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Rivals LXXVII: Funkyama/Jorma PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Lunde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lunde's choice of entrance music: Time to say goodbye. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rousimar Palhares Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Lunde!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lunde.
Lunde shoots and misses
and Skywalker counters with a left and a right that stings Lunde.
Lunde misses with a hook. Skywalker ducked under it nicely.
Lunde gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a left and a right that stings Lunde.
A slow jab from Lunde misses its intended target.
Skywalker lands a jab-cross combination.
Skywalker throws a nice looking combination but Lunde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skywalker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skywalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lunde throws a hook but Skywalker blocks it.
Skywalker fails to land with a series of punches.
Skywalker lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunde looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Lunde persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Lunde.
Lunde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lunde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker closes the distance and pushes Lunde back into the cage.
Skywalker gets underhooks to prevent Lunde's takedown attempt.
Lunde can't find room to land a body shot as Skywalker controls the action.
Skywalker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lunde can't fight it off and eventually Skywalker manages to take the fight to the floor. Lunde looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lunde has his hands on Skywalker's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skywalker looking to sit in guard and control but Lunde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Lunde from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hank Lunde wasn't active enough on the ground.
Skywalker is looking to clinch but Lunde is avoiding it.
A combination from Skywalker does no damage.
Lunde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lunde looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lunde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skywalker is looking to stand up but Lunde isn't so interested in that idea.
Lunde working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lunde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Lunde or perhaps it was just good defense by Skywalker which made him look bad.
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 Rousimar Palhares Skywalker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lunde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Lunde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lunde tries for a takedown but Skywalker circles away easily
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Skywalker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Skywalker defending well as Lunde loads up on a big left hand.
Skywalker misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lunde counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Skywalker is refusing to be controlled, as Lunde sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunde slows the pace down in half guard.
Lunde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Skywalker is refusing to be controlled, as Lunde sits in half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hank Lunde wasn't active enough on the ground.
Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Lunde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is looking to clinch.
Skywalker gets caught flat footed, as Lunde shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lunde trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lunde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lunde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lunde throws a big right hand that misses.
Lunde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunde slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skywalker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lunde.
Skywalker tries to clinch up but Lunde circles away and keeps his distance.
Lunde tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skywalker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lunde somewhat.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Lunde.
Skywalker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skywalker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lunde back to the cage. Skywalker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Lunde with that takedown attempt.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skywalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lunde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skywalker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lunde.
Lunde looks to land a left hand but Skywalker moved out of range nicely.
Lunde misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker tries to clinch up but Lunde circles away and keeps his distance.
Lunde looks to score with a jab to the body but Skywalker is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Lunde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Skywalker misses with a few strikes there.
Skywalker takes a swing at Lunde's ribcage but misses.
Lunde slips a jab and a cross from Skywalker.
Skywalker stalks Lunde and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lunde's face. Lunde staggers backwards, shaken.
Lunde shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lunde showed some decent athleticism there.
Lunde trying to control the action but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Lunde is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skywalker has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunde moves into full mount! Skywalker won't be happy about that!
Lunde tries to control but Skywalker wriggling away.
BOOM! Lunde connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Rousimar Palhares Skywalker has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunde punching from mount but Skywalker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lunde landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lunde tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skywalker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lunde.
Lunde is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skywalker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rousimar Palhares Skywalker's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rousimar Palhares Skywalker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hank Lunde!
Hank Lunde seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Blackhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislaw Dziuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanislaw Dziuk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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246 lbs
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290 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Blackhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stanislaw Dziuk!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackhill scores with a shot to the body.
Dziuk works over Blackhill's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like James Blackhill has been cut.
Dziuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dziuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackhill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blackhill lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dziuk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blackhill throwing strikes but missing.
Dziuk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blackhill!
Blackhill regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackhill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blackhill working a defensive guard here.
Dziuk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackhill trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackhill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackhill pulls Dziuk in to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dziuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dziuk tries to bum rush Blackhill with a series of wild strikes but Blackhill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dziuk lands a jab-cross combination.
Dziuk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dziuk wants it to stay on the feet.
Blackhill swings for the body but Dziuk moves out of range.
Dziuk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stanislaw Dziuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackhill misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackhill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dziuk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dziuk drops Blackhill with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blackhill looks back up at him and smiles so Dziuk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Blackhill is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackhill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dziuk as he jumps to the side.
Oh Blackhill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dziuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackhill seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackhill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dziuk.
Blackhill feints and as Dziuk raises his hands in defense, Blackhill changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blackhill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackhill trying to control but Dziuk is working from the bottom.
Dziuk is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackhill with a nice head shot there.
Blackhill stands and throws Dziuk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blackhill trying to control the position but Dziuk is working away.
Blackhill moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislaw Dziuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Blackhill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blackhill throws a right and a left that Dziuk avoids nicely.
