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HERO HITTING TOKYO PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stig Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Fei Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson's entrance music is Chael Sonnen lowlights. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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275 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stig Swanson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Fei Hong! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Swanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fei Hong defends it nicely. Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fei Hong counters with a left to the body. Fei Hong moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Fei Hong.
It looks like Stig Swanson has been cut. Fei Hong lands a hook to the side of the head. Fei Hong lands an elbow inside. Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Fei Hong stalling.
Swanson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stig Swanson's cut is getting worse. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fei Hong stalling the fight.
Fei Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
Fei Hong leaning against his opponent.
Fei Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stig Swanson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Fei Hong lands with a light punch inside.
Jeez, Stig Swanson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Swanson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fei Hong is defending well. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fei Hong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stig Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fei Hong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swanson up against the cage. Fei Hong lands an elbow that stopped Swanson in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stig Swanson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alan Fei Hong! Our winner, Alan Fei Hong, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavius Trifu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trifu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Radioactive - Imagine Dragons kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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175 cm
24
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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187 cm
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171 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orpo Jokinen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flavius Trifu! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Trifu looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range. Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Trifu throws a leg kick and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Trifu wants to stand and escape but Jokinen is having none of it. Jokinen wants to control from the top but Trifu keeps moving. Trifu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jokinen dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trifu is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Trifu tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Trifu holding both Jokinen 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jokinen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Trifu wants to get back to his feet. Jokinen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Trifu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Trifu for a finish. Trifu looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jokinen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Trifu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Trifu looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Jokinen is persistently looking for the submission but Trifu is defending it well.
Jokinen trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Trifu looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Jokinen is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Trifu has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Jokinen has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Trifu taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Jokinen doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Orpo Jokinen! Flavius Trifu spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry boss. I let my guard down'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Ler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mama said knock you out. Ler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rise of the fallen. Bobby Bishop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bishop! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacky Ler! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside. Ler scores with a one two! Bishop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Ler tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance. Ler closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage. Ler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ler lands with a left to the head. Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bishop lands a body punch. Ler throws a head punch that misses. Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ler looking to slow down the pace here. Ler blocking some punches.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside. Ler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. Ler looking to throw knees to the head but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Ler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bishop letting Ler take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop. Ler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ler misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bishop lands a right hand. Bishop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jacky Ler has been cut. Ler trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ler. Bishop misses with an elbow over the top. Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ler blocks an uppercut.
Ler is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop. Ler controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ler.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ler blocks an uppercut.
Ler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ler. Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head. Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Ler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Ler misses with some punches.
Bishop blocks an elbow strike from Ler.
Ler misses with a knee strike.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ler backwards. Ler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A short right from Ler on the inside. Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ler struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Ler blocks the elbow strike.
Bishop blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ler working aggressively here.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside. Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Ler backwards. Ler blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bishop tries to work over Ler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop. Ler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ler has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Ler swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it. Ler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bishop lands a left hand.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Ler is rocked! Bishop scores with a shoulder strike. Ler is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him? Ler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop. Ler lands a left hand.
Bishop gets through Ler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bishop lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ler to his knees! Bishop keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bishop! Bobby Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Robbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Knocksville Girl. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 cm
29
178 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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194 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Robbin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliod Bunkley Iii! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robbin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bunkley Iii defends well and Robbin ends up having to push Bunkley Iii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bunkley Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunkley Iii breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Robbin. Those never looked like landing. Bunkley Iii darts in and clinches Robbin up against the cage. Robbin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunkley Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. Bunkley Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Robbin wants to clinch. Bunkley Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A nice left hand lands by Bunkley Iii.
Robbin lands a shot to the body. Bunkley Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Robbin controls his hands.
Robbin scores with a shot to the side of Bunkley Iii's head. Bunkley Iii is trying to force a seperation but Robbin has the dominant position. Robbin taking a breather. Bunkley Iii tries to throw a body punch but Robbin avoids it by throwing Bunkley Iii back against the cage. Bunkley Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bunkley Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bunkley Iii lands with a straight right. Robbin didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunkley Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Robbin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Robbin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Robbin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bunkley Iii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Robbin wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him busy. Bunkley Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bunkley Iii has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Robbin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Bunkley Iii tries to buck Robbin off but Robbin is having none of it. Bunkley Iii struggling a bit here. Bunkley Iii is working to avoid the ground and pound but Robbin connects with a decent elbow. Robbin lands a nice forearm strike. 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! Robbin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bunkley Iii rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robbin's guard! Nice work there by Bunkley Iii! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bunkley Iii throws an elbow that misses. Robbin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunkley Iii's guard. Nice move by Robbin! Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robbin lands a couple of digs. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Bunkley Iii is trying to keep Robbin in close.
Bunkley Iii is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Bunkley Iii managing to control the position. Robbin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robbin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunkley Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robbin stopping the sweep attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunkley Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robbin is one step ahead there. Robbin lands a couple of elbows. Bunkley Iii working for a triangle but Robbin defends it easily.
Robbin stands up over Bunkley Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Robbin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robbin postures up and lands a big shot to Bunkley Iii's brow. Robbin wants to control from the top but Bunkley Iii keeps moving. Robbin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Bunkley Iii has his foot on Robbin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robbin works his way back into a safe position though. Robbin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Bunkley Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Robbin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Robbin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunkley Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Robbin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Robbin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunkley Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robbin has managed to get both his arms back between Bunkley Iii's legs - danger averted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eliod Bunkley Iii will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunkley Iii misses the target. Bunkley Iii fails in his attempt to clinch. Bunkley Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robbin wants to clinch. Bunkley Iii slips a jab and a cross from Robbin.
Robbin throws a lazy right hand but Bunkley Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Robbin misses with a wild combination.
Robbin fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Robbin tries to clinch up. Robbin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunkley Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bunkley Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bunkley Iii throws a shot to the body.
Robbin jabs Bunkley Iii right on the nose. Bunkley Iii blinks but takes it well. Bunkley Iii throws a one two combo.
Bunkley Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robbin. Robbin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robbin tries to clinch there but Bunkley Iii circles away.
