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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Wiaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Swenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Swenson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Wiaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Swenson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wiaz stands up over Swenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Swenson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wiaz stopping the sweep attempt from Swenson.
Wiaz throwing strikes but missing.
Wiaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Swenson trying to control the position.
Swenson can't keep his opponent in guard - Wiaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wiaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wiaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wiaz passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swenson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wiaz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Swenson down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swenson is trying to escape the position but Wiaz is controlling the position.
Wiaz scores with punches from side control.
Wiaz working the ground and pound.
Wiaz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wiaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wiaz landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Swenson struggling a bit here.
Wiaz lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiaz taking a breather here.
Wiaz grinds an elbow into Swenson's temple.
Swenson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Swenson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Swenson tries to improve position but can't.
Swenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wiaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wiaz grinds an elbow into Swenson's temple.
Wiaz works to advance to full mount. Swenson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Swenson is working to get back to half guard.
Wiaz controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wiaz with a couple of short strikes.
Wiaz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wiaz scoring with strikes but Swenson is staying in there.
Swenson is in a horrible position here. Wiaz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swenson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wiaz looking to isolate an arm here. Swenson doesn't see it coming and as Wiaz extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wiaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateusz Wiaz!
Mateusz Wiaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Karlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onni Shinigami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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212 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Karlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Onni Shinigami!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinigami takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shinigami fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shinigami tries to clinch
and Karlo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shinigami won't be happy with that.
Karlo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Karlo misses with the ground and pound.
Karlo is putting a hurting on Shinigami here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlo cracks Shinigami with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Karlo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Shinigami is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Karlo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Karlo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lord Susanoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Apostol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lord Susanoo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lord Susanoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Apostol!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susanoo throws a leg kick but Apostol sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Apostol - that landed with a thud.
Susanoo letting Apostol take a breather here.
Susanoo tries to stall but Apostol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Apostol avoids the elbow strike from Susanoo, against the cage.
Apostol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Susanoo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Apostol lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Susanoo tries to work over Apostol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apostol avoiding damage as Susanoo throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Apostol.
Apostol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susanoo's elbow.
Susanoo can't find room to land a body shot as Apostol controls the action.
Susanoo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Apostol.
Apostol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Apostol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Apostol has Susanoo pushed against the cage.
Apostol creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Susanoo's defenses.
Apostol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apostol is pressed up against the cage. Susanoo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Apostol down to the mat. Apostol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Susanoo missing with a left hand there. Apostol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Susanoo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Apostol's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Susanoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Susanoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susanoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Apostol is retaining full guard.
Apostol controls Susanoo momentarily but Susanoo frees himself.
Susanoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Apostol is retaining full guard.
Susanoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Apostol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apostol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apostol can't keep his opponent in guard - Susanoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Susanoo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Apostol could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Susanoo has cracked it and Apostol is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Susanoo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lord Susanoo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lord Susanoo thanked Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ellen Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adlan Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ellen Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adlan Amagov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amagov blocks a jab.
Amagov moves in looking to clinch but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler pushes him off.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amagov has Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler up against the cage in a clinch.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler has Amagov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amagov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler just leaning against Amagov, taking a breather.
Amagov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amagov closes the distance but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler moves to the side
and Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler is trying to get an arm triangle but Amagov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amagov keeps working.
Amagov prevents Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler from improving position.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler moves into full mount!
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler scoring with strikes but Amagov is staying in there.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler controlling from the full mount.
Amagov is desperately trying to improve his position but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Amagov is squirming around, avoiding Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler's attempts to control the action.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler blocks Amagov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Amagov just holding on.
The referee warns Amagov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler controlling from the full mount.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amagov is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler.
Amagov is trying to escape the mount.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler working the ground and pound effectively.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler cracks Amagov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Amagov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler has hold of Amagov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amagov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amagov just holding on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov wants to hold on but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler pushes him away.
Amagov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler looking to control but Amagov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Amagov wants to control but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler is having none of it.
Amagov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler looking to control but Amagov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler is really struggling to control Amagov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Amagov tries to hold on but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellen Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler misses.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler misses with a takedown attempt
and Amagov counters with a leg kick.