Blackhill with a poor takedown
and Dziuk counters with a left and a right that stings Blackhill.
Dziuk lands a big right hook! Blackhill looks hurt but is still standing! Dziuk lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Blackhill falls down and Dziuk dives in with a huge hammer fist! Blackhill's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Dziuk runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stanislaw Dziuk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Great Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Great Pete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milo Talon!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pete takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pete on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Talon. Talon obviously looking to wear him down.
Talon cracks the inside of Pete's front leg.
Talon instigates a clinch.
Pete with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Talon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Talon lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Great Pete has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talon lands a damaging elbow.
Pete takes an elbow to the forehead.
Talon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Talon lands a nice elbow.
Talon lands a knee to the body.
Pete is breathing heavily.
Pete is trying to break the clinch but Talon is controlling him.
Talon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pete is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Talon.
Talon lands an elbow inside.
Talon managing to block the knees to the body from Pete.
Talon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Talon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pete is rocked!
A knee to the head by Talon.
Oh Pete is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talon has Pete pressed against the cage. He pushes Pete back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Talon throws a beautiful elbow that sends Pete crashing to the floor! Talon piles on the pressure with more strikes! Pete is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Talon!
After the fight, Milo Talon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hellbent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soon Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Hellbent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Soon Do!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellbent sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hellbent checks a leg kick.
Hellbent misses with a body shot.
Do lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Do 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hellbent throws a head kick that half lands.
Do takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Do swings for the body but Hellbent moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hellbent 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hellbent throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Do stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Do dives in and grabs Hellbent's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hellbent pushes down on Do's head and hops out.
Hellbent scores with a leg kick.
Hellbent takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hellbent scores with a hook to the body. Do takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hellbent looks to land a right hand but Do moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hellbent misses.
Hellbent ducks under a wild hook from Do.
Do closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Do moves out of range as Hellbent strikes.
Do ducks under a wild hook from Hellbent.
A jab from Do misses.
Hellbent slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hellbent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do.
Hellbent checks a leg kick.
Do throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hellbent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hellbent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hellbent fails to land with a series of punches.
Hellbent scores with the left hand. Do knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hellbent throws a nice looking combination but Do bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Do checks a low kick from Hellbent.
Do drops his hands momentarily and Hellbent takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Do shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hellbent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hellbent controls Do momentarily but Do frees himself.
Do with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Do advances position into side control!
Hellbent is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Do is chipping away with strikes.
Hellbent is working to avoid the ground and pound but Do connects with a decent elbow.
Do lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hellbent down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hellbent is trying to improve his position.
Do working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hellbent wants to control but Do postures up.
Hellbent is trying to improve his position.
Do throws an elbow but Hellbent slips to the side and avoids it well.
Do scores with punches from side control.
Do lands some shots froms side control.
Do scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hellbent to see if he's OK.
Hellbent is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do lands a nice forearm strike.
Hellbent is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Do is working Hellbent over with some ground and pound from side control.
Do cracks Hellbent with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent parries the strikes from Do easily there. Do is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hellbent to escape.
Do is looking to take a break and control but Hellbent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Do tries to move to mount but Hellbent blocks the move with his legs.
Hellbent takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Do is trying to get an arm triangle but Hellbent is defending well.
Hellbent takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do lands a few punches from side control.
Do working the head with strikes.
Hellbent is looking to regain half guard here but Do keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soon Do dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Do takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hellbent fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Do.
Hellbent is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Do.
Hellbent misses with a hook
and Do counters with a single leg into guard. Hellbent didn't expect that.
Hellbent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellbent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Do wants to control from the top but Hellbent keeps moving.
Hellbent wants to get back to his feet but Do is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellbent keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Do has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Do throwing strikes from guard but Hellbent blocks nicely.
Do makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Do wants to control from the top but Hellbent keeps moving.
Do throws a big right hand that misses.
Do chips away with some ground and pound.
Hellbent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hellbent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Do landing some decent shots from guard.
Hellbent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Do is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent is adopting a defensive guard.
Do wants to control from the top but Hellbent keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Do scoring with punches to the head and body.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Do throws a strike but Hellbent rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Do seems keen to control Hellbent's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent postures up.
Do seems keen to control Hellbent's posture.
Hellbent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hellbent wants to stand but Do has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hellbent throws an elbow that misses. Do uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hellbent's guard. Nice move by Do!
Do throws a big elbow that misses.
Do throws an elbow that misses. Hellbent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Do's guard. Nice move by Hellbent!
Hellbent wants to stand and escape but instead Do has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Do won't allow Hellbent to sweep him here.
Do with a nice head shot there.
Do throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Do loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Do working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Do passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Do wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hellbent keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do is working Hellbent over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hellbent takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soon Do showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hellbent 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.
