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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven S Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson's entrance music is Muay Thai. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven S Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andriamboavonjy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Andriamboavonjy's head but Andriamboavonjy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andriamboavonjy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svensson.
Andriamboavonjy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Svensson throws a body punch but Andriamboavonjy moves out of range.
Andriamboavonjy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svensson.
Svensson leaves Andriamboavonjy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andriamboavonjy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andriamboavonjy 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.
Svensson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a takedown into Svensson's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Svensson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andriamboavonjy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andriamboavonjy throws an elbow that misses. Svensson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andriamboavonjy's guard. Nice move by Svensson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy looking for a sweep. Not yet Andriamboavonjy, not yet.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andriamboavonjy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andriamboavonjy keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Andriamboavonjy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Andriamboavonjy keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sven S Svensson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Andriamboavonjy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andriamboavonjy fails with a takedown attempt.
Svensson throws a jab but it's blocked by Andriamboavonjy.
Svensson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andriamboavonjy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andriamboavonjy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svensson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andriamboavonjy.
Crunch! Svensson slams his shin into Andriamboavonjy's torso.
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!
Svensson tries a head kick but it misses.
Svensson cracks Andriamboavonjy with a good jab.
Andriamboavonjy slips a straight right by Svensson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Svensson.
Sloppy strikes from Andriamboavonjy. Those never looked like landing.
Svensson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been hearing reports that Svensson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Svensson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svensson throws a sloppy head kick and Andriamboavonjy moves out of range easily.
Andriamboavonjy misses the shot to the body.
Andriamboavonjy checks a low kick from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a kick to the body.
Svensson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Svensson scoring well with a low kick there.
Andriamboavonjy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sven S Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahandry Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy moves out of range of the strikes.
Andriamboavonjy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Andriamboavonjy.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Andriamboavonjy is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Svensson.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Svensson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andriamboavonjy misses with an uppercut
and Svensson counters with a nice body shot.
Andriamboavonjy throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a sloppy right hand. Svensson should have avoided that one.
Svensson scores with a three punch combo!
Andriamboavonjy cracks a nice hook into Svensson's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andriamboavonjy moves away.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svensson pinned against the cage. Svensson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andriamboavonjy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses the body punch
and Andriamboavonjy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andriamboavonjy thows a body shot but no joy.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Svensson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Svensson is looking to clinch but Andriamboavonjy is avoiding it.
Svensson scores with a leg kick.
Andriamboavonjy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Svensson is looking to wear down Andriamboavonjy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Svensson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andriamboavonjy moves away.
Svensson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Svensson lands a really nice looking cross but Andriamboavonjy seems unphased.
Andriamboavonjy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andriamboavonjy blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Andriamboavonjy misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy blocks the body kick.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensson defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andriamboavonjy. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven S Svensson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Svensson misses with an uppercut. Andriamboavonjy saw that one coming.
Svensson throws a push kick but Andriamboavonjy slaps the foot to one side.
Svensson scores with a body shot.
Svensson connects with a body shot.
Svensson is looking to clinch but Andriamboavonjy is avoiding it.
Svensson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a hook.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andriamboavonjy.
Svensson scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Andriamboavonjy.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andriamboavonjy moves away.
Andriamboavonjy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Svensson's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andriamboavonjy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andriamboavonjy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andriamboavonjy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andriamboavonjy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Svensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy working some strikes from top position.
Svensson is looking for a triangle but Andriamboavonjy pushes his legs off easily.
Andriamboavonjy postures up and lands a big shot to Svensson's brow.
Svensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andriamboavonjy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Svensson's guard.
Andriamboavonjy trying to mount his opponent but Svensson defends it.
Andriamboavonjy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy seems to be working for a kimura but Svensson defends the submission attempt.
Andriamboavonjy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Svensson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy is trying to work for a kimura but Svensson is defending well.
Ground and pound from Andriamboavonjy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson manages to get to full guard.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andriamboavonjy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andriamboavonjy distracts Svensson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andriamboavonjy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andriamboavonjy is working Svensson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson has his foot on Andriamboavonjy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andriamboavonjy works his way back into a safe position though.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to work some ground and pound but Svensson has wrist control.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andriamboavonjy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Svensson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andriamboavonjy has Svensson in his guard.
Svensson stopping the sweep attempt from Andriamboavonjy.
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!
Andriamboavonjy has his foot on Svensson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Svensson works his way back into a safe position though.
Svensson passes Andriamboavonjy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andriamboavonjy is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andriamboavonjy defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Andriamboavonjy connects with the punch.
Andriamboavonjy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Svensson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Svensson misses with a body kick.
Svensson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andriamboavonjy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson avoids the body shot from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Svensson eats them both and turns towards Andriamboavonjy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Andriamboavonjy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svensson throws out the jab.