Bunkley Iii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robbin. Bunkley Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bunkley Iii is working Robbin over against the cage. Bunkley Iii tries a body shot but Robbin blocks it.
Bunkley Iii breaks the clinch.
Robbin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bunkley Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Robbin's head. Robbin keeps the fight on the outside. Bunkley Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robbin looks to land a combination but Bunkley Iii avoids it well. Eliod Bunkley Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fight stays on the outside here - Bunkley Iii looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Robbin fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robbin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Robbin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunkley Iii. Robbin tries to clinch there but Bunkley Iii circles away.
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch there but Robbin circles away.
Billy Robbin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Robbin blocks a jab. Bunkley Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Robbin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bunkley Iii's efforts to push away. Bunkley Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robbins head. A short right from Robbin. Robbin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bunkley Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunkley Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bunkley Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robbin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Robbin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bunkley Iii throws a right and a left that Robbin avoids nicely. Robbin scores with a one two! Bunkley Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Nice defenses there by Robbin. Bunkley Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body and Robbin counters with a straight right hand. Bunkley Iii throws a body punch but Robbin moves out of range. Robbin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bunkley Iii breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii keeps the fight on the outside. Robbin misses with a looping right. Robbin tries to clinch but Bunkley Iii moves out of range. Robbin shoots in for a takedown but Bunkley Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Robbin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bunkley Iii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Robbin keeps the fight on the outside. Robbin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bunkley Iii tries to break free but Robbin pushes him back against the cage. Robbin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii lands with a right to the head. Bunkley Iii digs a right hand into Robbin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robbin's gas tank. Robbin misses with a short punch on the inside. Robbin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii breaks from the clinch.
Robbin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch combination from Bunkley Iii misses. Bunkley Iii wants to clinch. Bunkley Iii tries to clinch there but Robbin circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Bunkley Iii. No joy for Robbin on that attempt. Robbin shoots in and gets a takedown into Bunkley Iii's guard. Bunkley Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robbin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bunkley Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robbin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Robbin trying to control but Bunkley Iii is working from the bottom. Bunkley Iii working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Robbin has passed into half guard!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back. Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliod Bunkley Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Robbin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunkley Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Robbin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bunkley Iii as he avoids it easily. Bunkley Iii is looking to clinch but Robbin is avoiding it.
Robbin is looking to clinch. Robbin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nice takedown defense from Bunkley Iii. No joy for Robbin on that attempt. Robbin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robbin dives in and scores a takedown into Bunkley Iii's guard. Robbin stopping the sweep attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robbin defends well. Bunkley Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robbin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robbin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robbin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Billy Robbin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bunkley Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Robbin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Robbin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunkley Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bunkley Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robbin is working Bunkley Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bunkley Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bunkley Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Robbin distracts Bunkley Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Robbin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Bunkley Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robbin defends it easily. Bunkley Iii looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robbin has picked Bunkley Iii up and slammed him! Bunkley Iii can't keep hold of the triangle and Robbin manages to pass to side control! Bunkley Iii looks to move to half guard but instead Robbin has passed into mount! Damn! Robbin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bunkley Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Robbin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Robbin trying to control but Bunkley Iii is having none of it. Bunkley Iii is in a horrible position here. Robbin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Robbin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Bunkley Iii defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robbin.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii taking shots to the head. Robbin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Robbin controlling from mount. Robbin is working for a guillotine from mount but Bunkley Iii frees his head quite easily.
Billy Robbin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Robbin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bunkley Iii to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bunkley Iii shrugs it off. Bunkley Iii wants to hold on but Robbin pushes him away. Bunkley Iii working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Robbin landing strikes from the mount. Robbin raining down shots from the mount! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Robbin cracks Bunkley Iii with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Robbin avoids the attempt from Bunkley Iii to control. Bunkley Iii is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robbin looking to finish Bunkley Iii with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bunkley Iii! Robbin raining down shots from the mount! Bunkley Iii is desperately trying to improve his position but Robbin has a good base and remains in mount. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Robbin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bunkley Iii's face.
Robbin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bunkley Iii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robbin is working for a guillotine from mount but Bunkley Iii frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Robbin showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bunkley Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliod Bunkley Iii! After the fight, Eliod Bunkley Iii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clementin Mathieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clementin Mathieux will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clementin Mathieux! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mathieux digs a good body shot into Barksdale's ribs. Barksdale misses with a kick to the body.
Barksdale shoots in and bounces Mathieux off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. 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. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Mathieux controls Barksdale momentarily but Barksdale frees himself. Barksdale being controlled here momentarily. Barksdale won't allow Mathieux to sweep him here. Barksdale is looking to pass into half guard but Mathieux pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mathieux is in guard. Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Mathieux from controlling successfully. Barksdale has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Barksdale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Mathieux throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barksdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathieux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathieux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Barksdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mathieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mathieux preventing the sweep. Mathieux trying to control but Barksdale is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Clementin Mathieux hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Good shot there by Barksdale. Barksdale misses with a body kick. Mathieux throws a head kick but Barksdale moves out of range.
A big right from Mathieux misses. Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mathieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Mathieux. Mathieux throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range. Barksdale misses with the body kick and Mathieux counters with a left to the body. Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mathieux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Good leg kick by Mathieux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mathieux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mathieux defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand. Mathieux misses with a jab to the body
and Barksdale counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mathieux's guard now. Barksdale passes Mathieux's left leg - he's now in half guard. Mathieux won't allow Barksdale to pass to mount. Barksdale is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Mathieux wants to control but Barksdale is having none of it. Mathieux regains half guard. Barksdale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Barksdale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mathieux is just riding it out for now. Barksdale eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mathieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mathieux. Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Mathieux is keeping the position. Mathieux looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barksdale works a leg free and moves into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mathieux trying to control from the bottom.
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 Avon Barksdale will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mathieux looks to land a combination. Barksdale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Barksdale blocks a jab. Barksdale tried to score with a low kick but Mathieux checks it. A momentary lapse in concentration from Mathieux enables Barksdale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mathieux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mathieux has his hands on Barksdale's head, controlling the position. Barksdale advances to half guard. Mathieux is trying to get back to full guard. Barksdale is working for a submission of some sort.
