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Rivals LXXX: Gaskins vs Calico PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habana rushes Curry and presses him up against the cage.
Curry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curry avoiding damage.
Curry managing to block the knees to the body from Habana.
Habana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Curry.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Habana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Habana manages to break the clinch.
Habana tries to clinch there but Curry circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curry.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Habana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry misses with a looping left.
Habana scores with a push kick.
Good work by Habana as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Habana moves away.
Habana misses with a body kick.
Bryan Habana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Habana clinches up with Curry and pushes him back against the cage.
Habana trying to land knees to the body.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Habana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Habana tries to land knees in the clinch but Curry avoids the damage to the body.
Curry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Habana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Curry is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Curry.
Habana tries to land knees in the clinch but Curry avoids the damage to the body.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Habana.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Habana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Curry's brow.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curry lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Habana.
Habana can't break the clinch.
A short right from Curry on the inside.
Habana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Habana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Curry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Habana lands a knee to the body.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Curry on the inside.
Curry working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curry.
Habana is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Habana is looking to clinch.
Habana tries to clinch there but Curry circles away.
Habana scores with a kick to the midsection.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Habana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Habana moves in looking to clinch but Curry pushes him off.
Curry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Habana.
Habana lands a head kick. Curry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Habana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curry blocks the body kick.
Habana moves in looking to clinch but Curry pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Habana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Curry throws an off balance right hand
and Habana counters with a low kick, right behind Curry 's knee.
Habana thumps Curry with a low kick.
Curry gets tackled into the cage by Habana. Habana maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Habana.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curry as Habana tries to tie him up.
Habana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Habana tries to land knees in the clinch but Curry avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Curry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Habana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Habana manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Habana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Habana tries to close the distance and clinch but Curry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Habana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Habana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Habana tries to clinch there but Curry circles away.
Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Habana manages to avoid it.
Habana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curry.
The fighters circling - Habana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Habana scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Habana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Habana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Curry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Habana lands but Curry takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana rushes Curry and presses him up against the cage.
Curry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Curry has a couple of punches blocked by Habana.
Habana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curry.
Curry avoiding damage as Habana throws knees to the body.
Curry lands a left hand.
Habana lands an elbow inside.
Habana breaks the clinch.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch but Habana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Habana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Curry is defending well for now.
Curry is stalling here.
Habana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Curry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Habana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Curry's defenses.
Curry tries a body shot but Habana blocks it.
Habana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Curry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Habana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curry blocks it with crossed arms.
Habana trying to land knees to the body.
Habana missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Curry.
Bryan Habana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Habana missing with knees to the body.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Habana lands an elbow inside.
Curry missing with knees to the body.
Habana working Curry over with knees to the body.
Habana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Habana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curry avoids it.
Habana missing with knees to the body.
Habana lands an elbow that stopped Curry in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habana scores a nice knee to the body.
Habana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curry blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curry as Habana tries to tie him up.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Habana tries to land knees in the clinch but Curry avoids the damage to the body.
Habana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curry.
Habana trying to land knees to the body.
Habana crunches a lovely knee into Curry's ribcage.
Habana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Habana.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Habana.
Habana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Curry's face.
Habana trying to control the position but instead, Curry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Habana into the cage.
Habana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Habana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry has Habana pressed against the cage, preventing Habana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Habana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Habana effectively controlling the action here.
Curry working aggressively here.
Habana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Habana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Habana is looking to clinch but Curry is avoiding it.
Nice body kick there by Habana.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Curry blocks a head kick by Habana.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curry.
Habana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Habana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Habana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Habana rushes Curry and presses him up against the cage.
Habana lands a knee to the body.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Habana blocking some punches.
Curry misses with a knee to the head.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Habana crunches a lovely knee into Curry's ribcage.
Habana lands a good knee to the midsection. Curry won't want to take too many of those.
Habana breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habana tries to clinch but Curry is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Habana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Habana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curry keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Habana throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arthur Curry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curry misses with an uppercut
and Habana counters with a body kick.
Habana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Habana tries to clinch but Curry moves out of range.
Curry will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Habana connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Habana.
Curry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Habana has closed the distance and engaged Curry in a clinch.
Curry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Habana obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Habana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Habana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Habana defending well as Curry loads up on a big left hand.
Curry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Habana can pounce on him.
Habana rushes Curry and presses him up against the cage.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Habana with a knee to the head.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Habana's elbow.
Curry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Habana backwards.
Habana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Habana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Habana moves in looking to clinch but Curry pushes him off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Habana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Habana.
Habana wants to clinch.
Habana connects with an inside leg kick.
Bryan Habana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Habana cracks the inside of Curry's front leg.
Curry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Habana checks it well.
Habana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curry.
Curry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Habana.
Habana has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana lands a nice elbow.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Habana effectively controlling the action here.
Habana lands a damaging elbow.
Bryan Habana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Habana taking a breather.
Habana landing knees to the head.
Curry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Habana is defending well for now.
Habana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry lands a shoulder strike.
Habana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Habana.
Habana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arthur Curry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Habana taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Habana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Habana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Habana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duck Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycoon has chosen Rubber Ducky as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duck Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon stuffs the takedown.
Tycoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tuilagi.
Tycoon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi avoids a kick to the body.
Tycoon lands a nice looking body kick.
Tycoon scores with a head kick. Tuilagi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tycoon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tuilagi tries to clinch but Tycoon is having none of it.
Tycoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuilagi moves in looking to clinch but Tycoon pushes him off.
Duck Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon lands a really nice looking cross but Tuilagi seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tycoon fails to land with a series of punches.
Tycoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tycoon misses with a body kick.
Tycoon loads up on a big right hand but Tuilagi slips the punch.
Tuilagi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tycoon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tuilagi is in Tycoon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tuilagi working some strikes from top position.
Tycoon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tuilagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Tycoon preventing the sweep.
Tuilagi pulls Tycoon in close to his closed guard and prevents Tycoon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tuilagi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi pulls Tycoon in close to prevent any damage.
Tycoon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuilagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuilagi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tycoon!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poor strikes thrown by Tuilagi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tuilagi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tuilagi dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tuilagi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tuilagi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tycoon because Tuilagi loaded up on that one.
Tuilagi wants to control the pace but Tycoon is squirming around nicely.
Tuilagi lands a big shot there that rocks Tycoon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tuilagi is trying to control here but Tycoon has managed to regain half guard.
Tycoon is looking for a sweep. Tuilagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tuilagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tycoon keeps working.
Tuilagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon is staying active underneath Tuilagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tuilagi prevents Tycoon from improving his position.
Tuilagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tuilagi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tycoon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tuilagi.
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.
Tuilagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tycoon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tycoon is trying to control the position but Tuilagi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Tuilagi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tycoon leaves Tuilagi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tycoon.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tycoon enables Tuilagi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tycoon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tuilagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tycoon is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuilagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuilagi throwing strikes from guard but Tycoon blocks nicely.
Tycoon working a defensive guard but Tuilagi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tuilagi working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon struggling a bit here.
Tuilagi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tycoon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tycoon is looking for a sweep.
Tuilagi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tuilagi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tycoon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tuilagi connects with a decent elbow.
Tycoon is not content to let Tuilagi control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi controlling the position from side mount.
Tuilagi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tuilagi tries to advance to mount but Tycoon instead regains half guard.
Tuilagi controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon moves into full guard.
Tycoon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuilagi.
Tycoon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tycoon keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Tycoon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi stopping the sweep attempt from Tycoon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Tuilagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tycoon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tuilagi is in close to Tycoon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tycoon keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Tuilagi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tycoon swings for the body but Tuilagi moves out of range.
Tycoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tycoon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi slips under a jab from Tycoon.
Tycoon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tycoon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tuilagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tycoon as he avoids it easily.
Tuilagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duck Tycoon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuilagi moves out of range as Tycoon strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi tries to clinch up.
Tuilagi tries to clinch but Tycoon moves out of range.
Tycoon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tuilagi slips under a jab from Tycoon.
Tycoon thows a body shot but no joy.
Tycoon throws a body punch but Tuilagi moves out of range.
Tuilagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tycoon sprawls well. Tycoon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tuilagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Tycoon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tycoon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Tycoon catches Tuilagi right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Tuilagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuilagi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tycoon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuilagi tries to clinch but Tycoon moves out of range.
Tycoon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tycoon darts in trying to clinch
so Tuilagi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tuilagi postures up.
Tuilagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tycoon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuilagi is working Tycoon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi looking to pass the guard.
Tycoon looking to control.
Tycoon wants to sweep here but Tuilagi controlling him for the moment.
Tycoon has momentary wrist control but Tuilagi slips an elbow through the middle.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Tycoon keeps moving.
Tuilagi throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tuilagi pushing down on Tycoon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tuilagi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tuilagi wants to free his trapped foot but Tycoon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tycoon tries to get to full guard but Tuilagi has control of the leg.
Manu Tuilagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tycoon is not content to let Tuilagi control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tuilagi lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duck Tycoon.
I think Tuilagi 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Tuilagi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chrystov Aleksey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Status (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chrystov Aleksey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Status!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Status looks to score with a jab to the body but Aleksey is just out of range.
Aleksey jabs at Status's body.
Aleksey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Status!
Aleksey trying to control the position but Status is working away.
Aleksey scores with punches from side control.
Aleksey working the head and body with strikes.
Status struggling a bit here.
Status gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Status is trying to stand.
Aleksey wants to pass the guard but Status is defending well.
Aleksey working Status over with strikes.
Aleksey passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksey lands a nice shot to the head.
Aleksey cracks Status with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aleksey landing strikes from the mount.
Aleksey raining down shots from the mount!
Aleksey working Status over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Status that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Status tries to reverse the position but Aleksey maintains control.
Status wants to hold on but Aleksey pushes him away.
Aleksey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aleksey postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Status in real trouble here! The ref calls for Status to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrystov Aleksey!
Chrystov Aleksey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan McGrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oberyn Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
177 lbs
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan McGrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oberyn Martell!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martell's waist but Martell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGrew off to one side.
Good leg kick by Martell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martell misses with a hook
and McGrew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martell scores with a leg kick.
McGrew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGrew there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martell throws a big shot that misses.
Martell throws a hook but McGrew avoids it easily.