Andriamboavonjy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andriamboavonjy swinging wildly here.
Andriamboavonjy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Andriamboavonjy duly obliges.
Svensson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sven S Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andriamboavonjy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Svensson avoids it really well and circles away.
Svensson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andriamboavonjy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Svensson looks for the body kick but Andriamboavonjy saw that one coming.
A big right from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Svensson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Svensson lands a nice shot that snaps Andriamboavonjy's head back.
Andriamboavonjy looks to throw the jab but Svensson is out of range.
Sven S Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Svensson staying out of range there.
Svensson motions for Andriamboavonjy to come forward. Svensson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson throws a head kick but Andriamboavonjy moves out of range.
Svensson throws a low kick, looking for Andriamboavonjy's leg but Andriamboavonjy calmly moves out of range.
Sven S Svensson is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensson throws a front kick that sends Andriamboavonjy stumbling back into the cage.
Svensson connects with a leg kick. Andriamboavonjy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Svensson misses with a double jab.
Svensson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andriamboavonjy ducks under a wild hook from Svensson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to land a leg kick but Andriamboavonjy is out of range.
Andriamboavonjy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svensson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andriamboavonjy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Svensson quickly recovers to half guard.
Andriamboavonjy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard.
Andriamboavonjy wants to pass to mount but Svensson is defending the position.
Svensson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andriamboavonjy pulls his head out easily.
Andriamboavonjy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Svensson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andriamboavonjy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Svensson pulls Andriamboavonjy in close to prevent any damage.
Andriamboavonjy is working Svensson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andriamboavonjy throws a strike but Svensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Andriamboavonjy punching to the body, from the bottom.
Andriamboavonjy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svensson's guard.
Svensson working a defensive guard here.
Andriamboavonjy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andriamboavonjy gets back to full guard.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andriamboavonjy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson stands and throws Andriamboavonjy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy regains half guard.
Andriamboavonjy manages to get to full guard.
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 Sven S Svensson.
I think Svensson 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven S Svensson!
Sven S Svensson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jinhai Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Abaddon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jinhai Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshida.
Yoshida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abaddon.
Good leg kick by Yoshida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abaddon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla Training Grounds in the buildup to the fight.
Abaddon throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida jabs Abaddon right on the nose. Abaddon blinks but takes it well.
Yoshida lands with a nice body kick.
Abaddon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abaddon blocks a leg kick.
Abaddon misses with a hook to the body
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abaddon is rocked!
That kick from Yoshida tenderised Abaddon's leg. Abaddon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Abaddon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yoshida walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Abaddon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Yoshida swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Abaddon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jinhai Yoshida!
A very excited looking Jinhai Yoshida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joni Betoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoni comes to the cage accompanied by Amaranthe - Amarathine. Matson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remember the name. Josh Matson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joni Betoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Matson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betoni throws a head kick that misses.
Betoni moves out of range of the body kick.
Matson looks to land a body kick but Betoni moved away.
Matson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joni Betoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Betoni takes a swing at Matson's ribcage but misses.
Betoni scores with the left hand. Matson knows he should have avoided that one.
Betoni misses with a body shot.
Matson connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Matson misses.
Matson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Betoni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matson. Betoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matson scores with a nice strike.
Betoni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Betoni misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matson.
Matson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Betoni.
Betoni blocks the body kick.
Betoni has Matson up against the cage in a clinch.
Betoni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Matson. Those never looked like landing.
Betoni scores with a kick to the body.
Betoni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matson.
Matson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Betoni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matson, right into the meat.
Matson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Betoni was well out of range. Poor timing from Matson.
Betoni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Betoni moves out of range of the body kick from Matson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Betoni.
Matson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betoni walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Matson. Those never looked like landing.
Matson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Betoni looks to land a left hand but Matson moved out of range nicely.
Matson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Betoni.
Betoni tries to land a body kick
and Matson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Betoni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Betoni lands with an uppercut that bounces Matson off the cage and back into range.
Matson misses with a looping right.
Betoni lands a jab to Matson's midsection.
Matson throws a chopping leg kick but Betoni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Betoni finds it's way round the side to connect with Matson's head.
Matson jabs Betoni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matson lands with a hook. Betoni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Betoni.
Betoni tries to clinch but Matson is having none of it.
Betoni cracks a nice hook into Matson's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson misses with an uppercut. Betoni saw that one coming.
Matson walks into a jab.
Betoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matson moves away.
Matson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Betoni tries to bum rush Matson with a series of wild strikes but Matson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matson throws a shot to the body.
Betoni tries to clinch there but Matson circles away.
Matson scores with a three punch combo!
Betoni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matson moves out of range as Betoni strikes.
Betoni jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matson misses with a hook.
A jab from Matson misses.
Matson avoids the body shot from Betoni.
Matson drops Betoni with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Betoni! Matson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Matson!
