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Rivals LXXVIII: Leroix/Morgan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Arguello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Lorenzetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arguello comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Mansell - Requiem For A Dream. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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135 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexis Arguello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Lorenzetti!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzetti moves forwards but Arguello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lorenzetti tries to bum rush Arguello with a series of wild strikes but Arguello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lorenzetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arguello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lorenzetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arguello.
Arguello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lorenzetti.
Arguello thows a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lorenzetti.
Arguello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lorenzetti moves away.
Arguello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arguello checks a leg kick.
Arguello bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lorenzetti's head backwards.
Arguello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arguello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lorenzetti throws a front kick aimed at Arguello's knee but Arguello avoids it well.
Arguello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arguello swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lorenzetti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arguello. Lorenzetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arguello lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lorenzetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arguello.
Arguello throws an overhand right that lands on Lorenzetti's shoulder, as Lorenzetti tries to avoid the shot.
Arguello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lorenzetti moves away.
Arguello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arguello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Lorenzetti tenderised Arguello's leg. Arguello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arguello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lorenzetti moves away.
Lorenzetti avoids the body shot from Arguello.
Arguello misses with an uppercut. Lorenzetti saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Arguello there.
Arguello scores with a nice right hand.
Arguello misses with a body shot.
Arguello is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Arguello misses.
Lorenzetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arguello.
Arguello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Arguello throws the left hand but Lorenzetti avoids the punch easily.
Lorenzetti misses with a wild combination.
Arguello jabs at Lorenzetti's body.
Arguello misses the shot to the body.
Arguello misses with a hook.
Lorenzetti sizes up Arguello with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lorenzetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arguello avoids a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Lorenzetti misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Arguello misses the target.
Lorenzetti connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lorenzetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arguello throws an off balance right hand
and Lorenzetti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arguello throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lorenzetti. Those never looked like landing.
Lorenzetti swinging wildly here.
Arguello lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arguello lands with a shot to the body.
Lorenzetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arguello was well out of range. Poor timing from Lorenzetti.
Lorenzetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arguello.
Lorenzetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Arguello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arguello connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Lorenzetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arguello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lorenzetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lorenzetti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzetti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lorenzetti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arguello regains guard immediately.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lorenzetti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arguello is looking to stand up but Lorenzetti isn't so interested in that idea.
Lorenzetti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lorenzetti wants to control from the top but Arguello keeps moving.
Arguello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lorenzetti manages to get himself to full guard.
Arguello trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lorenzetti's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricardo Lorenzetti.
Lorenzetti looks to land a body kick but Arguello moved away.
Arguello looks to land a left hand but Lorenzetti moved out of range nicely.
Lorenzetti ducks under a wild hook from Arguello.
Arguello blocks a head kick by Lorenzetti.
Arguello misses the jab.
Arguello swings for the body but Lorenzetti moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Lorenzetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arguello fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lorenzetti on the side of the head.
Arguello lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Arguello misses.
Lorenzetti misses with a low kick.
Arguello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lorenzetti.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lorenzetti avoids the body shot from Arguello.
Arguello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lorenzetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arguello throws out the jab.
Arguello connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Arguello dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arguello with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lorenzetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Lorenzetti slips a jab from Arguello.
Lorenzetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexis Arguello is winning the standup battle so far.
Arguello works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Arguello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lorenzetti drives through and clinches with Arguello against the cage.
Lorenzetti has clasped his hands together around Arguello's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Arguello tries to buck Lorenzetti off but Lorenzetti is having none of it.
Lorenzetti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lorenzetti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arguello keeps working.
Lorenzetti looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Arguello is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzetti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Arguello managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lorenzetti.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arguello dodges the ground and pound from Lorenzetti.
Lorenzetti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arguello has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lorenzetti but great work by Arguello.
Arguello tries to stand but Lorenzetti controls the position and pulls Arguello into his guard.
Lorenzetti wants to sweep here but Arguello controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzetti has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Arguello off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ricardo Lorenzetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lorenzetti throws a head kick that misses.
Lorenzetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lorenzetti.
Arguello thows a body shot but no joy.
Arguello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arguello's corner calls for a 1-2. Arguello obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lorenzetti takes one to the chin there.
Arguello bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lorenzetti's head backwards.
Arguello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lorenzetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arguello lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzetti closes the distance and clinches.
Lorenzetti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Arguello clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Arguello is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lorenzetti is striking well from the back but Arguello escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Lorenzetti trying to pass the guard but Arguello defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arguello wants to improve his position but Lorenzetti is controlling well.
Lorenzetti is working for a kimura but Arguello is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arguello is not content to let Lorenzetti control the position.
Lorenzetti throwing shots but Arguello is blocking nicely.
Lorenzetti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lorenzetti lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lorenzetti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lorenzetti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Lorenzetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lorenzetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lorenzetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arguello throws out the jab.
Lorenzetti keeps Arguello at a distance using the push kick.
Arguello dodges the punch combination from Lorenzetti.
Arguello misses the jab.
No joy there for Lorenzetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arguello throws a right hand that misses
and Lorenzetti counters with a big head kick but Arguello shrugs it off.
A big right from Arguello misses.
Lorenzetti throws a front kick aimed at Arguello's knee but Arguello avoids it well.
Lorenzetti slips a jab from Arguello.
Arguello lands with a good body shot.
Arguello scores with a shot to the body.
Arguello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lorenzetti manages to avoid it.
Lorenzetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Arguello misses its intended target.
Arguello misses with a looping right.
Lorenzetti clinches up against the cage.
Lorenzetti tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arguello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arguello is trying to push Lorenzetti away but Lorenzetti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arguello misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lorenzetti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arguello gets underhooks to prevent Lorenzetti's takedown attempt.
Lorenzetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arguello is trying to break the clinch but Lorenzetti is controlling him.
Arguello wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arguello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lorenzetti keeps control of Arguello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lorenzetti tightens his grip and picks Arguello up, before dumping him to the ground. Arguello manages to land in guard.
Lorenzetti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arguello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arguello keeping moving, preventing Lorenzetti from controlling successfully.
Arguello preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lorenzetti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lorenzetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Arguello is retaining full guard.
Lorenzetti passes Arguello's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lorenzetti thows a huge punch but Arguello dodges it nicely.
Lorenzetti trying to control from Arguello's half guard. Arguello has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lorenzetti wants to pass the guard but Arguello is keeping the position.
Ricardo Lorenzetti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lorenzetti trying to control but Arguello is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzetti advances position into side control!
Lorenzetti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lorenzetti working the ground and pound but Arguello is defending the strikes.
Lorenzetti throwing strikes but Arguello manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lorenzetti is looking for a sweep.