Mathieux is looking for a sweep. Barksdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barksdale works his way into side control. Barksdale tries to advance to mount but can't. Barksdale tries for a kimura but Mathieux is defending well. Mathieux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barksdale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barksdale passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mathieux! Mathieux tries to reverse the position but Barksdale maintains control. Barksdale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mathieux to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mathieux shrugs it off. Barksdale goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mathieux is on top in guard.
Barksdale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mathieux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mathieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barksdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mathieux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mathieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barksdale swivels though and keeps the full guard. Barksdale wants to sweep here but Mathieux controlling him for the moment. Mathieux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mathieux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Barksdale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mathieux defends well. Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Mathieux from controlling successfully. Mathieux throwing strikes from guard but Barksdale blocks nicely. Mathieux is working Barksdale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mathieux trying to control but Barksdale is working from the bottom. Mathieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barksdale swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Avon Barksdale will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mathieux sizes up Barksdale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mathieux misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Barksdale. Barksdale shoots in for a double leg but Mathieux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mathieux takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses. Mathieux throws a shot to the body.
Barksdale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mathieux's waist but Mathieux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barksdale off to one side. Barksdale throws a solid leg kick but Mathieux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barksdale. Mathieux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barksdale's head backwards. Mathieux throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it. Barksdale looks to land a right hand but Mathieux moved out of range. Avon Barksdale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mathieux tries a low kick but Barksdale avoids it. Clementin Mathieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mathieux lands an overhand right. Barksdale misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Mathieux. Beautiful body shot. Mathieux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barksdale rather than just go for the knockout. Mathieux scores with a sloppy right hand. Barksdale should have avoided that one. Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Mathieux.
Mathieux misses with a body shot.
Mathieux dips to his left and cracks Barksdale with an uppercut! Barksdale tries to land a leg kick but Mathieux saw it coming and moves away.
Mathieux thows a left - swing and a miss! A looping hook to the body misses from Mathieux. Barksdale does a little dance to reset his feet. Barksdale lands a leg kick that knocks Mathieux off balance momentarily. Clementin Mathieux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mathieux throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it. Barksdale lands a leg kick that knocks Mathieux off balance momentarily. Mathieux throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily. Mathieux misses with a body kick. Mathieux scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Barksdale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. 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! Mathieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathieux moves into range and connects with a jab. Barksdale is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barksdale misses with a low kick as Mathieux jumps back. Mathieux swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barksdale. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barksdale. Mathieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Mathieux. Mathieux tries to score with a low kick but Barksdale moves his leg out of the way. Clementin Mathieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mathieux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barksdale, right into the meat.
Barksdale walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mathieux. Mathieux missing with a left hand there. Barksdale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Barksdale slips a jab from Mathieux. Mathieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Mathieux.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mathieux, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mathieux. Barksdale does a little dance to reset his feet. Barksdale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Barksdale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mathieux. Mathieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Mathieux. Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barksdale, right into the meat.
Barksdale throws out a leg kick but Mathieux moves out of range and Barksdale only half commits. Barksdale closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barksdale lands in his opponent's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mathieux trying to keep a closed guard but Barksdale is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight! Clementin Mathieux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Barksdale 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale! Avon Barksdale was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Usko Luttinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luttinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: usko luttisen elämänkerta. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Pearson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Luttinen! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Luttinen swings and misses with a shot to the body and Pearson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Luttinen's guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Pearson wants to pass the guard but Luttinen is keeping the position. Pearson stopping the sweep attempt from Luttinen. Pearson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luttinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pearson, into his guard. Pearson has an active guard here but Luttinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Luttinen is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pearson tries to roll over but Luttinen keeps him under control. Pearson is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Usko Luttinen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Luttinen pushes him off. Usko Luttinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pearson moves forwards but Luttinen connects with a nice, crisp jab. Luttinen sizes up Pearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luttinen. Luttinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pearson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Pearson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Pearson takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Luttinen misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Luttinen throws a head kick that misses. Luttinen lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Tyson Pearson has been cut. Luttinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearson.
Danga de danga de dang - Luttinen scores with a four punch combination! Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Luttinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson wants to take the fight to the mat but Luttinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Luttinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head. Luttinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearson is rocked! Luttinen lands a right hand. Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Luttinen lands a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Luttinen stops a takedown attempt from Pearson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Luttinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards. Pearson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luttinen pulls him back up using the underhooks. A quick uppercut on the inside from Luttinen. Luttinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson. Pearson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Luttinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Luttinen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pearson with a big uppercut! Pearson tries to clinch up but Luttinen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pearson to the mat! Pearson covers up and Luttinen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Usko Luttinen! Our winner, Usko Luttinen, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waclaw Panek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyyrikki Takaraivo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Waclaw Panek! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Panek finds it's way through Takaraivo's defenses. Takaraivo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Panek motions for Takaraivo to come forward. Panek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Takaraivo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takaraivo moves in looking to clinch but Panek pushes him off. Takaraivo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panek moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A head kick misses from Takaraivo. Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Panek misses with a looping left. Takaraivo feints a jab promting Panek to slip. Takaraivo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Panek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. A head kick misses from Takaraivo. Panek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Takaraivo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Panek misses with a looping left. Takaraivo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A big right from Panek misses. Panek lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takaraivo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takaraivo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaraivo throws a low kick, looking for Panek's leg but Panek calmly moves out of range. Takaraivo staying out of range there. Panek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Takaraivo walks into a stiff left hand from Panek. A nice leg kick lands there from Takaraivo. Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses. Panek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panek looks to land a left hand but Takaraivo moved out of range nicely. Takaraivo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Takaraivo moves into the clinch. Panek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Takaraivo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takaraivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Panek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takaraivo on the side of the head. 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! Takaraivo lands with an uppercut that bounces Panek off the cage and back into range. Panek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takaraivo defends well and Panek ends up having to push Takaraivo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Panek is looking to control Takaraivo's arms but Takaraivo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Panek has his back to the cage. Takaraivo breaks the clinch.