An out of breath Josh Matson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Conteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Turnbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turnbull has chosen 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Conteh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turnbull throws a looping overhand right but Conteh ducks down to avoid it.
Turnbull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turnbull fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Conteh checks it well.
Conteh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turnbull 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.
Turnbull takes a swing at Conteh's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull cracks the inside of Conteh's front leg.
Turnbull throws the left hand but Conteh avoids the punch easily.
Turnbull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like John Conteh has been cut.
Turnbull is looking to score with low kicks.
Turnbull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull feints and then cracks Conteh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conteh down.
Turnbull explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turnbull tries a head kick but it misses.
Turnbull misses with a looping left.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conteh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull misses with a low kick.
Conteh thows a body shot but no joy.
Conteh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Conteh lands a head shot.
Conteh thows a body shot but no joy.
Conteh checks a low kick from Turnbull.
Conteh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conteh throws an overhand right that lands on Turnbull's shoulder, as Turnbull tries to avoid the shot.
Conteh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Conteh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turnbull to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh dodges the punch combination from Turnbull.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Conteh.
Turnbull feints and then cracks Conteh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conteh down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turnbull fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Conteh is out of range.
Turnbull turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conteh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turnbull doesn't seem bothered though.
Turnbull throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Conteh.
Turnbull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conteh moves out of range of the body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull throws a lazy uppercut
and Conteh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turnbull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conteh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turnbull throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turnbull misses with a few strikes there.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turnbull missing with a left hand there. Conteh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnbull fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turnbull lands a jab.
Turnbull misses with a looping left.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Turnbull takes a swing at Conteh's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Conteh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conteh jabs at Turnbull's body.
Conteh cracks Turnbull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Conteh misses with a body shot.
Conteh 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.
Turnbull throws a solid leg kick but Conteh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turnbull.
Conteh misses with a body shot
and Turnbull counters with an inside leg kick.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Conteh moved out of range nicely.
Turnbull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turnbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conteh.
Turnbull tries to work over Conteh's front leg with a kick but Conteh checks it.
Turnbull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Turnbull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Conteh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Turnbull lands with a hook. Conteh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jack Turnbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turnbull clobbers Conteh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conteh. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conteh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turnbull connects with an inside leg kick.
Turnbull attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turnbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conteh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnbull throws a chopping leg kick but Conteh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Conteh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Conteh's hands.
Conteh just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull walks into a jab.
Conteh takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conteh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a kick to the body.
Turnbull attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull throws out a loose jab but Conteh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conteh misses with a straight right.
Conteh throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull misses with a low kick.
Conteh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Decent striking displayed by Turnbull there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Conteh might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conteh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Conteh is looking to wear down Turnbull with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut there from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws the left hand but Conteh avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turnbull throws a low kick but Conteh avoids it.
Conteh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turnbull lands a front kick.
Conteh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turnbull throws a sloppy head kick and Conteh moves out of range easily.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Conteh moved away.
Conteh avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conteh was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.
Conteh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull looks for the body kick but Conteh saw that one coming.
Conteh misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Turnbull counter with a right hand.
Turnbull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conteh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Conteh thows a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Conteh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
Conteh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turnbull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conteh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
Conteh throws a combination that misses
and Turnbull counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Conteh does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conteh misses with a body punch
and Turnbull makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Conteh really felt that one!
Conteh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Turnbull misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Turnbull as he connects with a hook.
Conteh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnbull.
Conteh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turnbull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conteh throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Conteh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turnbull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turnbull misses with a head kick.
Conteh throws a right hand that misses
and Turnbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Turnbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Conteh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Turnbull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Conteh lands an overhand right.
Conteh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conteh throws a lazy right hand but Turnbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnbull will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turnbull throws a sloppy head kick and Conteh moves out of range easily.
Conteh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turnbull throws a looping overhand right but Conteh ducks down to avoid it.
Turnbull finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Turnbull. That snapped Conteh's head back.
Turnbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Conteh slips under a jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull scoring well with a low kick there.
Conteh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conteh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Conteh throws a lazy right hand but Turnbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turnbull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turnbull throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conteh counters with a left to the body.
Turnbull misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Turnbull.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conteh. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conteh.
Conteh misses with a wild body shot.
Conteh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands with a cross.
Turnbull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conteh moves out of range as Turnbull throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turnbull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull misses with a leg kick.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turnbull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conteh.
Turnbull swings widly with a right hand
and Conteh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turnbull misses with a low kick.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Conteh moved away.
Turnbull connects with a good right hand that stumbles Conteh. Conteh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Conteh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a nice shot that snaps Conteh's head back.
Nice body punch from Turnbull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull tries to land a leg kick but Conteh saw it coming and moves away.
John Conteh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conteh misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Conteh checks a leg kick.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conteh.