Amagov takes the fight into the clinch.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler tries to circle away but Amagov has him pinned against the cage.
Amagov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler is defending well for now.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler blocks the elbow strike.
Amagov misses with some punches.
Amagov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler blocks an uppercut.
Amagov trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Amagov throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler blocks the elbow strike.
Amagov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amagov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler.
Amagov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler blocks it with crossed arms.
Amagov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Amagov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Amagov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov tries to land knees in the clinch but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler avoids the damage to the body.
Amagov works on Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler's body with a couple of short punches.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Amagov misses with a knee strike.
Amagov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler blocks it with crossed arms.
Amagov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ellen Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amagov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Amagov tries a knee to the head but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler blocks it.
Amagov lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amagov misses with a punch to the body.
Amagov tries to land knees in the clinch but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler avoids the damage to the body.
Amagov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler avoiding damage as Amagov throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov throws an elbow that misses.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler blocks a body shot from Amagov.
Amagov digs a right hand into Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler's gas tank.
Amagov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Amagov throws an elbow that misses.
Amagov tries to throw a body punch but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler avoids it by throwing Amagov back against the cage.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amagov after a bit of a struggle.
Amagov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Amagov pushes off an throws an elbow but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Amagov throws a punch but it's blocked by Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Amagov - that landed with a thud.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler wants a takedown but no success here.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Amagov up against the cage.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Amagov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Amagov trying to land knees to the body.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amagov misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amagov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler managing to block the knees to the body from Amagov.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adlan Amagov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Amagov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amagov doesn't manage to clinch there - Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler circles away.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amagov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler somewhat.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler looking to score a takedown here. Amagov is defending well but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler drives through and ends up in Amagov's guard.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Amagov trying to control the position.
Amagov keeping moving, preventing Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler from controlling successfully.
Amagov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amagov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Amagov is looking to stand up but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler isn't so interested in that idea.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amagov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amagov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ellen Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov wants to sweep but no luck.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amagov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler pushing down on Amagov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Amagov wants to control but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amagov!
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler looking to control but Amagov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler with shots to the head and body - Amagov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Amagov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Amagov shrugs it off.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler scoring with strikes but Amagov is staying in there.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler landing strikes from the mount and Amagov is in trouble!
Amagov tries to hold on but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler postures up.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler landing punches.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler breaks from Amagov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amagov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler.
Amagov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov is squirming around, avoiding Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler's attempts to control the action.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler is working for a guillotine from mount but Amagov frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amagov tries to lock up and control but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler with a couple of short strikes.
Amagov tries to hold on but Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Amagov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler off and cradles Amagov's limp body as Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ellen Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler!
Ellen Littlejohn Wilson Greenbaum Hagler made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'How does it feel to get your ass kicked by a female-to-male 'tranny?''.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lias Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Hibbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Hibbert is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lias Kota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Hibbert!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kota takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hibbert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kota to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kota working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hibbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hibbert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kota is aware though and is defending well.
Kota working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kota tries to free his leg and advance position but Hibbert is retaining full guard.
Kota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hibbert is looking for a triangle but Kota pushes his legs off easily.
Kota keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hibbert's head.
Hibbert working for submissions but it's allowed Kota to get to half guard.
Kota working Hibbert over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota lands strikes from half guard.
Kota working the head and body with strikes.
Kota is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hibbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kota.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kota seems to be working for a kimura but Hibbert defends the submission attempt.
Kota takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kota has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hibbert taking some punishment here, with Kota in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kota looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kota working the head and body with strikes.
Kota is working for a submission of some sort.
Kota seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Kota connects with a nice short shot to Hibbert's temple.
Hibbert is rocked!
Kota is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hibbert sees it coming and defends easily.
Hibbert has hold of Kota's hands but Kota slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kota is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kota working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hibbert is still in real trouble! Can Kota finish him?
Hibbert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kota pulls his head out easily.
Hibbert seems to have recovered his senses.