Arguello is looking to take a break and control but Lorenzetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arguello is really struggling to control Lorenzetti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexis Arguello wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Arguello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Lorenzetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lorenzetti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Lorenzetti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefanos Kokkalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Fiddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stefanos Kokkalis!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokkalis throws an overhand right that lands on Fiddler's shoulder, as Fiddler tries to avoid the shot.
Kokkalis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fiddler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokkalis.
Stefanos Kokkalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokkalis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fiddler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokkalis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokkalis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kokkalis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fiddler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kokkalis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Kokkalis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kokkalis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fiddler misses with an uppercut
and Kokkalis counters with a nice body shot.
Kokkalis throws a lazy right hand but Fiddler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kokkalis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiddler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokkalis.
Fiddler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Fiddler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokkalis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kokkalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiddler connects with a body shot that sends Kokkalis's belly button to the back.
Kokkalis looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiddler is just out of range.
Kokkalis just misses with a punch to the body.
Fiddler pushes Kokkalis up against the cage in a clinch.
Kokkalis blocks an uppercut.
Fiddler tries a body shot but Kokkalis blocks it.
Kokkalis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fiddler looking to slow down the pace here.
Kokkalis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kokkalis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiddler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler misses with a body shot.
Kokkalis lands with a shot to the body.
Kokkalis misses with a wild body shot.
Fiddler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiddler walks into a left hand.
Fiddler is looking to clinch.
Kokkalis avoids the body shot from Fiddler.
Kokkalis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kokkalis blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kokkalis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kokkalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokkalis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler clobbers Kokkalis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fiddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiddler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fiddler slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Fiddler.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kokkalis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fiddler - the referee stops the clock and Kokkalis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fiddler. Kokkalis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kokkalis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fiddler at a distance.
Kokkalis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiddler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Freddie Fiddler has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokkalis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiddler moves away.
Kokkalis looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiddler is just out of range.
Fiddler tests Kokkalis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiddler.
Fiddler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kokkalis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kokkalis misses the shot to the body.
Kokkalis misses with a body shot.
Kokkalis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokkalis's corner calls for a 1-2. Kokkalis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fiddler moves out of range as Kokkalis strikes.
Fiddler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fiddler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fiddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kokkalis lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefanos Kokkalis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kokkalis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fiddler moves into the clinch.
Fiddler misses with some punches.
Kokkalis pushes Fiddler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokkalis stalling in the clinch.
Fiddler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fiddler as Kokkalis tries to tie him up.
Kokkalis tries a body shot but Fiddler blocks it.
Fiddler misses with a knee strike.
Kokkalis tries to work over Fiddler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokkalis being controlled against the cage.
Kokkalis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fiddler looking to throw knees to the head but Kokkalis is blocking nicely.
Fiddler blocks an uppercut.
Kokkalis is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokkalis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokkalis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokkalis lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokkalis.
Fiddler takes a shot to the head.
Fiddler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kokkalis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kokkalis manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Kokkalis misses.
Kokkalis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kokkalis thuds a left hand into Fiddler's body.
Fiddler throws a hook but Kokkalis blocks it.
Fiddler misses with a straight left.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kokkalis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kokkalis checks a leg kick.
Kokkalis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kokkalis jabs at Fiddler's body.
Kokkalis's corner calls for a 1-2. Kokkalis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fiddler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fiddler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab by Kokkalis.
Fiddler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fiddler tries to clinch there but Kokkalis circles away.
Kokkalis throws out a loose jab but Fiddler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kokkalis lands with a shot to the body.
Fiddler looks to land a body kick but Kokkalis moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis throws a jab but it's blocked by Fiddler.
Fiddler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kokkalis misses with a looping right.
Kokkalis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fiddler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kokkalis lands a slapping body shot.
Kokkalis looks to land a left hand but Fiddler moved out of range nicely.
Kokkalis catches Fiddler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiddler walks into a straight right hand from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis moves away from the strike by Fiddler.
Kokkalis works Fiddler's body with a nice hook.
Freddie Fiddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fiddler slips a straight right by Kokkalis.
Kokkalis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kokkalis scores with the left hand. Fiddler knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fiddler's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fiddler keeping moving, preventing Kokkalis from controlling successfully.
Kokkalis is pushing down on Fiddler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiddler is fighting to maintain full guard but Kokkalis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kokkalis seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fiddler is not content to let Kokkalis control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefanos Kokkalis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fiddler throws the left hand but Kokkalis avoids the punch easily.
Kokkalis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kokkalis lands with an uppercut that bounces Fiddler off the cage and back into range.
Fiddler misses with a hook
and Kokkalis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kokkalis misses with a body shot.
Fiddler scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Kokkalis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kokkalis throws a hook to the side of Fiddler's head but Fiddler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice combination there by Kokkalis.
Kokkalis misses with a wild body shot.
Kokkalis misses with a wild body shot.
Fiddler cracks Kokkalis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler tries to move into range but Kokkalis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kokkalis checks a leg kick.
Fiddler avoids the body shot from Kokkalis.
Kokkalis loads up on a big right hand but Fiddler slips the punch.
Fiddler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokkalis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiddler throws the left hand but Kokkalis avoids the punch easily.
Kokkalis lands a really nice looking cross but Fiddler seems unphased.
Kokkalis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kokkalis throws a shot from downtown. Fiddler moves away and avoids it.
Fiddler needs to keep his hands up - Kokkalis had a free shot at his head there.
Kokkalis jabs Fiddler right on the nose. Fiddler blinks but takes it well.
Freddie Fiddler 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.
Fiddler throws a lazy right hand but Kokkalis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kokkalis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fiddler is rocked!
Kokkalis looks to land a combination but Fiddler avoids it well.
Oh Fiddler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fiddler throws a lazy right hand but Kokkalis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fiddler seems to have got his legs back now.
Kokkalis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fiddler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fiddler closes the distance and clinches.
Fiddler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Fiddler.
Fiddler tries to work over Kokkalis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokkalis takes a shot to the head.
Fiddler misses with a punch to the body.
Fiddler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kokkalis tries to stall but Fiddler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fiddler avoiding damage.
Fiddler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokkalis is trying to push Fiddler away but Fiddler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fiddler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fiddler is struggling to control the position.
Fiddler blocks a body shot from Kokkalis.
Fiddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kokkalis lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokkalis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fiddler misses with a body shot.
Kokkalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokkalis misses with an uppercut.
Fiddler walks into a stiff left hand from Kokkalis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Fiddler.
Kokkalis fails to land the takedown.
Kokkalis lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fiddler connects with a body shot.
Kokkalis slips under a jab.
Kokkalis dips to his left and cracks Fiddler with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefanos Kokkalis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kokkalis 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefanos Kokkalis!