Panek gets the takedown into side control. Panek working the strikes but Takaraivo uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Takaraivo is looking to escape. Panek tries to pass to full mount but Takaraivo defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Panek lands with a punch from half guard. Panek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takaraivo keeps working. Panek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Panek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Panek is trying to work for a kimura but Takaraivo is defending well.
Panek works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Panek looking to secure an arm triangle but Takaraivo defends it well. Panek looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Panek wants to control the pace but Takaraivo is squirming around nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. 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 Waclaw Panek will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Panek misses with a straight right. Takaraivo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panek. Panek throws a shot from downtown. Takaraivo moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panek is defended easily by Takaraivo. Takaraivo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panek misses with a left hand letting Takaraivo counter with a right hand. Takaraivo tries to score with a low kick but Panek moves his leg out of the way. Takaraivo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Panek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Panek thows a body shot but no joy. Panek misses with a low kick as Takaraivo jumps back. Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Takaraivo swings for the body but Panek moves out of range.
Panek misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takaraivo tries to land a front kick but Panek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses. A jab lands there for Panek. Takaraivo tries to close the distance and clinch but Panek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Takaraivo tries to land a body kick and Panek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Panek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panek scores with a nice body kick.
Takaraivo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panek can pounce on him.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo throws out a leg kick but Panek moves out of range and Takaraivo only half commits. Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaraivo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panek. Takaraivo tries to clinch up. Takaraivo throws a head kick but Panek moves out of range.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Panek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick misses from Takaraivo. Takaraivo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panek. The fighters circling - Panek throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A combination from Takaraivo does no damage. Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and Panek counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Panek. Panek pushing out the jab but it's not landing. An inside leg kick lands from Panek. Takaraivo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panek keeps the fight on the outside. Panek thuds his right hand into Takaraivo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Takaraivo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Panek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takaraivo wants to land a leg kick but Panek is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Takaraivo. Takaraivo lands with a kick to the temple. Panek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Takaraivo slaps away a takedown attempt from Panek, before circling back to the center of the mat. Panek scores with a jab to the body. Panek fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waclaw Panek. That's going to take a lot out of him. Takaraivo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Takaraivo throws a chopping leg kick but Panek manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Takaraivo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Takaraivo takes one on the button. Panek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Panek takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Panek misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Panek cracks Takaraivo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A slow jab from Panek misses its intended target. A slow jab from Panek misses its intended target. Panek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Panek moves out of range.
Takaraivo tried to score with a low kick but Panek checks it. Panek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Takaraivo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Panek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. 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 Panek. Panek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Panek moves out of range easily. Takaraivo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Waclaw Panek will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Takaraivo throws a series of punches but Panek moves out of range. Takaraivo looks to land a body kick but Panek moved away. Panek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Panek dips to his left and cracks Takaraivo with an uppercut! Panek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takaraivo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takaraivo throws the kick towards the body but Panek avoids it. Takaraivo scores with a kick to the midsection. Panek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Panek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Panek fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Takaraivo scores with a hook. Takaraivo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. 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! Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Panek scores with a head kick. Takaraivo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panek slips a straight right by Takaraivo. Panek cracks Takaraivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takaraivo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Panek scores with a nice strike. Takaraivo connects with an inside leg kick. Panek connects with a looping right hand.
Panek throws out a powerful jab. Takaraivo lands a head kick!
Panek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A head kick by Takaraivo misses so Panek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Panek wants to pass the guard but Takaraivo is keeping the position. Takaraivo wants to stand up but Panek is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Panek tries to free his leg and advance position but Takaraivo is retaining full guard. Panek advances position into side control! Takaraivo is trying to escape and get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Panek is looking to take a break and control but Takaraivo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Takaraivo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Panek fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Takaraivo wants to get back to his feet but Panek drags him back down. Panek is looking to take a break and control but Takaraivo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Waclaw Panek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Panek is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Takaraivo's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waclaw Panek has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Takaraivo misses with a body kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Takaraivo misses with a double jab.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Panek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Waclaw Panek showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panek, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Waclaw Panek! Waclaw Panek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Fish! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Morgan! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Morgan gets in close and instigates a clinch. Morgan takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Eric Morgan has been cut. Fish looks to throw an elbow but misses. Fish scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head. Fish lands a body punch in the clinch. Fish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Fish lands a nice shot to the body. Fish trying to land knees to the body.
Fish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Fish. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Morgan wants to take the fight to the mat but Fish manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Fish lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Morgan looks winded! Morgan tries a knee to the head but Fish blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morgan as Fish tries to tie him up. Fish prevents the takedown attempt.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Morgan. Fish lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Fish scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fish obliges. Fish utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. We've been hearing reports that Fish has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Fish lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fish lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Eric Morgan's cut even more. Fish leaning against his opponent.
Fish lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fish comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Fish lands an elbow that stopped Morgan in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Eric Morgan's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Fish tries to stall but Morgan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fish stops a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Fish misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgan.
Morgan is looking for a takedown. Morgan told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Fish unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fish landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fish scores a nice knee to the body.
Fish digs a right hand underneath Morgan's ribcage. Morgan let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fish lands a nice shot to the body. Fish pushes Morgan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A knee to the head by Fish.
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fish connects with a leg kick. Morgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Oooooh!!! Fish has knocked Morgan down with a huge combo! Fish steps away and waves a wobbly Morgan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Morgan is rocked!