Kota seems to be looking for submissions.
Kota looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hibbert defends it well.
Kota working Hibbert over with strikes.
Kota lands with a punch from half guard.
Kota lands strikes from half guard.
Hibbert is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kota scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kota is nestled in close to Hibbert, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kota is trying to work for a kimura but Hibbert is defending well.
Hibbert is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kota is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hibbert has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hibbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kota is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hibbert sees it coming and defends easily.
Hibbert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kota. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kota is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hibbert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kota.
Kota is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lias Kota dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kota tries for a takedown but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kota takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Lias Kota has been cut.
Kota throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hibbert tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kota is in Hibbert's guard.
Kota makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hibbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kota content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kota chips away with some ground and pound.
Hibbert working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kota has passed into half guard!
Kota winds up and cracks Hibbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kota winds up and cracks Hibbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kota looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kota working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kota scores with a big shot! Hibbert's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hibbert! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lias Kota!
During a confident post fight interview, Lias Kota 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Baron Suzaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Veijamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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201 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baron Suzaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matti Veijamo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veijamo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suzaski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suzaski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veijamo has time to react.
Suzaski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veijamo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suzaski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Veijamo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Suzaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzaski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suzaski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veijamo misses with some punches.
Veijamo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suzaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suzaski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veijamo backwards.
Suzaski misses with a punch to the body.
Suzaski tries a body shot but Veijamo blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Suzaski.
A right hook to the body lands for Veijamo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veijamo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijamo digs a right hand into Suzaski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Suzaski's gas tank.
Veijamo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suzaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Veijamo controls his hands.
Veijamo 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.
Veijamo is leaning against Suzaski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suzaski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suzaski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veijamo ducks right into an uppercut from Suzaski.
Veijamo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suzaski to score with a decent uppercut.
Suzaski throws a lazy body kick
and Veijamo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Suzaski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veijamo has a couple of punches blocked by Suzaski.
Veijamo can't find room to land a body shot as Suzaski controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzaski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Suzaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veijamo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suzaski.
Suzaski throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo lands a shoulder strike.
Veijamo keeps control of Suzaski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suzaski can't break the clinch.
Veijamo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suzaski backwards.
Suzaski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suzaski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suzaski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Suzaski.
Suzaski can't find room to land a body shot as Veijamo controls the action.
Veijamo lands a hook that snaps the head of Suzaski backwards.
Veijamo lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Suzaski as the two fighters clinch.
Suzaski throws a head punch that misses.
Veijamo tries to work over Suzaski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suzaski lands a hook that snaps the head of Veijamo backwards.
Veijamo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Veijamo.
Suzaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veijamo's elbow.
Veijamo swings wildly with an uppercut but Suzaski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suzaski tries to pull guard but Veijamo won't allow it.
Suzaski tries to pull guard but Veijamo holds him up against the cage and eventually Suzaski drops back down to his feet.
Suzaski pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Veijamo won't allow Suzaski to get back to his feet.
Suzaski has a closed guard, preventing Veijamo from standing up.
Suzaski wants to get back to his feet but Veijamo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Suzaski is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzaski wants to stand but Veijamo is controlling the position.
Veijamo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matti Veijamo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Suzaski misses with a hook to the body
and Veijamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suzaski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Veijamo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veijamo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matti Veijamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suzaski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Baron Suzaski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Veijamo clinches up against the cage.
Veijamo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veijamo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suzaskis head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veijamo.
Veijamo stalling in the clinch but Suzaski improves position.
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veijamo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veijamo just leaning against Suzaski, taking a breather.
Suzaski is trying to break free.
Veijamo throws a punch but it's blocked by Suzaski.
Veijamo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suzaski.
Suzaski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suzaski tries to pull guard but Veijamo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suzaski can't find room to land a body shot as Veijamo controls the action.
Suzaski misses with a body punch.
Suzaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Veijamo controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Suzaski on the inside.
Suzaski misses with some punches.
Suzaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzaski digs a right hand into Veijamo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veijamo's gas tank.
Suzaski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veijamo trying to stall but Suzaski improves his position.