Conteh misses with a wild body shot.
Conteh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turnbull counters with a nice kick to the body.
Turnbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conteh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnbull misses the body punch
and Conteh counters with a straight right hand.
Turnbull scores with a leg kick.
Turnbull finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turnbull throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conteh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnbull finds it's way round the side to connect with Conteh's head.
Turnbull misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conteh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a leg kick that knocks Conteh off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conteh. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conteh ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Conteh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turnbull misses with a hook.
Conteh defending well as Turnbull loads up on a big left hand.
Jack Turnbull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turnbull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Turnbull!
A victorious Jack Turnbull thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rebo has chosen Papa Roach - Burn as his entrance music. John England could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tore Rebo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, John England!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tore Rebo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from England misses its intended target.
Rebo looks to score with a jab to the body but England is just out of range.
Rebo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rebo avoids the head kick by England.
England blocks a head kick by Rebo.
England misses with a hook. Rebo ducked under it nicely.
England is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rebo throws a head kick but England moves out of range.
England swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rebo.
John England seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rebo cracks England with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rebo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rebo's jab looks to have found its range, popping England under the eye.
Rebo slips a straight right by England.
England blocks a leg kick.
No luck for England with that takedown attempt.
England swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rebo avoids the head kick by England.
Rebo staying out of range there.
England fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rebo, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
England misses with a head kick.
Rebo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
England is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rebo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head kick misses from England.
Rebo works England's body with a nice hook.
England is breathing heavily.
England tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Rebo.
Rebo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on England. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rebo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rebo.
England lands a nice shot to the body.
Rebo stuns England with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rebo lands a jab to the nose.
England sizes up Rebo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
England tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rebo lands with an uppercut that bounces England off the cage and back into range.
Rebo scores with a jab to the head.
England chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rebo can pounce on him.
Rebo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
England shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
England chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rebo can pounce on him.
Rebo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rebo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rebo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rebo scores with a shot to the body.
Rebo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rebo 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.
Rebo lands a nice hook to England's body. England takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
England takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rebo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
England takes a shot to the body in his stride.
England tries a head kick but it misses.
Rebo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rebo lets loose with a powerful body kick. England will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rebo.
England sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheers as Rebo lands an impressive looking overhand right. England doesn't seem phased though.
Rebo lands a big head kick that sends England tumbling to the mat! Rebo takes a step backwards and waves England back to his feet - he wants the finish!
England stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rebo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
England misses with a wild body shot.
Rebo jabs England to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rebo scores with a push kick.
Rebo cracks England with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rebo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning England to stand back up!
England is rocked!
Rebo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! England had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rebo lunges in with a left hook that violently twists England head around and knocks him out cold! Rebo hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tore Rebo!
Tore Rebo very nearly forgot to thank The Big Kabosh amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anthem. Smokeleaf has chosen Clawfinger Biggest & the Best as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30 - 13 - 0 |
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242 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Christiano Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf misses with the combination.
Smokeleaf connects with a leg kick. Overeem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smokeleaf blocks the body kick.
A lazy left from Smokeleaf finds it's target.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Smokeleaf circles away.
Smokeleaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overeem has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Placeholder name in the buildup to the fight.
Smokeleaf throws a body punch but Overeem moves out of range.
Smokeleaf lands with an uppercut that bounces Overeem off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf swats away the attempt to clinch by Overeem.
Smokeleaf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Overeem counters with a two punch combo.
Smokeleaf thows a body kick. Overeem tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smokeleaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Overeem's calf.
Smokeleaf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf scores with a jab to the body.
Smokeleaf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Overeem pinned against the cage. Overeem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smokeleaf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smokeleaf lands a jab to Overeem's midsection.
Overeem wants to slow Smokeleaf down by chopping away at his legs.
Overeem misses with a body kick.
Smokeleaf scores with a nice right hand.
Smokeleaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overeem moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf stuns Overeem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a wild body shot.
Smokeleaf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Overeem.
Overeem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Overeem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smokeleaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Overeem lands a nice looking body kick.
Smokeleaf cracks a nice hook into Overeem's ribs.
Smokeleaf avoids the body shot from Overeem.
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smokeleaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smokeleaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Overeem.
Smokeleaf jabs at Overeem's body.
Smokeleaf checks a leg kick.
Smokeleaf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smokeleaf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smokeleaf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Smokeleaf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smokeleaf tries to close the distance and clinch but Overeem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smokeleaf counters with a shoot takedown. Overeem fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smokeleaf pushes down on Overeem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf content to control rather than advance.
Smokeleaf trying to control from half guard but Overeem is working away.
Smokeleaf drops an elbow to the side of Overeem's head.
Overeem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smokeleaf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Overeem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Overeem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smokeleaf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem is trying to get back to full guard.