Eric Morgan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eric Morgan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Albert Fish! Albert Fish managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, DJs Locker, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko comes into the arena with Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Virgil Morgan! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yakovchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yakovchenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Yakovchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. An inside leg kick from Yakovchenko misses. Yakovchenko moves out of range as Morgan strikes. Yakovchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan. Yakovchenko lands with a cross. Yakovchenko misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yakovchenko tried to score with a low kick but Morgan checks it. Yakovchenko missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut. Morgan throws out a leg kick but Yakovchenko moves out of range and Morgan only half commits. Morgan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Yakovchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Yakovchenko jabs at Morgan's body. Yakovchenko throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side. Yakovchenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Morgan in the body. Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morgan is out of range and Yakovchenko settles back down. Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Yakovchenko avoids it. Yakovchenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kurasali in the buildup to the fight. Yakovchenko thows a left - swing and a miss! Morgan moves away from the strike by Yakovchenko. Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yakovchenko cracks Morgan with a good jab. Yakovchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yakovchenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Yakovchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A good leg kick by Yakovchenko. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Yakovchenko. Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Yakovchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yakovchenko throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily. Morgan slips a jab from Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off. Yakovchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan. Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Morgan throws a series of punches but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morgan throws a leg kick which misses Yakovchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Yakovchenko tries to avoid it. A slapping body kick lands there for Yakovchenko. Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Morgan lands a body shot.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Yakovchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakovchenko.
Good shot there by Morgan. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Morgan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yakovchenko - the referee stops the clock and Morgan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yakovchenko. Morgan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Yakovchenko does a little dance to reset his feet. Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Yakovchenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. 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 big right from Yakovchenko misses. Yakovchenko throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease. Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Yakovchenko's head back.
A big right from Morgan misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice jab there from Morgan. Igor Yakovchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yakovchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Yakovchenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side. Yakovchenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morgan is out of range and Yakovchenko settles back down. Yakovchenko catches Morgan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Morgan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Morgan with a hook. Morgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morgan. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morgan showed some decent athleticism there. Yakovchenko gets back to full guard.
Yakovchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morgan lands with a nice combination. Yakovchenko backs away looking to recover. Yakovchenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick that is checked and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand. Nice shot lands for Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yakovchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yakovchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it. Yakovchenko delivers a nice body kick. Morgan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Morgan shoots in but Yakovchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily. Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morgan will feel that in the morning. Morgan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yakovchenko. Morgan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Igor Yakovchenko is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yakovchenko loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan cracks a nice hook into Yakovchenko's ribs. Morgan scores with a jab. Yakovchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Yakovchenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Morgan misses with a wild body shot. Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yakovchenko pushes Morgan away with a front kick. Yakovchenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Yakovchenko lands with a straight right. Morgan didn't see that one coming. Decent striking displayed by Yakovchenko there. Morgan swings for the body but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Yakovchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morgan. Yakovchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Yakovchenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Morgan is looking to score with low kicks. Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Morgan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yakovchenko rather than just go for the knockout. Morgan is looking to land body kicks. A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Yakovchenko does a little dance to reset his feet. Yakovchenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A good leg kick by Yakovchenko. Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Yakovchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yakovchenko looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range. Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yakovchenko throws out the jab. Morgan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. and Yakovchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yakovchenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A nice inside leg kick there by Yakovchenko. That's going to slow Morgan down. Yakovchenko cracks Morgan with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Morgan misses the shot to the body. Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yakovchenko throws a body kick that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Yakovchenko throws a body kick that misses. A bone on bone clash there as Morgan blocks the leg kick.
Yakovchenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yakovchenko misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Yakovchenko throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side. Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko slips under a jab from Morgan. Yakovchenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Morgan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily. Morgan swings for the body but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Yakovchenko sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Igor Yakovchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Morgan. Yakovchenko lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily. Morgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Morgan shoots in but Yakovchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily. Morgan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Morgan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yakovchenko. A slapping leg kick lands for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko checks a low kick from Morgan. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Morgan moves out of range as Yakovchenko throws a body kick.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morgan. Yakovchenko throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yakovchenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Morgan defending well as Yakovchenko loads up on a big left hand. A telegraphed right hand from Yakovchenko misses the target. Morgan lands a nice hook to Yakovchenko's body. Yakovchenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Yakovchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakovchenko. Morgan shoots for a takedown but Yakovchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Nice jab there from Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko throws a head kick that Morgan semi-blocks.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Morgan moves out of range as Yakovchenko strikes. Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yakovchenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yakovchenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yakovchenko throws a big shot that misses. Yakovchenko stuffs the takedown. Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Yakovchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Morgan jabs Yakovchenko to the body, keeping him at a distance. Yakovchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Good exchange - Yakovchenko coming out on top. A swing and a miss from Morgan. Yakovchenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Left hook, right uppercut from Yakovchenko. Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Yakovchenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Yakovchenko misses with a wild body shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Yakovchenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Morgan swings for the body but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut. Morgan looks to throw the jab but Yakovchenko is out of range. Yakovchenko scores with a jab. Morgan defending well as Yakovchenko loads up on a big left hand. Morgan slips under a jab from Yakovchenko. Morgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target. Morgan misses the shot to the body. Morgan throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko checks it. Yakovchenko thows a left - swing and a miss! Morgan misses with a jab to the body
letting Yakovchenko counter with a right hand. Morgan misses with a shot to the body and Yakovchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Morgan throws a body kick that misses. Morgan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yakovchenko throws a hook but Morgan blocks it. Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it. Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Yakovchenko throws a half hearted mid kick. Yakovchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yakovchenko counters with a body kick. Yakovchenko throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it. Yakovchenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf. Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yakovchenko avoids it really well and circles away. Igor Yakovchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Morgan. Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Yakovchenko takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Morgan misses with a hook
and Yakovchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yakovchenko misses with a body kick. A big right from Morgan misses. A telegraphed right hand from Yakovchenko misses the target. Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming. Morgan misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Morgan. Morgan thows a body shot but no joy. Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The crowd cheers as Yakovchenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morgan doesn't seem phased though. Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakovchenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Crunch! Yakovchenko slams his shin into Morgan's torso. Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Yakovchenko's head back.