Martell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGrew fails with the takedown
and Martell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martell. That's going to slow McGrew down.
Martell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Martell misses its intended target.
McGrew misses with a looping right.
McGrew fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan McGrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Martell misses.
Nice jab there from McGrew.
McGrew misses with a body shot.
McGrew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oberyn Martell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martell misses with a low kick.
Martell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGrew is able to avoid easily.
Oberyn Martell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martell defends it nicely.
Martell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGrew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGrew lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell throws a front kick that sends McGrew stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martell delivers a nice body kick.
Martell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Martell.
McGrew is breathing heavily.
Martell lands an elbow that stopped McGrew in his tracks for a moment.
Martell pushes McGrew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGrew takes an elbow to the temple.
Martell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGrew backwards.
Martell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGrew.
Martell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Martell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGrew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGrew is looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Martell.
McGrew blocks a body shot from Martell.
McGrew struggles to land a body shot inside as Martell controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Martell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGrew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martell lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGrew backwards.
McGrew tries to throw a body punch but Martell avoids it by throwing McGrew back against the cage.
Martell lands a body punch.
Martell lands a body punch.
McGrew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martell pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGrew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Martell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Martell.
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!
McGrew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martell is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrew.
McGrew blocks a body shot from Martell.
McGrew breaks the clinch.
McGrew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martell. Martell obviously looking to wear him down.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McGrew. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McGrew defending well as Martell loads up on a big left hand.
Martell lands with an uppercut that bounces McGrew off the cage and back into range.
Nice body punch from Martell.
Martell tries a head kick but it misses.
McGrew 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!
Martell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGrew manages to avoid it.
Martell looks to land a left hand but McGrew moved out of range nicely.
Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oberyn Martell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from McGrew misses its intended target.
McGrew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martell is fending him off so far but McGrew persists. Nope, Martell circles away and we're back to standing.
Martell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGrew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martell wants to land a leg kick but McGrew is out of range.
Martell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGrew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martell is fending him off so far but McGrew persists. Nope, Martell circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan McGrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGrew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martell tries to avoid it but McGrew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martell to the ground. Martell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martell with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Martell as he connects with a hook.
Martell moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell misses with a low kick.
Martell misses with a hook.
Martell throws a right and a left that McGrew avoids nicely.
Oberyn Martell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGrew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Martell.
McGrew tries for a takedown but Martell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGrew manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martell.
McGrew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Martell. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGrew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGrew somewhat.
Martell throws a low kick but McGrew avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell lands a really nice looking cross but McGrew seems unphased.
McGrew shoots in looking for a takedown. Martell tries to sprawl out of it but McGrew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martell misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGrew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martell as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for McGrew.
Martell feints and then cracks McGrew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGrew down.
McGrew moves out of range of the body kick from Martell.
Martell connects with a solid leg kick.
Martell is looking to land body kicks.
Martell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGrew's head backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martell.
Martell throws a head kick that misses.
McGrew sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Martell stuffs the takedown attempt from McGrew. McGrew gets slowly back to his feet.
Martell lands a high kick!
McGrew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGrew is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrew 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.
Oh McGrew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martell lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGrew will feel that in the morning.
Martell thows a body kick. McGrew tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGrew seems to have got his legs back now.
Martell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGrew was well out of range. Poor timing from Martell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGrew.
Martell throws a head kick that misses.
McGrew misses with an uppercut. Martell saw that one coming.
McGrew tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGrew missing with a left hand there. Martell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGrew shoots in but Martell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martell fakes the leg kick and cracks McGrew in the body.
Martell lands a jab.
Martell throws a sloppy head kick
and McGrew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martell won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Martell throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Martell cracks McGrew 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.
Oberyn Martell 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Martell cracks McGrew on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McGrew falls backwards against the cage. Martell follows up with more strikes that drop McGrew to his knees. Martell keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McGrew! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oberyn Martell!
Oberyn Martell took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Next.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rurik Kokovtsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Korst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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31
181 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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23
172 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rurik Kokovtsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nils Korst!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korst tries to bum rush Kokovtsov with a series of wild strikes but Kokovtsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kokovtsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korst.
Sloppy strikes from Korst. Those never looked like landing.
Kokovtsov blocks a head kick by Korst.
Kokovtsov lands a head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Korst, as that shot connected.
Kokovtsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Korst. Those never looked like landing.
Nils Korst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korst misses with a wild combination.
Korst misses with a series of wild punches.
Kokovtsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korst.
Korst misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Kokovtsov misses.
Korst looks to land a combination but Kokovtsov avoids it well.
Korst misses with a two punch combination.
Korst misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korst throws a combination that misses
and Kokovtsov counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokovtsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kokovtsov digs a good hook to Korst's body.
Korst throws a sloppy head kick and Kokovtsov moves out of range easily.
Kokovtsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Korst throws a right and a left that Kokovtsov avoids nicely.
Korst misses with a two punch combination.
Korst throws a hook but Kokovtsov blocks it.
Korst throws a series of punches but Kokovtsov moves out of range.
Korst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kokovtsov slips a jab and a cross from Korst.
A punch combination from Korst misses.
Kokovtsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Korst's sensitive parts.
Kokovtsov slips a jab and a cross from Korst.