Overeem is trying to stand up here but Smokeleaf is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christiano Smokeleaf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smokeleaf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smokeleaf lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Overeem sprawling to the canvas. Smokeleaf follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Overeem hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smokeleaf seems to be looking for submissions.
Smokeleaf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smokeleaf is trying to control. Overeem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smokeleaf works his way into side control.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position but Overeem is working away.
Overeem tries to buck Smokeleaf off but Smokeleaf is having none of it.
Smokeleaf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smokeleaf working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Overeem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem struggling a bit here.
Smokeleaf wants to control but Overeem is keeping him busy.
Overeem is trying to improve his position.
Smokeleaf tries for a kimura but Overeem is defending well.
Smokeleaf wants to control but Overeem is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Overeem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smokeleaf trying to control the action but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Smokeleaf tries to pass to full mount but Overeem defends it.
Smokeleaf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smokeleaf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Smokeleaf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smokeleaf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smokeleaf's back!
Smokeleaf trying to control the hands but Overeem won't let him.
Overeem is trying to stick to Smokeleaf's back but Smokeleaf is turning into Overeem. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Overeem's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smokeleaf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Overeem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smokeleaf throws a big elbow that misses.
Smokeleaf landing some decent shots from guard.
Smokeleaf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Overeem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smokeleaf has managed to get both his arms back between Overeem's legs - danger averted.
Smokeleaf stopping the sweep attempt from Overeem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem is trying to keep Smokeleaf in close.
Overeem working for a triangle but Smokeleaf defends it easily.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf landing some decent shots from guard.
Smokeleaf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Overeem looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistair Overeem wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice body punch from Smokeleaf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf avoids the body shot from Overeem.
Smokeleaf digs a good body shot into Overeem's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smokeleaf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christiano Smokeleaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Overeem looks to land a right hand but Smokeleaf moved out of range.
Overeem is looking to wear down Smokeleaf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Overeem cracks Smokeleaf with an open hand slap.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overeem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smokeleaf can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Smokeleaf there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smokeleaf misses with a body shot.
Christiano Smokeleaf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smokeleaf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smokeleaf duly obliges.
It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Smokeleaf blocks the leg kick.
Smokeleaf scores with a sloppy right hand. Overeem should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf misses with a wild body shot.
Overeem has closed the distance and engaged Smokeleaf in a clinch.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smokeleaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smokeleaf tries to throw a body punch but Overeem avoids it by throwing Smokeleaf back against the cage.
Smokeleaf tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
Smokeleaf lands a hook that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
Smokeleaf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smokeleaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overeem trying to land knees to the body.
Smokeleaf misses with the head strike.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is looking for a takedown.
Overeem blocks a body shot from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Overeem lands a knee to the body.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smokeleaf avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Smokeleaf fails to land.
Smokeleaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smokeleaf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smokeleaf looking for a takedown.
Alistair Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem missing with knees to the body.
Overeem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Overeem working aggressively here.
Smokeleaf tries to work over Overeem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smokeleaf can't break the clinch.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christiano Smokeleaf.
Overeem blocks a body shot from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf avoiding damage as Overeem throws knees to the body.
Smokeleaf is looking for a takedown.
Overeem blocks a body shot from Smokeleaf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overeem.
Overeem lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smokeleaf fails to land.
Smokeleaf has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
Overeem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smokeleaf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smokeleaf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem prevents a body shot from Smokeleaf.
Overeem scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Overeem.
Smokeleaf wants a takedown.
Overeem lands a right hand.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Alistair Overeem.
I think Smokeleaf 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christiano Smokeleaf!
A very excited looking Christiano Smokeleaf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaii 78 & E ala E. Cid has chosen There's No Home for You Here as his entrance music. Xavier Cid has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Naru Jarkko's chin.
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159 lbs
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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
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Cid!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cid tries to work over Jarkko's front leg with a kick but Jarkko checks it.
Jarkko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jarkko misses the jab.
Jarkko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Jarkko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Cid.
Jarkko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cid to the mat! Cid manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cid trying to control the position here.
Jarkko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cid seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jarkko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jarkko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jarkko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarkko throws a big right hand that misses.
Cid trying to keep a closed guard but Jarkko is proving a slippery customer.
Cid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jarkko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cid is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jarkko, into his guard.
Cid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid wants to control from the top but Jarkko keeps moving.
Cid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xavier Cid has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown but Cid shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid blocks a low kick nicely.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Jarkko moves into the clinch successfully.
Cid tries to throw a body punch but Jarkko avoids it by throwing Cid back against the cage.
Cid blocking some punches.
Jarkko blocks a body shot from Cid.
Cid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Jarkko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cid.
Cid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarkko misses with some punches.
Jarkko avoids a wild elbow strike from Cid.
Cid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jarkko is defending well for now.
Cid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jarkko struggles to land a body shot inside as Cid controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarkko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cid is keeping busy.