Yakovchenko connects with a high kick. Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it. Yakovchenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Morgan is looking to score with low kicks. Morgan throws a body punch but Yakovchenko moves out of range. Morgan takes a swing at Yakovchenko's ribcage but misses. Morgan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Morgan throws a body punch but Yakovchenko moves out of range. Yakovchenko looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away. Yakovchenko throws a nice outside leg kick. Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Yakovchenko slips the punch. Yakovchenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakovchenko circles away quickly and effectively. Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakovchenko moves away. Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yakovchenko misses with a straight right. Good work by Morgan as he checks the leg kick. Yakovchenko throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily. Morgan blocks a leg kick. Yakovchenko looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Yakovchenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Yakovchenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morgan is out of range and Yakovchenko settles back down. Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range. Yakovchenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morgans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Yakovchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yakovchenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morgan is out of range and Yakovchenko settles back down. Morgan scores with a jab to the body. Yakovchenko checks a low kick from Morgan. Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yakovchenko misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely. Yakovchenko tries to move into range but Morgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Yakovchenko throws a low kick, looking for Morgan's leg but Morgan calmly moves out of range. Yakovchenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yakovchenko tries a low kick but Morgan avoids it. Morgan tried to score with a low kick but Yakovchenko checks it. Yakovchenko lands an overhand right. Yakovchenko moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yakovchenko tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yakovchenko to the ground. Yakovchenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Morgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yakovchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morgan. Yakovchenko throws a nice inside leg kick. Morgan is looking to land body kicks. A big right from Yakovchenko misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick. Yakovchenko throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily. Morgan misses with a looping left. Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Yakovchenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Yakovchenko cracks Morgan with an open hand slap. Yakovchenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morgan's head. Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Morgan blocks a low kick nicely. Yakovchenko misses with a kick to the body.
Yakovchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yakovchenko throws a lazy body kick letting Morgan counter with a right hand. Morgan takes a swing at Yakovchenko's ribcage but misses. Yakovchenko misses with a right hand and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yakovchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan wants to control but Yakovchenko is keeping him busy. Morgan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Yakovchenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morgan looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Yakovchenko wants to get back to full guard. Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan trying to control from Yakovchenko's half guard. Yakovchenko has other ideas though and has regained full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yakovchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Morgan is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod. That's time! Yakovchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yakovchenko misses with a hook. Yakovchenko moves away from the strike by Morgan. Nice shot by Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yakovchenko. A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target. Morgan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yakovchenko. Morgan swings for the body but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Yakovchenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Morgan misses with a wild body shot. Yakovchenko throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range. Morgan throws a leg kick but Yakovchenko checks it. Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakovchenko misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Morgan slips a straight right by Yakovchenko. Morgan looks to land a right hand but Yakovchenko moved out of range. Morgan works Yakovchenko's body with a nice hook. Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Yakovchenko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yakovchenko. Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick. Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakovchenko moves away. Morgan thuds a left hand into Yakovchenko's body. Yakovchenko throws a right and a left that both miss. Morgan motions for Yakovchenko to come forward. Morgan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Morgan throws a combination that misses and Yakovchenko counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yakovchenko drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Yakovchenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgan. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet. Morgan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Morgan misses with an uppercut. Virgil Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. 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! Yakovchenko throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it. Yakovchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Morgan misses with a wild body shot. A swing and a miss from Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko misses with a double jab.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses. Morgan scores with a jab. Yakovchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yakovchenko tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakovchenko sprawls well. Yakovchenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet. Yakovchenko throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range. Yakovchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morgan on the side of the head. Morgan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Morgan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Yakovchenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Yakovchenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakovchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it. Yakovchenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
Yakovchenko looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range. A punch combination from Morgan misses. Morgan looks to land a combination but Yakovchenko avoids it well. Morgan connects with a leg kick. Yakovchenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Yakovchenko ducks under a wild hook from Morgan. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yakovchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yakovchenko. Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses. Morgan misses the jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Yakovchenko misses with a straight left. Yakovchenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morgan is able to avoid easily. Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yakovchenko, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Igor Yakovchenko showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yakovchenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko! Igor Yakovchenko is the new lightweight champion! After winning the bout, Igor Yakovchenko 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Carlos Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wursty comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Carlos Linhares! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wursty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wursty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy in the buildup to the fight. Linhares takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Linhares has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Linhares swings away with a leg kick that misses. Wursty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Luis Carlos Linhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wursty walks into a jab. Linhares fakes the leg kick and cracks Wursty in the body. Linhares misses with a right hand and Wursty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Linhares throws an overhand right that lands on Wursty's shoulder, as Wursty tries to avoid the shot. Wursty tests Linhares's chin there with a solid looking shot. Linhares avoids a low kick by using good footwork. 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! Linhares throws a nice outside leg kick. Wursty connects with a single shot there. Linhares scores with a nice strike. Good work by Wursty as he checks the leg kick. A shot to the liver by Linhares. Beautiful body shot. Linhares cracks Wursty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Linhares lands with an uppercut that bounces Wursty off the cage and back into range. A big right from Linhares misses. Wursty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linhares.
That's one minute gone in the round. Linhares blocks a head kick by Wursty.
Wursty moves out of range of the strikes. Linhares staying out of range there. Wursty misses with a head kick.
Wursty moves out of range of the leg kick from Linhares. Wursty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Linhares on the side of the head. A big left from Wursty misses. Wursty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Linhares slips a jab from Wursty. Wursty misses with an uppercut. Linhares saw that one coming. Linhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Linhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wursty avoids the body shot from Linhares.
Linhares misses with a left hand and Wursty counters with a stiff right hand. A kick lands to the mid section there for Linhares. Wursty throws a half hearted mid kick. Linhares misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Linhares misses with a body kick. Linhares wants to slow Wursty down by chopping away at his legs. Linhares jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wursty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Linhares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wursty throws a hook to the side of Linhares's head but Linhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Linhares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wursty is out of range and Linhares settles back down. Wursty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Linhares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wursty staying out of range there. Linhares connects with a jab. Wursty slips under a jab from Linhares. Linhares throws a leg kick that misses. Linhares walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wursty. Wursty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wursty scores with a body shot.
Linhares thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Linhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wursty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Linhares lands with an overhand left. Wursty lands a really nice looking cross but Linhares seems unphased.
Linhares gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Linhares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wursty. Wursty obviously looking to wear him down.
Wursty checks a low kick from Linhares. Wursty slips a straight right by Linhares. Wursty misses with a low kick. Wursty lands a jab to the nose. This has been an exciting period of action! Linhares connects with a crisp jab. Wursty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Wursty. Nice uppercut lands for Linhares. That snapped Wursty's head back.