During a confident post fight interview, Stefanos Kokkalis 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jima Jammy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira has chosen K5 - Lovin' Feelin' as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jima Jammy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jammy fails with a takedown attempt.
Jammy throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Jammy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jammy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pereira tries to avoid it but Jammy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pereira to the ground. Pereira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pereira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pereira scoring well with a low kick there.
Jammy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jammy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pereira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jammy somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jima Jammy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Pereira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pereira.
It looks like Jima Jammy has been cut.
Jammy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pereira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jammy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pereira.
Jammy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.
Pereira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pereira.
Jammy throws a low kick but Pereira avoids it.
Jammy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jammy swats away the attempt to clinch by Pereira.
Jammy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jammy lands with an overhand left.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks Jammy off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jammy.
Jammy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jammy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jammy throws a head kick but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira delivers a nice body kick.
Jammy is breathing heavily.
Jammy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jammy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jammy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jammy misses with a body punch
and Pereira counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Jammy is predictable there
and Pereira counters by clinching up.
Pereira prevents a body shot from Jammy.
Pereira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jammys head.
A short right from Pereira.
Pereira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jammy tries to score a body lock takedown but Pereira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Pereira.
Jammy misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jammy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pereira leaning against his opponent.
Pereira is working Jammy over against the cage.
Jammy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jammy can't find room to land a body shot as Pereira controls the action.
Pereira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jammy letting Pereira take a breather here.
Jammy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pereira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jammy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pereira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira struggles to land a body shot inside as Jammy controls his hands.
Jammy misses with some punches.
Jammy takes a shot to the head.
Jammy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pereira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jammy backwards.
Pereira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pereira lands an elbow inside.
Pereira lands an elbow just above Jammy 's eye.
Jima Jammy's cut is getting worse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
Jammy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jammy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jammy is rocked!
Jima Jammy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Pereira.
Oh Jammy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pereira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pereira jerks Jammy's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Jammy drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Pereira goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Pereira because Jammy was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Clint Pereira!
During a confident post fight interview, Clint Pereira 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 Stefan Hentschel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takuma Uchida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uchida has chosen Pride as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
146 lbs
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144 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stefan Hentschel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takuma Uchida!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchida looks for the body kick but Hentschel saw that one coming.
Uchida throws a leg kick but Hentschel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uchida tries for a takedown but Hentschel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Uchida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uchida fails with the takedown.
A head kick by Uchida misses
and Hentschel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hentschel is looking to slow Uchida down with leg kicks.
Uchida throws a lazy body kick
and Hentschel counters with a stiff right hand.
Uchida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Hentschel lands.
Uchida throws a head kick but Hentschel moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uchida shoots and misses
and Hentschel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stefan Hentschel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takuma Uchida.
Uchida shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hentschel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hentschel tries to escape but Uchida is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hentschel dodges the ground and pound from Uchida.
Hentschel pushes Uchida away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Uchida gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Uchida tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hentschel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Uchida's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hentschel is defending against the submission attempts here by Uchida.
Uchida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchida is looking to take a break and control but Hentschel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uchida trying to control from Hentschel's half guard. Hentschel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Uchida trying to control the position from guard on top but Hentschel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uchida is looking to pass into half guard but Hentschel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hentschel is in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hentschel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hentschel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uchida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hentschel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hentschel trying to control but Uchida is working from the bottom.
Hentschel throwing strikes from guard but Uchida blocks nicely.
Uchida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hentschel is aware though and is defending well.
Hentschel cracks Uchida with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hentschel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hentschel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hentschel pushes down on Uchida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Uchida wants to control the action here but instead Hentschel manages to pass to full mount!
Uchida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hentschel landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hentschel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Uchida tries to lock up and control but Hentschel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hentschel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Uchida is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 Stefan Hentschel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Uchida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hentschel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uchida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hentschel avoids it really well and circles away.
Hentschel scoring well with a low kick there.
Hentschel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hentschel wants it to stay on the feet.
Hentschel cracks Uchida with a good jab.
Uchida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hentschel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uchida under the eye.
Hentschel pushes Uchida away with a front kick.
Hentschel misses with the combination.
Stefan Hentschel is winning the standup battle so far.
Hentschel feints and as Uchida raises his hands in defense, Hentschel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hentschel with a nice head shot there.
Hentschel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hentschel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hentschel throws an elbow that misses. Uchida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hentschel's guard. Nice move by Uchida!
Hentschel wants to sweep here but Uchida controlling him for the moment.
Uchida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hentschel!
Uchida has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hentschel's face.
Hentschel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Uchida.
Hentschel tries to hold on but Uchida pushes him away.
Hentschel is squirming around, avoiding Uchida's attempts to control the action.
Hentschel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Uchida tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchida tries to control but Hentschel wriggling away.
Uchida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Uchida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hentschel is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uchida is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hentschel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hentschel!
Hentschel postures up.
Hentschel stopping the sweep attempt from Uchida.
Uchida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hentschel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Hentschel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hentschel lands a jab-cross combination.
Uchida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hentschel lands a jab to Uchida's midsection.
Hentschel misses with a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hentschel.
Hentschel working the ground and pound but Uchida is defending the strikes.
Hentschel working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uchida tries to improve position but can't.
Uchida taking a bit of punishment here - Hentschel scoring with strikes.
Uchida taking a bit of punishment here - Hentschel scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hentschel working the head with strikes.
Uchida tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hentschel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Uchida sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hentschel is trying to control. Uchida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hentschel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uchida is trying to get back to full guard.
Uchida is staying active underneath Hentschel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hentschel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hentschel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Takuma Uchida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchida trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Uchida is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Hentschel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hentschel raining down shots from the mount!
Uchida is trying desperately to improve position.
Uchida tries to hold on but Hentschel postures up.
Hentschel working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hentschel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Uchida working to try and regain half guard.
Hentschel landing shots from mount.
Hentschel working the ground and pound effectively.
Hentschel is landing with some decent strikes but Uchida is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hentschel tries to control but Uchida wriggling away.
Hentschel landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hentschel landing punches.
Hentschel landing shots from mount.
Uchida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stefan Hentschel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchida is working to get back to half guard.
Uchida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uchida wants to hold on but Hentschel pushes him away.
Stefan Hentschel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hentschel controlling the pace for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hentschel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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 fight!
Stefan Hentschel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hentschel 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Hentschel!
Stefan Hentschel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennet comes to the cage accompanied by Unloco - Crashing. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hermanni's choice of entrance music: Hatin on Me-Dizzy Wright. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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31
193 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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22
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermanni!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermanni lands a really nice looking cross but Bennet seems unphased.
Hermanni pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermanni has Bennet pressed against the cage.
Hermanni is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermanni takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hermanni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanni working Bennet over with knees to the body.