Hellbent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Do lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hellbent is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hellbent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hank Hellbent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do tests Hellbent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Do misses with the combination.
Hellbent wants to clinch
and Do counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Do.
Do content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Do missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Do scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Do has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellbent will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Do cracks Hellbent with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do is working Hellbent over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Do with a nice head shot there.
Hellbent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Hellbent has momentary wrist control but Do slips an elbow through the middle.
Do trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Do missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Do postures up in Hellbent's guard and throws a big left but Hellbent blocks it.
Do wants to control from the top but Hellbent keeps moving.
Hellbent working a defensive guard here.
Do wants to control from the top but Hellbent keeps moving.
Do lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hellbent is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellbent wants to stand up but Do is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Do slips nicely into half guard.
Do is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Do lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Do there.
Do is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hellbent has managed to free his arm - good work.
Do drops an elbow to the side of Hellbent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do wants to take a breather but Hellbent is having none of it.
Do is nestled in close to Hellbent, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Do stalling away here and it's allowed Hellbent to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hellbent keeping moving, preventing Do from controlling successfully.
Do landing with the ground and pound.
Hellbent manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hellbent throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellbent throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Hellbent there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Do manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Do wants to get back to full guard.
Hellbent trying to control the pace.
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!
Hellbent wants to get back to his feet.
Hank Hellbent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soon Do is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Do is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soon Do comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Do 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soon Do!
After the fight, Soon Do was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Genova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ric Flair had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ric Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Genova!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flair throws a head kick but Genova moves out of range.
Flair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flair slips under a jab.
Genova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flair.
Flair throws a right and a left that Genova avoids nicely.
Genova shoots in and bounces Flair off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Flair keeping moving, preventing Genova from controlling successfully.
Genova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flair swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genova passes Flair's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flair is refusing to be controlled, as Genova sits in half guard.
Genova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Genova wants to advance to full mount but Flair doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Genova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Genova tries to free his leg and advance position but Flair is retaining full guard.
Genova is looking to work some ground and pound but Flair has wrist control.
Genova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genova trying to control but Flair is working from the bottom.
Genova tries to free his leg and advance position but Flair is retaining full guard.
Flair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Genova on the ground.
Genova trying to control the position from guard on top but Flair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Genova looking to pass the guard.
Genova advances to half guard.
Genova is looking to take a break and control but Flair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flair is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genova tries to pass to full mount but Flair defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Genova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Genova is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flair!
Genova looking to finish with strikes here!
Genova thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genova postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Flair looks a forlorn figure.
Genova looking to finish Flair with some ground and pound. This is bad for Flair!
Genova lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genova breaks from Flair's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Genova raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genova can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flair is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Genova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Genova on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Flair defending well as Genova loads up on a big left hand.
Genova misses with a wild body shot.
Flair checks a low kick from Genova.
Genova works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Genova moves out of range as Flair throws a body kick.
Flair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Genova attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Genova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Genova misses with a body shot.
Genova shoots in looking for a takedown but Flair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Genova's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Genova swings for the body but Flair moves out of range.
Flair lands a front kick.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Genova, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Genova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Genova keeps the fight on the outside.
Flair lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Genova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Genova is breathing heavily.
Genova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Genova 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.
Flair scores with a nice body kick.
Flair moves into range and clinches up with Genova.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Lance Genova has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair blocks a body shot from Genova.
Flair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Genova backwards.
Genova lands with a short shot to the head.
Flair is trying to stall.
Genova is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Flair is keeping busy.
Genova throws a punch but it's blocked by Flair.
Genova has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Genova stalling in the clinch but Flair improves position.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Flair prevents a body shot from Genova.
Genova working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genova is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Flair is keeping busy.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Genova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flair tries to work over Genova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flair breaks the clinch.
Flair feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Genova's calf.
Genova tries to score with a low kick but Flair moves his leg out of the way.
Flair misses with a low kick.
Genova throws a lazy right hand but Flair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Genova moves out of range of the body kick from Flair.
Flair clinches.
Genova blocks an uppercut.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genova's elbow.
Flair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Genova misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genova misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair blocking some punches.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genova's elbow.
Genova tries a body shot but Flair blocks it.
Flair blocks an uppercut.
Flair working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Flair.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Flair for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A head punch on the inside from Genova fails to land.
Genova is looking for a takedown.
Flair tries to stall but Genova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Genova trying to stall but Flair improves his position.
Genova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Genova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Flair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flair dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Genova's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Flair lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flair fakes the leg kick and cracks Genova in the body.
Flair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flair explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Flair scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ric Flair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Genova.
Genova steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Flair. That one must have hurt.
A good leg kick by Flair.
Flair is looking to clinch but Genova is avoiding it.
Flair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Genova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Genova takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Flair fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genova tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flair punishes Genova's body with a nice straight punch.