Linhares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Linhares throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wursty is rocked! Wursty cracks Linhares with a right hand to the side of the head. Oh Wursty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Linhares lands a big head kick that sends Wursty tumbling to the mat! Linhares takes a step backwards and waves Wursty back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wursty tries a head kick but it misses.
Linhares ducks under a wild hook from Wursty. Wursty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Wursty checks the leg kick. Linhares lunges at Wursty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wursty's hand. Linhares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Linhares gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wursty. Wursty moves away from the strike by Linhares. Wursty seems to have got his legs back now. Wursty throws an overhand right that lands on Linhares's shoulder, as Linhares tries to avoid the shot. Linhares cracks the inside of Wursty's front leg. A punch combination from Wursty misses. Linhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Linhares moves out of range as Wursty throws a body kick.
Wursty misses with a straight right. Linhares throws a leg kick that misses. Wursty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Linhares. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Carlos Linhares will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Linhares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wursty under the eye. Linhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Linhares. Wursty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wursty ducks right into an uppercut from Linhares. Linhares blocks a low kick nicely. Linhares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Linhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A cross from Wursty lands. Wursty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Linhares fakes the leg kick and cracks Wursty in the body. Wursty misses with a hook. Linhares throws a push kick but Wursty slaps the foot to one side. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Linhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Wursty. Wursty lands an overhand right. Wursty throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Linhares avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wursty throws a lazy head kick and Linhares counters with a leg kick. Wursty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Some bone on bone action there as Linhares checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Linhares connects with a body shot that sends Wursty's belly button to the back. Linhares throws a lazy body kick and Wursty counters with a flying knee. Nice. Linhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A lazy body kick from Linhares and Wursty counters with a slapping leg kick. Linhares misses with an uppercut. Wursty scores with a kick to the midsection. Linhares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wursty throws a quick inside leg kick. Wursty moves out of range as Linhares strikes. Linhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Linhares misses with a wild body shot. Linhares slips a jab from Wursty. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good exchange - Linhares coming out on top. Wursty lands with a kick to the temple. Linhares shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wursty tries a head kick but it misses.
Linhares throws a push kick but Wursty slaps the foot to one side. A head kick misses from Wursty. Wursty staying out of range there. Wursty throws a low kick but Linhares avoids it. Linhares throws a body kick that misses. Nice uppercut there from Wursty. Wursty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wursty lets loose with a powerful body kick. Linhares will feel that in the morning. Linhares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Wursty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wursty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wursty throws a head kick that misses. Linhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wursty. Linhares on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wursty lands a lovely overhand right. Linhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Wursty. Linhares throws a low kick but Wursty moves out of range easily. A swing and a miss from Linhares. Wursty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Linhares doesn't seem bothered though. Linhares stuns Wursty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Linhares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wursty doesn't seem bothered though. Linhares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Linhares throws a chopping leg kick but Wursty manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wursty throws a jab but it's blocked by Linhares. Wursty throws a leg kick but Linhares checks it. A swing and a miss from Linhares. Wursty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Linhares is out of range and Wursty settles back down. Wursty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Linhares thows a leg kick but Wursty checks it and Wursty counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wursty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Linhares. That did some damage! 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! Wursty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Linhares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Linhares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wursty doesn't seem bothered though. Nice defenses there by Linhares. Linhares looks to land a left hand but Wursty moved out of range nicely. Linhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Linhares misses with a left hand and Wursty counters with a nice leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Linhares. Wursty checks a low kick from Linhares. A jab from Wursty does it's job there. Wursty throws a sloppy head kick and Linhares moves out of range easily. Wursty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wursty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Linhares with a jab. Wursty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linhares. Linhares looks to land a body kick but Wursty moved away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antero Wursty will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wursty. Linhares getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Linhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Wursty is just out of range. Linhares misses with a body kick. Linhares checks a low kick from Wursty. Wursty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A swing and a miss from Wursty. Linhares misses with a body kick. Linhares takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Linhares misses with a low kick.
Linhares defending well as Wursty loads up on a big left hand. Linhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Wursty. Linhares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Wursty takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Linhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wursty. Linhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wursty throws a leg kick but Linhares moved away. A decent looking cross lands there for Linhares.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wursty on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wursty moves out of range as Linhares throws a body kick.
Luis Carlos Linhares seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wursty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Linhares. Some wild striking there from Wursty.
Wursty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Linhares. Linhares throws a hook but Wursty blocks it. Linhares looks for the body kick but Wursty saw that one coming. Linhares throws a low kick, looking for Wursty's leg but Wursty calmly moves out of range. Linhares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wursty on the side of the head. Linhares throws a looping overhand right but Wursty ducks down to avoid it. Linhares tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Linhares blocks a low kick nicely. Linhares misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wursty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A big right from Wursty misses. Linhares lands a right hook to the body.
Wursty looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Wursty throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Linhares. 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! Linhares tries to land a leg kick but Wursty saw it coming and moves away.
Wursty throws a chopping leg kick but Linhares manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Linhares misses with a hook
letting Wursty counter with a right hand. Wursty slips under a jab. Wursty misses with a body kick. Linhares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A clash of legs there as Wursty blocks the low kick. Wursty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linhares. Wursty walks into a straight right hand from Linhares. Wursty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wursty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Linhares misses with an uppercut. Wursty saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Wursty. Wursty moves away from the strike by Linhares. Wursty works over Linhares's head and body with a nice combination. Wursty throws an overhand right that lands on Linhares's shoulder, as Linhares tries to avoid the shot. Wursty throws a nice inside leg kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Wursty. Wursty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Linhares misses. Linhares blocks a head kick by Wursty.
Wursty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wursty moves out of range as Linhares throws a body kick.
Wursty takes one on the button. Wursty throws an overhand right that lands on Linhares's shoulder, as Linhares tries to avoid the shot. Linhares misses the jab. Linhares throws a hook to the side of Wursty's head but Wursty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Linhares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wursty misses with a hook to the body
and Linhares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wursty scores with a kick to the midsection. 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! Wursty misses with a low kick.
