy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somchaimy looks to score with a jab to the body but Boksic is just out of range.
Nopparat Somchaimy is winning the standup battle so far.
Somchaimy misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Boksic blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boksic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somchaimy can pounce on him.
Somchaimy throws a sloppy head kick and Boksic moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Somchaimy slams his shin into Boksic's torso.
Boksic blocks a leg kick.
Boksic throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somchaimy lands a big head kick that sends Boksic tumbling to the mat! Somchaimy takes a step backwards and waves Boksic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above Tomislav Boksic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Somchaimy knocks out Boksic with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Somchaimy before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Somchaimy picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nopparat Somchaimy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Guerrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrier has chosen Guerrila Radio as his entrance music. Harry Callahan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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29
207 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owen Guerrier!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Callahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Callahan.
Guerrier takes one to the side of the head.
Guerrier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callahan throws a low kick, looking for Guerrier's leg but Guerrier calmly moves out of range.
Callahan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guerrier.
Callahan scores with a hook to the body. Guerrier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Callahan tries to bum rush Guerrier with a series of wild strikes but Guerrier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guerrier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guerrier connects with a solid leg kick.
Guerrier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Callahan, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan avoids a wild elbow strike from Guerrier.
Guerrier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guerrier throws an elbow that misses.
Callahan lands a hook that snaps the head of Guerrier backwards.
Guerrier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Callahan's efforts to push away.
Guerrier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guerrier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guerrier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guerrier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Callahan is trying to push Guerrier away but Guerrier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guerrier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Callahan's efforts to push away.
Callahan takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Callahan on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Guerrier.
Callahan wants to break free but Guerrier has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier prevents a body shot from Callahan.
Callahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerrier closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Callahan counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callahan misses with a straight left.
Guerrier tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Callahan counters with a stiff right hand.
Guerrier tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Callahan counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier tries to clinch up
and Callahan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guerrier moves away from the strike by Callahan.
Callahan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callahan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Guerrier walks into a straight right hand from Callahan.
Callahan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Callahan wants to slow Guerrier down by chopping away at his legs.
Guerrier looks to clinch
and Callahan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guerrier ducks right into an uppercut from Callahan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier forces Callahan back against the cage and clinches.
Callahan is trying to push Guerrier away but Guerrier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guerrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Callahan.
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!
Callahan lands with a left to the head.
Callahan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guerriers head.
Guerrier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Callahan is defending well for now.
Guerrier being controlled against the cage.
Callahan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guerrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guerrier lands a nice elbow.
Callahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Callahan lands a shoulder strike.
Callahan struggles to land a body shot inside as Guerrier controls his hands.
Callahan misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Callahan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guerrier tries to clinch but Callahan is having none of it.
Guerrier wants to clinch but Callahan slips to the side
and Callahan counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Owen Guerrier has been cut.
Guerrier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Callahan throws out the jab.
Callahan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Callahan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callahan looks to land a right hand but Guerrier moved out of range.
Guerrier gets a clinch.
Callahan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guerrier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Callahan's brow.
Guerrier is looking to control Callahan's arms but Callahan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guerrier has his back to the cage.
Callahan working aggressively here.
Guerrier lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callahan avoids a wild elbow strike from Guerrier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guerrier tries to land knees in the clinch but Callahan avoids the damage to the body.
Guerrier misses with an elbow strike.
Guerrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Callahan can't find room to land a body shot as Guerrier controls the action.
Guerrier leaning against his opponent.
Callahan working aggressively here.
Callahan avoiding damage as Guerrier throws knees to the body.
Callahan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Callahan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Guerrier in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Guerrier keeps control of Callahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Callahan tries to break the clinch but Guerrier is controlling the position.
Callahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guerrier blocks a body shot from Callahan.
Callahan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Callahan working aggressively here.
Callahan throws a punch but it's blocked by Guerrier.
Callahan tries to break the clinch but Guerrier is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callahan blocks an elbow strike.
Callahan blocks the elbow strike.
Callahan tries to break the clinch but Guerrier is controlling the position.
Guerrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guerrier lands a good knee to the midsection. Callahan won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerrier misses with some punches.
Guerrier misses with some punches.
Guerrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Callahan.
Callahan has had enough of the clinch but Guerrier keeps him there for the moment.
Guerrier lands an elbow that stopped Callahan in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guerrier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Callahan's brow.
Guerrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guerrier lands a knee to the body.
Guerrier scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Callahan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guerrier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Callahan as Guerrier tries to tie him up.
Guerrier lands a damaging elbow.
Callahan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Callahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Callahan blocks an elbow strike.
Callahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Callahan thows a leg kick but Guerrier checks it
and Guerrier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guerrier.
Guerrier tries to stall but Callahan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Callahan blocks an elbow strike.
Callahan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guerrier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guerrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guerrier is pushing Callahan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Callahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan tries to circle away but Guerrier has him pinned against the cage.
Callahan prevents a body shot from Guerrier.
Guerrier has Callahan pressed against the cage, preventing Callahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guerrier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Callahan breaks from the clinch.
Callahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerrier blocks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Callahan, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callahan motions for Guerrier to come forward. Callahan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Callahan throws a jab when Guerrier was well out of range.
Guerrier tries to clinch
and Callahan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guerrier thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Guerrier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Owen Guerrier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Callahan misses.
Guerrier moves to clinch but Callahan breaks away
enabling Callahan to counter with a crisp jab.
Guerrier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callahan.
Callahan looks to throw the jab but Guerrier is out of range.
Guerrier misses with a head kick.
Guerrier looks to clinch
and Callahan counters with a two punch combo.
Callahan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guerrier.
Callahan throws an overhand right that lands on Guerrier's shoulder, as Guerrier tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callahan. Guerrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrier slips a straight right by Callahan.