Veijamo has Suzaski pressed against the cage, preventing Suzaski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suzaski has Veijamo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Veijamo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Veijamo to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Suzaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suzaski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Veijamo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Suzaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzaski misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suzaski.
Suzaski throws a chopping leg kick but Veijamo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Veijamo walks into a left hand.
Veijamo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suzaski.
Veijamo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Veijamo wants it to stay on the feet.
Suzaski darts in trying to clinch
and Veijamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzaski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suzaski wants to slow Veijamo down by chopping away at his legs.
Suzaski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veijamo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suzaski somewhat.
Suzaski looks to throw a body kick
and Veijamo counters with a straight right hand.
Matti Veijamo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suzaski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veijamo counters with a series of strikes. Suzaski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Veijamo throws a nice looking combination but Suzaski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veijamo is looking to slow Suzaski down with leg kicks.
Veijamo has closed the distance and engaged Suzaski in a clinch.
Suzaski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veijamo backwards.
Veijamo has a couple of punches blocked by Suzaski.
Suzaski lands a left hand.
Suzaski scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suzaski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Veijamo to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Veijamo.
Suzaski takes a shot to the head.
Suzaski tries to work over Veijamo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suzaski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski tries a body shot but Veijamo blocks it.
Suzaski can't find room to land a body shot as Veijamo controls the action.
Suzaski being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suzaski.
A head punch on the inside from Veijamo fails to land.
Suzaski wants to take the fight to the mat but Veijamo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veijamo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suzaski.
Suzaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veijamo's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veijamo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suzaski tries a body shot but Veijamo blocks it.
Veijamo swings wildly with an uppercut but Suzaski uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veijamo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matti Veijamo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Veijamo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veijamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suzaski is looking to clinch but Veijamo is avoiding it.
Suzaski tries to clinch there but Veijamo circles away.
Horrible takedown by Suzaski or perhaps it was just good defense by Veijamo which made him look bad.
Suzaski throws a body punch but Veijamo moves out of range.
Suzaski fails with a takedown attempt.
Veijamo avoids a kick to the body.
Veijamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suzaski tries to clinch up
letting Veijamo counter with a right hand.
Baron Suzaski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijamo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suzaski throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suzaski. Veijamo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suzaski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veijamo is looking to clinch.
Veijamo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Veijamo has Suzaski pressed against the cage, preventing Suzaski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Veijamo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veijamo lands with a short shot to the head.
Veijamo tries to throw a body punch but Suzaski avoids it by throwing Veijamo back against the cage.
Veijamo tries to throw a body punch but Suzaski avoids it by throwing Veijamo back against the cage.
Suzaski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suzaski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matti Veijamo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Veijamo controls his hands.
Veijamo is trying to maintain a safe position but Suzaski gets an underhook and turns Veijamo into the cage.
Suzaski misses with a punch to the body.
Suzaski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Suzaski is leaning against Veijamo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suzaski misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Suzaski fails to land.
Suzaski misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suzaski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veijamo taking a breather.
Suzaski tries to throw a body punch but Veijamo avoids it by throwing Suzaski back against the cage.
Suzaski misses with the head strike.
Veijamo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suzaski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo blocks a body shot from Suzaski.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Veijamo pushes Suzaski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veijamo blocking some punches.
Suzaski tries to work over Veijamo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veijamo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Veijamo - that landed with a thud.
Suzaski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veijamo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suzaski is trying to pull guard but Veijamo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baron Suzaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veijamo is trying to maintain a safe position but Suzaski gets an underhook and turns Veijamo into the cage.
Veijamo stalling.
Veijamo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suzaski avoiding damage.
Veijamo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suzaski breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suzaski tries to clinch there but Veijamo circles away.
Suzaski tries to clinch up.
Suzaski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suzaski lands a body shot.
Suzaski looks to land a body kick but Veijamo moved away.
Veijamo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Veijamo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suzaski backs up against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Veijamo scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suzaski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suzaski moves in looking to clinch but Veijamo pushes him off.
Suzaski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matti Veijamo.
I think Veijamo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Kokoszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominik Kokoszka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominik Kokoszka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Power!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power gets the takedown into side control.