Jarkko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarkko is trying to push Cid away but Cid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jarkko throws a head punch that misses.
Cid misses with a body punch.
Jarkko trying to control the position but instead, Cid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jarkko into the cage.
Cid misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarkko misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Cid.
Cid misses with a body punch.
Jarkko has had enough of the clinch but Cid keeps him there for the moment.
Cid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jarkko is defending well for now.
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 Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jarkko lands a jab-cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jarkko.
Jarkko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cid's sensitive parts.
Jarkko misses with a kick to the body
letting Cid counter with a right hand.
Cid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Jarkko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cid.
Cid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Cid finds it's way through Jarkko's defenses.
Cid throws a good cross that connects.
Cid misses with a wild body shot.
Cid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cid slaps away a takedown attempt from Jarkko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jarkko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid connects with a body shot that sends Jarkko's belly button to the back.
Cid dips to his left and cracks Jarkko with an uppercut!
Naru Jarkko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but Cid checks it.
Cid moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarkko.
Cid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jarkko.
Cid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jarkko under the eye.
Cid throws a sloppy body shot
and Jarkko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cid's guard.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cid is pulling down on Jarkko's head. It's preventing any offense from Jarkko, at least for the moment.
Jarkko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jarkko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jarkko throwing strikes from guard but Cid blocks nicely.
Jarkko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jarkko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jarkko wants to pass the guard but Cid is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid controls Jarkko momentarily but Jarkko frees himself.
Jarkko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jarkko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cid dives on top into guard.
Jarkko looking for a sweep. Not yet Jarkko, not yet.
Cid trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarkko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid pushes down on Jarkko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cid controlling the action here.
Cid is looking to stall here but Jarkko recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cid defends well.
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 Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xavier Cid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Jarkko.
Jarkko misses with a straight left.
Cid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cid 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.
Cid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cid throws a leg kick but Jarkko moved away.
Jarkko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cid lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cid.
Jarkko dodges an elbow strike from Cid.
Cid takes a shot to the head.
Cid lands a good knee to the midsection. Jarkko won't want to take too many of those.
Jarkko is trying to break the clinch but Cid has him pressed against the cage.
Cid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarkko is looking to break free of the clinch but Cid has double underhooks.
Cid throws an elbow but it misses.
Cid cracks Jarkko with a nice body shot.
Cid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarkko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Cid as he checks the leg kick.
Jarkko avoids the head kick by Cid.
Cid lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jarkko takes a step back to recover.
That kick from Cid tenderised Jarkko's leg. Jarkko is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Jarkko misses
and Cid counters with a straight right hand.
Cid avoids the body shot from Jarkko.
Cid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jarkko can pounce on him.
A shot to the body from Jarkko misses
and Cid counters with a good low kick that Jarkko was not able to check.
Cid lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cid.
Cid throws a right and a left that Jarkko avoids nicely.
Jarkko cracks Cid with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jarkko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jarkko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cid throws a leg kick which misses Jarkko's front leg but catches the back leg as Jarkko tries to avoid it.
Jarkko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as Cid blocks the low kick.
Jab, jab by Cid - just one landing.
A jab from Jarkko misses.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Cid moves out of range.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but Cid sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jarkko misses with a left hand
and Cid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jarkko tries a head kick but it misses.
Cid keeps Jarkko at a distance using the push kick.
Jarkko keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Jarkko lands.
Jarkko checks a leg kick nicely.
Cid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cid misses with a body shot.
Cid scores with a jab. Jarkko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Cid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jarkko. Jarkko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body kick from Cid.
Jarkko thuds a left hand into Cid's body.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarkko throws a low kick but Cid moves out of range easily.
Jarkko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarkko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cid thows a body shot but no joy.
Cid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Cid really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Jarkko with that takedown attempt.
Cid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jarkko slips under a jab from Cid.
Jarkko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cid wants to clinch
and Jarkko counters with a shoot takedown. Cid fights it but they end up in guard.
Jarkko tries to free his leg and advance position but Cid is retaining full guard.
Jarkko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cid looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cid looking for a sweep. Not yet Cid, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid trying to control the position here.
Cid controls Jarkko momentarily but Jarkko frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jarkko won't allow Cid to sweep him here.
Jarkko lands a couple of digs.
Jarkko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cid controlling Jarkko's posture.
Jarkko is looking to work some ground and pound but Cid has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cid is keeping the position for now.
Cid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarkko is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarkko tries to free his leg and advance position but Cid is retaining full guard.
Cid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cid trying to keep a closed guard but Jarkko is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jarkko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jarkko throws an elbow that misses. Cid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jarkko's guard. Nice move by Cid!
Cid is looking to advance position but Jarkko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cid gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cid's thigh. Cid counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jarkko trying to control but Cid is working from the bottom.