Bennet is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermanni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hermanni as Bennet tries to tie him up.
Come on Bennet - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bennet looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Hermanni.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermanni.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermanni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hermanni tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennet avoids the damage to the body.
Bennet managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanni.
Bennet misses with an elbow over the top.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanni stalls.
The crowd are getting on Hermanni's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hermanni trying to control the position but instead, Bennet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hermanni into the cage.
Bennet lands an elbow inside that Hermanni shrugs off.
Bennet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hermanni is keeping busy.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermanni controls his hands.
Hermanni managing to block the knees to the body from Bennet.
Hermanni dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bennet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hermanni is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet is pushing Hermanni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bennet obliges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hermanni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanni slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bennet lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet slows down the pace here.
Hermanni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanni missing with knees to the body.
Hermanni dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hermanni misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni misses with a knee to the head.
Bennet leaning against his opponent.
Bennet connects with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bennet is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hermanni looks winded!
Bennet missing with knees to the body.
Hermanni stalls.
Bennet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennet blocks it with crossed arms.
Bennet misses with a knee strike.
Bennet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hermanni tries to stall but Bennet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hermanni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermanni throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bennet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanni looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hermanni blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bennet misses with a knee to the head.
Bennet takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hermanni throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bennet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hermanni misses with a knee strike.
Hermanni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermanni is trying to stall.
Bennet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermanni avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hermanni is looking to control Bennet's arms but Bennet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hermanni has his back to the cage.
Bennet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bennet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermanni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pelle Hermanni will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hermanni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bennet has time to react.
Bennet tries to clinch but Hermanni moves out of range.
Hermanni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hermanni misses with a body kick.
Hermanni rushes Bennet and presses him up against the cage.
Bennet misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bennet tries a knee to the head but Hermanni blocks it.
Hermanni looking to throw knees to the head but Bennet is blocking nicely.
A short left from Hermanni.
Bennet tries a body shot but Hermanni blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bennet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hermanni's brow.
Pelle Hermanni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bennet looking to throw knees to the head but Hermanni is blocking nicely.
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet stalling in the clinch but Hermanni improves position.
Hermanni connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Noah Bennet has been cut.
Bennet tries to stall but Hermanni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Bennet would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Bennet is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Noah Bennet.
A left lands for Hermanni.
Hermanni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennet scores with a nice head shot.
Hermanni misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Bennet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermanni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bennet throws a chopping leg kick but Hermanni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
Bennet rushes Hermanni and presses him up against the cage.
Hermanni misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bennet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermanni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanni misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanni misses with a knee strike.
Come on Hermanni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hermanni is trying to maintain a safe position but Bennet gets an underhook and turns Hermanni into the cage.
Bennet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but Bennet blocks with his arms.
Bennet tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermanni avoids the damage to the body.
Hermanni is stalling here.
Hermanni missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hermanni is keeping busy.
Hermanni connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bennet's face.
Hermanni controlling the action here for a moment.
Bennet lands a knee to the head.
Hermanni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hermanni trying to stall but Bennet improves his position.
Hermanni tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennet misses with a knee to the head.
Bennet misses with a knee strike.
Hermanni tries a knee to the head but Bennet blocks it.
Hermanni with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanni is breathing heavily.
Bennet connects with a knee to the head.
Hermanni trying to control the position but instead, Bennet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hermanni into the cage.
Hermanni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet trying to stall but Hermanni improves his position.
Hermanni avoiding damage.
Bennet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Bennet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bennet tries to land a knee to the head but Hermanni blocks with his arms.
Bennet tries to work over Hermanni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermanni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennet blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanni is trying to maintain a safe position but Bennet gets an underhook and turns Hermanni into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hermanni blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bennet tries a knee to the head but Hermanni blocks it.
Bennet misses with a knee to the head.
Bennet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermanni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pelle Hermanni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Noah Bennet'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hermanni tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermanni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennet.
Hermanni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bennet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bennet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bennet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hermanni's sensitive parts.
Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noah Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hermanni closes the distance and clinches.
Bennet avoiding damage as Hermanni throws knees to the body.
Bennet is trying to maintain a safe position but Hermanni gets an underhook and turns Bennet into the cage.
A short right from Bennet.
Stalling in the clinch from Hermanni.
Hermanni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennet misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermanni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bennet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hermanni in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hermanni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bennet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermanni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Hermanni avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet lands with a light punch inside.
Bennet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hermanni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet landing knees to the head.
Hermanni connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Bennet.
Bennet working Hermanni over with knees to the body.
Bennet looking to throw knees to the head but Hermanni is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bennet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hermanni backwards.
Hermanni blocks an elbow strike from Bennet.
Bennet landing knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bennet.
Hermanni blocks an elbow strike from Bennet.
Bennet landing knees to the head.
Bennet connects with a knee to the head.
Hermanni tries to land a knee to the head but Bennet blocks with his arms.
Bennet pushes off an throws an elbow but Hermanni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hermanni tries to stall but Bennet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Noah Bennet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennet will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hermanni up against the cage.
Hermanni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennet blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanni trying to land knees to the body.
Hermanni stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanni tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennet lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bennet lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
Bennet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bennet avoiding damage as Hermanni throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Hermanni.
Bennet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennet lands a nice elbow.
Bennet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bennet scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanni looking to throw knees to the head but Bennet is blocking nicely.
Bennet with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bennet is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
Hermanni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bennet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bennet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermanni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanni with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanni trying to stall but Bennet improves his position.
Bennet tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermanni avoids the damage to the body.
Hermanni effectively controlling the action here.
Hermanni misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennet tries a knee to the head but Hermanni blocks it.
Bennet tries to land a knee to the head but Hermanni blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bennet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hermanni's brow.
Hermanni tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hermanni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pelle Hermanni!
An out of breath Pelle Hermanni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daigo Asai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Possu Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Possu Jokinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daigo Asai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Possu Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Asai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jokinen works over Asai's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Asai tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Asai rushes Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Asai manages to get underhooks.
Jokinen has clasped his hands together around Asai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Asai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jokinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Asai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jokinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai is looking to improve his position.
Asai is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asai avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Jokinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Asai is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jokinen prevents Asai from standing back up.
Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai lands a jab to the head.
Jokinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jokinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Asai keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jokinen wants to hold on but Asai pushes him away.
Jokinen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Asai tries to stand and escape but Jokinen is controlling the position.
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asai.
Jokinen moves into full guard.
Asai pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
It looks like Asai is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asai.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Asai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jokinen controls Asai momentarily but Asai frees himself.
Jokinen is pulling down on Asai's head. It's preventing any offense from Asai, at least for the moment.