Flair cracks the inside of Genova's front leg.
Flair with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flair has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Flair - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genova's elbow.
Genova has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Genova controls his hands.
Genova is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Genova takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genova struggles to land a body shot inside as Flair controls his hands.
Flair cracks Genova with a nice body shot.
Genova is trying to drag Flair to the mat but Flair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ric Flair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Flair.
Genova takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by Flair as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Flair.
Flair throws a sloppy head kick and Genova moves out of range easily.
Flair throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Genova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Genova has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flair.
Flair tries a head kick but it misses.
Flair throws a head kick that misses.
Flair checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flair throws a leg kick but Genova checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair throws a front kick aimed at Genova's knee but Genova avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Flair there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Genova missing with a left hand there. Flair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flair lands with a cross.
Flair lands a big head kick that sends Genova tumbling to the mat! Flair takes a step backwards and waves Genova back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Genova is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Flair.
Genova is still on wobbly legs! Can Flair finish him?
Flair blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Flair there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flair fakes the leg kick and cracks Genova in the body.
Nice body kick there by Flair.
Flair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Genova can do to turn this around?
Flair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flair effectively controlling the action here.
Genova seems to have recovered his senses.
Flair pushes Genova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair presses Genova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Genova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flair.
Flair tries a body shot but Genova blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Genova.
Flair blocks a body shot from Genova.
Flair can't find room to land a body shot as Genova controls the action.
Genova can't find room to land a body shot as Flair controls the action.
Flair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genova has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Flair.
Flair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Genova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flair pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Genova fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ric Flair showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flair 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 28:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ric Flair!
An intense looking Ric Flair took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Wooooooooooooooooooooooooo'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kane Kilburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Manlucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilburn comes to the cage accompanied by Always. Manlucas has chosen Killer Mike - Big Beast (Feat. Bun B, T.I. & Trouble) as his entrance music. Ramon Manlucas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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162 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Kilburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramon Manlucas!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manlucas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manlucas throws a looping overhand right but Kilburn ducks down to avoid it.
Kilburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manlucas.
Kilburn scores with a push kick.
Nice cross by Manlucas.
Kilburn misses with an uppercut.
Kilburn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manlucas finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilburn's head.
Kilburn takes one on the button.
Manlucas connects with a crisp jab.
Manlucas misses the shot to the body.
Kilburn throws a wild body kick that Manlucas sees coming a mile off.
Kilburn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manlucas is out of range.
Manlucas throws a lazy right hand but Kilburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Manlucas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manlucas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilburn is just out of range.
Kilburn moves out of range as Manlucas strikes.
Kilburn avoids the body shot from Manlucas.
Manlucas punishes Kilburn's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilburn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kilburn prevents a body shot from Manlucas.
Manlucas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilburn is looking to chop away at Manlucas's legs.
Manlucas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kilburn digs a good body shot into Manlucas's ribs.
Manlucas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kilburn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramon Manlucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilburn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manlucas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manlucas thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Kilburn.
Kilburn lands a big head kick that sends Manlucas to the canvas! Kilburn follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Kilburn!
A victorious Kane Kilburn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gim Ruut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruut comes into the arena with Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin blaring out of the sound system. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gim Ruut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricardo Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramirez.
Ruut closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ruut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramirez's head.
Ruut is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Ruut is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruut postures up.
Ruut looking to pass the guard.
Ruut drops back looking for a leg! Ramirez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramirez manages to kick Ruut off! Ruut jumps back into Ramirez's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruut passes into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ruut slips a nice elbow through Ramirez's hands, connecting with Ramirez's forehead.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruut trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ruut is in close to Ramirez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramirez working for a triangle but Ruut defends it easily.
Ruut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Ruut from controlling successfully.
Ruut tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramirez is looking for a triangle but Ruut pushes his legs off easily.
Ramirez lands a decent punch to the body there.
Ruut tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ruut stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ruut wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruut slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruut wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruut wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruut is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Ruut keeps him under control.
Ruut lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruut is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
Ruut stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruut has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ramirez!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruut looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ruut looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruut looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ramirez is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gim Ruut dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ramirez looks to land a right hand but Ruut moved out of range.
Jab from Ruut.
Ruut tries to clinch but Ramirez moves away
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Gim Ruut has been cut.
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruut.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Ruut moves out of range easily.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Ruut is out of range.
Ruut looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruut throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Ruut trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruut is aware though and is defending well.
Ruut throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Ruut landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Ruut from controlling successfully.
Ramirez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ruut trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ruut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ruut trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ruut preventing the sweep.
Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Ruut defends easily.
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruut drops back looking for a leg! Ramirez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramirez manages to kick Ruut off! Ruut jumps back into Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruut is one step ahead there.