Linhares throws a lazy body kick and Linhares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wursty throws a jab when Linhares was well out of range. Wursty slips a straight right by Linhares. Linhares feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wurstys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Linhares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A thudding body kick lands there by Wursty!
Linhares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wursty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linhares throws out the jab. Wursty dips to his left and cracks Linhares with an uppercut! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wursty missing with a left hand there. Linhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wursty looks to land a right hand but Linhares moved out of range. Linhares throws the left hand but Wursty avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Antero Wursty did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. 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.
Wursty pushes Linhares away with a front kick. Wursty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Wursty throws a chopping leg kick but Linhares manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Linhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Linhares throws a hook but Wursty blocks it. Wursty connects with a looping right hand.
Linhares jabs Wursty to the body, keeping him at a distance. Linhares throws a push kick but Wursty slaps the foot to one side. Wursty sizes up Linhares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Linhares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wursty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Wursty connects with the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Wursty. Linhares does a little dance to reset his feet. Linhares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wursty staying out of range there. Linhares throws the left hand but Wursty avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Linhares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wursty on the side of the head. Wursty throws a big shot that misses. Wursty feints and then cracks Linhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Linhares down. Linhares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Linhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wursty was well out of range. Poor timing from Linhares. Wursty slips a straight right by Linhares. Linhares connects with a looping right hand.
Wursty throws a nice inside leg kick. Linhares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wursty. Wursty blocks a jab. Linhares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wursty throws a push kick but Linhares slaps the foot to one side. Wursty connects with a jab. Wursty throws a right hand that Linhares ducks under and follows up with a left that Linhares also avoids with ease. Donk. Linhares catches Wursty right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wursty cracks the inside of Linhares's front leg. Linhares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wursty's head backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wursty throws out a powerful jab. A clash of legs there as Linhares blocks the low kick. Linhares throws a big shot that misses. Wursty throws a hook but Linhares blocks it. Linhares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Linhares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wursty is out of range. Linhares moves out of range of the body kick from Wursty.
Wursty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wursty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linhares. Linhares swings widly with a right hand
and Wursty counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wursty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wursty throws a hook but Linhares avoids it easily. Linhares lands a leg kick that knocks Wursty off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Linhares's corner calls for a 1-2. Linhares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Linhares has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wursty. Linhares looks to land a body kick but Wursty moved away. Wursty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linhares. Wursty misses with a looping left. Linhares defending well as Wursty loads up on a big left hand. Nice shot by Linhares. Linhares tries a low kick but Wursty avoids it. A leg kick checked by Linhares. Linhares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Linhares misses with a straight right. Wursty throws a nice outside leg kick. Wursty lands a nice looking kick to the body. Linhares takes a step back to recover. Wursty cracks Linhares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Linhares checks a low kick from Wursty.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wursty throws a lazy uppercut
and Linhares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wursty moves out of range of the strikes. Wursty throws an overhand right that lands on Linhares's shoulder, as Linhares tries to avoid the shot. Linhares throws a push kick but Wursty slaps the foot to one side. Wursty moves away from the strike by Linhares. Wursty misses with a left hand and Linhares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wursty takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Linhares wants to land a leg kick but Wursty is out of range. Linhares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Linhares looks for the body kick but Wursty saw that one coming. Linhares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Linhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linhares throws a leg kick and Wursty counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Linhares throws a leg kick and Wursty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Linhares is looking to land body kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Luis Carlos Linhares will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wursty defending well as Linhares loads up on a big left hand. Linhares checks a leg kick. Linhares moves out of range of the leg kick from Wursty. Linhares throws a leg kick but Wursty checks it. The crowd cheers as Linhares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wursty doesn't seem phased though. Linhares throws a lazy right hand but Wursty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Linhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Linhares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Linhares misses the jab. Wursty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linhares. Wursty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Linhares's sensitive parts. Wursty defending well as Linhares loads up on a big left hand. A bone on bone clash there as Wursty blocks the leg kick.
Wursty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A nice inside leg kick there by Wursty. That's going to slow Linhares down. Linhares has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wursty thumps Linhares with a low kick. Linhares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Linhares throws a half hearted mid kick. Linhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wursty. A clash of legs there as Linhares blocks the low kick. Linhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wursty. Linhares throws a right and a left that Wursty avoids nicely. Wursty fakes the leg kick and cracks Linhares in the body. Linhares checks a leg kick. Wursty catches Linhares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wursty throws a quick inside leg kick. Wursty ducks under a wild hook from Linhares. Wursty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Linhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linhares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wursty is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wursty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Linhares. Wursty throws a leg kick but Linhares sees it coming and checks it nicely. Wursty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linhares. Linhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wursty throws out the jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Linhares throws a head kick that Wursty semi-blocks.
Wursty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wursty misses with a kick to the body.
Linhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. An inside leg kick from Wursty misses. Linhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wursty. Wursty looks to land a body kick but Linhares moved away. Wursty swings for the body but Linhares moves out of range.
Linhares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Linhares connects with a body shot that sends Wursty's belly button to the back. Wursty takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Linhares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A clash of legs there as Linhares blocks the low kick. Wursty avoids the head kick by Linhares.
Linhares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wursty. Wursty obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Linhares there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wursty moves out of range of the leg kick from Linhares. Wursty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Linhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A punch lands to the side of Wursty 's head but he takes it in his stride. Linhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Linhares looks to land a left hand but Wursty moved out of range nicely. Linhares misses with an uppercut
and Wursty makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Wursty throws a leg kick which misses Linhares's front leg but catches the back leg as Linhares tries to avoid it. Wursty checks a leg kick. Wursty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Linhares moves out of range of the strikes. Wursty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Linhares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Linhares tests Wursty's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wursty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Wursty scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Linhares. Linhares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wursty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wursty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wursty misses with a kick to the body letting Linhares counter with a right hand. Wursty pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wursty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antero Wursty. Well Wursty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:47 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:47 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Wursty! Antero Wursty retains his featherweight title! Antero Wursty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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