Cid working a defensive guard but Jarkko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jarkko working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarkko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Cid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jarkko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko had his way with Xavier Cid in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cid lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jarkko takes a step back to recover.
Cid stuns Jarkko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jarkko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cid has time to react.
Jarkko is looking to wear down Cid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jarkko thows a leg kick but Cid checks it
and Cid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarkko tries to clinch there but Cid circles away.
Jarkko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cid.
Cid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jarkko. Jarkko obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cid throws a head kick but Jarkko moves out of range.
Jarkko is looking to chop away at Cid's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cid - that will leave a mark!
Jarkko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cid checks a leg kick nicely.
Cid lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jarkko thows a leg kick but Cid checks it
and Cid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jarkko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cid lands a jab to Jarkko's midsection.
Cid punishes Jarkko's body with a nice straight punch.
Jarkko ducks under a wild hook from Cid.
Cid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cid lands a lovely overhand right.
Jarkko connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jarkko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarkko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cid wants to land a leg kick but Jarkko is out of range.
Jarkko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jarkko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarkko connects with the punch.
Jarkko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cid throws a wild body kick that Jarkko sees coming a mile off.
Cid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jarkko finds it's way round the side to connect with Cid's head.
Cid looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarkko is just out of range.
Cid misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cid looks for the body kick but Jarkko saw that one coming.
Jarkko throws a leg kick
and Cid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarkko cracks the inside of Cid's front leg.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jarkko.
Xavier Cid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cid scores with a decent looking hook.
Naru Jarkko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarkko. Cid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Cid moves out of range.
Jarkko looks to throw the jab but Cid is out of range.
Cid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a solid leg kick but Cid takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jarkko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a head kick but Cid moves out of range.
Nice shot by Jarkko.
Xavier Cid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cid lands with a nice body punch.
Cid takes a swing at Jarkko's ribcage but misses.
Jarkko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cid.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Jarkko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cid to the ground. Jarkko is now in Cid's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cid has control of Jarkko's left arm, preventing Jarkko from doing any damage.
Jarkko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko wants to control from the top but Cid keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xavier Cid.
I think Jarkko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naru Jarkko!
Naru Jarkko retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Naru Jarkko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Okabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okabe looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Okabe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okabe darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Okabe into the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Okabe.
Okabe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie prevents Okabe from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie tries to work over Okabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Okabe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Okabe controls the action.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie presses Okabe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
I was talking to Okabe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Okabe can't break the clinch.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okabe.
Okabe blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Okabe looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Okabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Okabe.
Okabe is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Okabe tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okabe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie stalling.
Okabe is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie has Okabe pressed against the cage, preventing Okabe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie has Okabe pressed against the cage, preventing Okabe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Okabe avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Okabe controls the action.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Okabe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okabe being controlled against the cage.
Okabe is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okabe's efforts to push away.
Okabe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Okabe tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Okabe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okabe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Okabe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okabe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okabe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gracie - the referee stops the clock and Okabe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gracie. Okabe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook but Okabe avoids it easily.
Gracie throws a front kick that sends Okabe stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okabe's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Okabe misses its intended target.
Okabe misses with a wild combination.
Gracie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okabe's calf.
Gracie stuns Okabe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okabe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Gracie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie throws a head kick that Okabe semi-blocks.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okabe moves away.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Okabe saw that one coming.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okabe.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Okabe.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Okabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Okabe misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okabe.
Okabe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Okabe won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Okabe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okabe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Okabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okabe passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Okabe is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Okabe is controlling well.
Okabe wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Okabe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Okabe is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Okabe has control of the leg.
Okabe wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okabe is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Okabe's guard.
Okabe pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Okabe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okabe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Okabe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Okabe keeps moving.
Okabe pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Okabe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Okabe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Gracie throws a body punch but Okabe moves out of range.
Okabe tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okabe looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Okabe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Okabe's leg. Okabe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okabe moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Okabe moved out of range.
Okabe defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Okabe thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mateus Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Mateus Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okabe is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie keeps control of Okabe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Okabe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Okabe's head.
Okabe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okabe looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Okabe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okabe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie with a nice cross.
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!
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenji Okabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okabe scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Okabe looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie throws the left hand but Okabe avoids the punch easily.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okabe.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okabe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gracie - the referee stops the clock and Okabe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gracie. Okabe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Okabe's front leg but catches the back leg as Okabe tries to avoid it.
Okabe throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Okabe takes a step back to recover.
Okabe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okabe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Okabe ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okabe's calf.
Gracie works Okabe's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Okabe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okabe.
Okabe throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie keeps Okabe at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okabe drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okabe. That did some damage!
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okabe on the side of the head.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Okabe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!
Mateus Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.
Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Nice jab there from Junior.