Ruut trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Ruut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Ruut from controlling successfully.
Ruut passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ruut looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ruut is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Ruut keeps him under control.
Ruut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Ruut eventually gives up the hold.
Gim Ruut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruut.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruut pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez wants to control but Ruut is keeping busy.
Ruut thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramirez's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Ruut sits in half guard.
Ruut is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Ruut keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gim Ruut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gim Ruut'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruut.
Ruut has managed to clinch.
Ruut fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruut is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ramirez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Ruut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruut.
Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruut takes one to the side of the head.
Ramirez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruut throws a right and a left that Ramirez avoids nicely.
Gim Ruut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruut throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a hook but Ruut blocks it.
Ruut closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Ruut tries to pass.
Ruut trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruut's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ricardo Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruut trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruut wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ruut won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez is looking for a triangle but Ruut pushes his legs off easily.
Ruut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruut pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruut is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Ruut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruut has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ramirez defend it? Ruut steps over the head and cranks it - Ramirez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ruut!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gim Ruut!
Gim Ruut decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Tripp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deidara Zetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tripp comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company - The Nine. Zetsu has chosen Cudi The Kid as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Evander Tripp has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Evander Tripp seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evander Tripp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deidara Zetsu!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zetsu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zetsu feints and then cracks Tripp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tripp down.
Tripp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zetsu forces Tripp back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tripp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tripp can't get the takedown.
Tripp goes for a takedown attempt but Zetsu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Evander Tripp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripp moves out of range of the body kick from Zetsu.
Tripp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zetsu to score with a decent uppercut.
Zetsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tripp.
Tripp wants to clinch up but Zetsu keeps it at a distance.
Zetsu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tripp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zetsu.
Zetsu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tripp in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Zetsu.
Zetsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tripp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Tripp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tripp checks a leg kick.
Zetsu tries to land a front kick but Tripp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zetsu with a hook.
Zetsu misses with a body kick.
Tripp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zetsu manages to get to full guard.
Zetsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zetsu, not yet.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu keeping moving, preventing Tripp from controlling successfully.
Tripp won't allow Zetsu to sweep him here.
Zetsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tripp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zetsu is keeping the position for now.
Tripp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zetsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Tripp trying to control the position from guard on top but Zetsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Evander Tripp.
Zetsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tripp with a nice cross.
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut.
Deidara Zetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zetsu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tripp back to the cage. Zetsu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zetsu lands a jab to Tripp's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetsu closes the distance and clinches.
Zetsu lands a shoulder strike.
Zetsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zetsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tripp.
Zetsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tripp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tripp misses with a punch to the body.
Zetsu scores with a shot to the side of Tripp's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripp throws a punch but it's blocked by Zetsu.
Zetsu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tripp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tripp takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zetsu.
A short uppercut from Zetsu.
Zetsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zetsu lands a right hand.
Zetsu misses with a punch to the body.
Tripp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tripp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tripp tries to throw a body punch but Zetsu avoids it by throwing Tripp back against the cage.
Tripp tries to score a body lock takedown but Zetsu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tripp is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zetsu lands a body punch.
Zetsu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zetsu drops Tripp onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tripp is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tripp is rocked!
Zetsu has Tripp pushed against the cage.
Oh Tripp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zetsu dips a shoulder and cracks Tripp with a mighty uppercut! Tripp falls back against the cage and Zetsu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tripp is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zetsu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deidara Zetsu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Deidara Zetsu waved his t-shirt featuring Global Empire MMA Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dark Dutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Xianfa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutch comes to the cage accompanied by feuer frei. 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 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Dutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhang Xianfa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutch lands with an overhand left.
Dutch throws a big shot that misses.
Xianfa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dutch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Xianfa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dutch lands a front kick.
Dutch has managed to clinch.
Dutch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dutch lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Xianfa.
Dutch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xianfa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xianfa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Dutch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xianfa.
Dutch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dutch struggles to land a body shot inside as Xianfa controls his hands.
Dutch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dutch scores with a knee to the head.
Dutch gets through Xianfa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xianfa is rocked!
Xianfa blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutch tries to work over Xianfa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xianfa misses with the head strike.
Dutch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Xianfa fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Xianfa.
Dutch breaks from the clinch.
Dutch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dutch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xianfa.
Xianfa moves out of range of the body kick.
Xianfa throws an overhand right that lands on Dutch's shoulder, as Dutch tries to avoid the shot.
Xianfa swinging wildly here.
Dutch darts in and clinches Xianfa up against the cage.
Xianfa wants to stall.
Dutch tries to land knees in the clinch but Xianfa avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutch looking to throw knees to the head but Xianfa is blocking nicely.
Xianfa avoiding damage as Dutch throws knees to the body.
Xianfa throws a punch but it's blocked by Dutch.
Xianfa avoids the elbow strike from Dutch, against the cage.