Korst misses with a wild combination.
Korst takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kokovtsov misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Korst does no damage.
Korst throws a nice looking combination but Kokovtsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kokovtsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Korst.
Korst looks winded!
Korst misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokovtsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korst moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokovtsov cracks the inside of Korst's front leg.
A combination from Korst does no damage.
Kokovtsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Korst throws a one two combo.
Kokovtsov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korst misses with a series of wild punches.
Korst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokovtsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kokovtsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kokovtsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Korst misses with a few strikes there.
Kokovtsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kokovtsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korst moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokovtsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kokovtsov lands a high kick!
Kokovtsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokovtsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korst moves away.
Korst blocks a jab.
Korst takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kokovtsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Korst misses.
Kokovtsov lands with a nice body punch.
Kokovtsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Korst misses.
No joy there for Korst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kokovtsov looks to land a right hand but Korst moved out of range.
Kokovtsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korst misses with a few strikes there.
Korst misses with the combination.
Kokovtsov throws a jab when Korst was well out of range.
Kokovtsov misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Korst sizes up Kokovtsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Kokovtsov misses.
Korst throws a nice looking combination but Kokovtsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokovtsov lands a high kick!
Kokovtsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korst.
Korst throws a right and a left that Kokovtsov avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Kokovtsov misses.
Kokovtsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kokovtsov misses with the combination.
Korst throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kokovtsov missing with a left hand there. Korst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korst uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokovtsov.
Korst throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kokovtsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korst.
Kokovtsov scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Korst moves away from the strike by Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov misses with a hook.
No joy there for Korst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korst chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kokovtsov can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rurik Kokovtsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Korst works over Kokovtsov's head and body with a nice combination.
Korst throws a series of punches but Kokovtsov avoids them all with ease.
Kokovtsov cracks a nice hook into Korst's ribs.
Kokovtsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kokovtsov scores with a three punch combo!
Korst uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokovtsov.
Korst fails to land with a series of punches.
Korst ducks under a wild hook from Kokovtsov.
Korst looks to land a combination but Kokovtsov avoids it well.
Kokovtsov slips a jab and a cross from Korst.
Korst's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Korst looks to land a combination but Kokovtsov avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Kokovtsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rurik Kokovtsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korst misses with a combination
and Kokovtsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kokovtsov misses with a low kick.
Korst misses with a few strikes there.
Korst misses with a looping left.
Kokovtsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kokovtsov takes a swing at Korst's ribcage but misses.
Korst looks to land a combination but Kokovtsov avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Korst.
Korst has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korst there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kokovtsov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Korst is breathing heavily.
Korst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kokovtsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kokovtsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korst.
Good shot there by Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov lands a jab.
Kokovtsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kokovtsov misses with a straight right.
A cross from Kokovtsov lands.
Korst throws a right and a left that Kokovtsov avoids nicely.
Kokovtsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korst looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korst throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov slips a jab and a cross from Korst.
Kokovtsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kokovtsov duly obliges.
Korst moves away from the strike by Kokovtsov.
Some wild striking there from Korst.
Korst connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokovtsov scores with a sloppy right hand. Korst should have avoided that one.
Korst looks to land a combination but Kokovtsov avoids it well.
Kokovtsov takes a swing at Korst's ribcage but misses.
Korst misses with a kick to the body.
Korst misses with a series of wild punches.
Korst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov cracks Korst with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Korst takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kokovtsov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Korst is able to avoid easily.
Korst moves forwards but Kokovtsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Korst jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokovtsov misses with a kick to the body.
Kokovtsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Korst is just out of range.
No joy there for Korst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kokovtsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokovtsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokovtsov ducks under a wild hook from Korst.
Kokovtsov connects with a body shot.
Korst throws a right hand that Kokovtsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kokovtsov also avoids with ease.
Korst swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korst misses with a double jab.
Korst fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korst staying out of range there.
Rurik Kokovtsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kokovtsov throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Kokovtsov misses.
Kokovtsov clobbers Korst with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Korst fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Korst misses.
Kokovtsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korst.
Korst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokovtsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Korst's sensitive parts.
Korst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korst throws a head kick but Kokovtsov moves out of range.
Kokovtsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korst avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korst 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.
Kokovtsov scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kokovtsov misses.
A big left from Kokovtsov misses.
Korst misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Korst.
A jab lands there for Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov tries to bum rush Korst with a series of wild strikes but Korst uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korst swinging wildly here.
Korst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kokovtsov throws a head kick but Korst moves out of range.
Korst throws a series of punches but Kokovtsov moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kokovtsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korst doesn't seem phased though.
Korst misses with a few strikes there.
Korst throws a series of punches but Kokovtsov avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rurik Kokovtsov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Korst misses with a double jab.
Korst throws a right hand that Kokovtsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kokovtsov also avoids with ease.
Kokovtsov misses the jab.
Kokovtsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kokovtsov lands with a nice combination. Korst backs away looking to recover.
Korst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kokovtsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokovtsov feints and then cracks Korst's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korst down.
Korst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokovtsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korst at a distance.
Kokovtsov throws a shot from downtown. Korst moves away and avoids it.
Korst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kokovtsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kokovtsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kokovtsov connects with an inside leg kick.
Korst takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kokovtsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korst's head.