Asai wanted to stand there but Jokinen had control of the position.
Jokinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai throws a big right hand that misses.
Asai postures up.
Possu Jokinen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Asai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Asai misses with a few strikes there.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Asai tries to clinch up.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asai is out of range.
Jokinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Asai.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asai avoids it really well and circles away.
Daigo Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Possu Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Possu Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Asai looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asai's head backwards.
Asai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Asai tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asai circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Asai is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Asai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokinen is working away from the top position though.
Asai is trying to get back to full guard.
Asai taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard.
Jokinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asai missing with punches from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai trying to control from the bottom.
Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Asai pushes Jokinen off looking to stand but Jokinen dives back in and keeps control.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jokinen controlling the action here.
Asai tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg.
Jokinen wants to free his trapped foot but Asai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Jokinen swinging wildly here.
Asai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jokinen lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps Asai's head back.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely.
Jokinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Asai tries to sprawl out of it but Jokinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Asai tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to keep at a distance but Asai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jokinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Asai lands a nice hook to Jokinen's body. Jokinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jokinen!
Asai throws a nice head kick!
Jokinen dives in and grabs Asai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asai pushes down on Jokinen's head and hops out.
Daigo Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Possu Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jokinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai.
Asai scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai thuds his right hand into Jokinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jokinen feints and as Asai raises his hands in defense, Jokinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asai wants to sweep but no luck.
Asai wants to improve his position but instead Jokinen has moved into half guard.
Asai missing with punches from the bottom.
Asai tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg.
Jokinen slips a nice elbow through Asai's hands, connecting with Asai's forehead.
Possu Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asai tries to kick Jokinen off but Jokinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Asai defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Asai is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Possu Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jokinen throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen throws a one two combo.
Asai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Asai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asai throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Jokinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asai sprawls well initially but Jokinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Asai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asai.
Asai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asai wanted to stand there but Jokinen had control of the position.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Asai controlling him for the moment.
Jokinen is striking but Asai is not phased and passes to half guard.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Asai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Asai is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Asai controlling him for the moment.
Asai is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Asai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jokinen is proving hard to escape from.
Asai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai preventing the sweep.
Asai tries to stand but Jokinen is controlling from the bottom.
Asai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jokinen is proving hard to escape from.
Asai postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asai is one step ahead there.
Jokinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Asai stands up from Jokinen's guard - Asai perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a combination
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen scores with a hook.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Daigo Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Possu Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asai.
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!
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Asai.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Possu Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daigo Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokinen works Asai's body with a nice hook.
Jokinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Possu Jokinen.
I've got Jokinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Possu Jokinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryszard Rynkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stevie Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryszard Rynkowski!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws a low kick but Rynkowski moves out of range easily.
Gonzales thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Rynkowski.
Gonzales swings for the body but Rynkowski moves out of range.
Gonzales scores with a push kick.
Gonzales missing with a left hand there. Rynkowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzales swings for the body but Rynkowski moves out of range.
Gonzales throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rynkowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gonzales lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Ryszard Rynkowski has been cut.
Stevie Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales connects with a right hand. Rynkowski shakes it off.
Rynkowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzales as he jumps to the side.
Rynkowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gonzales.
Gonzales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzales lands with an overhand left.
Rynkowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzales lands a big head kick that sends Rynkowski tumbling to the mat! Gonzales takes a step backwards and waves Rynkowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzales. Rynkowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzales cracks Rynkowski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rynkowski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gonzales finish him?
That has opened up Ryszard Rynkowski's cut even more.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A left and a right from Rynkowski both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Stevie Gonzales has been cut.
Gonzales is looking to wear down Rynkowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rynkowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The cut above Ryszard Rynkowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rynkowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzales but Gonzales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonzales lands a glancing blow to the side of Rynkowski's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rynkowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzales.
Gonzales misses with a hook
and Rynkowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rynkowski shoots in for a double leg but Gonzales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevie Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryszard Rynkowski.
Gonzales misses with a body punch
and Rynkowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rynkowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzales tries to avoid it but Rynkowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzales to the ground. Gonzales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rynkowski takes one on the button.
Rynkowski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gonzales is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rynkowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales leaves Rynkowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales loads up on a big right hand but Rynkowski slips the punch.
Gonzales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rynkowski looks winded!
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonzales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rynkowski.
Gonzales lands a really nice looking cross but Rynkowski seems unphased.
Ryszard Rynkowski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryszard Rynkowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stevie Gonzales!
After the fight, Stevie Gonzales 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Newmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seyedi has chosen Hypnotize- Biggie smalls as his entrance music. Ali Seyedi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Newmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Seyedi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newmark lands with a right hand.
Seyedi throws a good cross that connects.
Newmark looks to land a left hand but Seyedi moved out of range nicely.
Seyedi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newmark was well out of range. Poor timing from Seyedi.
A good leg kick by Newmark.
Seyedi swats away the attempt to clinch by Newmark.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seyedi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seyedi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newmark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newmark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newmark misses with an uppercut. Seyedi saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seyedi. That's going to slow Newmark down.
Seyedi takes a swing at Newmark's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Newmark.
Newmark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Newmark's corner calls for a 1-2. Newmark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seyedi throws a good cross that connects.
Bobby Newmark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newmark throws a looping overhand right but Seyedi ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newmark misses with a low kick.
Newmark swings for the body but Seyedi moves out of range.
Seyedi missing with a left hand there. Newmark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seyedi tries to clinch up.
Newmark throws a leg kick that misses.
Newmark walks into a straight right hand from Seyedi.
Newmark is looking to land body kicks.
Newmark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seyedi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newmark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seyedi throws a lazy right hand but Newmark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seyedi misses with a jab to the body
and Newmark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newmark throws a leg kick but Seyedi moved away.
Newmark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seyedi's calf.
Seyedi takes a swing at Newmark's ribcage but misses.
Newmark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newmark cracks Seyedi with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seyedi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newmark.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seyedi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newmark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seyedi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Newmark throws a front kick that sends Seyedi stumbling back into the cage.
Seyedi tries a low kick but Newmark avoids it.
Seyedi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newmark.
Newmark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Newmark looks to score with a jab to the body but Seyedi is just out of range.
Newmark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seyedi tries to bum rush Newmark with a series of wild strikes but Newmark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newmark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seyedi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Newmark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seyedi doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi throws a body punch but Newmark moves out of range.
Newmark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Newmark throws a hook to the side of Seyedi's head but Seyedi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seyedi connects with an inside leg kick.
Newmark lands a nice shot that snaps Seyedi's head back.
Newmark closes the distance and clinches.
Newmark throws a head punch that misses.
Newmark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seyedi taking a breather.