Guerrier slips a jab from Callahan.
Guerrier tries to close the distance and clinch but Callahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerrier staying out of range there.
Guerrier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Callahan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guerrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Callahan.
Guerrier rushes Callahan and presses him up against the cage.
Guerrier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guerrier misses with a punch to the body.
Callahan blocks an elbow strike from Guerrier.
A short left from Callahan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guerrier backwards.
Callahan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Callahan tries to circle away but Guerrier has him pinned against the cage.
Callahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guerrier keeps control of Callahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Callahan is trying to break the clinch but Guerrier is controlling him.
Callahan working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Callahan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrier misses with an elbow strike.
Guerrier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Callahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Callahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guerrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guerrier pushes off an throws an elbow but Callahan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Callahan.
Guerrier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guerrier throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerrier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callahan. Guerrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guerrier walks into a stiff left hand from Callahan.
Harry Callahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callahan looks to throw the jab but Guerrier is out of range.
Callahan misses with a wild body shot.
Callahan lands with a good body shot.
Guerrier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Callahan keeps the fight on the outside.
Callahan swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerrier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrier fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Callahan misses.
Guerrier looks to clinch
and Callahan counters with a right hand to the body.
Callahan throws a big shot that misses.
Callahan throws a hook but Guerrier avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callahan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guerrier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerrier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Callahan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Callahan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Callahan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Takashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Ratamahatta by Sepultura as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Takashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adriano Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takashi misses with a double jab.
Takashi lands a jab to the nose.
Takashi misses with an uppercut
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takashi as he jumps to the side.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Takashi tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takashi moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Takashi throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Takashi.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takashi scores with a shot to the body.
Takashi tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Takashi is controlling Garcia's trapped leg to prevent Garcia from advancing to side control.
Garcia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takashi wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Takashi tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
Garcia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garcia is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back!
Takashi is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Garcia right now.
Garcia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takashi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Takashi sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takashi misses with a wild body shot.
Lee Takashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takashi manages to avoid it.
Takashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takashi gets caught flat footed, as Garcia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is fighting to break Takashi's control of his arms but Takashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia stops Takashi from standing up.
Takashi wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Takashi keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving.
Takashi is trying to keep Garcia in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee Takashi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Takashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takashi. Takashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Garcia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takashi looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Takashi misses with a straight left.
Takashi thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia defending well as Takashi loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takashi scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Takashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garcia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Takashi is keeping the position.
Garcia is looking to pass into half guard but Takashi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takashi is in guard.
Takashi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Takashi is just out of range.
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Takashi.
Takashi misses with a body shot.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Takashi forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
Takashi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia blocks the elbow strike.
Takashi missing with knees to the body.
Takashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Garcia is working for takedown but Takashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takashi lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Adriano Garcia has been cut.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Takashi is controlling him.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takashi to keep the fight standing.
Lee Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriano Garcia.
Takashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garcia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takashi trying to land knees to the body.
Takashi lands a left hand.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Takashi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garcia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takashi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takashi smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a hook. Takashi ducked under it nicely.
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!
Takashi tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Takashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Takashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Takashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Takashi, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Takashi against the cage but Takashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takashi punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Takashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takashi.
Lee Takashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takashi walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Takashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takashi.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takashi.
Takashi wants to clinch.
Garcia lands a nice hook to Takashi's body. Takashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takashi sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takashi takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Takashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takashi digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Takashi tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Takashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
A jab from Takashi misses.
Takashi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takashi stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takashi throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Takashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Takashi.
Takashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown. Takashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takashi keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Takashi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garcia!
Adriano Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia tries to hold on but Takashi pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takashi tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Takashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adriano Garcia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A cross from Takashi lands.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Takashi is looking to wear down Garcia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Takashi misses with a body shot.
Takashi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takashi clinches with his opponent.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takashi to keep the fight standing.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takashi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriano Garcia.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takashi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takashi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takashi tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia wants to break free but Takashi has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Takashi won't allow it.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Takashi tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takashi with a knee to the head.
Takashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Takashi.
Lee Takashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takashi obliges.
Takashi connects with a knee to the head.
Takashi effectively controlling the action here.
Takashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi lands a shot to the body.
Takashi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Takashi.
Adriano Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Takashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Takashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Takashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takashi tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Takashi scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Takashi.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takashi obliges.
Takashi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takashi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takashi effectively controlling the action here.
Good body shot from Takashi.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takashi smiles and moves away.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takashi.
Takashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takashi lands with a good body shot.
Takashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Takashi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takashi jabs Garcia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takashi wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takashi was covering up waiting for the punch and Garcia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Takashi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Orlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colt Compton!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Compton throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Compton swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Compton misses the shot to the body.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Compton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Compton takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Compton breaks from the clinch.
Compton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
A telegraphed right hand from Compton misses the target.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Compton sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Compton.
Compton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlov misses with a hook.
Compton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Compton misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a nice body kick.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Compton.
Compton misses with a straight right.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Compton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Compton thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton misses with a combination
letting Orlov counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Compton.
Orlov thumps Compton with a low kick.
Compton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Compton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Compton moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Compton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Compton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orlov or not.
Orlov is trying to stall.
Compton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Colt Compton has been cut.
Compton walks into a left hand.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Compton saw that one coming.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Compton clobbers Orlov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Compton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Compton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov thuds his shin into the meat of Compton's side.
Compton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orlov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Compton counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexander Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov works the jab nicely.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Compton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Compton is rocked!
Compton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Compton is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
Orlov lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Orlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Compton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orlov drops Compton with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Compton! Orlov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Orlov!
Alexander Orlov retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Orlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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