Dutch lands an uppercut.
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!
Dutch is leaning against Xianfa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Xianfa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Xianfa fails to land.
Dutch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xianfa is defending well for now.
Dutch has a couple of punches blocked by Xianfa.
Dutch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dutch taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dutch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dutch on the inside.
Dutch tries to circle away but Xianfa has him pinned against the cage.
Dutch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dutch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Xianfa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dutch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Xianfa fails to land.
Dutch struggles to land a body shot inside as Xianfa controls his hands.
Dutch lands a nice elbow.
Dutch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dutch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xianfa can't find room to land a body shot as Dutch controls the action.
Xianfa scores with a shot to the side of Dutch's head.
Xianfa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xianfa misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dutch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xianfa works on Dutch's body with a couple of short punches.
Dutch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dutch can't find room to land a body shot as Xianfa controls the action.
Nice elbow from Dutch.
Dutch looking to throw knees to the head but Xianfa is blocking nicely.
Xianfa looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xianfa pushes Dutch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dutch lands an elbow inside.
Dutch scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Dutch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dutch fails to land with a series of punches.
Xianfa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dutch.
Dutch lands a glancing blow to the side of Xianfa's head.
Xianfa dodges the punch combination from Dutch.
Xianfa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dutch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dutch lands a jab to the nose.
Dutch lands with a nice body kick.
Xianfa takes a swing at Dutch's ribcage but misses.
Xianfa motions for Dutch to come forward. Xianfa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dutch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dutch misses with a wild body shot.
Xianfa misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutch slips a straight right by Xianfa.
Xianfa moves forwards but Dutch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xianfa slips a jab and a cross from Dutch.
Dutch slips a jab from Xianfa.
Xianfa tries to land a leg kick but Dutch saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good shot there by Dutch.
Dutch works the jab nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Xianfa.
It looks like Dark Dutch has been cut.
Xianfa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xianfa throws a front kick aimed at Dutch's knee but Dutch avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Xianfa eats them both and turns towards Dutch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Xianfa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dutch finish him?
Xianfa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dutch jabs Xianfa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xianfa seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutch looks to clinch
and Xianfa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xianfa keeps the fight on the outside.
Dutch throws a low kick, looking for Xianfa's leg but Xianfa calmly moves out of range.
Xianfa tries to land a leg kick but Dutch saw it coming and moves away.
Dutch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dutch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dutch lunges at Xianfa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xianfa's hand.
Xianfa gets tackled into the cage by Dutch. Dutch maintains the clinch.
Dutch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dutch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xianfa has Dutch pressed against the cage, preventing Dutch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dutch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dutch throws an elbow but misses.
Dutch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xianfa's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Xianfa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dutch misses with an elbow over the top.
Dutch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dutch throws a head kick that misses.
Dutch scores with a jab to the head.
Dutch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dutch tries to clinch up but Xianfa circles away and keeps his distance.
Dutch throws a sloppy head kick and Xianfa moves out of range easily.
Dutch throws a head kick that misses.
Dutch is looking to clinch but Xianfa is avoiding it.
Dutch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xianfa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dutch.
Dutch scores with a nice head shot.
Dutch checks a leg kick.
Dutch slips a jab and a cross from Xianfa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Dutch.
Dutch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xianfa manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Dutch.
Xianfa moves out of range as Dutch throws a body kick.
Xianfa lands a right hook to the body.
Dutch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutch misses with the combination.
Dutch has managed to clinch.
Dutch tries a knee to the head but Xianfa blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dutch misses with the head strike.
Xianfa tries a body shot but Dutch blocks it.
Dutch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dutch tries a body shot but Xianfa blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Dutch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dark Dutch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab from Dutch.
Dutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xianfa looks to land a right hand but Dutch moved out of range.
Dutch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xianfa if he has to take too many more of those.
Dutch doesn't manage to clinch there - Xianfa circles away.
Dutch misses with a few strikes there.
Dutch misses with a wild body shot.
Dutch tries to clinch up.
Xianfa tries a low kick but Dutch avoids it.
Xianfa misses with an uppercut.
Dutch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xianfa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dutch looks to throw the jab but Xianfa is out of range.
Dutch tries to close the distance and clinch but Xianfa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xianfa.
Xianfa swings for the body but Dutch moves out of range.
Dutch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Dutch.
Xianfa moves out of range as Dutch strikes.
Dark Dutch is winning the standup battle so far.
Dutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xianfa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xianfa is looking to score with low kicks.
Dutch misses with a body shot
and Xianfa counters with a nice uppercut.
Dutch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xianfa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dutch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xianfa on the side of the head.
Xianfa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dutch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xianfa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zhang Xianfa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dutch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xianfa. Xianfa obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xianfa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dutch tries to clinch up
and Xianfa counters with a stiff right hand.
Dutch walks into a left hand.