Newmark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newmark misses with a knee to the head.
Seyedi managing to block the knees to the body from Newmark.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newmark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seyedi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newmark backwards.
Newmark managing to block the knees to the body from Seyedi.
Newmark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newmark stalling in the clinch but Seyedi improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newmark.
A short right from Seyedi.
Seyedi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newmark avoiding damage as Seyedi throws knees to the body.
Newmark tries to land knees in the clinch but Seyedi avoids the damage to the body.
Newmark utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Seyedi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seyedi lands an uppercut.
Newmark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Newmark blocks an elbow strike.
Newmark lands with a short shot to the head.
Seyedi misses with a knee to the head.
Newmark missing with knees to the body.
Seyedi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Seyedi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newmark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seyedi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seyedi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Newmark blocks an elbow strike.
Newmark lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Newmark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newmark lands a nice looking body kick.
Seyedi throws a hook but Newmark blocks it.
Newmark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seyedi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newmark avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seyedi. That's going to slow Newmark down.
Newmark scores with a jab to the head.
Seyedi slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Newmark.
Newmark lands with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Newmark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newmark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Newmark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seyedi on the side of the head.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Newmark cracks a nice hook into Seyedi's ribs.
Newmark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seyedi misses with a looping right.
Newmark works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seyedi, right into the meat.
A jab from Newmark misses.
Newmark scores with a nice strike.
Newmark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seyedi is out of range and Newmark settles back down.
Seyedi misses with a hook
letting Newmark counter with a right hand.
Newmark rushes Seyedi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seyedi presses Newmark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seyedi prevents a body shot from Newmark.
Seyedi is trying to stall.
Newmark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seyedi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seyedi throws an elbow but it misses.
Newmark avoiding damage.
Newmark blocks an elbow strike.
Bobby Newmark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi slows down the pace here.
Seyedi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newmark is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newmark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seyedi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seyedi tries to throw a body punch but Newmark avoids it by throwing Seyedi back against the cage.
Newmark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seyedi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seyedi misses with a knee to the head.
Seyedi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Seyedi missing with knees to the body.
Newmark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seyedi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seyedi.
Seyedi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Newmark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Newmark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Newmark.
Seyedi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Seyedi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Seyedi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newmark.
Seyedi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Newmark's defenses.
Newmark trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newmark.
Newmark misses with the head strike.
Seyedi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Newmark stalling in the clinch but Seyedi improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seyedi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seyedi working Newmark over with knees to the body.
Seyedi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seyedi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newmark backwards.
Seyedi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newmark tries to land knees in the clinch but Seyedi avoids the damage to the body.
Seyedi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Seyedi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newmark backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Seyedi.
Seyedi tries to land a knee to the head but Newmark blocks with his arms.
Seyedi managing to block the knees to the body from Newmark.
Seyedi misses with a body punch.
Seyedi avoiding damage as Newmark throws knees to the body.
Seyedi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newmark is trying to maintain a safe position but Seyedi gets an underhook and turns Newmark into the cage.
Seyedi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seyedi missing with knees to the body.
Newmark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Seyedi.
Newmark avoids the elbow strike from Seyedi, against the cage.
Newmark wants to stall.
Seyedi lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Seyedi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Newmark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seyedi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seyedi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newmark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good leg kick by Seyedi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seyedi.
Newmark checks a low kick from Seyedi.
Newmark looks to clinch
enabling Seyedi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Newmark.
Newmark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seyedi manages to avoid it.
Seyedi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby Newmark is winning the standup battle so far.
Seyedi looks to land a right hand but Newmark moved out of range.
Seyedi avoids a kick to the body.
Newmark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Seyedi misses with an uppercut. Newmark saw that one coming.
Newmark lands a head shot.
Seyedi moves in looking to clinch but Newmark pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi throws a front kick aimed at Newmark's knee but Newmark avoids it well.
Seyedi ducks under a wild hook from Newmark.
Newmark staying out of range there.
Newmark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seyedi misses with a hook.
Seyedi staying out of range there.
Newmark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Seyedi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seyedi wants to slow Newmark down by chopping away at his legs.
Newmark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Seyedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Newmark is just out of range.
Newmark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newmark checks a low kick from Seyedi.
Newmark 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.
Seyedi misses with a looping left.
Seyedi throws a sloppy head kick
and Newmark counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Newmark misses its intended target.
Newmark throws a head kick but Seyedi moves out of range.
Newmark throws a big shot that misses.
Seyedi throws a chopping leg kick but Newmark manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seyedi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seyedi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newmark takes one on the button.
Seyedi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newmark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seyedi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seyedi misses with a straight right.
Newmark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newmark lands with a nice body punch.
Newmark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Seyedi is out of range.
Seyedi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newmark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi misses with a low kick.
Newmark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seyedi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newmark avoids the body shot from Seyedi.
Newmark misses with an uppercut. Seyedi saw that one coming.
Seyedi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seyedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Newmark is just out of range.
Seyedi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newmark.
Newmark keeps the fight on the outside.
Seyedi misses with a low kick.
Seyedi throws a leg kick
and Newmark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newmark looks to score with a jab to the body but Seyedi is just out of range.
Newmark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newmark throws a front kick that sends Seyedi stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Newmark misses.
Newmark digs a good body shot into Seyedi's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newmark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newmark cracks the inside of Seyedi's front leg.
Seyedi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seyedi throws an off balance right hand
and Newmark counters with a straight right hand.
Newmark takes a swing at Seyedi's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Newmark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newmark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newmark.
Newmark misses with a straight right.
Newmark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seyedi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seyedi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newmark was well out of range. Poor timing from Seyedi.
Seyedi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Newmark.
Newmark cracks Seyedi with a good jab.
Newmark thuds his right hand into Seyedi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Bobby Newmark.
I think Newmark 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bobby Newmark!
Our winner, Bobby Newmark, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Ghetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghetto has chosen Beanie Sigel - In The Ghetto as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Project Ghetto enters the cage!
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170 lbs
14 - 4 - 1 |
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155 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, William Dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Ghetto!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghetto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Ghetto throws a leg kick but Dos Santos checks it.
Ghetto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dos Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ghetto to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos thuds a left hand into Ghetto's body.
Dos Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghetto.
Ghetto connects with an inside leg kick.
Ghetto clinches.
Ghetto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dos Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghetto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghetto tries to work over Dos Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghetto misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghetto lands with a left to the head.
Dos Santos is looking to control Ghetto's arms but Ghetto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dos Santos has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ghetto misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetto has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Ghetto tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Ghetto misses with an elbow over the top.
Ghetto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Ghetto is controlling the position.
Ghetto looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Dos Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Ghetto is controlling the position.
Ghetto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dos Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghetto missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has Ghetto pushed against the cage.