Kokovtsov dodges the punch combination from Korst.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokovtsov lands a head kick!
Korst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kokovtsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kokovtsov misses.
Kokovtsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korst looks to land a combination. Kokovtsov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kokovtsov is looking to land body kicks.
Kokovtsov lands a slapping body shot.
Kokovtsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Korst to score with a decent uppercut.
Korst misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kokovtsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kokovtsov lands a body shot.
Kokovtsov scores with a body shot.
Korst takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kokovtsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kokovtsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Korst misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korst looks to throw the jab but Kokovtsov is out of range.
Kokovtsov throws a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Korst might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kokovtsov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kokovtsov loads up on a big right hand but Korst slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Korst misses its intended target.
Korst takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokovtsov misses with a body shot.
Kokovtsov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Korst.
Korst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kokovtsov.
Crunch! Kokovtsov slams his shin into Korst's torso.
Korst lands a jab to the head.
Korst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokovtsov throws a looping overhand right but Korst ducks down to avoid it.
Korst looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korst throws a series of punches but Kokovtsov moves out of range.
Korst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kokovtsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korst takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kokovtsov takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Korst scores with a four punch combination!
Korst has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kokovtsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Korst is just out of range.
A slow jab from Kokovtsov misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokovtsov lands a slapping body shot.
Kokovtsov misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Korst.
Korst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kokovtsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokovtsov scores with a nice head shot.
Korst swinging wildly here.
Kokovtsov connects with a crisp jab.
Kokovtsov throws a head kick that Korst semi-blocks.
Korst tries to bum rush Kokovtsov with a series of wild strikes but Kokovtsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kokovtsov misses with a low kick.
A combination from Kokovtsov does no damage.
Korst misses with a two punch combination.
Korst chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kokovtsov can pounce on him.
Korst throws a nice looking combination but Kokovtsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korst misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korst takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kokovtsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokovtsov loads up on a big right hand but Korst slips the punch.
Kokovtsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korst swinging wildly here.
Kokovtsov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kokovtsov misses with the combination.
Korst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kokovtsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nils Korst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kokovtsov scores with a jab.
Korst takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kokovtsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kokovtsov looks to throw the jab but Korst is out of range.
Korst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Korst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kokovtsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokovtsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kokovtsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rurik Kokovtsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kokovtsov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rurik Kokovtsov!
A victorious Rurik Kokovtsov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machdoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machdoor comes to the cage accompanied by AVICI - LEVELS. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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31
184 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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24
175 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machdoor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Edilhson.
Edmundo Edilhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machdoor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machdoor lands a jab-cross combination.
Edilhson 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.
Edilhson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machdoor walks into a stiff left hand from Edilhson.
Machdoor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edilhson as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Machdoor with that takedown attempt.
Machdoor slips a jab and a cross from Edilhson.
Edilhson lands with a nice combination. Machdoor backs away looking to recover.
Machdoor drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edilhson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machdoor manages to get himself to full guard.
Machdoor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Edilhson is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Machdoor content to control rather than advance.
Machdoor trying to control the action but Edilhson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machdoor stands and throws Edilhson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Machdoor stalls from top position.
Edilhson tries to improve position but can't.
Machdoor misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor trying to control the position but Edilhson is working away.
Edilhson regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Machdoor.
Machdoor thows a huge punch but Edilhson dodges it nicely.
Edilhson tries to get to full guard but Machdoor has control of the leg.
Machdoor is trying to control the action in half guard but Edilhson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machdoor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Machdoor looking to control but Edilhson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor controlling the pace for now.
Machdoor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edilhson for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machdoor looking to finish with strikes 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 Lyoto Machdoor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Edilhson does it's job there.
Edilhson misses with a low kick.
A combination from Machdoor does no damage.
Machdoor doesn't manage to clinch there - Edilhson circles away.
Machdoor lands with a nice combination. Edilhson backs away looking to recover.
Edilhson tries to sprawl but Machdoor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machdoor trying to mount his opponent but Edilhson defends it.
Machdoor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Edilhson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Edilhson.
Machdoor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machdoor trying to control the position from guard on top but Edilhson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machdoor looking to sit in guard and control but Edilhson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Edilhson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Edilhson preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machdoor is on top in guard.
Edilhson looking for a sweep. Not yet Edilhson, not yet.
Machdoor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machdoor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edilhson is keeping the position for now.
Machdoor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson manages to get back to half guard.
Edilhson is trying to maintain the position but Machdoor is very close to passing his half guard.
Machdoor 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.
Edilhson moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edilhson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machdoor throwing strikes from guard but Edilhson blocks nicely.
Lyoto Machdoor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edilhson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edilhson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machdoor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machdoor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Machdoor with that takedown attempt.
Lyoto Machdoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edilhson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machdoor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Edilhson backs up against the cage.
Machdoor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machdoor misses with a wild combination.
Edilhson lands a body shot.
Edilhson takes a swing at Machdoor's ribcage but misses.
Machdoor misses with a body shot.
Edilhson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edilhson is looking to clinch but Machdoor is avoiding it.
Machdoor misses with a takedown attempt - Edilhson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machdoor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edilhson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machdoor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson looks to score with a jab to the body but Machdoor is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Edilhson.