Dutch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dutch swings widly with a right hand
and Xianfa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xianfa throws a right and a left that Dutch avoids nicely.
Dutch throws a push kick but Xianfa slaps the foot to one side.
Dutch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dutch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xianfa moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Xianfa misses the target.
Dutch slips under a jab.
Xianfa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dutch.
Xianfa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xianfa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dutch moves away.
Dutch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xianfa manages to avoid it.
Dutch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dutch with a nice cross.
Xianfa tries a head kick but it misses.
Dutch checks a leg kick nicely.
Dutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dutch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dark Dutch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xianfa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dutch working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xianfa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dark Dutch.
Well Dutch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dark Dutch!
During a confident post fight interview, Dark Dutch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasva Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Captain Awesome's Theme Song . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rasva Jorma enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Prince Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasva Jorma!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama ducks under a wild hook from Jorma.
Jorma throws a low kick but Funkyama moves out of range easily.
Funkyama blocks a jab.
Funkyama 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.
Funkyama rushes Jorma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jorma swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Funkyama has him pressed against the cage.
Jorma pushes Funkyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Funkyama.
Jorma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funkyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorma's elbow.
Funkyama avoiding damage.
Funkyama misses with a body punch.
Jorma has a couple of punches blocked by Funkyama.
Funkyama tries to work over Jorma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funkyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorma controls his hands.
Jorma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funkyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma misses with the head strike.
Funkyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorma controls his hands.
Jorma tries to pull guard but Funkyama holds him up against the cage and eventually Jorma drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a body shot.
Funkyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorma.
Funkyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
Jorma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funkyama trying to control the position but instead, Jorma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Funkyama into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jorma.
Funkyama tries a body shot but Jorma blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorma.
Funkyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funkyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jorma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkyama blocking some punches.
Jorma throws a head punch that misses.
Jorma misses with a punch on the inside.
Funkyama blocks an uppercut.
Jorma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funkyama tries to land a knee to the head but Jorma blocks with his arms.
Jorma blocks an uppercut.
Funkyama working aggressively here.
Jorma avoiding damage as Funkyama throws knees to the body.
Jorma misses with the head strike.
Funkyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorma.
Funkyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jorma misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funkyama.
Funkyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorma gets through Funkyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Funkyama prevents a body shot from Jorma.
Funkyama scores with a shot to the side of Jorma's head.
Jorma is leaning against Funkyama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Funkyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funkyama misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funkyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Funkyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorma swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkyama blocks an uppercut.
Funkyama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funkyama blocking some punches.
Funkyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Jorma.
Jorma is working Funkyama over against the cage.
Jorma misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Funkyama fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jorma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Funkyama's brow.
A hook to the body from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands with a right to the head.
Jorma lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama misses with the head strike.
Funkyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorma misses with an elbow over the top.
Funkyama has a couple of punches blocked by Jorma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jorma fails to land.
Jorma swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorma misses with a body punch.
Jorma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorma has a couple of punches blocked by Funkyama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorma.
Funkyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorma tries to throw a body punch but Funkyama avoids it by throwing Jorma back against the cage.
Funkyama trying to control the position but instead, Jorma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Funkyama into the cage.
Jorma looking to throw knees to the head but Funkyama is blocking nicely.
Jorma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funkyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorma uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jorma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Funkyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funkyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jorma fails to land.
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 Prince Funkyama will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Funkyama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jorma wants to clinch up but Funkyama keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jorma.
Jorma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Funkyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jorma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jorma with a jab.
Funkyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jorma.
Funkyama throws a leg kick but Jorma checks it.
Funkyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorma cracks Funkyama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Funkyama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jorma checks it well.
Jorma punishes Funkyama's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a head kick.
Funkyama staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Funkyama.
Jorma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funkyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jorma swings widly with a right hand
and Funkyama counters with a nice uppercut.
Funkyama motions for Jorma to come forward. Funkyama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funkyama lands with a hook. Jorma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Funkyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jorma misses with a low kick as Funkyama jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma misses with a left hand
and Funkyama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorma tries to clinch but Funkyama is having none of it.
Funkyama misses with a wild body shot.
Jorma slips a jab and a cross from Funkyama.
Jorma throws a lazy right hand but Funkyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jorma misses the target.
Funkyama defending well as Jorma loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jorma slips a straight right by Funkyama.
Jorma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkyama moves away.
An inside leg kick from Jorma misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama lands with a right hand.
Jorma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jorma - that landed with a thud.
Jorma tries to land a knee to the head but Funkyama blocks with his arms.
Jorma throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Jorma misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Funkyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jorma's brow.
Funkyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
Jorma misses with some punches.
Jorma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorma lands with a right to the head.
Jorma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorma tries to pull guard but Funkyama won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funkyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Jorma.
Jorma trying to land knees to the body.
Funkyama has Jorma pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Funkyama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jorma fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorma.