Dos Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Ghetto.
Dos Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghetto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dos Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ghetto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Ghetto has double underhooks.
Ghetto leaning against his opponent.
Ghetto tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Ghetto lands an uppercut.
Dos Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Dos Santos taking a breather.
Ghetto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ghetto.
Ghetto misses with some punches.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ghetto missing with knees to the body.
Ghetto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Santos is defending well for now.
Ghetto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Santos is looking to control Ghetto's arms but Ghetto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dos Santos has his back to the cage.
Ghetto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dos Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghetto dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
Ghetto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghetto pushing down on Dos Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghetto is working away from the top position though.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Ghetto keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ghetto lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Ghetto keeps him under control.
Ghetto thows a huge punch but Dos Santos dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghetto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ghetto 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.
Project Ghetto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ghetto dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Ghetto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Santos controlling Ghetto's posture.
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ghetto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dos Santos is not content to let Ghetto control the position.
Dos Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ghetto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetto laying and praying for a moment but Dos Santos takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ghetto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ghetto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Santos defending well though.
Dos Santos trying to control but Ghetto postures up.
Ghetto wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos wants to control the action here but instead Ghetto manages to pass to full mount!
Ghetto with a couple of short strikes.
Ghetto throwing strikes here but Dos Santos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ghetto is working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Santos frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to lock up and control but Ghetto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ghetto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ghetto thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dos Santos regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghetto.
Ghetto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ghetto is thwarting Dos Santos's attempts to control the position.
Ghetto 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.
Dos Santos controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghetto is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghetto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ghetto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to control Ghetto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dos Santos avoid being mounted?
Ghetto trying to work for an americana but Dos Santos has managed to regain full guard.
Ghetto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghetto is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
Dos Santos looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Ghetto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ghetto lands with a shot to the body.
Ghetto defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Ghetto misses with a few strikes there.
Ghetto doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos misses with a straight left.
Ghetto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a hook but Ghetto blocks it.
Dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ghetto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Santos somewhat.
Ghetto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Ghetto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Santos is leaning against Ghetto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos tries a body shot but Ghetto blocks it.
Ghetto tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Ghetto avoiding damage.
Dos Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Ghetto.
Dos Santos stalling against the cage.
Ghetto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ghetto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ghetto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dos Santos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetto.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking to stall.
Ghetto lands a left hand.
Ghetto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dos Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ghetto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ghetto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghetto lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Ghetto just leaning against Dos Santos, taking a breather.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ghetto throws a solid leg kick but Dos Santos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghetto.
Dos Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dos Santos to score with a decent uppercut.
Dos Santos throws a lazy right hand but Ghetto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetto moves out of range as Dos Santos strikes.
Ghetto slips a jab from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dos Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ghetto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dos Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Ghetto throws a body kick that misses.
Ghetto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
A lazy left from Dos Santos finds it's target.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Ghetto moves out of range.
Ghetto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos jabs at Ghetto's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Ghetto.
Ghetto moves out of range as Dos Santos strikes.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Ghetto strikes.
Ghetto lands with a straight right. Dos Santos didn't see that one coming.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Ghetto shows good takedown defense.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Ghetto moves out of range.
Dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos misses with a straight right.
Ghetto fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghetto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dos Santos under the eye.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Project Ghetto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghetto scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Ghetto really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghetto.
Ghetto wants to clinch.
Ghetto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ghetto wants to clinch.
Ghetto tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos scores with a nice head shot.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Ghetto loads up on a big right hand but Dos Santos slips the punch.
Jab from Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ghetto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dos Santos did well to prevent Ghetto getting side control.
Dos Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ghetto.
Ghetto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghetto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ghetto is keen to just control but Dos Santos is a slippery customer.
Dos Santos is trying is best to control the position here.
Ghetto trying to pass the guard but Dos Santos defending well.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Ghetto keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
Ghetto with the ground and pound but Dos Santos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Ghetto from controlling successfully.
Project Ghetto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghetto scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetto being controlled here momentarily.
Dos Santos has his foot on Ghetto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ghetto works his way back into a safe position though.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Ghetto from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Ghetto is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghetto pushes down on Dos Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ghetto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dos Santos is staying active underneath Ghetto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ghetto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dos Santos!
Ghetto raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ghetto avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
Ghetto wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ghetto thowing shots but they're missing.
Ghetto breaks from Dos Santos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ghetto thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghetto unloading with bombs!
Poor strikes thrown by Ghetto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Ghetto dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ghetto tries to score with a low kick but Dos Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ghetto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ghetto connects with a solid leg kick.
Ghetto misses with a double jab.
Ghetto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dos Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghetto counters with a big head kick but Dos Santos shrugs it off.
Ghetto avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ghetto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ghetto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dos Santos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ghetto lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghetto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghetto throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a slapping body shot.
Ghetto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghetto.
Dos Santos lands with a right hand.
Dos Santos slips a jab from Ghetto.
Ghetto looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ghetto tries to land knees in the clinch but Dos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Ghetto tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Ghetto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dos Santos trying to control the position but instead, Ghetto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dos Santos into the cage.
A short left from Ghetto.
Dos Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetto fails to land.
Ghetto tries to throw a body punch but Dos Santos avoids it by throwing Ghetto back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Dos Santos would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dos Santos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos tries to stall but Ghetto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Dos Santos.
Ghetto scores with a body shot.
Dos Santos misses with a looping left.
Ghetto scoring well with a low kick there.
Dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetto misses with a looping left.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetto.
Dos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetto manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghetto which made him look bad.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dos Santos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ghetto fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghetto with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghetto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ghetto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ghetto scores with a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Ghetto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Ghetto is controlling the position.
William Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghetto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Project Ghetto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ghetto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Ghetto!
Project Ghetto is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Project Ghetto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Leroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jump you f***** jump. Morgan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nightwish - Phantom Of The Opera kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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247 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Leroix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leroix counters with a nice kick to the body.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leroix smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leroix 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.
Leroix takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morgan.
Morgan lands a nice hook to Leroix's body. Leroix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leroix scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leroix lands a jab to the head.
Leroix misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leroix. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leroix misses with a looping right.
Morgan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leroix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morgan cracks the inside of Leroix's front leg.
No joy there for Leroix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leroix tried to score with a low kick but Morgan checks it.
Leroix looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leroix.
Morgan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leroix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leroix tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jason Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leroix is out of range and Morgan settles back down.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leroix avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Leroix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leroix jabs at Morgan's body.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leroix in his tracks.
Morgan keeps Leroix at a distance using the push 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!
Leroix looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Leroix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morgan, as that shot connected.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroix jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morgan throws a wild body kick that Leroix sees coming a mile off.