Machdoor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmundo Edilhson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edilhson looks to land a left hand but Machdoor moved out of range nicely.
Machdoor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edilhson back to the cage. Machdoor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Edilhson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edilhson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machdoor dives in and scores a takedown into Edilhson's guard.
Edilhson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machdoor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edilhson is on top in guard.
Edilhson wants to pass the guard but Machdoor is keeping the position.
Lyoto Machdoor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson wants to control from the top but Machdoor keeps moving.
Edilhson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edilhson wants to control from the top but Machdoor keeps moving.
Machdoor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edilhson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edilhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Machdoor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edilhson pushes down on Machdoor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machdoor wants to improve his position but Edilhson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Edmundo Edilhson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edilhson is fighting to break Machdoor's control of his arms but Machdoor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Edilhson trying to move into half guard but instead Machdoor has managed to sweep!
Machdoor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machdoor content to stall in guard here.
Machdoor trying to control but Edilhson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson working a defensive guard here.
Edilhson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Machdoor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Machdoor is looking to take a break and control but Edilhson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machdoor stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edmundo Edilhson.
I think Machdoor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machdoor!
After winning the bout, Lyoto Machdoor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kane Kilburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Ribera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilburn's entrance music is Always. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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24
162 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kane Kilburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Ribera!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribera misses with a double jab
and Kilburn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ribera thinking.
Ribera moves away from the strike by Kilburn.
Kilburn throws a head kick that misses.
Kilburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribera was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilburn.
Kilburn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ribera.
Kilburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kilburn as Ribera tries to tie him up.
Kilburn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ribera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilburn misses with a knee to the head.
Kilburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribera is looking to break free of the clinch but Kilburn has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Kilburn.
It looks like Manny Ribera has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilburn lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribera is trying to force a seperation but Kilburn has the dominant position.
Kilburn misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ribera as Kilburn tries to tie him up.
Ribera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ribera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilburn is pressed up against the cage. Ribera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kilburn down to the mat. Kilburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kilburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kilburn throws a series of punches but Ribera avoids them all with ease.
Kilburn misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Kilburn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilburn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ribera.
Ribera shoots for a takedown but Kilburn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kane Kilburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Ribera.
Ribera thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ribera.
Ribera with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribera misses the jab.
Ribera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribera takes a swing at Kilburn's ribcage but misses.
Kilburn works the jab nicely.
Ribera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilburn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilburn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ribera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilburn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribera somewhat.
Kilburn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilburn instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kilburn.
Kilburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ribera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kilburn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ribera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ribera takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kilburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ribera looks winded!
Kilburn lands an elbow just above Ribera 's eye.
Ribera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilburn lands an elbow that stopped Ribera in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Kilburn has Ribera pressed against the cage, preventing Ribera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kilburn slows down the pace here.
Kilburn lands an uppercut.
Kilburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilburn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ribera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilburn has him pressed against the cage.
Ribera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kilburn back to the cage. Ribera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ribera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilburn is fending him off so far but Ribera persists. Nope, Kilburn circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribera lands a right hook to the body.
Ribera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilburn.
Kane Kilburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kilburn.
Kilburn scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Ribera - just one landing.
A jab from Ribera misses.
Ribera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Kilburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Ribera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ribera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilburn.
Kilburn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribera.
Kilburn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ribera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kilburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilburn moves in looking to clinch but Ribera pushes him off.
Kane Kilburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilburn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ribera throws a lazy uppercut
and Kilburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribera blocks a head kick by Kilburn.
Ribera throws a right hand that Kilburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilburn also avoids with ease.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ribera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kilburn - the referee stops the clock and Ribera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kilburn. Ribera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ribera is breathing heavily.
Ribera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribera.
A right-left combo lands from Ribera.
Kilburn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilburn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riberas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilburn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kilburn.
Some wild striking there from Kilburn.
Ribera gets tackled into the cage by Kilburn. Kilburn maintains the clinch.
Ribera being controlled against the cage.
Ribera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kilburn is pressed up against the cage. Ribera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kilburn down to the mat. Kilburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribera tries to keep at a distance but Kilburn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ribera is looking to break free of the clinch but Kilburn has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilburn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kilburn misses with a knee strike.
Kilburn effectively controlling the action here.
Kilburn is looking to control Ribera's arms but Ribera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kilburn has his back to the cage.
Kilburn tries to land a knee to the head but Ribera blocks with his arms.
Ribera tries to circle away but Kilburn has him pinned against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribera is trying to force a seperation but Kilburn has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kilburn obliges.
Kilburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riberas head.
Kilburn tries a knee to the head but Ribera blocks it.
Kilburn lands a nice elbow.
Ribera is looking for a takedown.
Kilburn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilburn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ribera.
Kane Kilburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Ribera.
Ribera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kilburn after a bit of a struggle.
Kilburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ribera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kilburn throws an elbow but misses.
Ribera is trying to drag Kilburn to the mat but Kilburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ribera takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Manny Ribera's cut even more.
Kilburn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ribera.
Ribera blocks a body shot from Kilburn.
Kilburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribera's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribera tries for a takedown but Kilburn manages to get underhooks.
Kilburn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ribera's defenses.
Ribera tries a body shot but Kilburn blocks it.
Ribera is trying to break the clinch but Kilburn has him pressed against the cage.
Kilburn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kilburn can't find room to land a body shot as Ribera controls the action.
Kane Kilburn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Kilburn.
The cut above Manny Ribera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kilburn working Ribera over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilburn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kilburn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ribera takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilburn scores with a knee to the head.
Kilburn lands a right hand.
Kilburn controlling the action here for a moment.
Kilburn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Kilburn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Ribera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ribera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kilburn is looking to clinch but Ribera is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribera. Kilburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilburn pushes Ribera up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilburn lands a nice elbow.
Ribera looking for a takedown.
Ribera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilburn can't find room to land a body shot as Ribera controls the action.
Kilburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ribera goes for a takedown attempt but Kilburn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ribera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribera throws a right and a left that Kilburn avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ribera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilburn. Ribera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilburn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manny Ribera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilburn lands a big head kick that sends Ribera tumbling to the mat! Kilburn takes a step backwards and waves Ribera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ribera is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Kilburn.
Ribera is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilburn finish him?
Kilburn cracks Ribera with a hook to the temple - Ribera is on wobbly legs here! Kilburn swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ribera falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kilburn wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kane Kilburn!
Our winner, Kane Kilburn, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiii is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tenacious D - Master Exploder. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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158 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lik Alotadik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alotadik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Xiii to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
Xiii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alotadik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xiii on the ground.
Alotadik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but Alotadik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xiii scoring with some ground and pound.
Xiii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alotadik doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alotadik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alotadik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xiii manages to get himself to full guard.
Alotadik tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiii is retaining full guard.
Alotadik won't allow Xiii to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alotadik tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiii is retaining full guard.
Alotadik wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
Xiii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alotadik controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lik Alotadik.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiii.
Xiii checks a low kick from Alotadik.
Alotadik takes a swing at Xiii's ribcage but misses.
Alotadik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiii was well out of range. Poor timing from Alotadik.
Alotadik misses with a hook. Xiii ducked under it nicely.
Alotadik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xiii is looking to land body kicks.
Alotadik misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xiii staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alotadik. Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alotadik cracks the inside of Xiii's front leg.
Xiii thuds a left hand into Alotadik's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Alotadik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alotadik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xiii is out of range.
Xiii takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alotadik throws a sloppy head kick and Xiii moves out of range easily.
Alotadik misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Xiii as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Xiii misses.
Xiii throws a body kick that misses.
Alotadik tries to sprawl but Xiii drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Xiii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alotadik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xiii is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Xiii prevents Alotadik from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xiii in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Xiii raining down shots from the mount!
Xiii landing shots from mount.
Xiii dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiii with the ground and pound from mount.
Alotadik taking shots to the head.
Alotadik is rocked!
Xiii has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alotadik's face.
Oh Alotadik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alotadik is desperately trying to improve his position but Xiii has a good base and remains in mount.
Alotadik seems to have got his legs back now.
Xiii postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Alotadik in real trouble here! The ref calls for Alotadik to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wedge Xiii!
A relieved looking Wedge Xiii 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esa Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikkanen comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Valentine has chosen Liquid Tension Experiment - Acid Rain as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esa Tikkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phoenix Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentine is out of range and Tikkanen settles back down.
Tikkanen misses with a looping left.
Tikkanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tikkanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Phoenix Valentine has been cut.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tikkanen thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valentine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tikkanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine looks for a takedown but Tikkanen sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Tikkanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to avoid it but Tikkanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentine to the ground. Valentine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tikkanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tikkanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine wants a takedown but no success here.
Tikkanen lands with a light punch inside.
Tikkanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tikkanen wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Valentine.
Valentine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valentine is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tikkanen reverses the position - he's now on top in Valentine's guard.
Tikkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Tikkanen tries to pass.
Valentine controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tikkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valentine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tikkanen is out of range and Valentine settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen throws a leg kick but Valentine moved away.
Tikkanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tikkanen wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Valentine.
Tikkanen looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tikkanen trying to control the position.
Tikkanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tikkanen controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Tikkanen has wrist control.
Tikkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Valentine throws an elbow that misses. Tikkanen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valentine's guard. Nice move by Tikkanen!
Tikkanen throwing strikes but missing.
Tikkanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikkanen wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Tikkanen is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Tikkanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phoenix Valentine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valentine tried to score with a low kick but Tikkanen checks it.
Valentine is looking to score with low kicks.
Tikkanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tikkanen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tikkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine managing to control the position.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen is looking to pass into half guard but Valentine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valentine is in guard.
Valentine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tikkanen is trying to control the position but Valentine postures up.
Tikkanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valentine manages to get himself to full guard.
Tikkanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tikkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen looking to pass the guard.
Esa Tikkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Tikkanen from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Esa Tikkanen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tikkanen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tikkanen circles away.
Valentine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tikkanen. That one must have hurt.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tikkanen.
Valentine misses with a leg kick
and Tikkanen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valentine's knee momentarily.