Funkyama trying to control the position but instead, Jorma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Funkyama into the cage.
Jorma blocking some punches.
Jorma jumps guard and drags Funkyama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jorma is trying to hold Funkyama in close to prevent damage but Funkyama has managed to pass into half guard.
Funkyama wants to work for an arm triangle but Jorma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rasva Jorma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Funkyama misses with a low kick.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jorma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkyama moves away.
Funkyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Funkyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funkyama scores with a jab to the head.
Jorma takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Funkyama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jorma's head backwards.
Funkyama is looking to clinch but Jorma is avoiding it.
Jorma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Funkyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jorma keeps the fight on the outside.
Jorma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funkyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funkyama rushes Jorma and presses him up against the cage.
Funkyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
Jorma jumps into guard, dragging Funkyama to the mat.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorma is keeping the position for now.
Jorma lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Funkyama!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorma trying to control but Funkyama is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma goes for an armbar but Funkyama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Funkyama.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Jorma is keeping the position.
Jorma controls Funkyama momentarily but Funkyama frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
Jorma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Funkyama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jorma trying to advance position but Funkyama counters by regaining guard.
Jorma throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to get back to his feet but Jorma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jorma chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funkyama is on top in guard.
Jorma wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rasva Jorma just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jorma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Funkyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jorma tries to clinch up but Funkyama circles away and keeps his distance.
Jorma misses with an uppercut
and Funkyama counters with a nice kick to the body.
Funkyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Funkyama wants to land a leg kick but Jorma is out of range.
A shot to the body from Jorma misses
and Funkyama counters with a good low kick that Jorma was not able to check.
Jorma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Funkyama punishes Jorma's body with a nice straight punch.
Jorma lands a lovely overhand right.
Funkyama misses with a double jab
and Jorma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Funkyama moves out of range as Jorma strikes.
Jorma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funkyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funkyama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jorma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
Funkyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Funkyama lands a glancing blow to the side of Jorma's head.
Funkyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Funkyama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jorma lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma works on Funkyama's body with a couple of short punches.
Funkyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jorma jumps guard but Funkyama stands there with Jorma around his waist. Jorma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Jorma.
Jorma prevents a body shot from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
Jorma is pushing Funkyama up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Funkyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorma lands with a short shot to the head.
Jorma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jorma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jorma.
Jorma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma misses with the head strike.
Jorma can't find room to land a body shot as Funkyama controls the action.
Funkyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jorma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jorma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jorma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorma tries a body shot but Funkyama blocks it.
Funkyama misses with a body punch.
Funkyama is working Jorma over against the cage.
Funkyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorma swings for the body but Funkyama moves out of range.
Prince Funkyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Funkyama lands a body shot.
Funkyama wants to clinch up but Jorma keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma misses the shot to the body.
Funkyama throws a combination that misses
and Jorma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Funkyama thinking.
Funkyama scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkyama scores with a three punch combo!
Funkyama avoids the body shot from Jorma.
Jorma scores with the left hand. Funkyama knows he should have avoided that one.
Jorma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorma is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Funkyama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jorma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jorma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rasva Jorma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jorma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jorma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkyama scores with a shot to the body.
Funkyama scores with a jab. Jorma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice jab there from Funkyama.
Jorma is looking to clinch.
Funkyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkyama avoids the body shot from Jorma.
Jorma tries to move into range but Funkyama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jorma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Funkyama dips to his left and cracks Jorma with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Jorma avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Jorma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Funkyama throws a chopping leg kick but Jorma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama tries to clinch there but Jorma circles away.
Funkyama digs a good body shot into Jorma's ribs.
Jorma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Funkyama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Funkyama slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jorma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jorma misses with a body punch
and Funkyama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Funkyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funkyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Funkyama is looking to clinch but Jorma is avoiding it.
Jorma with a hook.
Jorma throws a wild body kick that Funkyama sees coming a mile off.
Funkyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Jorma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Funkyama misses.
Jorma throws a hook but Funkyama avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorma is just out of range.
Jorma throws out a loose jab but Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama instigates a clinch.
Jorma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Funkyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funkyama prevents a body shot from Jorma.
Jorma breaks the clinch.
Jorma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
Jorma cracks Funkyama with an open hand slap.
Jorma just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorma misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama throws an overhand right that lands on Jorma's shoulder, as Jorma tries to avoid the shot.
Funkyama swings for the body but Jorma moves out of range.
Funkyama misses with a two punch combination.
Jorma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jorma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funkyama tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Funkyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorma.
Prince Funkyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasva Jorma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funkyama with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Funkyama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jorma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasva Jorma!
Rasva Jorma is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Rasva Jorma gave a big smile as he said 'This guy was so tiny, a freaky mickeymouse! I ordered one of my henchmen to get him some steaks. The freighter can be found in the dockyard. He will be transported there whenever he is able to move. By the way is this belt plastic?!'.
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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