Kokoszka's coaches at Tōshi 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kokoszka gets back to half guard.
Kokoszka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Power.
Kokoszka wants to control but Power is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kokoszka is refusing to be controlled, as Power sits in half guard.
Power prevents Kokoszka from improving his position.
Power thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kokoszka's head.
Kokoszka is holding on to half guard well.
Kokoszka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
Kokoszka wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power wants to take a breather but Kokoszka is having none of it.
Power throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kokoszka to regain full guard.
Kokoszka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Power!
Power wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Power tries to break free.
Kokoszka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to escape but Kokoszka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kokoszka controlling the position well here. Power rolled but Kokoszka kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kokoszka gets his hands free as Power looks to control.
Kokoszka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kokoszka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Kokoszka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Kokoszka throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Kokoszka.
Kokoszka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Jake Power has been cut.
Power throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kokoszka was covering up waiting for the punch and Power finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kokoszka is controlling Power's posture.
Power keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kokoszka's head.
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 Dominik Kokoszka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Power's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Power missing with a left hand there. Kokoszka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kokoszka misses with a straight right.
Kokoszka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Kokoszka misses the jab.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokoszka.
The fighters circling - Kokoszka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kokoszka scores with a jab.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Power fails with the takedown.
Kokoszka misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power staying out of range there.
Kokoszka looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Kokoszka defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Kokoszka throws a poor cross that misses
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Power throws a good cross that connects.
Kokoszka moves out of range as Power strikes.
Kokoszka lands with a hook. Power tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka misses with a hook.
Kokoszka looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Kokoszka throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Kokoszka misses with a combination
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Kokoszka misses with a two punch combination.
Kokoszka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominik Kokoszka is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kokoszka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka misses with a left hand
and Power counters with a single leg into guard. Kokoszka didn't expect that.
Kokoszka keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kokoszka is adopting a defensive guard.
Kokoszka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws an elbow that misses. Kokoszka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Power's guard. Nice move by Kokoszka!
Power wants to improve his position but instead Kokoszka has moved into half guard.
Power wants to improve his position but Kokoszka is controlling well.
Kokoszka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dominik Kokoszka.
A telegraphed right hand from Kokoszka misses the target.
Power drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Power working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power misses with the ground and pound.
Power with the ground and pound but Kokoszka regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
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 Dominik Kokoszka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Power'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kokoszka swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Kokoszka with a jab.
Kokoszka swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokoszka connects with a nice looking jab.
Kokoszka misses with an uppercut.
Kokoszka misses with an uppercut.
Kokoszka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power takes a swing at Kokoszka's ribcage but misses.
Kokoszka tries to sprawl but Power drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Power controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokoszka gets full guard.
Power throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kokoszka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power throwing strikes but missing.
Kokoszka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Power.
Kokoszka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka working a defensive guard here.
Kokoszka wants to sweep here but Power controlling him for the moment.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kokoszka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kokoszka keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Power cracks Kokoszka with a solid left hand.
Dominik Kokoszka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kokoszka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Power.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Power throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kokoszka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka is trying to keep Power in close.
Power postures up in Kokoszka's guard and throws a big left but Kokoszka blocks it.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Power scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kokoszka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kokoszka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Power throws a big elbow that misses.
Power engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kokoszka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kokoszka tries to get out of the position.
Kokoszka keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a big elbow that misses.
Power throwing strikes from guard but Kokoszka blocks nicely.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power throws a big right hand that misses.
Power in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kokoszka keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jake Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kokoszka 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominik Kokoszka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Killers as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ferdinand Cortes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffrey Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Cortes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cortes lands a nice looking body shot.
Cortes lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Cortes does no damage.
Cortes thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller scores with a head kick.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cortes sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cortes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortes circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortes is just out of range.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
A big right from Miller misses.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller throws a solid leg kick but Cortes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cortes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cortes misses with a double jab.
Cortes throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Ferdinand Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch combination from Cortes misses.
Nice cross by Miller.