Tikkanen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen lands a head kick!
Valentine tries to score with a low kick but Tikkanen moves his leg out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Tikkanen as Valentine shoots in.
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown. Tikkanen tries to sprawl out of it but Valentine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tikkanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Esa Tikkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix Valentine.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valentine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tikkanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Tikkanen. No joy for Valentine on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen gets caught napping as Valentine dives in and scores a takedown. Tikkanen manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Tikkanen blocks nicely.
Tikkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tikkanen, not yet.
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Tikkanen blocks nicely.
Tikkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tikkanen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Valentine!
Valentine working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikkanen tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Tikkanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phoenix Valentine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Valentine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine slips a straight right by Tikkanen.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Tikkanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valentine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Tikkanen.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Valentine tenderised Tikkanen's leg. Tikkanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Valentine throws out a leg kick but Tikkanen moves out of range and Valentine only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Esa Tikkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikkanen leaves Valentine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tikkanen tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valentine.
Tikkanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tikkanen. Those never looked like landing.
Tikkanen looks for a takedown but Valentine sprawls well.
Valentine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tikkanen. That did some damage!
Tikkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tikkanen wants to get back to his feet.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tikkanen defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikkanen trying to hold on to Valentine's head to control him but Valentine postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tikkanen keeps working.
Tikkanen trying to control here.
Phoenix Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esa Tikkanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen gets back to full guard.
Tikkanen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine trying to control but Tikkanen is working from the bottom.
Tikkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valentine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valentine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valentine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine trying to control but Tikkanen is working from the bottom.
Tikkanen has control of Valentine's left arm, preventing Valentine from doing any damage.
Valentine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tikkanen's head.
Tikkanen has momentary wrist control but Valentine slips an elbow through the middle.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Tikkanen keeps moving.
Tikkanen controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself.
Tikkanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tikkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Tikkanen has wrist control.
Tikkanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valentine.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine throws a strike but Tikkanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tikkanen postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikkanen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phoenix Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tikkanen 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Tikkanen!
A very excited looking Esa Tikkanen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Gaskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Calico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaskins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killing In The Name Of. The crowd seem to be enjoying Calico's choice of entrance music: Heat--J.U.I.C.E.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donald Gaskins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Calico!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calico is looking to score with low kicks.
Calico connects with a leg kick. Gaskins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calico cracks Gaskins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gaskins misses with a low kick.
Calico scores with a nice head shot.
Calico throws a series of punches but Gaskins moves out of range.
Calico moves into range and clinches up with Gaskins.
Gaskins is trying to break the clinch but Calico has him pressed against the cage.
Gaskins letting Calico take a breather here.
Calico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaskins's efforts to push away.
Gaskins misses with some punches.
Gaskins working hard to break the clinch.
Gaskins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calico lands with a left to the head.
Calico keeps control of Gaskins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calico misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calico lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gaskins backwards.
Calico blocking some punches.
Calico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaskins wants to get back to striking at distance but Calico won't allow it.
Gaskins throws a head punch that misses.
Calico struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaskins controls his hands.
Gaskins tries to circle away but Calico has him pinned against the cage.
Calico breaks from the clinch.
Gaskins throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Gaskins.
Calico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaskins blocks the leg kick.
Gaskins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gaskins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaskins blocks a head kick by Calico.
Calico dodges the punch combination from Gaskins.
Gaskins throws a jab but it's blocked by Calico.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins moves out of range as Calico throws a body kick.
Calico avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Calico connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calico fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaskins, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Calico.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaskins tries to throw a body punch but Calico avoids it by throwing Gaskins back against the cage.
Calico lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaskins is trying to break the clinch but Calico is controlling him.
Gaskins wants to get back to striking at distance but Calico won't allow it.
Gaskins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calico misses with a punch on the inside.
Calico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calico prevents Gaskins from breaking the clinch.
Calico throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaskins.
Calico lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gaskins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaskins is trying to push Calico away but Calico has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gaskins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calico lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaskins backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calico throws a head punch that misses.
Gaskins tries to circle away but Calico has him pinned against the cage.
Gaskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calico lands a really nice looking cross but Gaskins seems unphased.
Gaskins throws a right and a left that Calico avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calico.
Gaskins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Calico blocks a head kick by Gaskins.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calico.
Gaskins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calico moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaskins throws a sloppy head kick and Calico moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Calico.
Gaskins throws out a leg kick but Calico moves out of range and Gaskins only half commits.
Calico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaskins takes one on the button.
Gaskins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calico.
Calico looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gaskins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Calico takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Calico.
Calico slips a jab from Gaskins.
Calico is looking to land body kicks.
Calico is looking to slow Gaskins down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Calico dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gaskins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gaskins throws out a powerful jab.
Calico fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaskins avoids it really well and circles away.
Gaskins avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooh!!! Gaskins has knocked Calico down with a huge combo! Gaskins steps away and waves a wobbly Calico back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Calico is rocked!
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!
Calico throws a leg kick
and Gaskins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calico is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaskins finish him?
Calico is looking to chop away at Gaskins's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Calico.
Calico circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Gaskins. Calico falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Gaskins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donald Gaskins!
Donald Gaskins retains his light heavyweight title!
Donald Gaskins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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