Leroix ducks right into an uppercut from Morgan.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
Leroix's corner calls for a 1-2. Leroix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leroix avoids a kick to the body.
Leroix looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
A low kick from Morgan misses
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leroix lands with a nice body punch.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Leroix.
Morgan is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morgan, right into the meat.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leroix.
Leroix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leroix cracks Morgan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leroix walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Leroix connects with a right hand. Morgan shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroix connects with an inside leg kick.
Morgan scores with a hook.
Leroix looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan throws a wild body kick that Leroix sees coming a mile off.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Leroix lands a really nice looking cross but Morgan seems unphased.
Morgan is looking to chop away at Leroix's legs.
Leroix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgan misses the jab.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leroix throws out the jab.
Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Leroix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leroix scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leroix looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Leroix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leroix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morgan jabs Leroix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leroix misses with an uppercut.
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Leroix throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Leroix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morgan.
Leroix swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Leroix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick from Leroix lands but Morgan takes it in his stride.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Leroix dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leroix moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Leroix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Leroix moved away.
Leroix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leroix lands a really nice looking cross but Morgan seems unphased.
Leroix throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Leroix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leroix. Morgan shrugs it off though.
Leroix blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Morgan blocks the low kick.
Leroix throws the kick towards the body but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Morgan.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Leroix moves away and avoids it.
Leroix misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ricardo Leroix is winning the standup battle so far.
Leroix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan connects with a right hand. Leroix shakes it off.
Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Leroix moved out of range nicely.
Morgan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leroix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leroix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan scores with a push kick.
Morgan throws a hook but Leroix blocks it.
Leroix looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Leroix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Leroix.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Leroix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leroix cracks Morgan with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Leroix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leroix has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leroix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leroix misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Leroix tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leroix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leroix.
Leroix throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Leroix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Leroix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Leroix lands a jab to Morgan's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Leroix misses the target.
Leroix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leroix looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming.
Leroix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Leroix moved away.
Leroix jabs at Morgan's body.
Leroix ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leroix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leroix slips a straight right by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Leroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Leroix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leroix throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Leroix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses
and Leroix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leroix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Morgan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Leroix moves out of range easily.
Leroix slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Leroix.
Leroix tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan throws a series of strikes that have Leroix backpedaling.
Leroix ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan throws a chopping leg kick but Leroix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leroix tries to move into range but Morgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leroix looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leroix throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leroix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Leroix drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leroix.
Morgan cracks Leroix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leroix lands a nice looking body shot.
Leroix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leroix lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Leroix.
Leroix misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Leroix scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Leroix just misses with a punch to the body.
Leroix takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Leroix misses the shot to the body.
Morgan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leroix is out of range.
Morgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Leroix.
Morgan tries to land a leg kick but Leroix saw it coming and moves away.
Leroix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Morgan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leroix's calf.
Morgan connects with a right hand. Leroix shakes it off.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leroix misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Leroix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Leroix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leroix thows a body shot but no joy.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leroix.
Leroix lands with a cross.
Morgan 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.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Morgan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leroix circles away quickly and effectively.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Leroix.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leroix connects with a jab.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leroix manages to avoid it.
Morgan scores with a hook.
Leroix looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Leroix tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Leroix throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Leroix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leroix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Leroix.
A good leg kick by Leroix.
Morgan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroix tries to clinch up.
Leroix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leroix.
Morgan throws a front kick that sends Leroix stumbling back into the cage.
Leroix blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan throws a wild body kick that Leroix sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Leroix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leroix moves away.
Leroix misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan motions for Leroix to come forward. Morgan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morgan tries a low kick but Leroix avoids it.
Morgan thows a body kick. Leroix tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leroix throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan throws a jab when Leroix was well out of range.
Morgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leroix jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morgan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leroix tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leroix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
A jab from Leroix misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Leroix clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leroix moves out of range of the body kick from Morgan.
Leroix defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leroix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leroix just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leroix throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan throws a low kick but Leroix avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leroix checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Morgan
and Leroix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leroix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leroix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Leroix misses with an uppercut.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Leroix's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroix cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Leroix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leroix works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Morgan wants to slow Leroix down by chopping away at his legs.
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
Leroix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Leroix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leroix is looking to clinch.
Leroix looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Leroix works the jab nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leroix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroix misses with a hook.
Morgan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leroix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leroix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Leroix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Leroix misses its intended target.
Leroix connects with a right hand. Morgan shakes it off.
Leroix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
Leroix moves out of range of the strikes.
Leroix wants to slow Morgan down by chopping away at his legs.
Morgan digs a good body shot into Leroix's ribs.
Leroix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morgan on the side of the head.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Leroix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leroix. That did some damage!
Leroix blocks the body kick.
A cross from Morgan lands.
Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leroix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morgan's knee momentarily.
Leroix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan thumps Leroix with a low kick.
Leroix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leroix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morgan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morgan throws a low kick, looking for Leroix's leg but Leroix calmly moves out of range.
Leroix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Leroix.
Leroix 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.
Morgan throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Leroix.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Leroix.
Leroix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Leroix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danga de danga de dang - Morgan scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Leroix's ribs.
Leroix throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan throws a hook but Leroix avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leroix throws out the jab.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leroix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Leroix slips the punch.
Leroix dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ricardo Leroix will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Leroix checks a leg kick.
Leroix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leroix ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Leroix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan connects with a right hand. Leroix shakes it off.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leroix was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan thumps Leroix with a low kick.
Leroix misses with a looping right.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Leroix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leroix looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Leroix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leroix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morgan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leroix throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leroix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a shot to the body
letting Leroix counter with a right hand.
Leroix throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Leroix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morgan - that will leave a mark!
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leroix throws out the jab.
Morgan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leroix if he has to take too many more of those.
Leroix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Leroix's shoulder, as Leroix tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan connects with an inside leg kick.
Morgan cracks Leroix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morgan scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leroix. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan moves out of range as Leroix strikes.
Nice body punch from Morgan.
Leroix loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan misses with a hook. Leroix ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Morgan.
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Leroix throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Jason Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Leroix.
Leroix walks into a jab.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Leroix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Morgan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Leroix.
Morgan motions for Leroix to come forward. Morgan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leroix missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leroix misses with a leg kick.
Leroix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Leroix moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Morgan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leroix checks it well.
Morgan cracks Leroix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Morgan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leroix's calf.
Leroix scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leroix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leroix works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leroix lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morgan stuns Leroix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leroix moves out of range of the strikes.
Leroix scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ricardo Leroix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Morgan.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgan.
Leroix moves away from the strike by Morgan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leroix 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Leroix!
Ricardo Leroix retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ricardo Leroix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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