Cortes misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cortes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Cortes 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.
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!
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller stalks Cortes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cortes's face. Cortes staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Cortes misses with a wild body shot.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Cortes.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Cortes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cortes tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cortes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch combination from Cortes misses.
Cortes misses with a body shot
and Miller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cortes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Cortes. Those never looked like landing.
Cortes thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Cortes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortes fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller defending well as Cortes loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeffrey Miller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Cortes. Those never looked like landing.
Cortes looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller slips a straight right by Cortes.
Cortes misses with a shot to the body
and Miller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cortes throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Cortes throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Jeffrey Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortes throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortes is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cortes throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Cortes moves out of range easily.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cortes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cortes. Those never looked like landing.
Miller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cortes back to the cage. Miller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cortes misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortes avoids the head kick by Miller.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Cortes looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cortes scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cortes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cortes.
Cortes throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Cortes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller lands a high kick!
Cortes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Cortes looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller throws a head kick that misses
and Cortes counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Cortes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Cortes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cortes misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Cortes scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Cortes.
Cortes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ferdinand Cortes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick by Cortes misses
and Miller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cortes misses with a wild combination.
Cortes throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Cortes throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortes is just out of range.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cortes swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Cortes avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Cortes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortes swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a leg kick.
Cortes scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cortes throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Cortes misses with a few strikes there.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller throws a leg kick but Cortes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller scores with a one two! Cortes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cortes in his tracks.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
Cortes misses with a lunging right hand
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Cortes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortes scores with a body shot.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Cortes connects with a body shot.
Cortes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cortes takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Cortes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cortes fails to land with a series of punches.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Cortes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Cortes's shoulder, as Cortes tries to avoid the shot.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortes. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortes connects with a jab.
Cortes thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes clearly takes 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.
Cortes throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortes works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Cortes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cortes's calf.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortes takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Cortes lands a body shot.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a series of punches but Cortes moves out of range.
Miller stuns Cortes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Cortes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortes throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Cortes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cortes.
Cortes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miller throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
A punch combination from Cortes misses.
A swing and a miss from Cortes.
Ferdinand Cortes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cortes cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Cortes loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cortes finds it's way round the side to connect with Miller's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortes. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Cortes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller throws a series of punches but Cortes moves out of range.
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Cortes misses.
Cortes lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jeffrey Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No joy there for Cortes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Cortes moves out of range easily.
Cortes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller misses with a body shot
and Cortes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortes swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Cortes thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller avoids the body shot from Cortes.
Miller throws a leg kick but Cortes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miller avoids the body shot from Cortes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Cortes moves his leg out of the way.
Miller misses with a hook.
Cortes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortes was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Cortes misses with a body punch
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cortes misses the jab.
Cortes misses the jab.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Cortes moves out of range easily.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortes tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller tries a low kick but Cortes avoids it.
Cortes misses with a left hand
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes scores with a punch to the head.
Miller jabs Cortes right on the nose. Cortes blinks but takes it well.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
Miller avoids the head kick by Cortes.
Cortes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes misses with a double jab.
Cortes swings widly with a right hand
and Miller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Miller counters with a leg kick.
Miller blocks a head kick by Cortes.
Decent striking displayed by Cortes there.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Cortes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller avoids the body shot from Cortes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to bum rush Cortes with a series of wild strikes but Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Cortes.
Cortes slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
A big left from Cortes misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cortes misses with a looping left.
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 Ferdinand Cortes.
Well Cortes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvean Maxiq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Carroll has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
179 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Silvean Maxiq!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxiq misses the shot to the body.
Carroll with a jab.
Maxiq throws a big shot that misses.
Silvean Maxiq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxiq takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carroll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maxiq.
Maxiq misses with a straight right.
Carroll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maxiq.
Maxiq throws an off balance right hand
and Carroll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maxiq is rocked!
Carroll connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Maxiq covering up! Carroll comes in with a big uppercut and Maxiq goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andy Carroll!
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