Hunter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Junior's calf.
Junior lands with a hook. Hunter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hunter cracks Junior with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Junior looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunter!
Junior scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Junior scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hunter is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunter's coaches at Ruumishuone have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junior.
Hunter moves into full guard.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Junior pushes down on Hunter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Hunter is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Junior jumps into side control!
Junior just content to control the position.
Hunter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Hunter gets back to full guard.
Hunter working a defensive guard but Junior manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it.
Junior working the head with strikes.
Hunter prevents Junior from improving position.
Junior advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunter looks a forlorn figure.
Junior looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Junior manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunter trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Junior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Hunter stands up over Junior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter is working Junior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Junior seems keen to control Hunter's posture.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Junior will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junior. Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Junior checks a low kick from Hunter.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Junior checks it.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junior scores with a leg kick.
Junior shoots in for a double leg but Hunter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior misses with an attempted mid kick.
Junior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Junior checks a low kick from Hunter.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Junior throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunter throws a leg kick which misses Junior's front leg but catches the back leg as Junior tries to avoid it.
Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter lands a leg kick that knocks Junior off balance momentarily.
Junior cracks Hunter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jorge Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior throws the kick towards the body but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Junior's leg but Junior calmly moves out of range.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Junior moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunter throws a solid leg kick but Junior takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunter.
Junior stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunter.
Junior lands with a good body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Junior.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Junior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junior defends it easily.
Junior scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Junior cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunter is on top in guard.
Hunter is fighting to break Junior's control of his arms but Junior is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunter won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Junior is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is working Junior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Junior keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
Hunter landing with the ground and pound.
Junior has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Junior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Junior lands a nice short elbow.
Junior prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Hunter looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunter moves into full guard.
Junior wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior 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.
Hunter lands a lovely overhand right.
Junior fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunter checks it well.
A low kick from Junior misses
and Hunter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Junior lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Junior pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunter is out of range and Junior settles back down.
Junior checks the leg kick nicely there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior.
Junior trying to control the position but Hunter is working away.
Hunter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Junior connects with a decent elbow.
Hunter sneaks back into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Junior is trying to control. Hunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter is looking for a triangle here but Junior uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Junior lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hunter is trying to get back to half guard.
Junior in side control lands a decent elbow.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hunter's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior lands a few punches from side control.
Hunter is trying to get back to half guard.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunter gets back to half guard.
Junior wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy.
Hunter is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Hunter keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior preventing the sweep.
Junior postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hunter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Junior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Junior has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hunter!
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Junior cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior chips away with some ground and pound.
Junior won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior slips nicely into half guard.
Junior passes the guard and advances to mount!
Junior scoring with strikes but Hunter is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter is trying desperately to improve position.
Junior has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hunter's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hunter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Junior checks it well.
Junior lands a head kick!
Hunter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Junior avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Junior shoots in but Hunter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Hunter tries to move into range but Junior moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunter on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunter's guard now, I'm sure.
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Hunter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Junior!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries to control but Junior wriggling away.
Junior taking shots to the head.
Junior tries to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Junior takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunter with the ground and pound from mount.
Junior is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a couple of good shots and Junior has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hunter has the hooks in. Junior is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hunter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hunter keeps control of the position as Junior tries to break free.
Junior just trying to survive but Hunter is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Junior is keeping busy.
Hunter controlling well, preventing Junior from escaping the position.
Hunter is working the ground and pound. Can Junior escape?
Junior turns into Hunter and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looking for subs off his back but Junior has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hunter won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Junior connects with a nice short shot to Hunter's temple.
Junior is pressing down on Hunter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunter is holding on for now.
Junior looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunter is looking to improve his position but Junior isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Hunter is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunter avoid being mounted?
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior is keen to just control but Hunter is a slippery customer.
Hunter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunter.
Hunter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Junior!
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 Jay Hunter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good leg kick by Hunter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Junior listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior lands a leg kick that knocks Hunter off balance momentarily.
Hunter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junior. Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Junior to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Junior landing with the ground and pound.
Junior won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Junior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junior.
Junior drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Junior works his way into side control.
Hunter tries to control but Junior manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Hunter right now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Junior trying to control momentarily.
Junior controlling well, preventing Hunter from escaping the position.
Junior punches Hunter on the ear.
Junior struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Junior looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter breaks Junior's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jorge Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior has Hunter pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunter trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Jay Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
Junior looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hunter moves forwards but Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Junior lands a lovely overhand right.
Junior scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Junior lands with a hook. Hunter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Junior's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunter under the eye.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Junior there.
Hunter throws a low kick but Junior avoids it.
Junior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Junior lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jorge Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Hunter misses
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Junior trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Junior pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Junior! Jorge Junior retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Jorge Junior misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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